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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

If you’re planning a block party in Duck Pond, a Movie-in-the-Park night at Depot Park, or a staff appreciation lunch near the University of Florida campus, Best Food Trucks makes neighborhood food truck catering in Gainesville easy. Forget chasing down private chefs who may show up late or serve food that feels like it rode all the way from Jacksonville. Our local Gainesville partners roll in hot, on time, and ready to feed your friends and neighbors like family.

Why juggle menus, permits, and parking logistics when you can tap into Gainesville’s best food truck lineup with one click? Best Food Trucks handles every detail—from curating a crave-worthy menu to providing our digital ordering system that keeps lines moving faster than traffic on Archer Road after a Gators game. All you do is greet guests and soak up the good vibes.

Need smoky, competition-style barbecue that rivals the tailgate lots at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium? Blueline Q has you covered. Craving hearty American comfort classics perfect for a family movie night at Celebration Pointe? Call in Rancho Luna Food Truck. Want Southern comfort with a gourmet twist for a Haile Plantation HOA social? Tommyknockers Mobile Kitchen never disappoints. Looking to spice things up with authentic African flavors for an Oaks Mall pop-up? A brings a taste of the continent right to your cul-de-sac. And when the Gainesville humidity has everyone dreaming of an island getaway, Impact Island Café Food Truck serves Caribbean favorites that feel like a mini-vacation.

From one truck to an entire rally, our scalable service means you can feed 50 neighbors or 5,000 festival-goers at Bo Diddley Plaza without breaking a sweat. Book your Gainesville neighborhood food truck catering today and see why Best Food Trucks is the trusted name from Newberry Road to the Hippodrome Theatre.

Strip Malls and Open Lots catering

Skip the line and keep your Gainesville neighborhood party rolling!

Best Food Trucks’ cutting-edge online ordering system lets guests enjoy your Gainesville neighborhood event instead of standing in a slow, sweaty line. Whether you’re hosting a porch-fest on SE 4th Avenue, a movie night at Depot Park, or a cul-de-sac cook-out in Haile Plantation, folks simply pull out their phones, choose their favorite truck, and get a text when the food is hot and ready. No more missing the live music or the UF game streaming on the projector while waiting to order.

Want to make it even smoother? Send out a preorder link before the first tent is even set up. Neighbors can reserve a pickup window—before, during, or after the event—so everything from gator-sized tacos to vegan bowls is fired off right on schedule. Gainesville neighborhood food truck catering plus app-based ordering equals exceptional eats, zero hassle, and a party that stays focused on fun instead of logistics.

Strip Malls and Open Lots catering

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Our Food Truck Catering Cuisines

With more than 80 food truck cuisines available, these are just a few of the favorites our clients love:

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 (165,478 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!

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.

Monica M.

29 January 2026

Amazing burgers and great value! True smash burger that gives that burger feel. Comeback sauce took it over the top 11/10

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