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Food Truck Strip Malls and Open Lots Catering in Gainesville

Times are tough and sometimes it seems people only head out to pick up food. Maybe you manage a strip mall where daily visits have decreased significantly, or you've got a business with ample parking space but not a lot of traffic or you sell alcohol but not food and plenty of your customers get hungry. Whatever your needs for traffic are, Best Food Trucks has your back with the best catering for your strip malls!
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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 Gainesville Neighborhood Events

Whether you’re organizing an HOA get-together in Haile Plantation, throwing a block party in historic Duckpond, or hosting a family fun night near the University of Florida campus, Best Food Trucks makes neighborhood catering in Gainesville easy. Forget chasing down private chefs or juggling multiple vendors—our team brings a fleet of vetted local food trucks and friendly service right to your cul-de-sac, park, or community center.

From smoky Gainesville-style barbecue served by Blueline Q to comfort-food classics from Rancho Luna Food Truck and Southern favorites from Tommyknockers Mobile Kitchen, we cover every craving. Looking to spice things up? Book the bold Caribbean flavors of Impact Island Cafe Food Truck or introduce your neighbors to authentic African dishes from A. One truck or five—our scalable logistics handle it all.

Best Food Trucks’ online ordering platform eliminates long lines and keeps gator fans mingling instead of waiting. Guests simply order on their phones, get a text when their food is ready, and pick it up fresh—no confusion, no squabbles, just hot plates and happy people. Meanwhile, you stay focused on yard games, live music, or cheering “Go Gators!” with friends.

Skip the stress of menu planning, supplier sourcing, and last-minute no-shows. Hire Gainesville’s neighborhood catering experts at Best Food Trucks and treat your neighbors like family with gourmet food truck fare delivered on time, every time.

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Skip the Line and Soak Up Your Gainesville Neighborhood Event

Best Food Trucks brings SEC-speed service to your block party, HOA social, or tailgate in Gainesville. Thanks to our cutting-edge online ordering system, neighbors at Haile Plantation, Pleasant Street, or along 8th Avenue can pull out their phones, choose a local food truck menu, and get a text when their meal is ready—no queuing under the Florida sun. The result? More time for kiddos splashing at the Depot Park splash pad, cornhole matches under the live oaks, and spirited “Go Gators!” chants echoing down the street.

Planning ahead? We’ll send a custom pre-order link you can drop into your HOA email blast or Nextdoor group. Residents pick a specific pickup time before, during, or even after the festivities, so traffic flows smoothly and no one misses that sunset over Paynes Prairie. Food-truck catering with real-time mobile ordering is the Gainesville-smart way to feed a crowd: zero hassle, maximum flavor, and plenty of room to enjoy your neighborhood event.

Strip Malls and Open Lots catering

Hire a Food Truck for your Strip Malls and Open Lotsin Gainesville today

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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 (161,594 reviews)

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!

Kyle R.

15 September 2025

Be attentive to ordering apps, so that food is ready in a fair amount of time. And, have To-Go packaging ready for safe transport.

Anthony P.

15 September 2025

The variety of item choices and quality of the food was great. All participants of our event praised the food. Definitely a good choice.

Sara B.

15 September 2025

They were fabulous!! Sandwiches and customer service were amazing. We strongly recommend them for your next event.

Maggie J.

15 September 2025

The food was fantastic and HUGE! It was a big hit. Excellent communication from the trunk owner. Small hiccups that were professional handled.

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