Deli Food Truck Catering in Des Moines
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+
Des Moines’ Favorite Deli Food Truck Catering
Looking for the tastiest deli food truck catering in Des Moines? Best Food Trucks rolls up to Court Avenue, the East Village, or even your backyard in Beaverdale with overflowing subs, grinders, and hoagies that taste like they came straight from your childhood corner deli. Picture fresh-sliced cold cuts, zesty Italian dressing, and crunchy house-made pickles stacked sky-high on locally baked bread—exactly what hungry Cyclone and Hawkeye fans crave on game day.
From corporate lunches in the downtown skywalk system to graduation parties near Drake University, our deli menus cover it all: kettle chips, golden fries, creamy coleslaw, and plenty of vegetarian options. Planning a larger spread? Pair your sandwiches with American-comfort classics from JANA'S SNACK SHACK or load up on hand-cut fries from Momma Moody's Grinders for a food truck lineup Des Moines guests will remember.
Skip the grocery platters and let Best Food Trucks handle setup, service, and cleanup while you enjoy the party. For the best deli food truck catering Des Moines has to offer, book today and bring the city’s most mouth-watering sandwiches straight to your curb!
Skip the Line and Keep Your Des Moines Party Rolling!
Nothing stalls the vibe of a tailgate outside Principal Park or a reunion at Gray’s Lake like a long food line. Best Food Trucks solves that with our cutting-edge online ordering system, built right into every deli food truck we book in Des Moines. Guests simply scan a QR code, choose their stacked pastrami on rye or veggie caprese sub from their phones, and stroll back to the party. The moment their order is ready, a text lets them know to swing by the truck—no hovering, no guesswork, no “Who’s next?”
Hosting a wedding at the Salisbury House gardens or a corporate picnic at Water Works Park? Send out a pre-order link so attendees can lock in a pickup time before the first toast. Our system keeps lines short, plates full, and your timeline on track while we handle the prep, service, and cleanup. That’s why event planners searching “deli food truck catering in Des Moines” trust Best Food Trucks: we make getting mouth-watering sandwiches effortless, professional, and unmistakably local. Book today and let your guests focus on the fun while we serve the city’s best deli eats—hassle-free!
To give you a taste
THC Bagel!
Grilled Chicken
Italian Sub
Corned Beef on Rye
Caprese Di Parma
Hand Cut French Fries
Best Deli Food Trucks in Des Moines
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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 (161,141 reviews)
Rebecca S.
29 August 2025
I was home and didn’t plan on going back out. I got a pop up that the Melt Machine was a few minutes away. I placed an order and left my house for a grilled cheese and tots! LOVE the Melt Machine!!!!
Bronwen B.
29 August 2025
The sandwich and salad combination is a good value: whole sandwich and large salad. It was also very tasty.
George C.
28 August 2025
For a thin crust pizza it wasn't bad. The pepperoni was a bit greasy. All in all we were decently satisfied.
Maureen A.
28 August 2025
The Mac n cheese sandwich is perfect, the tomato soup is bomb. Y'all need to keep coming back every week!
Caroline P.
28 August 2025
The bao buns are amazing and so are the pork belly tacos. Me and my coworkers look forward to this truck more than any of the others!
Sabrina M.
28 August 2025
Great flavors, burger was good temperature, and fries were the good kind of crunchy with really good seasonings.
Nicole K.
21 August 2025
This is one of our favorites trucks. All pizzas are delicious as well as garlic knots and other sides
Allison S.
20 August 2025
Ease of ordering, the staff manning the truck was so nice and walked through some allergies with us, which was super appreciated! Also thought the food was exceptional and hope they come back to our area again!
Lesley I.
14 August 2025
Everything was great but no one knew they could get a cookie, the sign for the type of pizza's and the cookie was not very visible. The team did a great job, food was hot and delicious (salad very good). We had some happy campers.
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!!
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.