Food Truck Strip Malls and Open Lots 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+
Food Truck Catering for Des Moines Neighborhood Events
Whether you’re closing off Grand Avenue for a Sherman Hill porch party, bringing live music to Beaverdale, or setting up a movie night in the Drake University parking lot, you want to spend your energy on neighbors—not on chasing down food vendors. Best Food Trucks specializes in neighborhood catering throughout Des Moines, so you can keep the focus on friendly conversation and Hawkeye or Cyclone banter while we keep everyone well-fed.
Skip the stress of juggling multiple menus, no-show private chefs, or last-minute supply runs to Hy-Vee. Our vetted local food trucks arrive on time, serve quickly, and back up their reputations with hundreds of 5-star reviews from fellow Iowans. From a single truck on Ingersoll Avenue to a full fleet lining Valley Junction, we scale to match your block party, HOA gathering, or park program.
Best Food Trucks’ digital ordering platform lets attendees order and pay from their phones, eliminating long lines and the “who’s next?” debate. Your neighbors get fresh, gourmet meals; you get more time to emcee the raffle or chat with first-time homeowners—all without worrying about cleanup or shortage of napkins.
Des Moines Favorites Ready to Roll Up to Your Curb
- Tacos Degollado – Authentic Mexican street tacos that turn any East Village gathering into a fiesta.
- Tacos La Barca D.C. – Known in Downtown DSM for birria and salsa that light up late-night block parties.
- Ninas Tacos – A Beaverdale staple serving up loaded nachos and quesabirria perfect for family-friendly events.
- Taqueria La Esperanza – Crowd-pleasing al pastor and horchata that pair perfectly with any South Side summer bash.
- Veggie Thumper – Plant-powered bowls and smoothies that keep Drake students and health-minded neighbors smiling.
Ready to give your Des Moines neighborhood event a taste that rivals the Iowa State Fair? Contact Best Food Trucks today and lock in your lineup. We’ll bring the trucks, the tech, and the hometown flavor—you bring the community spirit.
Skip the Line and Soak Up Your Des Moines Neighborhood Event!
With Best Food Trucks’ cutting-edge online ordering system, your Beaverdale barbecue, Sherman Hill porch hop, or Gray’s Lake movie night stays about friends—not food lines. Guests pull out their phones, place an order, then wander off to snap selfies at the Pappajohn Sculpture Park or debate Hawks vs. Clones until a text says, “Your tenderloin’s ready!”
Want to make it even smoother? Drop our pre-order link in the neighborhood Facebook group or Nextdoor thread so residents can pick a precise pickup time before, during, or after the party kicks off. It’s the fastest, most hassle-free food truck catering in Des Moines: no ticket sheets, no guessing whose turn it is, just exceptional eats delivered right when your neighbors want them. Focus on the dunk tank, the bags tournament, or the live Americana set—Best Food Trucks has the chow covered.
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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)
Lynnell H.
12 March 2026
The truck arrived promptly, set up efficiently and began making us wonderful meals. Attendees were pleased and had a great time at our first food truck event.
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!
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.
