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Food Truck Conference Catering in Chicago

Looking for fun and innovative conference catering ideas? Food trucks will help your conference stand out! Ditch the pre-wrapped sandwiches and offer up made-to-order meals to your attendees!
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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
1900+
Caterings
2,000+
Attendees
300,000+
Cuisines
80+

Food Truck Catering for Events in Chicago

Planning a bash on the Riverwalk, a corporate outing in the Loop, or maybe an epic tailgate outside Soldier Field? Skip the old-school tent kitchens and bring in the Windy City’s tastiest wheels instead. Modern food truck catering in Chicago delivers fully self-contained, health-inspected kitchens that roll up, hook up, and start serving in minutes—no extra permits, no miles of extension cords, and zero teardown headaches.

Chicago’s legendary street-food scene guarantees every palate is covered. Picture smoky brisket and mac from Soul & Smoke parked beside Venezuelan arepas from La Cocinita Chicago, followed by gourmet grilled cheese from The Fat Shallot, golden empanadas courtesy of 5411 Empanadas, and Sicilian arancini straight out of La Comodita. Whether you’re hosting movie night on the lawn at Millennium Park or a summer festival in Grant Park, this mix of local favorites turns any gathering into a true Taste of Chicago.

Best Food Trucks makes it effortless to rent food trucks for events of all sizes—concerts at Navy Pier, block parties in Pilsen, even rooftop receptions in West Loop lofts. Our curated lineup of Chicago food trucks brings gourmet, casual, and everything in between, ensuring your guests enjoy hot, fresh meals without ever missing a set or a speech. Book today and discover why food truck catering is the ultimate upgrade for Chicago events.

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Skip the Line, Chicago—Enjoy the Event!

At a South Side block party or a conference at McCormick Place, nobody wants to waste time standing in a food line that feels longer than the Dan Ryan at rush hour. With Best Food Trucks’ mobile ordering system, your guests can place their order from any smartphone, stroll Navy Pier, snap selfies at Cloud Gate, or cheer on the Cubs while their food is prepared fresh. A quick text lets them know when it’s ready for pickup—no crowd, no hassle.

Hosting a morning seminar in the Loop? Send a pre-order link the night before so attendees can lock in a specific pickup time for their breakfast tacos or vegan chi-town dogs. By the time your keynote kicks off, the food truck will be turning out hot plates right on schedule.

Food truck catering for events in Chicago gets even better when you pair our local trucks with best-in-class online ordering. Your guests stay focused on the fun, your lines stay short, and everyone leaves talking about the eats—not the wait.

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Hire a Food Truck for your Conferencein Chicago today

Set up a regular food truck program or just a one time event

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 (165,266 reviews)

Alyse K.

24 July 2025

Food was great. Our client loved it and super fast turnaround. Served 50+ people in under 40 mins. I would recommend and I will book again.

Chris K.

23 October 2024

Super friendly crew, delicious cupcakes, banana cream pudding & butter cookies! Can't wait to hire them for next year!

Jill Ann C.

22 December 2025

Candace was on time! food was great!

Daniel F.

8 December 2025

Steven and family went out of their way to accommodate our needs, and their food was delicious! Everyone thoroughly enjoyed it. Thanks Cason's Que crew for an awesome experience!

WENDY R.

1 December 2025

The food was absolutely amazing—the meats were tender and smoky, and every side dish was flavorful. The service team was outstandingly professional, friendly, and efficient, ensuring all our guests were served quickly and with a smile. Most importantly, the entire event went off without a single issue. Sweet Magnolia Smokehouse delivered incredible food and zero stress, making them the absolute highlight of our day!

Camie G.

13 November 2025

Food was great! Thanks so much for coming in and serving our group!

Nancy M.

5 November 2025

Luis of Senor Wooffle was terrific to work with. He was able to make some menu modifications that we needed. This is the first time we have used a Food Truck and were so pleased. BTW - his root beer floats were fabulous!

REBECCA S.

4 November 2025

They did an amazing job!!!

Michelle H.

29 October 2025

Amazing Chef Michael was outsatnding

Daryl M.

22 October 2025

Showed up early. Served almost 70 people, all of whom raced about the food and the guys. Would definitely have them again.