American Bistro Food Truck Catering in Charleston
Best Catering Expertise
By managing food truck daily life from event booking, to online ordering and catering we have cultivated an intimate relationship with great vendors throughout the country and know exactly which truck(s) will suit your needs, from a small neighborhood party to massive corporate events.
- Cities
- 1,900+
- Caterings
- 2,000+
- Attendees
- 300,000+
- Cuisines
- 80+
Charleston Bistro On-The-Go: The Best American Bistro Food Truck Catering
Craving that King Street bistro vibe but don’t feel like hunting for parking beneath the Ravenel Bridge? Let the bistro roll right up to you! Charleston’s favorite American Bistro food truck catering brings hot, fresh, made-to-order meals straight to your office courtyard, beach wedding on Folly, or tailgate outside The Joe. With Best Food Trucks’ state-of-the-art online ordering, guests skip the line, get an alert on their phone when their Shrimp & Grits burger or Lowcountry lettuce wrap is ready, and spend more time enjoying the salt breeze instead of waiting in a buffet queue.
We partner with some of the Holy City’s most popular rolling kitchens, including:
- L & M Catering LLC – American comfort classics like burgers, fried shrimp, flaky fish, and 20 flavors of wings.
- Lib's Diner – A retro-cool diner on wheels serving Charleston-sized portions of all-American favorites.
- Papá Grande Comfort – Global comfort food with a Key West–meets–Southern flair: empanadas, tacos, waffle cups, and sugar-cane mocktails set to reggae beats.
- Charleston RiverDogs Food Truck – The official truck of our beloved RiverDogs, bringing ballpark flare and gourmet hot dogs to every event.
- P&S New Jersey Style Cheesesteak Subs, LLC – Authentic Northeastern cheesesteaks with a Charleston twist.
Whether you’re feeding 30 co-workers in a Mount Pleasant corporate park or 300 wedding guests under the angel oaks on Johns Island, Best Food Trucks handles the scheduling, permitting, and contact-free payment. You simply pick your favorite American Bistro food truck (or two), share the ordering link, and watch your guests light up when their phones buzz, “Your order’s ready!” That’s how Charleston caters—fast, fresh, and full of Southern hospitality.
Supporting Small Businesses from West Ashley to Sullivan’s Island
Every time you book American Bistro food truck catering in Charleston, you’re pumping life into the Lowcountry economy. Most of the rigs you see parked along King, rolling through Park Circle, or stationed at a Kiawah Island soirée are owned by solo chefs and tight-knit family teams who live right here in the 843. Your event dollars help them pay staff, buy produce from Johns Island farms, and keep those griddles sizzling.
Food trucks are also a cleaner, greener way to feed a crowd. Because each kitchen is self-contained, they draw less power than a banquet hall build-out and churn out far less single-use waste. Many of our Charleston American bistro food trucks run on biodiesel and compost the shrimp shells and veggie trimmings back to local community gardens.
So the next time you Google “American bistro food trucks near me” from Downtown, Daniel Island, or anywhere in between, remember that booking through Best Food Trucks delivers more than crispy pimento-cheese sliders and smoky bourbon-BBQ meatloaf. It delivers real support to Charleston’s small businesses and the coastal environment we all love.
To give you a taste
Fried Catfish Basket
Mafioso Burger
Hand Cut French Fries
Fried Avocado Tacos
Tampa Cuban Sandwich
Conway Mac and Cheese
Best American Bistro Food Trucks in Charleston
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Our features
Streamlined Requests
With our quick and simple online catering form, you can request food trucks for your next event in a matter of minutes, specifying your guest count, budget and dates.
Choose Your Favorites
After you submit a catering request to us, our team will check availability for you and send over a list of amazing food truck menus to browse through (try not to drool).
Simplified Payments
Once you've decided on which truck you'd like to book, confirming them is as easy as clicking a button. All payments are handled securely on our website for ease of booking.
Pre-Ordering
If your meal time is limited, our staff will work with you to coordinate an online pre-order system where meals are predetermined and handed out hot during service.
Support Team
Our dedicated support team will be with you every step of the way from planning to organizing to grubbing your little heart out. With every event you'll have a dedicated member of our team available in case anything should arise.
Corporate Portal
With customizable features, executives can set up their own account, add a credit card and let their employees order as they want from the food truck or set spending limits.
They talk about us
4.64 (161,114 reviews)
Dianne L.
29 July 2025
Food was very good and our guests enjoyed it. However, the wait for food orders was 35 to 45 minutes. Thankfully we also had an ice cream truck that guests could visit and have their ice cream while they waited for their lunch order.
Keyetta D.
18 July 2025
. Food was excellent! Very good chicken Philly, chicken, cheese and the bread was fresh. Staff is friendly and fast 😁
Brendan R.
30 October 2024
Love the food and they actually followed instructions like other trucks when I asked for less ingredients.
Rebecca S.
29 August 2025
I was home and didn’t plan on going back out. I got a pop up that the Melt Machine was a few minutes away. I placed an order and left my house for a grilled cheese and tots! LOVE the Melt Machine!!!!
Bronwen B.
29 August 2025
The sandwich and salad combination is a good value: whole sandwich and large salad. It was also very tasty.
Nancy (Chickie) B.
28 August 2025
All the different flavors for the best tasting burger ever. Fresh ingredients and decent potion. Thank you!
James F.
28 August 2025
I would have preferred the fries would have been separated to later add the rest. But that's just my preference. The spring rolls and sauce were fire!! So good
Shannon K.
28 August 2025
Great Service!! Thank you for a great event!
Maureen A.
28 August 2025
The Mac n cheese sandwich is perfect, the tomato soup is bomb. Y'all need to keep coming back every week!
Nina M.
28 August 2025
The French onion burger was fucking amazing!!! And the onion rings were so crunchy!! My god, it was the best lunch I've had all month
Food Truck FAQ
- What is food truck catering?
- Food truck catering is when you hire a food truck to provide freshly made meals from a full service mobile kitchen for your event. Instead of using large containers filled with food made hours earlier, food is made fresh and onsite.
- How does food truck catering work with Best Food Trucks?
- With Best Food Trucks, you choose the budget for your event and provide details like, time, date, how many diners and what type of party you're throwing. Best Food Trucks will send out your request to regional food trucks who will submit a proposal based on your budget.
- How do we choose the budget for our food truck event?
- You choose the budget (within our parameters) and we'll find proposals that match that budget. Every proposal we send you will be for your submitted budget. For example if you submit a budget for $2000 for 80 people, we'll send you menus from vendors based on that budget. You'll see various menus, but they'll all be for your $2000 request.
- Are there different budgets for each food truck proposal?
- No. Each proposal will be for the budget you've chosen. If you have a budget of $2000, we'll only send you proposals for your budget of $2000.
- What are the menu choices for my food truck event budget?
- Once you choose a budget, we'll confirm the details and send out a request for proposals to the regions best food trucks! We'll submit a link for you to view food truck menus. You'll be able to select the food truck of your choice directly from the review link we send you.
- Can I request special options like gluten free or vegan from the food truck?
- YES!!! When you're requesting proposals you can make special requests in the "additional questions or comments" section.
- How long does it usually take to book a food truck for an event?
- In larger markets, it usually takes around one to three hours to start getting menu proposals back from food trucks. In smaller markets it can take up to 24 hours to see a list of menus for your region.
- How many people can one food truck serve for a catering event?
- Most food trucks can serve around 50-70 orders per hours. For bigger events, we suggest having multiple food trucks to ensure wait times don't get out of hand.
- Can we do online orders or pre-orders to reduce lines at the food truck for our event?
- Best Food Trucks has the best in class technology platform to allow your guests to skip the line and order directly from their phone. This ensures that your customers can enjoy your event and avoid waiting in line. When their order is ready, they'll get a text message to come pick up their order.
- Why should we book a food truck through Best Food Trucks instead of reaching out to food trucks directly?
- Best Food Trucks has a huge network of food trucks that we regularly work with. We collect ratings through online ordering system food trucks use daily. With our data we know which food trucks are right for your events. Additionally, we give you a selection of the best food trucks in your region so you don't have to worry about booking an unreliable food truck.
- Does a food truck need power?
- Food trucks come with their own generators. If you'd like to a quieter experience and have access to plugs, a food truck works best with two 20amp 110 circuits.
- What are the best food trucks for parties?
- Food trucks that can serve fast and serve a cuisine that can easily be eaten while standing without having to use utensils, typically work for a party atmosphere.
- Are food trucks cheaper than catering?
- Food trucks can be cheaper depending on the menu. However, the prices can vary considerably. Food trucks typically need a bit more staff and are bringing a full service kitchen to your event so they have additional costs which can impact the overall cost.