American Comfort Food Truck Catering in Los Angeles
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
- 1,900+
- Caterings
- 2,000+
- Attendees
- 300,000+
- Cuisines
- 80+
Find Your Comfort With American Comfort Food Truck Catering in Los Angeles
From Santa Monica’s ocean breeze to the bright lights of Downtown, Angelenos know that nothing hits the spot like classic American comfort food—especially when it’s made fresh on a food truck. Forget the dried-out mac and cheese that’s been parked on a chafing dish since the 101 was clear at sunrise. When you book an American Comfort food truck through Best Food Trucks, every burger, brisket, and fried-chicken sandwich is cooked to order, served straight from a fully licensed rolling kitchen.
Best Food Trucks’ industry-leading ordering system lets your guests chill by the pool, snap selfies under the Hollywood sign, or debate the Dodgers lineup while their meals are prepared. Once an order is ready, a quick text alerts them—no lines, no hassles, just pure L.A. convenience.
Need ideas? Check out some of Los Angeles’ favorite American Comfort trucks ready to roll up to your next party, corporate lunch, or film-set shoot:
- WISE BARBECUE 1TRUCK – Legendary Texas-style brisket and ribs smoked low & slow, now setting the standard for BBQ in Los Angeles.
- Baby's Badass Burgers – Gourmet burgers dreamed up by industry vets, perfect for feeding the hungriest Westsiders.
- The Fix on Wheels – Silver Lake’s own burger haven on wheels, dishing out juicy patties and crispy fries from Echo Park to El Segundo.
- Pickles & Peas – Bold Lebanese-inspired comfort plates that blend perfectly with the global palate of L.A.
- Chicken King FT – Crispy chicken sandwiches, wings, and tenders that rule every tailgate from the Coliseum to Crypto.com Arena.
Whether you’re hosting a beachfront wedding in Malibu, a tech launch in Silicon Beach, or a birthday picnic at Griffith Park, American Comfort food truck catering in Los Angeles brings the flavor—and the fun—right to your curb. Book today with Best Food Trucks and taste why the city’s hottest comfort food is served on four wheels.
How Best Food Trucks Strengthens Los Angeles’ Small-Business Community
Booking American comfort food truck catering in Los Angeles does more than satisfy cravings for smoky brisket and ooey-gooey mac ’n’ cheese—it keeps the city’s entrepreneurial spirit rolling. The majority of American comfort food trucks listed on Best Food Trucks are owned by solo operators, family partnerships, and BIPOC entrepreneurs from neighborhoods like Boyle Heights, Inglewood, and the Valley. Every time you reserve one of these mobile kitchens, your catering dollars stay right here in L.A., circulating through local suppliers, commissary kitchens, and farmers’ markets.
Food trucks are also a greener choice for large events. Compared with traditional banquet catering, a fully licensed food truck uses less electricity, creates minimal food waste, and eliminates the need for disposable chafing dishes and Sterno cans. That means your Dodgers watch party, Venice Beach fundraiser, or studio wrap party can be both delicious and eco-friendly.
The next time you type “best American comfort food truck in Los Angeles” into your phone, let Best Food Trucks connect you with a socially responsible, small-business owner who’s ready to park, cook, and serve. Great food, stronger communities, and a lighter carbon footprint—now that’s true L.A. comfort.
To give you a taste
Mafioso Burger
Tampa Cuban Sandwich
Gotti Special
Fried Catfish Basket
Bacon Cheeseburger
Hand Cut French Fries
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Best American Comfort Food Trucks in Los Angeles
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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 (159,647 reviews)
Kyle S.
15 July 2025
Had the buffalo lemon pepper tenders with fries. Fries were spot on. Hot and fresh. Seasoned nicely. Tenders were not hot. A little heavy on the batter and needed more sauce and lemon pepper. Flavor was fantastic. Just needed a bit more and to be hot and fresh.
Cassandra S.
25 June 2025
The food was fresh, the mac and cheese is unlike most other places mac and cheese, and the cornbread + butter is delicious
John B.
24 February 2025
Great service!!!!
Ronamae L.
28 January 2025
This was everyones favorite food truck!
Jean-jacques N.
13 December 2024
They were great! The food was v tasty 10/10
Shannon K.
1 October 2024
Great Service! Everyone enjoyed their Burgers! Thank you for a great event!
Deborah U.
29 August 2024
for the food, but it was a hotdog. Can't mess up one dog! 😆 A bit pricey for me to go all the time, but I'll be back once in a while!
Ric R.
20 August 2024
Great staff on time no worries they took the stress out of catering
Lina H.
19 August 2024
Great service, fresh meals! Thank you.
Jason W.
17 June 2024
First, we would like to thank Sarah's Triple S for vending at our event. The owners were welcoming and pleasant. The following are quotes from those staff that chose to eat from Sarah's Triple S truck: "Worth the wait!" "First time having a Smashburger and it didn't disappoint," "We wish there was a faster way to get our order, but we also understand that when the food is made fresh it takes a longer period of time," "We should order this truck again, just don't have so many people waiting to get their order," "I waited nearly an hour to get my order," "Fries and even the cheese fries were great" "Maybe there should be two-three cooks so food can come out faster." "I wish I didn't order from the other truck, everyone's burgers looked amazing!"
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.