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American Comfort Food Truck Catering in Cleveland

You're not living in the last century, so why are you using catering based on the technology of 1908? Join your friends in the now, book your next American comfort food truck catering with industry’s best American food truck and welcome to the future!
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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
1,900+
Caterings
2,000+
Attendees
300,000+
Cuisines
80+

Find Your Comfort with Cleveland’s Best American Comfort Food Truck Catering

Here on the shores of Lake Erie, “comfort food” means dishes big enough to warm you through a January snow squall and tasty enough to rival grandma’s Sunday spread. When that food is cooked to order in a rolling kitchen and handed to you piping hot, it’s even better. Forget the limp hotel-pan mac & cheese—American comfort food truck catering brings the kitchen right to your Browns tailgate in the Muni Lot, your graduation party in Parma, or your company picnic at Edgewater Park.

Best Food Trucks partners with a lineup of local favorites ready to feed your crowd:

  • Jackpot Chicken Food Truck—crispy fried chicken, buttery biscuits, and gravy that sticks to your ribs.
  • Eat at The Bus Stop, Geauga County's Rolling Kitchen Food Truck—ooey-gooey grilled cheeses, creative PBJs, sausage platters, even pierogies and haluski on request.
  • Kitchen 212—gourmet artisan sandwiches like a chimichurri-slathered steak sammie that would make even a West Side Market butcher jealous.
  • Kennedy's Kitchen—elevated American bistro eats perfect for weddings at the Ariel Pearl Center.
  • JT's Barbecue—slow-smoked pulled pork, brisket, and the legendary “Hairy Pig” sandwich that sells out faster than Cavs playoff tickets.

Our industry-leading online ordering system lets guests skip the line completely. They place an order on their phones, explore the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and get a text when their hot plate of loaded mac, chicken tenders, or smoked brisket is ready. No lukewarm buffet, no crowd hovering over the food—just fresh American comfort cuisine made right here in Cleveland.

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How Best Food Trucks Supports Cleveland’s Small Businesses

Booking American comfort food truck catering in Cleveland isn’t just the easiest way to feed a hungry crowd—it’s a direct investment in the mom-and-pop operations that make our city special. Every time you hire a truck through Best Food Trucks, you’re putting real dollars into family-run kitchens from Old Brooklyn to Collinwood.

Most American comfort food trucks in our network are owned by solo entrepreneurs—many of whom perfected their recipes at local farmers markets, Tremont street fairs, or along East 4th before hitting the road. Your event fee helps them pay their staff, buy Ohio-grown ingredients, and keep their rigs rolling all winter long.

Food trucks are also a greener choice for catering on the North Coast. Compact kitchens mean lower energy use than a banquet hall, and our digital ordering system eliminates mountains of disposable chafing dishes and printed tickets. Fewer generators humming, less trash at the end of the night, and more time for your guests to enjoy Lake Erie sunsets—what’s not to love?

So the next time you Google “American comfort food trucks near me in Cleveland,” remember that Best Food Trucks connects you with eco-friendly, community-driven vendors serving up everything from loaded mac to fried chicken sandwiches hotter than a Guardians day game in July. Click “Book Now” and make your party delicious, sustainable, and 100% Cleveland proud.

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To give you a taste

Mafioso Burger

Mafioso Burger

Tampa Cuban Sandwich

Tampa Cuban Sandwich

Gotti Special

Gotti Special

Fried Catfish Basket

Fried Catfish Basket

Bacon Cheeseburger

Bacon Cheeseburger

Hand Cut French Fries

Hand Cut French Fries

Best American Comfort Food Trucks in Cleveland

JT's Barbecue

JT's Barbecue

Eat at The Bus Stop, Geauga County's Rolling Kitchen Food Truck

Eat at The Bus Stop, Geauga County's Rolling Kitchen Food Truck

Jackpot Chicken Food Truck

Jackpot Chicken Food Truck

Kitchen 212

Kitchen 212

Jones Bones BBQ

Jones Bones BBQ

Kennedy's Kitchen

Kennedy's Kitchen

...and more!

Hire American Comfort Food Truckin Cleveland 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 (160,474 reviews)

Mollie L.

24 September 2024

I've tried everything on this cart! It's all awesome and nothing beats the convenience of a gourmet food truck right by the Lowe's - Brooklyn front door. Best food option in the area and reasonably priced.

Colleen N.

26 July 2024

Mandy & Mike were wonderful and the food was delicious!

Lisa P.

9 July 2024

Excellent food and quantities. Mandy and her partner were exceptionally warm and gracious.

Shannon N.

15 August 2025

More than 5! They worked their butts off to get the food out. All of it was delicious! Probably the best burger meat I've ever had, melted in my mouth!

Amy S.

15 August 2025

Food was great and she was very pleasant. She was by herself when I went down there but she had a great system and stayed positive during a hectic time. I loved being able to pre-order and that they texted me when my food was ready.

Jim H.

15 August 2025

The food was incredibly tasty and the portions were large - enough left over for lunch tomorrow. There aren't many creole trucks out there so knocking it out of the park flavor-wise was great!

Staci F.

13 August 2025

We had the best experience and my daughter‘s first birthday having Jeet as our Food Truck everybody raved about the food and we truly enjoy the experience!!

Jessica A.

12 August 2025

The team with Alabama Ali’s was amazing! They were on time, friendly and added a wonderful touch to our event! Also, the food was absolutely delicious!

Lily F.

11 August 2025

Marcus was super nice and helpful!!

Mandi J.

11 August 2025

The service was amazing and fast! The food, of course, was awesome too! Thank you for helping our event be successful!

Food Truck FAQ

What is food truck catering?
Food truck catering is when you hire a food truck to provide freshly made meals from a full service mobile kitchen for your event. Instead of using large containers filled with food made hours earlier, food is made fresh and onsite.
How does food truck catering work with Best Food Trucks?
With Best Food Trucks, you choose the budget for your event and provide details like, time, date, how many diners and what type of party you're throwing. Best Food Trucks will send out your request to regional food trucks who will submit a proposal based on your budget.
How do we choose the budget for our food truck event?
You choose the budget (within our parameters) and we'll find proposals that match that budget. Every proposal we send you will be for your submitted budget. For example if you submit a budget for $2000 for 80 people, we'll send you menus from vendors based on that budget. You'll see various menus, but they'll all be for your $2000 request.
Are there different budgets for each food truck proposal?
No. Each proposal will be for the budget you've chosen. If you have a budget of $2000, we'll only send you proposals for your budget of $2000.
What are the menu choices for my food truck event budget?
Once you choose a budget, we'll confirm the details and send out a request for proposals to the regions best food trucks! We'll submit a link for you to view food truck menus. You'll be able to select the food truck of your choice directly from the review link we send you.
Can I request special options like gluten free or vegan from the food truck?
YES!!! When you're requesting proposals you can make special requests in the "additional questions or comments" section.
How long does it usually take to book a food truck for an event?
In larger markets, it usually takes around one to three hours to start getting menu proposals back from food trucks. In smaller markets it can take up to 24 hours to see a list of menus for your region.
How many people can one food truck serve for a catering event?
Most food trucks can serve around 50-70 orders per hours. For bigger events, we suggest having multiple food trucks to ensure wait times don't get out of hand.
Can we do online orders or pre-orders to reduce lines at the food truck for our event?
Best Food Trucks has the best in class technology platform to allow your guests to skip the line and order directly from their phone. This ensures that your customers can enjoy your event and avoid waiting in line. When their order is ready, they'll get a text message to come pick up their order.
Why should we book a food truck through Best Food Trucks instead of reaching out to food trucks directly?
Best Food Trucks has a huge network of food trucks that we regularly work with. We collect ratings through online ordering system food trucks use daily. With our data we know which food trucks are right for your events. Additionally, we give you a selection of the best food trucks in your region so you don't have to worry about booking an unreliable food truck.
Does a food truck need power?
Food trucks come with their own generators. If you'd like to a quieter experience and have access to plugs, a food truck works best with two 20amp 110 circuits.
What are the best food trucks for parties?
Food trucks that can serve fast and serve a cuisine that can easily be eaten while standing without having to use utensils, typically work for a party atmosphere.
Are food trucks cheaper than catering?
Food trucks can be cheaper depending on the menu. However, the prices can vary considerably. Food trucks typically need a bit more staff and are bringing a full service kitchen to your event so they have additional costs which can impact the overall cost.