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Food Truck Marathon Catering in Grand Rapids

The success and staying power of a well-organized Marathon is predicated on an enjoyable, festive atmosphere at the finish line and there's no better option for gourmet food than mobile food vendors that can easily move to where you need them. So partner with Best Food Trucks, the industry leader in food trucks for marathons. We’ll make it easy to ditch the old style of catering for your next Marathon and show your runners, supporters, and event staff that you mean business and are offering them the best food around with the easiest way possible to order it!
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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 Large Scale Events in Grand Rapids

Whether you’re packing the concourse outside Van Andel Arena before a Griffins game, feeding thousands of art lovers at ArtPrize, or throwing a summer concert along the Grand River, your guests expect West Michigan flavor and fast service. Modern food trucks deliver both. Instead of juggling pop-up tents and temporary kitchens, planners can roll in fully self-contained mobile restaurants that are licensed, insured, and ready to cook within minutes—perfect for the quick turnarounds common at DeVos Place conventions, high-school band competitions at Houseman Field, or corporate picnics out at Millennium Park.

Best Food Trucks specializes in coordinating multiple food truck vendors for large-scale events across Grand Rapids. Our roster covers every craving, from breakfast waffles to late-night burritos, so your attendees never wait long or wander far for a great bite. We handle all the logistics—permits, power, scheduling, and point-of-sale integration—so you can focus on the entertainment and the crowds.

Need dessert for 10,000 ArtPrize explorers? Book the iconic MyCone Creamery truck and watch lines melt faster than the hand-dipped ice cream. Looking for globally inspired entrées that honor GR’s diverse community? Airborne Burritos serves veteran-crafted burritos and bowls packed with flavor. For a multicultural menu that keeps everyone happy, add Roll Call by Gettin' Fresh. Morning crowd at the Amway River Bank Run? Sweet and savory Waffle Stix hands runners a Michigan original on a stick. Cap the night with artisan pastries from Around Baking Company, and you’ve got a Grand Rapids food truck lineup that’s as memorable as the event itself.

From festival grids downtown to sprawling festivals at Fifth Third Ballpark, Best Food Trucks is the trusted partner for food truck catering for large scale events in Grand Rapids. Tell us the headcount, the venue, and the vibe—our local experts will curate the perfect convoy of Grand Rapids food trucks to keep your crowd fed and your event unforgettable.

Marathon catering

Skip the Line and Soak Up the Grand Rapids Vibe

Nothing kills the buzz at the Festival of the Arts or Founders Fest faster than a sluggish food line. Best Food Trucks’ Grand Rapids-ready online ordering system keeps the party moving. Guests scan a QR code posted at Van Andel Arena’s plaza, Belknap Park’s concert lawn, or the grassy stretches of Riverside Park, tap in their order on any smartphone, and get a text the moment their meal is plated. No shoulder-to-shoulder queues, no missing the opening riff or the juried-art announcement—just pure West Michigan fun.

Planning ahead for the Amway River Bank Run or a packed convention at DeVos Place? Send attendees a pre-order link so they can lock in a pickup time before the crowds flood in. Our platform was built for high-frequency traffic, easily processing thousands of burrito, smash-burger, and peach-cobbler requests per hour without a hiccup. When you pair Grand Rapids’ best food trucks with Best Food Trucks’ online ordering, you give your guests more time to explore the event and less time staring at the back of someone’s jersey.

Food truck catering for large-scale events in Grand Rapids has never been smoother—or tastier. Let the trucks handle the cooking, let our technology handle the lines, and let your attendees handle the fun.

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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 (166,047 reviews)

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!

Lexi G.

18 February 2026

actually my favorite truck that comes here!!! i mark my calendar every time i see it. best burgers & fries i've had.

Morgan T.

18 February 2026

Great quality, delicious pizza, reasonable price. Please come back to Artisan Lakes again for Food Truck Tuesdays. You guys are the best!!

Deborah P.

17 February 2026

Very tasty dumplings! Ability to order ahead of time was wonderful as often the wait times for food trucks is long

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