American Comfort Food Truck Catering in Charlottesville
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+
Charlottesville’s Best American Comfort Food Truck Catering
Here in Charlottesville, comfort food isn’t just a craving—it’s a way of life. From tailgates on The Lawn at UVA to sunset weddings at Pippin Hill, locals know that the quickest way to everyone’s heart is through a plate of hot mac and cheese or a perfectly-seared smash burger. Now imagine that same homestyle goodness coming straight off a food truck grill instead of a lukewarm chafing dish. That’s the magic of American comfort food truck catering in Charlottesville.
Skip the hour-old “scoop-and-serve” trays and invite a fully licensed rolling kitchen right to your event. With Best Food Trucks’ industry-leading online ordering and text-when-ready system, your guests can wander the Downtown Mall or sip a cider from Bold Rock while their meals are cooked to order. No long buffet lines, no guessing whose serving spoon just touched the mac—just fresh, piping-hot comfort food delivered the moment it’s ready.
Need ideas? Book local favorites like Fantabulous Chef Service LLC, known for chicken-fried everything and a bacon mac that would make your grandma proud. Or invite Curbside Creations to roll up with pulled-pork nachos and fried pickle baskets that pair perfectly with any Charlottesville craft beer. Craving vegetarian comfort? Shakedown Eats serves up plant-forward spins on diner classics that even carnivores crush.
Want to mix it up? Add island flair from Latin Quarter or finish the feast with gelato-filled brioche from Bikini Panini. Whatever vibe you’re after—corporate lunch in Ivy, brewery pop-up in Crozet, or rehearsal dinner overlooking Monticello—Best Food Trucks will curate the perfect lineup and handle every logistical detail.
Ready to serve Charlottesville’s most mouth-watering American comfort cuisine at your next gathering? Book your food truck catering today and taste why local hosts trust Best Food Trucks for events that feel like home—only hotter, fresher, and way more fun.
How Best Food Trucks Supports Charlottesville’s Small Businesses
Booking American comfort food truck catering in Charlottesville isn’t just a crowd-pleasing decision—it’s a direct investment in our local economy. Nearly every comfort-food truck on the Best Food Trucks platform is owned by a solo entrepreneur or a Charlottesville family that lives right down the road in Belmont, Fry’s Spring, or Hollymead. When you invite one of these rolling kitchens to your event, your catering dollars stay in town, paying local staff, supporting regional farms, and keeping Main Street thriving.
Food trucks are also an eco-friendly alternative to traditional catering. Because they operate out of compact, energy-efficient kitchens and serve meals in compostable containers, Charlottesville food trucks generate far less waste than buffet lines filled with disposable chafing dishes. Many of our partners even source produce from Albemarle farmers and meats from Shenandoah Valley ranchers, lowering food-miles while boosting Virginia agriculture.
From lunchtime pop-ups outside the UVA Medical Center to Friday concerts at IX Art Park, Best Food Trucks’ American comfort specialists power countless local happenings without the hefty carbon footprint. And thanks to our online ordering and text-when-ready system, guests explore the Downtown Mall or sip a glass at King Family Vineyards until their hot fried-chicken sandwich or gooey mac and cheese is ready—no wasted time, no wasted food.
So the next time you search for “American comfort food trucks near me in Charlottesville,” choose a caterer that tastes good and does good. Hit us up at Best Food Trucks, and throw a socially responsible party that fuels small businesses, protects the Blue Ridge environment, and fills every plate with piping-hot comfort food joy.
To give you a taste
Mafioso Burger
Tampa Cuban Sandwich
Gotti Special
Fried Catfish Basket
Bacon Cheeseburger
Hand Cut French Fries
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Best American Comfort Food Trucks in Charlottesville
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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 (160,474 reviews)
Heather W.
26 June 2024
Great food and service!
Jim H.
15 August 2025
The food was incredibly tasty and the portions were large - enough left over for lunch tomorrow. There aren't many creole trucks out there so knocking it out of the park flavor-wise was great!
Staci F.
13 August 2025
We had the best experience and my daughter‘s first birthday having Jeet as our Food Truck everybody raved about the food and we truly enjoy the experience!!
Jessica A.
12 August 2025
The team with Alabama Ali’s was amazing! They were on time, friendly and added a wonderful touch to our event! Also, the food was absolutely delicious!
Lily F.
11 August 2025
Marcus was super nice and helpful!!
Mandi J.
11 August 2025
The service was amazing and fast! The food, of course, was awesome too! Thank you for helping our event be successful!
Gene R.
9 August 2025
We don't eat red meat so finding a great Philly made with chicken was really special and it was delicious!
Joe E.
8 August 2025
Tasty sandwich and soup. I pre ordered and received an email they would try to accommodate my scheduled pickup and was expecting a text when the order was ready but didn’t receive one. Upon going to the truck my order was handed to me immediately however.
Joe S.
8 August 2025
The food taser fresh and flavorful, and the French Fries were cooked perfectly brown and crispy, not soggy.
Steven S.
8 August 2025
Great flavor in the Buffalo Chicken Wrap and the fries were perfect. I would've appreciated a side dipping sauce of the Buffalo sauce.
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.