Food Truck Swap Meet 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+
Chicago Food Truck Catering for Large-Scale Events
From Grant Park festivals to corporate outings at Navy Pier and marathon watch-parties along Lake Shore Drive, big gatherings in Chicago demand two things: world-class entertainment and unforgettable food. Traditional tent kitchens used to rule the scene, but they came with extra permits, generators, and hours of setup on our ever-changing lakefront weather. Modern food truck catering solves all of that. Each truck is a fully self-contained kitchen that can roll into Soldier Field, the United Center parking lot, or a pop-up in Pilsen and start serving within minutes.
Best Food Trucks specializes in coordinating multiple food trucks for large events in Chicago, so every guest—from River North executives to South Side families—finds something they love. Craving Latin spice? Book La Cocinita Chicago for arepas and plantain bowls. Want smoky ribs that would make a Bears tailgate proud? Soul & Smoke has you covered. Need handheld crowd-pleasers? The Fat Shallot slings gourmet sandwiches faster than the ‘L’ during rush hour. Add golden Argentinian pockets from 5411 Empanadas or Sicilian arancini from La Comodita, and you’ve got a menu that rivals the Taste of Chicago.
Whether you’re feeding 500 fans outside Wrigley Field or 5,000 music lovers at Lollapalooza, our Chicago food truck catering service scales effortlessly. We handle permitting, city regulations, and truck scheduling, so you can focus on your event while we keep the Windy City well-fed. Reach out to Best Food Trucks and let us park the flavor at your next large-scale Chicago event.
Skip the Line at Your Chicago Large-Scale Event
Chicagoans don’t like waiting—especially when the lake-effect wind is howling down Michigan Avenue. Best Food Trucks’ mobile ordering system lets your guests grab a pulled-pork pierogi or a classic Chicago dog without ever stepping out of the action. They simply scan a QR code, order from their phones, and get a text when their food is hot and ready.
From the Air & Water Show to marathon watch-parties on Lake Shore Drive, our platform is built for the crowds that make this city hum. High-frequency ordering means 5,000 people can snag lunch between headliners at Riot Fest without clogging up Hutchinson Field.
Need even more speed? Send a pre-order link with ticket confirmations so attendees can pick a precise pickup time before they ever hop on the ‘L’. Pair online ordering with the best food truck catering for large-scale events in Chicago, and you’ll keep foot-traffic flowing, bellies full, and the spotlight on your event—exactly where it belongs.
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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 (163,299 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.
Brenda W.
3 November 2025
Tacos El Poblanito was fantastic! Everyone loved the food and the team on the truck was great. Great service, very personable and speedy service. Will def. hire again.
Tom H.
3 November 2025
Doc is great and we really enjoyed the food as well as is excellent sense of hospitality and customer service.
Sheryl T.
2 November 2025
Crepe Crazy is always the best! You might have to wait a minute,but worth the time! Always serve with love & joy!
