Food Truck Swap Meet 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 Large-Scale Events in Des Moines
When Des Moines throws a party—whether it’s a summer concert at Water Works Park, a Hawkeye football tailgate downtown, or the 80/35 Music Festival—locals expect two things: great entertainment and unforgettable food. Best Food Trucks delivers both by rolling in the city’s favorite mobile kitchens, fully self-contained and ready to serve thousands without the headaches that come with old-school tent vendors. No extra generators to rent, no fire-code nightmares—just hot, fresh meals served curbside.
From the bustling MidAmerican Energy Company stage at the Iowa State Fairgrounds to corporate family days at Principal Park, food truck catering has become Des Moines’ go-to solution for feeding big crowds fast. Each truck is a complete commercial kitchen on wheels, so set-up and breakdown happen in minutes, not hours. That means you spend more time enjoying live music on Court Avenue and less time worrying about permits and power drops.
Best Food Trucks will build a custom lineup that fits your audience and your budget. Craving bold Mexican flavors that pair perfectly with an Iowa craft brew? We can roll in local legends like El Taco Guapo, the sizzling street-style favorites from Tacos Degollado, the coastal classics at Tacos La Barca D.C., homestyle goodness from Ninas Tacos, and the crowd-pleasing bites at Taqueria La Esperanza. Mix and match multiple trucks to offer everything from breakfast tacos at dawn to late-night churros when the lights go down at Gray’s Lake.
Whether you’re planning a 5K finish-line feast in the East Village or a multi-day tournament at the MidAmerican RecPlex, our Des Moines food truck catering experts coordinate scheduling, POS systems, and health permits so you can focus on the fun. Reach out today and discover why Best Food Trucks is the top choice for large-scale event catering in Des Moines, Iowa.
Skip the Line, Des Moines—Soak Up the Show!
Nothing kills the buzz of a packed night at Wells Fargo Arena or a Saturday at the Drake Relays like standing in a 30-minute food line. Best Food Trucks fixes that with a Des Moines-ready online ordering system that lets guests tap, pay, and walk away. Attendees simply scan a QR code, place an order on their phone using the Iowa Events Center’s free Wi-Fi, and get a text when their pork tenderloin sandwich or vegan grain bowl is hot off the grill. No shuffling in a queue, no missing the headliner on the Principal Riverwalk stage—just grab and go.
Hosting a huge turnout at Jordan Creek Town Center or a twilight movie night at Riverview Park? Send our pre-order link with the RSVP so fans can lock in a pickup time before the gates even open. The platform is built for thousands of simultaneous orders, so whether you’re feeding 500 runners at the Dam to Dam or 15,000 fair-goers at the Iowa State Fairgrounds, it hums right along. Food trucks for large-scale events in Des Moines plus Best Food Trucks’ online ordering equals happy crowds, shorter lines, and more time enjoying the moment.
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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 (161,187 reviews)
Jack M.
3 September 2025
Food was amazing. Chef Yarwood clearly knows what he is doing. The steak tips with mushrooms and onions as well as the Mac and cheese were truly delicious. I will definitely be ordering again in the future.
Nikko B.
3 September 2025
. The burger was great, they made it on time, and the sauce with the sweet potato fries is really good!
Edmund D.
2 September 2025
Delicious pizza like the crunchy crust and the flavour was really good. Also everyone is really nice!!!
David S.
2 September 2025
Good pizza! I love the crust and the garlic is over the top! Suggestion: allow me to add sausage and extra basil to the base white pizza without adding red sauce.😉
Jeanne H.
2 September 2025
The Ice Dreammm Truck was a hit. Strawberry Shortcake was a favorite. The employees were very friendly.
India W.
1 September 2025
I found the cheese pizza to be salty and the margherita pizza needed more tomato sauce. The cauliflower crust was good as was the balsamic vinaigrette.
Rebecca S.
29 August 2025
I was home and didn’t plan on going back out. I got a pop up that the Melt Machine was a few minutes away. I placed an order and left my house for a grilled cheese and tots! LOVE the Melt Machine!!!!
Bronwen B.
29 August 2025
The sandwich and salad combination is a good value: whole sandwich and large salad. It was also very tasty.
Erin E.
29 August 2025
The food was delicious. For the price it would have been nice to have an egg roll in the plate. But it was really good.
Nancy (Chickie) B.
28 August 2025
All the different flavors for the best tasting burger ever. Fresh ingredients and decent potion. Thank you!
