Barbecue Food Truck Catering in Kansas City
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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
- 800,000+
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Kansas City Barbecue Food Truck Catering: Bring Authentic KC Smoke to Every Party
Kansas City lives and breathes barbecue— from the sweet hickory aromas rolling across Arrowhead parking lots on game day to the late-night burnt-end runs on Southwest Boulevard. If you’re planning a wedding in the Crossroads, a corporate lunch in Overland Park, or a backyard birthday in Brookside, nothing says “KC proud” like hiring a barbecue food truck to roll up and start the smoker on site. Professional food-truck pitmasters keep the meat sizzling hot and the sides fresh, so your guests taste real, just-pulled-from-the-smoker brisket instead of limp buffet-line leftovers.
Skip the aluminum pans swimming in mystery juice and treat your crowd to pit-smoked perfection carved to order. Great barbecue is all about timing and temperature, and Kansas City’s best food trucks nail both. They arrive, fire up, and serve right off the cutting board— no reheating, no soggy sauce, and definitely no disappointment. It’s how you prove you’ve been running Boss Mode since the first spark hit the charcoal.
Need recommendations? Check out local favorites that cater all over the metro:
- 2Hot2Handle BBQ – Heavy smoke, bold rubs, and fall-apart ribs that disappear faster than parking spots on First Fridays.
- Mr. Bevis – A KC staple famous for burnt ends that could make even the most die-hard sauce snob eat them straight.
- Vee's BBQ & Casual Catering – Wings, pulled pork, and sides that taste like your grandma’s Sunday spread— if grandma had a food truck.
- Sancho StreetSide – Want to mix it up? This Tex-Mex truck adds smoked brisket tacos and queso-blanketed nachos to your Kansas City barbecue bash.
From Westport block parties to Lenexa office picnics, Best Food Trucks connects you with Kansas City’s premier barbecue food truck catering. Reserve yours today, breathe in that signature KC smoke, and let every bite remind your guests why this town is the undisputed Barbecue Capital of the World.
Skip the line and keep the KC good times rolling!
Best Food Trucks brings Kansas City-style efficiency to your tailgate, plaza wedding, or Plaza Lights watch party with our cutting-edge online ordering system. Instead of queuing up outside the truck, guests can pull out their phones, tap in their order for burnt ends or brisket sandwiches, and get a text the moment their plate is ready—no more guessing when the smoker will deliver. That means everyone can stay locked in on the Chiefs game, the jazz band, or the backyard cornhole tourney without missing a single play or note.
Hosting a big crowd in Overland Park or a family reunion at Shawnee Mission Park? Send out a pre-order link days in advance so Uncle Larry can reserve his 6 PM slab of ribs while Cousin Maya schedules her vegan-friendly smoked jackfruit taco for 6:15. Orders are staggered, lines stay short, and your event feels as smooth as Gates’ original sauce.
Food truck catering with online ordering is the secret sauce that keeps Kansas City parties humming—no extra work, no anxious “Is the food ready yet?” glances, just smoky perfection delivered right on time. From first-time party planners to event pros at Union Station, everyone relies on Best Food Trucks to serve professional results with that famous KC hospitality. Let us handle the logistics while you soak up the hickory aroma and enjoy the party.
To give you a taste
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Smoked Sausage (1/2 Lb)
BBQ Bus Sampler
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Sliced Brisket (1lb)
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Super PACS (Pork, Angus, Chicken + Sides)
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St. Louis Style Pork Ribs (1/2 Rack)
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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 (172,015 reviews)
Lori T.
20 October 2023
We were a little nervous that they would need more time to set up, as they didn't arrive until about 25-30 minutes before our event. However that was the only potential negative aspect. These guys were quick with getting food out, I had so many positive comments regarding how good the food was I lost track how many there were. I would absolutely hire this truck again in a heartbeat.
Suzanne C.
22 August 2026
The Mac and cheese could have been a bit creamier and I was surprised that the chicken tenders didn't come with fries. The meat was fabulous
Barry V.
19 August 2026
I requested sweet sauce on the side, but pork/fries already drizzled with a more spicy sauce. Dish was a little scarce on the pork.
David L.
13 August 2026
We just had some really good food from the food truck in the neighborhood this was a good change from the same usual trucks the pulled pork was great , bbq sauce was delish, and chicken tenders were on point! Fries were fresh and crispy everything was hot. Hope to see them return
Debra C.
29 July 2026
Best bbq ribs and chicken I’ve had in a long time. Moist and full of bbq flavor. Portions were generous. Thank you for a wonderful experience. Hurry back.
Lori D.
29 July 2026
everything was delicious. Do you do regular spare ribs vs western. My new fav your Mac and cheese yum
David P.
20 July 2026
Great experience with Dave and the Kissed by fire team! Food and service were both excellent, and I would highly recommend them!
Pam T.
10 July 2026
The pulled chicken is very good. I wanted no salt on my fries, and they had to redo them, but they did so with a smile.
Randall K.
1 July 2026
The bottom bun where the meat was put on top of was completely mush. Had to just eat it with a fork but it was very tasty!
Jo-Anne S.
1 July 2026
Repeat customer here! The food is always fantastic and the service, friendly. Can't wait to eat there again.
Food Truck FAQ
- What is food truck catering?
- Food truck catering is when you hire a food truck to provide freshly made meals from a full service mobile kitchen for your event. Instead of using large containers filled with food made hours earlier, food is made fresh and onsite.
- How does food truck catering work with Best Food Trucks?
- With Best Food Trucks, you choose the budget for your event and provide details like, time, date, how many diners and what type of party you're throwing. Best Food Trucks will send out your request to regional food trucks who will submit a proposal based on your budget.
- How do we choose the budget for our food truck event?
- You choose the budget (within our parameters) and we'll find proposals that match that budget. Every proposal we send you will be for your submitted budget. For example if you submit a budget for $2000 for 80 people, we'll send you menus from vendors based on that budget. You'll see various menus, but they'll all be for your $2000 request.
- Are there different budgets for each food truck proposal?
- No. Each proposal will be for the budget you've chosen. If you have a budget of $2000, we'll only send you proposals for your budget of $2000.
- What are the menu choices for my food truck event budget?
- Once you choose a budget, we'll confirm the details and send out a request for proposals to the regions best food trucks! We'll submit a link for you to view food truck menus. You'll be able to select the food truck of your choice directly from the review link we send you.
- Can I request special options like gluten free or vegan from the food truck?
- YES!!! When you're requesting proposals you can make special requests in the "additional questions or comments" section.
- How long does it usually take to book a food truck for an event?
- In larger markets, it usually takes around one to three hours to start getting menu proposals back from food trucks. In smaller markets it can take up to 24 hours to see a list of menus for your region.
- How many people can one food truck serve for a catering event?
- Most food trucks can serve around 50-70 orders per hours. For bigger events, we suggest having multiple food trucks to ensure wait times don't get out of hand.
- Can we do online orders or pre-orders to reduce lines at the food truck for our event?
- Best Food Trucks has the best in class technology platform to allow your guests to skip the line and order directly from their phone. This ensures that your customers can enjoy your event and avoid waiting in line. When their order is ready, they'll get a text message to come pick up their order.
- Why should we book a food truck through Best Food Trucks instead of reaching out to food trucks directly?
- Best Food Trucks has a huge network of food trucks that we regularly work with. We collect ratings through online ordering system food trucks use daily. With our data we know which food trucks are right for your events. Additionally, we give you a selection of the best food trucks in your region so you don't have to worry about booking an unreliable food truck.
- Does a food truck need power?
- Food trucks come with their own generators. If you'd like to a quieter experience and have access to plugs, a food truck works best with two 20amp 110 circuits.
- What are the best food trucks for parties?
- Food trucks that can serve fast and serve a cuisine that can easily be eaten while standing without having to use utensils, typically work for a party atmosphere.
- Are food trucks cheaper than catering?
- Food trucks can be cheaper depending on the menu. However, the prices can vary considerably. Food trucks typically need a bit more staff and are bringing a full service kitchen to your event so they have additional costs which can impact the overall cost.