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Food Truck Programming in the Park Catering in Des Moines

One of the best things about parks is the communal, outdoor aspect, bringing people together in nature for entertainment, education, and collaboration. So whatever you're programming, whether a game, concert, play, meeting, or an educational class, and so on, Best Food Trucks is your number one solution for gourmet food trucks for programming in the park made easy to book, easy to organize, and easy to order!
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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 Des Moines Neighborhood Events

Whether you’re planning a Beaverdale block party, a family field day at Gray’s Lake, a pop-up concert in the East Village, or a staff appreciation lunch at a neighborhood services facility in Sherman Hill, Best Food Trucks has Des Moines covered. Stop worrying about rental grills, no-show private chefs, or long buffet lines that steal time from the fun. Our neighborhood food truck catering in Des Moines brings hot, chef-driven meals straight to your curb so you can focus on music, games, and mingling with your neighbors.

Best Food Trucks is the industry leader in coordinating local food truck vendors, and our roots in Central Iowa mean we understand the flow of a Polk County permit, the quirks of downtown parking, and the importance of wrapping up before the Iowa Cubs’ first pitch causes traffic on MLK. We handle menu curation, product sourcing, and real-time digital ordering that lets guests place and track their meals right from their phones. No confusing tickets, no grumbling lines—just fast, affordable, gourmet cuisine that scales seamlessly from a single driveway to the entire Drake neighborhood.

Looking for flavors that scream “Des Moines”? Check out neighborhood favorites like Tacos Degollado, Tacos La Barca D.C., Ninas Tacos, and Taqueria La Esperanza for authentic Mexican street eats that pair perfectly with a summer evening in Water Works Park. Need plant-based power for your South Side yoga meetup? Veggie Thumper serves vibrant veggie-forward dishes that even carnivores love.

From Highland Park’s porch parties to Valley Junction’s art walks, Des Moines trusts Best Food Trucks for stress-free neighborhood catering. Tell us when and where, and we’ll roll in with the city’s best food trucks, crystal-clear online reviews, and a service team that treats your guests like family. Book today and taste why “Made in the 515” never tasted so good!

Programming in the Park catering

Skip the Line and Soak Up Your Des Moines Neighborhood Event!

Best Food Trucks’ cutting-edge online ordering system lets your Beaverdale Block Party or Sherman Hill Porch Fest move at Des Moines speed—fast. Instead of queueing along the sidewalk, guests browse menus from their phones, place an order, then get a text when their pork tenderloin sandwich or vegan sweet-corn bowl is ready. More time to cheer on the lawn games, browse the East Village craft table, or catch the Iowa Caucus gossip—zero time stuck in line.

Planning ahead? Send a pre-order link with your Facebook event or Nextdoor post so neighbors can lock in a specific pick-up window before, during, or after the fun kicks off. When the truck rolls up, the food is fired, the texts go out, and everyone eats without crowding the street.

Food-truck catering plus real-time mobile ordering is the easiest, most Des Moines-friendly way to keep focus on the neighborhood vibe while serving exceptional eats—no extra work for you and no Hawkeye-sized lines for them.

Programming in the Park catering

Hire a Food Truck for your Programming in the Parkin Des Moines today

Set up a regular food truck program or just a one time event

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 (163,992 reviews)

Lauren T.

10 June 2025

They were amazing!! The food and the service was impeccable. Thank you for making our event a successful one!

Debra L.

11 January 2025

Our guests loved the "Little Italy in the USA. The owner was so nice and the food was delicious!

Emery G.

16 October 2023

Jordan's did a great job for our event. We would recommend them!

Angela A.

5 October 2023

I never heard any complaints about the food. I had the Philly Cheesesteak and it was delicious.

Tracy G.

12 September 2023

Guest Driven BBQ was delicious. We loved it, they were very friendly and professional.

Maddie R.

18 July 2023

The staff were so awesome. They spoke multiple languages, which was incredibly helpful for our attendees. People loved the food!

Tracy P.

22 November 2025

The brisket melt was one of the best I’ve ever had. The cheese 🧀 was a nice bonus. The staff was super friendly.

Kenneth J.

21 November 2025

We hired the truck for an employee recognition event. Everyone enjoyed the fresh food!

Faith B.

21 November 2025

The food was delicious, their menu was well presented including ingredient lists which helps those of us with allergies so much!

Steven H.

21 November 2025

Very tasty, and great portions. I ordered more than I could eat. It was delicious and filling. I would definitely recommend

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