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Food Truck Marathon Catering in Des Moines

The success and staying power of a well-organized Marathon is predicated on an enjoyable, festive atmosphere at the finish line and there's no better option for gourmet food than mobile food vendors that can easily move to where you need them. So partner with Best Food Trucks, the industry leader in food trucks for marathons. We’ll make it easy to ditch the old style of catering for your next Marathon and show your runners, supporters, and event staff that you mean business and are offering them the best food around with the easiest way possible to order it!
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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 Large Scale Events in Des Moines

Whether you’re packing the Iowa State Fairgrounds, filling Water Works Park for 80/35, or hosting a tailgate outside Principal Park, the secret to a memorable Des Moines gathering is great entertainment paired with unforgettable eats. Modern food trucks make that easy. Instead of bulky tents that need extra permits, power drops, and hours of setup, Des Moines food trucks roll in with fully self-contained kitchens, ready to feed thousands within minutes of parking.

Best Food Trucks curates the city’s top mobiles so your festival, marathon, corporate picnic, or Drake Relays watch party gets a lineup as exciting as the event itself. From sizzling Mexican favorites like Tacos Degollado, Tacos La Barca D.C., Ninas Tacos, and Taqueria La Esperanza to plant-powered bowls from local legend Veggie Thumper, we deliver variety that keeps lines moving and guests smiling.

Our team handles all logistics—permits, health department coordination, truck scheduling, and on-site management—so you can focus on headliners and hospitality. If you’re searching for “large scale event food truck catering in Des Moines,” you’ve found the pros who know the Metro. Contact Best Food Trucks today and let’s turn your next downtown block party or Grand Concourse celebration into the tastiest event in Iowa!

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Skip the Line and Soak Up the Des Moines Energy

Nothing kills the buzz at a Hy-Vee IndyCar Race weekend or an outdoor concert at Lauridsen Amphitheater faster than a 30-minute food line. Best Food Trucks solves that problem for Des Moines hosts with a cutting-edge online ordering system tailor-made for large-scale events.

Your guests simply scan a QR code, choose from their favorite Des Moines food trucks—think bacon-wrapped dogs from Bacon & Eggs DM, smash burgers from Big Acai’s grill trailer, or vegan street fare from Veggie Thumper—and then get a text when their meal is ready. No standing around; more time catching a fly-ball at a Cubs game, cheering on the Bulldogs at Drake Stadium, or dancing on Court Avenue.

Planning a festival in Western Gateway Park? We’ll send you a pre-order link so attendees can reserve meals for a specific pickup window before gates even open. Our platform is battle-tested to handle thousands of simultaneous orders during Iowa State Fair Parade night, so high-frequency traffic is never a concern.

Food truck catering for large-scale events in Des Moines plus Best Food Trucks’ online ordering equals happier crowds, faster service, and bigger smiles. Let your audience focus on the music, the marathon, or the marketplace—while we handle the grub.

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Our Food Truck Catering Cuisines

With more than 80 food truck cuisines available, these are just a few of the favorites our clients love:

How We Make Food Truck Catering Easy

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 (165,587 reviews)

Nicole G.

6 February 2026

I'm pregnant and absolutely LOVED the dirty bird with pickles and extra mac!!! Thank you for hooking me up!

Aaron G.

5 February 2026

Hello, I missed my pickup because I got held up at work. That’s my fault. Would it be ok to get my order next time Magic Hibachi are at the PCT buildings? I’d be fine with that if they are.

Bronwen B.

5 February 2026

I love everything about the balsamic strawberry salad; all the right ingredients and the right portions. I appreciate that I can easily get my mouth around the grilled sandwiches and they are not too greasy when picking up. If course they taste great too!

Dennis R.

5 February 2026

Driver/Cook was there on time and very accommodating. Food was great! Thank you

DeeJay J.

5 February 2026

This was a very seamless process from start to finish. Everyone loved the taste and speed of the food as well. 10 out of 10 experience.

Maddie L.

3 February 2026

everyone loved the food yesterday!! Thank you so much Sarah! We hope to do business with you again soon. :)

Paige M.

3 February 2026

This has been the best Spanish food that has been at the building during my time here. Authentic flavors and SPICY 🌶️ filling and tasty, thank you!

Charles M.

30 January 2026

You guys are always the best I come about once a week on Fridays I come a little bit before you guys always have everything on time. I can't thank you enough for taking care of me like you do.

Patricia B.

30 January 2026

All food was great. Boom boom shrimp was especially good. Cook was understaffed but did a remarkable job under pressure. Kudos.

Bronwen B.

30 January 2026

Friendly, family like service and delicious pasta! I also appreciate the dressing for the Caesar salad being put on the side, so salad does not get soggy.

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