Food Truck Strip Malls and Open Lots Catering in Chicago
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 Neighborhood Events
Whether you’re planning a summer block party in Bridgeport, a Movies in the Park night at Hamlin Park, or a staff appreciation lunch at the neighborhood library branch, Chicagoans know there’s no better crowd-pleaser than a great lineup of food trucks. Skip the stress of menu planning, grocery runs down Elston, and no-shows from private chefs. Let Best Food Trucks handle the heavy lifting so you can focus on welcoming the neighbors, cueing up the DJ, and snagging that last spot in the bags tournament.
Best Food Trucks is the industry leader in Chicago neighborhood food truck catering. We curate tried-and-true local favorites—think the Venezuelan-inspired bites from La Cocinita Chicago, smoky barbecue from Soul & Smoke, and gourmet sandwiches from The Fat Shallot. Craving hand-held goodness? Add golden empanadas from 5411 Empanadas or Sicilian street eats courtesy of La Comodita. Our one-click digital ordering platform keeps lines short and neighbors happy, while real-time text alerts mean everyone gets their meal hot and fast—no “Where’s my order?” chatter over the roar of the L.
From a single truck parked along Milwaukee Ave to a full-blown food truck rally on the Midway Plaisance, we scale to fit your headcount and your budget. Hundreds of five-star reviews from block clubs across Logan Square, Hyde Park, and Ravenswood prove that our blend of local expertise, transparent pricing, and reliable service turns any Chicago neighborhood gathering into an instant classic. Book with Best Food Trucks today and let your next Chicago community event taste like victory.
Skip the line and soak up your Chicago neighborhood vibe!
Best Food Trucks brings a South Side–strong, North Side–fast online ordering system that lets your guests forget the queue and enjoy the block party. From the moment the first “L” train rattles past, neighbors can pull out their phones, browse the truck menus, and tap to order—no shivering on the sidewalk or crowding around the window.
Once the pierogi, Italian beef, or birria tacos are fired up, our system shoots them a text: “Your food’s ready—pick-up at the blue awning by the alley.” They stroll over, grab their grub, and get right back to the karaoke stage or the kids’ chalk mural without missing a beat.
Planning ahead? Drop a pre-order link in the ward newsletter or the neighborhood Facebook group and let folks lock in a pickup time before, during, or even after the streetlights flick on. Whether you’re closing down Paulina for a summer bash or lighting up 79th Street for a winter market, food-truck catering + mobile ordering is the Chicago-smart way to deliver legendary eats—zero hassle, zero extra work for you.
Hire a Food Truck for your Strip Malls and Open Lotsin 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 (164,022 reviews)
Lauren T.
10 June 2025
They were amazing!! The food and the service was impeccable. Thank you for making our event a successful one!
Debra L.
11 January 2025
Our guests loved the "Little Italy in the USA. The owner was so nice and the food was delicious!
Emery G.
16 October 2023
Jordan's did a great job for our event. We would recommend them!
Angela A.
5 October 2023
I never heard any complaints about the food. I had the Philly Cheesesteak and it was delicious.
Tracy G.
12 September 2023
Guest Driven BBQ was delicious. We loved it, they were very friendly and professional.
Maddie R.
18 July 2023
The staff were so awesome. They spoke multiple languages, which was incredibly helpful for our attendees. People loved the food!
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
