Food Truck On Location Catering 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
- 1900+
- Caterings
- 7,000+
- Attendees
- 800,000+
- Cuisines
- 80+
Hot, Customizable Meals for Every Des Moines Studio Set
Whether your crew is shooting downtown near the Sculpture Park, staging a scene by Gray’s Lake, or working late in a converted warehouse in the East Village, Best Food Trucks keeps Des Moines film productions well fed and on schedule. Our local team understands Polk County permitting, tight call-times, and those Iowa weather swings that can turn a sunny day into a thunderstorm in minutes. We’ll design rotating daily menus, map the perfect parking spot for service, streamline mobile ordering and pickup, and deliver a clear cost analysis that fits your budget.
From sizzling street tacos to plant-powered bowls, our Des Moines food truck partners keep even the pickiest grip, gaffer, or producer happy. Craving authentic Mexican flavors? Book Tacos Degollado, Tacos La Barca D.C., Ninas Tacos, or Taqueria La Esperanza for fresh-pressed tortillas and house-made salsas that rival anything on Ingersoll Avenue. Looking for a lighter option between takes? Veggie Thumper plates up plant-based goodness that fuels long shooting days without the post-lunch slump.
Food truck catering for studios in Des Moines doesn’t just satisfy appetites—it reduces food and packaging waste compared to traditional buffet service, keeping our “great green belt” along the Des Moines River a little greener. Let Best Food Trucks handle the logistics so you can focus on getting the perfect shot. When the director yells “Cut,” your crew’s fresh, hot meal will already be waiting.
Fueling Des Moines Small Businesses—One Film Set at a Time
Choosing food truck catering for your Des Moines studio production isn’t just the easiest way to keep cast and crew happy—it’s a direct boost to the metro’s small-business community. Each truck we dispatch is run by local owners: maybe a Beaverdale baker with a sweet-tooth trailer, a South Side pit-master smoking ribs over Iowa oak, or a Drake alum who turned a culinary dream into a mobile kitchen. When you hire Best Food Trucks for studio catering in Des Moines, every dollar stays in Central Iowa, circulating through growers at the Downtown Farmers’ Market and suppliers along Fleur Drive.
Food truck catering for studios in Des Moines is also an eco-friendly win. Compact, self-contained kitchens draw less energy than traditional buffet setups, and our compostable serviceware keeps extra plastics out of Prairie Meadows–bound landfills. That means less waste on set—especially handy when a surprise Raccoon River storm forces you to wrap and relocate in a hurry.
So the next time you type “low-budget film catering near me” or “studio food truck catering Des Moines” into your search bar, skip the generic spread and call Best Food Trucks. We’ll deliver hyper-local, socially responsible menus that keep your production on schedule and the 515 economy thriving.
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Our Food Truck Catering Cuisines
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 (171,380 reviews)
GREG H.
16 June 2026
This was my first time looking into getting a food truck on site to feed our employees. You guys made it very easy and so did Paul, with Doc E's BBQ! The food was delicious and everyone I talked to say the same! The portions were perfect and was a very easy process. I had the pulled pork with slaw on top for my first plate and then later on Paul gave us a pan of ribs that were phenomenal!
Katelyn O.
14 August 2026
Everything, I crave the birria tacos constantly but can never get to where they are so when they come to my job it's the best day ever.
Maycee F.
14 August 2026
They were amazing! Amazing communication, so kind and willing to work with our needs! The pizza was so yummy and they provided us such a great atmosphere. Truly one of the best food trucks we have ever had and will definitely hire them again!!
David L.
13 August 2026
We just had some really good food from the food truck in the neighborhood this was a good change from the same usual trucks the pulled pork was great , bbq sauce was delish, and chicken tenders were on point! Fries were fresh and crispy everything was hot. Hope to see them return
Michael F.
13 August 2026
Great flavor, the chicken tenders were bigger than I thought they would be. Tasted great. I like the slaw
Jace S.
13 August 2026
Food was perfectly prepared and ready right on time. Great food every time wish it came around to this location more often.
Derek H.
13 August 2026
Ray and team are always making amazing food. Nashville hot is incredible. Always recommend them for anyone wanting some good Nashville hot chicken
Leane M.
12 August 2026
Flavor was awesome!!! Pizza looked just like menu item. Perfect char- Saucy and delicious. Staff was friendly and food was ready (and hot) for me when I walked up!
Allison S.
12 August 2026
Food was delicious and the customer service on the truck was perfect. Look forward to getting food from the truck when it comes!
Kathleen M.
11 August 2026
Slightly larger portion because it really was good! We vacillated between 4/5- food was great (5), but want more (4), but don't want to pay a lot more!. Bottom line, very good.
