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Food Truck Fun Run Catering in Chicago

The success and staying power of a well-organized Fun Run is predicated on an enjoyable, festive atmosphere at the finish line, as well as enjoyable amenities along the way and there is no better option for gourmet food than food trucks that can easily move to different areas along your course with ease. So partner with Best Food Trucks, the industry leader in food trucks for fun runs. We’ll make it easy to ditch the old style of catering for your next Fun Run and turn the fun up to 11.
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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 Large-Scale Events in Chicago

From summer festivals in Grant Park to corporate outings at Navy Pier, Chicagoans know that any large-scale event is only as memorable as the food. Traditional tent kitchens once clogged up permits and power lines, but today’s Windy City planners turn to food truck catering for a faster, self-contained solution that keeps the crowds moving—whether it’s 500 guests outside Soldier Field or 5,000 music fans at Lollapalooza.

Best Food Trucks curates a mobile fleet that can handle every appetite under the “City of Broad Shoulders” skyline. We’ll line up multiple trucks, coordinate arrival times, and manage service so you can focus on the entertainment. Looking for bold Latin flavors? Book La Cocinita Chicago and watch guests rave about their arepas. Craving award-winning BBQ? Soul & Smoke will roll in with smoked brisket that rivals any South Side pit. Need handheld favorites to keep the line moving? The Fat Shallot stacks gourmet sandwiches faster than the “L” during rush hour. For something globally inspired, mix in golden empanadas from 5411 Empanadas or authentic Sicilian bites from La Comodita.

No matter the venue—lakefront, rooftop, or neighborhood block party—our Chicago food truck catering services deliver variety, speed, and the kind of local flavor that turns a big crowd into happy repeat visitors. Let Best Food Trucks fuel your next large-scale Chicago event with menus as iconic as the city itself.

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Skip the Line and Savor Your Chicago Large-Scale Event

Best Food Trucks pairs Chicago’s favorite mobile kitchens with a cutting-edge online ordering system that keeps crowds moving faster than the Red Line express. Instead of standing shoulder-to-shoulder on Columbus Drive or outside the United Center, your guests can pull out their phones, place an order in seconds, and get a text when their Italian beef or elote-topped hot dog is ready. Less time waiting means more time cheering on the Bears, dancing at a Millennium Park concert, or browsing vendor booths at the Taste of Chicago.

Hosting early birds for the Chicago Marathon or a twilight fundraiser on Navy Pier? Send attendees a pre-order link so they can choose a precise pick-up window before the gates even open. Our platform was built for high-frequency ordering, effortlessly handling thousands of simultaneous requests—exactly what you need when food truck catering for large-scale events in Chicago hits full stride.

Food trucks for large-scale events plus seamless online ordering is the winning combo that lets your crowd stay focused on the fun while still enjoying exceptional eats. Let Best Food Trucks streamline service at your next Chicago gathering and turn hungry masses into happy fans.

Hire a Food Truck for your Fun Runin Chicago today

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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 (159,873 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.

Lindsay S.

8 July 2025

Food was AMAZING!! They were friendly and great with all our guests! Food was delicious and everyone at the party was raving about how good it was! Huge success!

Erika W.

12 May 2025

Our team really enjoyed the empanadas. Angel was great to work with and kept me informed the entire time.

Jenn W.

17 December 2024

Food was great and such a hit for our holiday party

Chris K.

23 October 2024

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

Martha M.

10 September 2024

Excellent tacos, rice and beans, and street corn! My guests raved about the food! I would have La Patrona back in a heartbeat! Watch out for the salsa - they are both spicy!

Jordan O.

31 May 2024

Food was amazing and the team was very responsive in helping me find a food truck promptly.

Marci P.

31 July 2025

Well, my husband and I ordered the Italian beef sandwich and it was phenomenal. The crunch on that bread was amazing. Probably the best sandwich I've ever had on Italian beef as a matter of fact, it was the best sandwich ever.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Danica J.

31 July 2025

Sandwiches were great- sauces were really good!- coleslaw perfect for sandwich topping. Mac and cheese was terrible.

Eliana D.

31 July 2025

/5! Glad I picked them again, hopefully next time I remember to do earlier. Still amazing customer service, the lady in charge is always so nice and friendly. She even called me to let me know my order would be ready and that I. An start heading down.

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