Food Truck National Event Series Catering in Gainesville
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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.
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- Attendees
- 300,000+
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Food Truck Catering for Large-Scale Events in Gainesville, FL
From Gator football tailgates outside Ben Hill Griffin Stadium to the sprawling art shows at Historic Depot Park, Gainesville knows how to throw a party—and locals expect the food to be as memorable as the event itself. Gone are the days when promoters had to juggle pop-up tents, extension cords, and endless health permits just to feed a crowd. Modern Gainesville events lean on food truck catering, where fully self-contained kitchens roll in, set up within minutes, and start serving everything from slow-smoked barbecue to Caribbean fusion.
Best Food Trucks makes it effortless to book multiple trucks for festivals, UF Homecoming celebrations, Gatornationals, concerts at Heartwood Soundstage, or corporate gatherings at Celebration Pointe. We curate a lineup that keeps lines short and menus diverse, so every guest finds something they love.
Popular local favorites include the hickory-kissed meats from Blueline Q, the crave-worthy burgers and loaded tots of Rancho Luna Food Truck, and the Southern comfort classics dished out by Tommyknockers Mobile Kitchen. Looking to add global flair? Book the rich stews and jollof rice from A or the island spices of Impact Island Cafe Food Truck.
Whether you’re expecting 500 fans or 50,000 festival-goers, our Gainesville food truck catering service scales seamlessly. We handle routing, permits, POS integration, and real-time guest notifications, so you can focus on entertainment while we serve up the flavor of the Swamp. Ready to elevate your large-scale event? Best Food Trucks is the trusted name for food truck catering in Gainesville.
Skip the lines at Gainesville’s biggest gatherings
Picture this: the Pride of the Sunshine is blaring at halftime in The Swamp, or thousands are dancing under the oaks at the Downtown Gainesville Art Walk—and nobody is stuck waiting 20 minutes for a bite. With Best Food Trucks’ Gainesville-optimized online ordering system, guests place their orders right from their phones, stroll back to the show, then receive a text the moment their food is ready for pickup.
Our platform is built for high-volume days, whether you’re hosting Fest at Bo Diddley Plaza, a biotech convention near UF Innovate, or a marathon finish party on Hawthorne Trail. Simply send attendees a pre-event ordering link so they can choose a pickup time before gates even open. When the crowd surges, our queueing logic keeps tickets flying to each truck’s kitchen without a hitch—no paper sheets, no loudspeaker chaos.
For large-scale event catering in Gainesville, FL, nothing beats the combo of top local food trucks and Best Food Trucks’ real-time ordering tech. Your guests stay focused on the music, the art, the kickoff, while our trucks serve exceptional eats at Gator speed.
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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 (166,123 reviews)
Olivia D.
21 February 2026
It was the best gluten-free pizza I've had since New York City and the chocolate Dubai dessert was amazing. I hope they come to Starkey ranch again soon!!
Coleen D.
20 February 2026
Once home, we discovered that we weren't given the broth that was to accompany the Birrias or the sauce and limes that were to accompany the tacos. Disappointing...
Kate A.
20 February 2026
The gentleman serving the food was very nice, the setup outside the truck was gorgeous I love the truck painting the food was awesome.
Emily L.
20 February 2026
Our food was cold. My husband was at the truck when I got the text. earlier notification would be better.
Stephanie B.
19 February 2026
Brisket was very tender. Fries were well seasoned. Good portion sizes. Friendly personality of the vendor.
Mark A.
19 February 2026
.8 the app did not message me on time as when I got the message I went to the truck and she was calling my order for 10 minutes
Renee S.
19 February 2026
Fries were cooked and seasoned to perfection. The hot dog was excellent as well. The staff us very friendly as well.
Barbara P.
19 February 2026
The brisket was a little dry. Still good but I did use more bbq sauce than I usually do on a sandwich.
Shirley D.
19 February 2026
The workers arrived early and were very pleasant and helpful!
Breanna W.
18 February 2026
Hard to pick a favorite part! The Phillies were incredible!!! We loved the seasoning on the fries. We also had the wrap and it was delicious. The serving sizes were really good too. Overall def a great experience. Also wonderful customer service!
