Hamburger 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+
Experience a Blast of Flavors with Our Hamburger Food Truck Catering in Des Moines
Nothing beats the sizzle of a fresh-off-the-grill burger when you’re strolling Court Avenue after work or taking a lunch break near the Capitol. Hamburgers taste best the moment they leave the flat-top, and waiting 45 minutes for delivery just doesn’t cut it. If you need food truck catering for hamburgers cuisine in Des Moines, you need a full kitchen on wheels—right where the party is.
Best Food Trucks partners with the top local mobile kitchens to bring Des Moines corporate gatherings, wedding receptions, and tailgates at Water Works Park the juiciest burgers in town. From the Pappajohn Sculpture Park to Prairie Trail, our hamburger food truck catering service shows up on time, cooks on-site, and serves each guest a piping-hot, perfectly crafted burger. Forget soggy buns and cold patties—book a truck and taste the difference.
Looking for local favorites? Try the award-winning The Big Red Food Truck, an American bistro staple that’s been feeding the Des Moines Metro for nine years and just took home “Best New Fair Food” honors at the Iowa State Fair. Craving loaded fries to go with your burger? Momma Moody’s Grinders has you covered with golden, crispy sides that turn any burger meal into a feast.
Whether your event is in West Des Moines, the Drake neighborhood, or right outside the Wells Fargo Arena, our hamburger food truck catering makes sure every guest enjoys a fresh, flavorful bite of Des Moines pride. Book today and taste why the city’s fastest-growing food truck scene is also its most delicious.
Skip the Line—Spend More Time Celebrating in Des Moines!
Anyone who’s ever waited through the entire seventh-inning stretch at a Iowa Cubs game just to grab a burger knows that lines can kill the vibe. With Best Food Trucks’ cutting-edge online ordering system, your guests never have to miss a toast, a first dance, or the perfect sunset over Gray’s Lake. They simply pull out their phone, tap in their order from the hamburger food truck menu, and get a text the moment their food is ready—no crowd, no hassle, no cold fries.
Hosting a corporate lunch downtown or a graduation party in Beaverdale? Send out a pre-order link so attendees can choose a specific pick-up time before the first guest even parks. Our platform keeps queues short and conversations flowing while your on-site hamburger food truck in Des Moines fires every patty to juicy perfection.
Food truck catering for hamburgers paired with mobile ordering is the smartest way to keep Des Moines events moving—from weddings at Rollins Mansion to tailgates outside Drake Stadium. The city’s top planners rely on Best Food Trucks because we make every gathering look seamless and taste spectacular.
So the next time you’re searching “hamburger food truck near me in Des Moines,” skip the guesswork and call Best Food Trucks. We’ll bring the grill, the convenience, and the unbeatable Midwestern flavor—while you enjoy the party.
To give you a taste
Mafioso Burger
Gotti Special
Bacon Cheeseburger
Hand Cut French Fries
Cowboy Burger w/Fries
Classic Burger Sliders
Best Hamburgers 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 (159,647 reviews)
John W.
25 July 2025
The Gotti chicken sandwich, Hoffman hotdogs, and tots were excellent. Hope truck #2 will come back again!
Terry F.
25 July 2025
Customer service, the food, the atmosphere. They stayed during a storm, on top of all that did I say the food was great? Because it's soo good!
Ron E.
23 July 2025
Order was ready on time and the combination of the sandwich with the side of tots was delicious and a bargain.
Marcia B.
21 July 2025
Amazing food and wonderful staff!!!
Mel L.
21 July 2025
Food was a hit all around. Thank you!
Ken S.
18 July 2025
Swiss burger was getting good, fries perfect crisp and salt, onion rings and strawberry Chipotle are awesome
Miranda J.
18 July 2025
The food was very fresh and absolutely delicious. The folks running the truck were super sweet, thank yall and I hope you have a lovely day!
Doug T.
17 July 2025
On time delivery, very tasty, and a superb professional staff. They made me feel welcome and appreciative of my order.
Jonathan V.
16 July 2025
First time ordering from this truck. We have 6 people in our house and no one was disappointed. The food was prepared quickly and the flavor was fantastic! Thank you!
Lindsay W.
15 July 2025
It was good but so spicy! I wasn’t expecting it to be spicy. It may be too spicy for the average person lol.
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.