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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 planning an ArtPrize block party on Monroe Center, a summer concert at John Ball Zoo or a huge tailgate outside Van Andel Arena, great food is what transforms a gathering into a true Grand Rapids experience. Modern food truck catering delivers that wow-factor without the headaches that used to come with big tent kitchens—no extra permits, no generators sprawled across the lawn at Riverside Park, and no hours of tear-down when the last song ends.

Best Food Trucks coordinates a fleet of fully self-contained mobile kitchens that roll in ready to serve crowds of any size. From gourmet waffles on a stick to hand-dipped ice cream cones, Grand Rapids’ diverse trucks keep lines moving and guests happy. Looking for a high-volume caterer for the Amway Family Fireworks, a corporate outing at Millennium Park or a multi-day festival on Calder Plaza? Our team handles all the scheduling, menu planning and onsite logistics so you can focus on the show.

Here are just a few local favorites we can book for your large-scale event:

  • MyCone Creamery – Small-batch premium ice cream cones and frosty beverages, perfect for cooling down a humid West Michigan afternoon.
  • Roll Call by Gettin' Fresh – A multicultural menu that lets your guests travel the globe without leaving downtown GR.
  • Airborne Burritos – Veteran-owned and military-themed, serving gourmet burritos inspired by flavors from around the world.
  • Waffle Stix – Michigan’s original waffle-on-a-stick, offering both sweet and savory options that keep lines moving at festivals.
  • Around Baking Company – Artisan desserts that add a touch of Grand Rapids sweetness to any celebration.

From 500-guest corporate picnics to 25,000-person music festivals, Best Food Trucks is the trusted choice for large-scale food truck catering in Grand Rapids. Let us bring the city’s best mobile kitchens to your next event and watch the crowds—and the compliments—roll in.

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Skip the Line at Grand Rapids’ Biggest Gatherings

Nothing kills the vibe at Festival of the Arts or a packed Griffins playoff rally faster than a sluggish food line. Best Food Trucks’ Grand Rapids-based online ordering system lets your crowd grab killer eats without missing a guitar solo or power play. Guests place their order right from their phone, stroll the Riverwalk, then get a text when their perch taco or vegan smash burger is hot and ready.

Planning ahead for a marathon day on Calder Plaza? Send attendees a pre-order link so they can lock in a pickup time before they even find parking near The Rapid station. Our platform is built to process thousands of tickets per hour, so whether you’re feeding 500 conference-goers at DeVos Place or 30,000 fireworks fans along the Grand River, transactions stay smooth and lines stay short.

Grand Rapids food truck catering for large scale events + real-time mobile ordering = happy guests, higher sales for vendors, and an event that everyone remembers for the right reasons.

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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 (164,475 reviews)

Lionel D.

15 December 2025

The brisket and collards were on point. The flavor profile was spot on. Looking forward for the next time.

Matt T.

15 December 2025

Showed up early, were very friendly and the food was good.

Joe K.

15 December 2025

I wish there was another slice of tomato on my loaded grilled cheese, it was a lot of bread. The kale salad was very tasty. Thanks

Jay E.

15 December 2025

Zeke and crew were great. Food was fantastic and enjoyed by all who were in attendance. Prompt and friendly service. Would definitely recommend.

Terri B.

15 December 2025

the ribs had a nice smoky flavor and parts that were burnt ends, I love that. Sauce was very good too

Kim S.

13 December 2025

The only thing we would not order again is the Barbacoa tacos. Expected them to be more finely shredded. The meat was a little tough. Everything else was great!

David H. D.

13 December 2025

More accurate timeline to have the food ready. My grandkids waited 45 mins after being told it would be 10 minutes

Tracy P.

12 December 2025

The chicken pesto and Brisket were delicious! The Ayer tots were cooked perfect with a golden crisp.

Pamela L.

12 December 2025

Food was exceptional. Chef Ryan and Roxanne was well prepared and the options were scrumptious. I woukld highly recommend Island spice grill again

Gabe S.

12 December 2025

The burger was well cooked, and the fries were actually my favorite kind of crispy with a nice seasoning

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