Food Truck Photo Shoot 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
- 2,000+
- Attendees
- 300,000+
- Cuisines
- 80+
Hot, Customizable Meals for Your Des Moines Studio Set!
Whether you’re shooting a commercial along Fleur Drive or wrapping a feature in the East Village, Best Food Trucks delivers studio catering Des Moines crews count on. After years of feeding cast and crew from Valley Junction to the historic Capitol district, we know how to keep production on schedule and stomachs happy—even when Iowa weather keeps everyone guessing.
Our studio food truck catering in Des Moines is built around your call sheet. We’ll craft rotating daily menus, scout the perfect service spot—be it outside a soundstage near Drake University or curbside at Principal Park—and streamline ordering and pickup so no one misses a scene. Every vendor is vetted for permits, insurance, and the friendliness Midwest crews expect. You’ll get a clear cost summary that fits your budget and reduces food and packaging waste, keeping our “Farm to Film” approach sustainable.
Craving local flavor? Treat the team to sizzling al pastor from Tacos Degollado, coastal-style bites from Tacos La Barca D.C., or the fan-favorite street tacos at Ninas Tacos. Need late-night fuel after a long shoot? Taqueria La Esperanza brings authentic Mexican comfort right to set. And for plant-powered stars and crew, Veggie Thumper serves vibrant vegan bowls that thump with Iowa-grown produce.
From sunrise call times to golden-hour wrap parties, let Best Food Trucks handle your studio catering in Des Moines. We’ll keep craft services seamless, appetites satisfied, and your production rolling without a hitch—so you can focus on getting the perfect shot.
Fuel Your Shoot—and Des Moines’ Small Business Scene
Booking a food truck for your set isn’t just the tastiest decision you’ll make today, it’s an investment in Des Moines itself. Every truck we roll onto your lot—from a converted school bus parked off Ingersoll to a sleek trailer at the Historic East Village—belongs to a local family or solo entrepreneur who lives, shops, and hires right here in the 515. Your cast and crew get hot, handcrafted meals, while hard-working DSM owners keep their wheels (and our city’s economy) turning.
That hometown pride comes with an eco-bonus, too. Compared to conventional buffet lines, food trucks run lighter equipment, draw less power, and leave behind fewer single-use pans. Many of our vendors source produce straight from the Downtown Farmers’ Market or neighboring Polk County farms, so the miles (and emissions) from field to film are minimal.
So the next time “studio catering Des Moines” or “low-budget film catering near me” pops into your search bar, remember that Best Food Trucks can keep your production on schedule while keeping Des Moines dollars local and our city a little greener. Ready to roll? Give us a call, and let’s park some DSM flavor on your set.
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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 (167,387 reviews)
Christine C.
5 April 2026
They were on time, no fuss and really great menu. Thank you so much!
Tracy P.
4 April 2026
This is the best burger truck. Everything we ordered was really fresh. Please keep Smash and Roll on Talavera’s list of trucks.
Jordan H.
3 April 2026
The fries were cooked well and love the seasoning, I just prefer thinner fries. I also think it would be better if the bun was toasted. Otherwise great meal.
Karrie G.
3 April 2026
Best grilled cheese I've ever had! And the soup was still nice and hot. Outstanding food and service! Thank you!
Susan T.
2 April 2026
Everything about the taco was great! And they were so friendly. Looking forward to having them here again.
Sarah C.
2 April 2026
Delicious!!! Thanks for coming out to our neighborhood tonight! We’ve missed this yummy food truck!
Anamaria H.
2 April 2026
Order was ready early, Brussels sprouts are legit and the man working the truck was very nice. Thank you. I'll be back!
Jake D.
1 April 2026
The lo mein was phenomenal, the noodles soaked up the sauce perfectly. I will say though that it was a little too sweet but I'd definitely get it again next time you're here!
Bill M.
1 April 2026
Best fried Tacos i have had in years. Wish there was a restaurant. You are even better than my current Taco truck Located in Moore at 4th & Telephone rd
Jesse M.
1 April 2026
Definitely the best Weiner I've had in my mouth while being sober. 😜 Fries were on point as well. This is def one of the best trucks in your arsenal!!!
