Food Truck Marathon 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.
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- Attendees
- 300,000+
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Food Truck Catering for Large-Scale Events in Des Moines
Whether you’re packing the Iowa State Fairgrounds, filling Pappajohn Sculpture Park with festival-goers, or tailgating outside Principal Park, the secret to a memorable Des Moines event is great entertainment paired with unforgettable eats. Today’s event planners are trading clunky pop-up tents and temporary grills for fully self-contained food trucks that roll in ready to serve. That means no extra permits for open-flame cooking, no generators buzzing all day, and—best of all—shorter setup and tear-down times.
Best Food Trucks specializes in large-scale food truck catering in Des Moines, giving guests more variety than any traditional tent vendor ever could. From the Des Moines Arts Festival to the Drake Relays block parties, we coordinate multiple trucks so every attendee finds exactly what they’re craving—gourmet, comfort food, or something spicy in between.
Craving authentic Mexican eats on the concourse? We can roll up crowd-favorites like El Taco Guapo, Tacos Degollado, Tacos La Barca D.C., Ninas Tacos, and Taqueria La Esperanza. Want a mix that also includes smash burgers, vegan grain bowls, and fresh-baked desserts? We’ve got trusted local partners for those, too.
When you book Best Food Trucks for your next large-scale event in Des Moines, you’re choosing streamlined logistics, mouth-watering menus, and Midwest-friendly service that keeps lines moving and guests smiling. Reach out today and let’s make your festival, concert, or corporate gathering the tastiest event in Iowa!
Skip the Line and Soak Up the Event in Des Moines
Nothing kills Iowa vibes faster than a 40-minute food line. With Best Food Trucks’ cutting-edge online ordering system, guests at your large-scale Des Moines event can tap, pay, and play—no standing around while their favorite band hits the stage at 80/35 and no missing the seventh-inning stretch at Principal Park. A quick QR scan from any smartphone lets attendees browse every participating food truck menu, place an order, and receive a text when their meal is hot and ready.
Planning a sunrise start for the Dam to DSM half-marathon or a Saturday evening brew fest in the East Village? Send a pre-order link with ticket confirmations and let people lock in a pick-up time before they even lace up their running shoes or grab their pint glass. Our platform is built to handle high-frequency ordering, so whether you’re feeding 500 runners or 50,000 fairgoers, transactions stay smooth and lines stay short.
Food truck catering for large-scale events in Des Moines + seamless online ordering = more time for cornhole, conversation, and catching that perfect sunset over the Des Moines River. Partner with Best Food Trucks and give your attendees exceptional eats without the wait.
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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 (159,873 reviews)
Marci P.
31 July 2025
Well, my husband and I ordered the Italian beef sandwich and it was phenomenal. The crunch on that bread was amazing. Probably the best sandwich I've ever had on Italian beef as a matter of fact, it was the best sandwich ever.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Danica J.
31 July 2025
Sandwiches were great- sauces were really good!- coleslaw perfect for sandwich topping. Mac and cheese was terrible.
Eliana D.
31 July 2025
/5! Glad I picked them again, hopefully next time I remember to do earlier. Still amazing customer service, the lady in charge is always so nice and friendly. She even called me to let me know my order would be ready and that I. An start heading down.
Sharon G.
31 July 2025
Truck arrived well before the event to prepare. The owners/workers were very friendly as I met them upon arrival. They provided a varied selection of entrees to satisfy everyone's tastes and provided options for those with dietary restrictions. Food was also delicious per the team; I can say the burgers and burritos were a hit.
Leon O.
31 July 2025
Despite the fact that the food was fabulous, I will share with everyone I know to never patronize the Smokin' Dough food truck. The person who handed me my order was rude and yelled at me when I asked about the diet cola that I ordered that they were unable to fulfill. They do not understand customer service, and when I shared that I wouldn't be coming back, she seemed gleeful at that prospect. Smokin' Dough is not an inexpensive food truck and I had even left a 10% tip when I placed the order online. That was a huge mistake.
Kristopher L.
31 July 2025
The last sure times I've placed a order the burrito has been busted open on one or both sides. Other than that, it's been delicious.
Gyzelle G.
31 July 2025
hard working, fast and delicious!
Maureen A.
31 July 2025
All of it! The egg rolls are delicious, the vegetables and rice are so good. The sauces and adding the fork were the perfect additional touch.
Kenneth S.
31 July 2025
Food is great. Really appreciate the effort put in to how we as customers are treated as well. Great service!!!
Aviva F.
31 July 2025
It was so fun having the truck at our wedding! The truck arrived on time, people were served quickly, and the person working the truck was so kind and accommodating. We loved taking photos with the truck with our photographer and we got sent with lots of leftovers at the end of the night. All our guests continue to rave about the ice cream sandwiches!
