BFT logo

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!
Pfizer logo
Boeing logo
spaceX logo
Amazon logo
Cushman & Wakefield logo
Aramark logo
Compass Group logo
Swedish Hospitals logo

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:

From the lakefront concerts in Grant Park to neighborhood block parties in Wicker Park, Chicagoans know that the secret to an unforgettable gathering is great food. Renting food trucks for events in Chicago eliminates the headache of extra permits, generators, and long build-outs that old-school tent vendors used to require. Modern trucks roll up fully self-contained, fire up their commercial kitchens, and are ready to serve your guests faster than you can say “Go Cubbies!”

Best Food Trucks partners with a lineup that’s as diverse as the city’s 77 community areas. Craving bold Latin flavors? Book La Cocinita Chicago for arepas and build-your-own bowls. Need smoky ribs that rival anything on the South Side? Soul & Smoke has you covered. If gourmet sandwiches are more your vibe for a lunchtime crowd near the Loop, The Fat Shallot is a proven fan favorite. For quick handheld bites during an outdoor movie night on the Riverwalk, 5411 Empanadas brings baked Argentinian goodness. And when you want to treat guests to Sicilian street eats after a West Loop gallery opening, La Comodita delivers authentic Italian flair.

No matter the venue—Navy Pier, a corporate HQ off the Green Line, or a backyard in Beverly—food truck catering for events in Chicago gives you flexibility, variety, and that unmistakable Windy City energy. Tell us your headcount, schedule, and cuisine wish list, and Best Food Trucks will roll in the perfect fleet so you can focus on the music, the skyline, and the memories.

Conference catering

Skip the line, soak in the skyline!

When you book food truck catering for events in Chicago through Best Food Trucks, your guests can spend less time waiting and more time admiring Lake Michigan, the Willis Tower, or that last-second buzzer beater on the big screen. Our cutting-edge online ordering system lets attendees browse menus, pay, and tip right from their phones—no elbowing through a queue on Columbus Drive or freezing in a Lake Shore Drive breeze. When their tacos, ribs, or Italian beef is hot and ready, they’ll get a text alert and stroll up to the truck for instant pickup.

Hosting a morning 5K on the Lakefront Trail or a twilight fundraiser at the Museum Campus? Send a pre-order link days in advance so runners and VIPs can lock in a specific pickup time. Food trucks plus mobile ordering keeps your Chicago event flowing, your guests happy, and your schedule on point—because the only line we tolerate in this town is the one to get into the bleachers at Wrigley.

Conference catering

Hire a Food Truck for your Conferencein Chicago today

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

Our Food Truck Catering Cuisines

With more than 80 food truck cuisines available, these are just a few of the favorites our clients love:

How We Make Food Truck Catering Easy

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 (169,817 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!

Michelle D.

23 June 2026

Truck got there late, but food was delicious and a big hit at our event! Thank you!

Kara G.

10 June 2026

They were fabulous! They showed up early and was ready to serve food as our event started. The food was delicious and fresh! However, I am not sure there were options for rice and beans. I would recommend them!

Jeanne I.

8 June 2026

Everyone loved the food and the staff was able to manage the flow of orders effectively.

Emanuel S.

15 May 2026

Amazing

Lori M.

14 May 2026

The BEST event we have ever thrown! Arrived on time / easy to work with / fair pricing / lovely personality / amazing waffles and beverages!!! Time of our lives!!!!

Cory P.

7 May 2026

Amazing service and delicious food!

Holly W.

3 May 2026

Wonk's was wonderful! They showed up early so they could be ready on time, Very cooperative, organized, honest and courteous. The food was delicious! Will definitely use Wonks Taco Truck again.

Shane W.

27 April 2026

The food and service were wonderful.