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:
Planning a block party in Bucktown, a summer concert at Horner Park, or a neighborhood clean-up lunch in Bronzeville? Instead of juggling menus and no-show caterers, let Best Food Trucks bring the taste of Chicago’s streets straight to your curb. Our neighborhood catering program delivers hot, fresh meals fast—so you can keep your mind on permits, playlists, and making sure the kids don’t run into traffic on Milwaukee Ave.
From the smoky goodness of Soul & Smoke to the Latin flair of La Cocinita Chicago, we hand-pick local favorites that Chicagoans already rave about. Craving handheld comfort? The Fat Shallot stacks gourmet sandwiches higher than the Willis Tower. Need a grab-and-go option for movie night in the park? 5411 Empanadas bakes Argentinian pockets that keep lines moving. And if your block’s Nonna insists on “something Italian,” La Comodita rolls up with Sicilian street classics everyone will twirl over.
Best Food Trucks is Chicago’s trusted logistics partner for mobile cuisine. Our platform secures reliable trucks, handles permits, and offers cashless digital ordering that slashes wait times—no more crowded queues stretching down Damen Ave or arguments over who ordered the last pulled-pork platter. Whether you need one truck for 50 neighbors or a fleet for West Loop Fest, we scale to fit your street.
Skip the stress, serve the best, and give your neighborhood the kind of authentic Chicago food truck experience usually found at Daley Plaza’s lunch rush. Book with Best Food Trucks today and watch your guests turn “nice party” into “best block bash ever.”
Skip the Line and Soak Up Your Chicago Neighborhood Event
Chicagoans know the only thing longer than winter is the lunch line at Taste of Chicago. With Best Food Trucks’ mobile ordering system, your block party in Logan Square or movie night on the 606 never has to feel that way. Guests simply scan a QR code, order right from their phones, and get a text the moment their Italian beef, jibarito, or vegan pierogi is ready—no more shivering on the sidewalk or missing the DJ’s House mix.
Want to keep the street clear for the 16-inch softball tourney? Send a pre-order link a day before the event so neighbors can pick a timed slot for pickup. Our cash-free, tap-and-go platform keeps Milwaukee Ave, Halsted, and every side street in between free of lines and packed with fun. Food-truck catering plus online ordering is the fastest, most Chicago-style way to feed a crowd: hyper-local flavor, zero hassle, and absolutely no 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 (164,684 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
