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
From the buzzing crowds at the Iowa State Fairgrounds to summer concerts at Water Works Park, big events in Des Moines are built around two things: entertainment and unforgettable food. Today’s organizers no longer have to fuss with tent kitchens, generators, and late-night breakdowns. Modern food trucks roll in as self-contained, fully licensed mobile kitchens—making food truck catering for large scale events in Des Moines faster, safer, and a whole lot tastier.
Best Food Trucks partners with the city’s favorite mobile eateries to keep lines short and appetites happy at festivals, corporate picnics, charity 5Ks, and Iowa Cubs games at Principal Park. Whether you need a gourmet spread for VIP ticket-holders or casual street fare for 20,000 fairgoers, we coordinate multiple trucks, handle permitting, and build a custom service plan so you can focus on the show.
Craving local flavor? Treat your crowd to Des Moines’ best:
- Tacos Degollado – authentic al pastor and sizzling carne asada that turn any parking lot into a fiesta.
- Tacos La Barca D.C. – known for hand-pressed tortillas and zesty house salsas.
- Ninas Tacos – fan-favorite birria and late-night nachos perfect for music festivals downtown.
- Taqueria La Esperanza – street-style tacos that keep lines moving at the Downtown Farmers’ Market.
- Veggie Thumper – plant-based bowls and smoothies that satisfy vegan, vegetarian, and health-minded guests.
With dozens of additional trucks on call and year-round Des Moines expertise, Best Food Trucks is the easy choice for large-scale food truck catering. Tell us your headcount, location, and vibe, and we’ll park the perfect lineup right where you need it—rain, snow, or Hawkeye football traffic.
Skip the Line at Des Moines’ Biggest Gatherings
Nothing kills a vibe at the 80/35 Music Festival or the World Food & Music Festival faster than a 30-minute food line. Best Food Trucks solves that headache with a cutting-edge online ordering system for large-scale events in Des Moines. Guests scroll the menu on their phones, tap to pay, and get a text when their tenderloin sandwich, vegan bowl, or bacon-wrapped corn dog is hot and ready.
The result? More time cheering on runners at the Drake Relays, dancing at Water Works Park, or catching foul balls at Principal Park—and zero time standing in line. Organizers can even send a pre-order link days before doors open, letting VIPs schedule a pick-up window that fits their agenda.
Because our platform was built for high-frequency ordering, it scales effortlessly from a 5K charity race to 25,000 hungry fairgoers at the Iowa State Fairgrounds. Food trucks for large-scale events + seamless online ordering equals happier crowds, higher sales, and an event that Des Moines will rave about long after the last truck rolls out.
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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 (165,587 reviews)
Nicole G.
6 February 2026
I'm pregnant and absolutely LOVED the dirty bird with pickles and extra mac!!! Thank you for hooking me up!
Aaron G.
5 February 2026
Hello, I missed my pickup because I got held up at work. That’s my fault. Would it be ok to get my order next time Magic Hibachi are at the PCT buildings? I’d be fine with that if they are.
Bronwen B.
5 February 2026
I love everything about the balsamic strawberry salad; all the right ingredients and the right portions. I appreciate that I can easily get my mouth around the grilled sandwiches and they are not too greasy when picking up. If course they taste great too!
Dennis R.
5 February 2026
Driver/Cook was there on time and very accommodating. Food was great! Thank you
DeeJay J.
5 February 2026
This was a very seamless process from start to finish. Everyone loved the taste and speed of the food as well. 10 out of 10 experience.
Maddie L.
3 February 2026
everyone loved the food yesterday!! Thank you so much Sarah! We hope to do business with you again soon. :)
Paige M.
3 February 2026
This has been the best Spanish food that has been at the building during my time here. Authentic flavors and SPICY 🌶️ filling and tasty, thank you!
Charles M.
30 January 2026
You guys are always the best I come about once a week on Fridays I come a little bit before you guys always have everything on time. I can't thank you enough for taking care of me like you do.
Patricia B.
30 January 2026
All food was great. Boom boom shrimp was especially good. Cook was understaffed but did a remarkable job under pressure. Kudos.
Bronwen B.
30 January 2026
Friendly, family like service and delicious pasta! I also appreciate the dressing for the Caesar salad being put on the side, so salad does not get soggy.
