Barbecue Food Truck Catering in Detroit
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
- 1,900+
- Caterings
- 2,000+
- Attendees
- 300,000+
- Cuisines
- 80+
Detroit Barbecue Food Truck Catering: Real-Deal Smoke & Soul For Every Motor City Party!
If you’re throwing a graduation bash in Dearborn, a wedding on Belle Isle, or a tailgate outside Ford Field, you don’t want limp, gray “barbecue” swimming in mystery juice. Detroiters know quality—just like we know good cars—so serve your crew the kind of slow-smoked perfection that makes people line up on Woodward Avenue.
Metro Detroit barbecue food truck catering means meat pulled off the smoker at the perfect moment, carved to order, and handed over still sizzling—no soggy chafing-dish disasters. From signature brisket that melts like Motown vinyl to ribs with a bark as bold as a Joe Louis punch, the right truck proves you’ve been in Boss Mode since the first invite went out.
Need help choosing? Tap hometown favorites like Smoke Ring BBQ – Epitome Catering for competition-style plates, or book Buck-N-Dink’s BBQ when you want American-comfort sides that taste like grandma’s but better. Craving something creative? Shredderz Food Truck loads its famous crispy hash-brown skillets with smoked meats Detroiters can’t stop talking about. For full-on feast vibes, Hubb’s Grub BBQ Cuisine LLC brings pit-master swagger to corporate lunches in Southfield, while Fire Up Grill LLC rolls in from Port Huron with soulful plates that make every block party feel like a backyard family reunion.
So skip the bland buffet line. Book Detroit barbecue food truck catering and watch your guests go from “kinda hungry” to “where’s my second helping?” faster than you can say “Another round of Vernors!”
Order right from your phone—then get back to the Motown good times!
Best Food Trucks brings Detroit barbecue food truck catering into the 21st century with our slick online ordering system. No more guests bunched up in a line outside the truck like it’s rush hour on I-75. Instead, they tap in their order on a phone, grab another Faygo or craft brew, and get a text the second their brisket or rib tips are ready. Easy.
Throwing a grad party in Ferndale or a company picnic along the Riverwalk? Send a custom pre-order link ahead of time so everyone—Veggie Aunt Vi included—can choose a pick-up window that works for them. The result: smooth traffic flow, zero hangry complaints, and BBQ served as hot as a July night at Comerica Park.
From tailgates at Ford Field to weddings on Belle Isle, Detroiters trust Best Food Trucks to keep the focus on the celebration while our pit-masters handle the smoke. Book your Motor City barbecue food truck today and see why the pros—and plenty of backyard heroes—won’t throw a party without us.
To give you a taste
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Smoked Sausage (1/2 Lb)
BBQ Bus Sampler
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Sliced Brisket (1lb)
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Super PACS (Pork, Angus, Chicken + Sides)
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St. Louis Style Pork Ribs (1/2 Rack)
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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 (159,545 reviews)
Mel L.
21 July 2025
Food was a hit all around. Thank you!
Lindsay W.
15 July 2025
It was good but so spicy! I wasn’t expecting it to be spicy. It may be too spicy for the average person lol.
Jim T.
1 July 2025
The pork combo was great. Pork was melt in your mouth, the slaw and mac and cheese, baked beans and brisket sandwich were also very good.
Debbie E.
30 June 2025
They were wonderful, food was delicious and they were very accommodating.
Melissa M.
27 June 2025
Always delicious and thank you for taking our very large order! We appreciate you coming to our community.
Sylvia B.
25 June 2025
. The Mac and cheese was delicious. The BB sauce had a little bite to it; however, got use to it. The beef was great
Steven S.
25 June 2025
Well, in the past (and I've had Newmans a lot for lunch), I typically received 4-5 ribs rather than three, which is what I received today. The cost of my lunch was $19 for 3 ribs, a coke, and Mac-n-cheese (which also was a very small portion). Bottom line, the $19 cost did not equate to the meals value.
Cassandra S.
25 June 2025
The food was fresh, the mac and cheese is unlike most other places mac and cheese, and the cornbread + butter is delicious
Tracey W.
24 June 2025
The truck arrived 30 mins late, which caused quite a disturbance. The food was cooked and served quickly. Some things were overcooked and dried out, a bit. However, Mike was very courteous and professional and accommodating.
Kylie G.
20 June 2025
I definitely want this one back! Best darn truck food I’ve had in ages and the service was impeccable.
Food Truck FAQ
- What is food truck catering?
- Food truck catering is when you hire a food truck to provide freshly made meals from a full service mobile kitchen for your event. Instead of using large containers filled with food made hours earlier, food is made fresh and onsite.
- How does food truck catering work with Best Food Trucks?
- With Best Food Trucks, you choose the budget for your event and provide details like, time, date, how many diners and what type of party you're throwing. Best Food Trucks will send out your request to regional food trucks who will submit a proposal based on your budget.
- How do we choose the budget for our food truck event?
- You choose the budget (within our parameters) and we'll find proposals that match that budget. Every proposal we send you will be for your submitted budget. For example if you submit a budget for $2000 for 80 people, we'll send you menus from vendors based on that budget. You'll see various menus, but they'll all be for your $2000 request.
- Are there different budgets for each food truck proposal?
- No. Each proposal will be for the budget you've chosen. If you have a budget of $2000, we'll only send you proposals for your budget of $2000.
- What are the menu choices for my food truck event budget?
- Once you choose a budget, we'll confirm the details and send out a request for proposals to the regions best food trucks! We'll submit a link for you to view food truck menus. You'll be able to select the food truck of your choice directly from the review link we send you.
- Can I request special options like gluten free or vegan from the food truck?
- YES!!! When you're requesting proposals you can make special requests in the "additional questions or comments" section.
- How long does it usually take to book a food truck for an event?
- In larger markets, it usually takes around one to three hours to start getting menu proposals back from food trucks. In smaller markets it can take up to 24 hours to see a list of menus for your region.
- How many people can one food truck serve for a catering event?
- Most food trucks can serve around 50-70 orders per hours. For bigger events, we suggest having multiple food trucks to ensure wait times don't get out of hand.
- Can we do online orders or pre-orders to reduce lines at the food truck for our event?
- Best Food Trucks has the best in class technology platform to allow your guests to skip the line and order directly from their phone. This ensures that your customers can enjoy your event and avoid waiting in line. When their order is ready, they'll get a text message to come pick up their order.
- Why should we book a food truck through Best Food Trucks instead of reaching out to food trucks directly?
- Best Food Trucks has a huge network of food trucks that we regularly work with. We collect ratings through online ordering system food trucks use daily. With our data we know which food trucks are right for your events. Additionally, we give you a selection of the best food trucks in your region so you don't have to worry about booking an unreliable food truck.
- Does a food truck need power?
- Food trucks come with their own generators. If you'd like to a quieter experience and have access to plugs, a food truck works best with two 20amp 110 circuits.
- What are the best food trucks for parties?
- Food trucks that can serve fast and serve a cuisine that can easily be eaten while standing without having to use utensils, typically work for a party atmosphere.
- Are food trucks cheaper than catering?
- Food trucks can be cheaper depending on the menu. However, the prices can vary considerably. Food trucks typically need a bit more staff and are bringing a full service kitchen to your event so they have additional costs which can impact the overall cost.