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Food Truck Convention Catering in Chicago

Ditch the old style of food service for your next convention and book gourmet food trucks for conventions instead. Show off your attendees with impressive food options. BFT works with companies across the country to provide mobile food and beverage vendors. No setup is required, and ready to roll. Book now with Best Food Trucks.
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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 Chicago Events

In Chicago—a city that lives for neighborhood block parties, lakefront festivals, and Sunday kickoffs at Soldier Field—great food is non-negotiable. Instead of wrestling with pop-up tents and miles of extension cords, savvy planners now book fully self-contained food trucks to cater events of every size. These rolling kitchens pull up, power up, and dish out deep-dish-level satisfaction without the long setup times or extra permits traditional tent vendors need.

Whether you’re hosting Jazz in the Park at Millennium Park, a corporate picnic in Lincoln Park, or an outdoor movie night along the Riverwalk, food truck catering gives your guests the variety they expect from Chicago’s legendary dining scene. Treat the crowd to Venezuelan-inspired Latin street food from La Cocinita Chicago or smoky barbecue perfection courtesy of Soul & Smoke—all without leaving the Loop.

Need handhelds that keep lines moving? The Fat Shallot serves gourmet sandwiches that pair perfectly with a Chicago craft brew, while 5411 Empanadas offers oven-baked Argentinian pockets ideal for walking the grounds at Navy Pier. And when the craving for Sicilian street eats hits, roll in La Comodita and let your guests taste Italy right in Wicker Park. No matter which trucks you park curbside, food truck catering for events in Chicago turns any gathering into a mini Taste of Chicago—minus the epic crowds.

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Skip the deep-dish lines—enjoy your Chicago event!

Best Food Trucks brings Chicago’s favorite meals straight to your guests without the wait. Our mobile ordering platform lets attendees at your Lincoln Park fundraiser or Fulton Market block party order right from their phones and get a text when their Italian beef, Jibarito, or Smoque brisket is ready. Instead of standing in a 40-minute line, they stay focused on the music, the keynote, or the Bears score while their food truck favorites cook to perfection.

Want to be even more Chi-efficient? Email a pre-order link before doors open and let VIPs lock in a pickup slot—say 12:15 PM at Millennium Park or 7 PM outside the United Center. Food truck catering in Chicago plus real-time online ordering means smoother traffic flow, happier guests, and the kind of culinary cred only the Windy City can claim.

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Hire a Food Truck for your Conventionin 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 (164,684 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.