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Food Truck Retail Events Catering in Columbia

We don't have to tell you that times are difficult for retail businesses so you're looking for whatever edge you can muster in order to get customers in the door. And nothing gets people up and moving in the direction of your retail event than incredible eats, organized by Best Food Trucks and no additional hassle for you! Get ‘em in the door with BFT’s exceptional retail event food truck catering!
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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 Offices in Columbia

Turn an ordinary workday in Columbia into something your staff will rave about. Food truck catering brings a rolling, on-site kitchen straight to your office—whether you’re in a Main Street high-rise, an Innovista tech hub, or a Harbison business park. Instead of yesterday’s chafing-dish buffet or a frantic dash to I-26 for fast food, your employees enjoy fresh, made-to-order meals without ever leaving the parking lot.

Best Food Trucks partners with some of the Midlands’ favorite mobiles, including local legends like Carolina Cookin' (think soft-shell crab & grits on the go), the Cajun comfort of Mardi Gras Tyme, slow-smoked goodness from RB Top Chef Mobile Kitchen & Catering, ballpark-style bites from The Haute Dog Lady, and sweet relief courtesy of Ken’s Famous Italian Ice. With menus ranging from gourmet seafood to shaved ice, there’s something to satisfy every Gamecock, state worker, and Soda City entrepreneur on your team.

Our automated scheduling platform lets you line up a single truck for a Friday morale boost or build a rotating roster that keeps lunch in Columbia fresh all month long. Simply choose the cuisines, set the date, and we’ll handle permits, arrival windows, and real-time support. Your HR or facilities crew gets one point of contact; your employees get a hot, customized meal; and your company keeps productivity high by keeping everyone on-site.

If you’re ready to replace the “trough-style scoop and serve” with true Southern flavor and variety, talk to our Columbia catering pros today. We’ll map out an affordable food truck plan that fits your headcount, budget, and parking lot. From the Congaree Vista to Lexington Medical Center and everywhere in between, Best Food Trucks makes office catering in Columbia deliciously simple.

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Supporting Columbia’s Small Businesses—One Lunch at a Time

When you book office food-truck catering in Columbia, you’re doing far more than feeding the team—you’re pouring dollars straight back into the Famously Hot city’s small-business community. Most of the trucks that pull up to your loading dock are owned by Midlands neighbors: a retired Fort Jackson chef who finally launched his jerk-chicken concept, a Rosewood family that hand-rolls empanadas after the kids go to bed, an Irmo couple serving hush-puppies from a refurbished Airstream. Every plate they sell at your corporate campus keeps their dream rolling and keeps Columbia’s economy humming.

Food trucks are also a smart, eco-minded alternative to the old chafing-dish buffet. Because the kitchen is on wheels, trucks draw less power than a full catering prep line and produce far less single-use waste. Many Soda City vendors even compost fryer oil with local farms or offer plant-based packaging that can hit the recycling bin on Main Street.

So the next time you’re Googling “corporate catering near me” for that board meeting in the Vista or an all-hands in Five Points, call Best Food Trucks. We’ll match your office with a Columbia food truck that satisfies taste buds, supports local entrepreneurs, and keeps your ESG scorecard looking sharp. Good food, good neighbors, good business—that’s a Midlands win-win-win.

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Hire a Food Truck for your Retail Eventsin Columbia 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 (159,698 reviews)

Mel L.

2 July 2025

Food variety and quality were very much appreciated by our guests. Thank you!

Tracey W.

24 June 2025

The truck arrived 30 mins late, which caused quite a disturbance. The food was cooked and served quickly. Some things were overcooked and dried out, a bit. However, Mike was very courteous and professional and accommodating.

Meredith C.

8 May 2025

The queso and tacos were delicious and everyone was so nice.

Meredith C.

8 May 2025

Everyone was friendly and the philly's were so filling.

Meredith C.

8 May 2025

Everyone enjoyed the burgers. The burgers were amazing, and the fries were just as good.

Marco C.

19 March 2025

Everything was great! Jason took excellent care of our needs. He communicated with us, and he was early for setup. The food was delicious, and everyone from our group loved it! It was amazing. I highly recommend JayRoc's Smokin Grill!

Vivian N.

22 October 2024

Very good, we enjoyed it.

Vivian N.

22 October 2024

Very good, we enjoyed it.

Katherine D.

1 October 2024

They were great! On time, and food was rated high by our attendees!

Bridget P.

26 September 2024

We hired District Small Bites food Truck for our company picnic lunch, and they exceeded all expectations! The team arrived promptly on time, setup was seamless, and the service was top-notch. The food was absolutely delicious, with a variety of options to cater to our diverse team's tastes. Every employee raved about the quality and flavor of their meals. What truly impressed us was the outstanding service. The staff were friendly, attentive, and ensured everyone had a fantastic dining experience. I highly recommend District Small Bites food Truck for any corporate event or gathering. Their professionalism, flexibility, and commitment to quality made our picnic a huge success. Thank you, District Small Bites, for a memorable and enjoyable experience!

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