Barbecue Food Truck Catering in Minneapolis
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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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Minneapolis Barbecue Food Truck Catering: Bring Smokin’ BBQ To Your Next Party!
From graduation parties in Nokomis to company picnics along the Mississippi riverfront, Minneapolis knows how to celebrate—and nothing fires up a crowd like authentic barbecue served straight from a rolling smoker. Forget those foil-pan buffets that turn brisket gray before the first “Skol!” Instead, let local pitmasters park curbside, slice to order, and fill the North Loop with that unmistakable hickory aroma.
The Twin Cities’ roster of mobile smokers is stacked. Book the iconic red trailer of Doc E’s BBQ for 14-hour slow-smoked beef that melts faster than a January lake freeze. Invite Roberts BBQ and Grill for ribs glazed in the homemade sauce locals have chased since 2001. Craving turkey legs after a Twins game? Nellas Smokehouse Barbecue has you covered, while the award-winning crew of Smokin Bonez delivers competition-level pulled pork that’s collected more trophies than the Wild’s trophy case. Even the versatile Sizzling Wagon Food Truck can whip up brisket sliders and gooey mac-and-cheese bites that keep guests talking long after the last firework over Lake Harriet.
Best Food Trucks handles every detail—parking permits, generator placement, service flow—so you can focus on grabbing another napkin. With our Minneapolis barbecue food truck catering, your guests enjoy meat carved moments before it hits the plate, not hours. The result? Juicy brisket with perfect bark, ribs that pass the “clean-bone” test, and crowds that leave knowing you unlocked Boss Mode the second you booked with us.
Skip the Line—Let the Smoke (Not the Wait) Do the Talking
When you book Minneapolis barbecue food truck catering through Best Food Trucks, the only thing your guests will queue for is the photo booth. Our industry-leading online ordering system lets everyone at your North Loop office party, Loring Park wedding, or Uptown block bash order right from their phones and get a text when their brisket is ready. No lines, no guessing, just more time to cheer “Skol!” and less time staring at a menu board.
Want to stay two steps ahead of the Minneapolis snowfall—or a surprise heat wave at the Lake Nokomis beach shelter? Send a pre-order link before the first guest even RSVPs. They pick a precise pickup window; our pitmasters fire up the smoker accordingly. From saucy St. Louis–style ribs to hickory-kissed jackfruit for the plant-based crowd, every plate comes out hot, fresh, and exactly on schedule.
Corporate planners along the Mississippi riverfront, grad-party parents in Edina, and block-party captains in Northeast already trust Best Food Trucks to keep their events running smoother than a light-rail ride to Target Field. Book your Minneapolis BBQ food truck today and serve championship-level eats without lifting anything heavier than your phone.
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 (166,149 reviews)
Tom H.
3 November 2025
Doc is great and we really enjoyed the food as well as is excellent sense of hospitality and customer service.
Mandi J.
11 August 2025
The service was amazing and fast! The food, of course, was awesome too! Thank you for helping our event be successful!
Kellie N.
7 July 2025
We had a great experience with the Sizzling Wagon! The food was fresh, tasty, and they made accommodations for special diet restrictions. Service was awesome, and everything ran smoothly. Our team really enjoyed it—we’d be happy to have them back again!
Angie R.
28 June 2024
All the employees were mostly happy with the meal. a few things that were said is that for the pulled pork they would of liked more meat on the sandwich. Also it was stated that the brownies were homemade, in which they were not. Over all it was a good experience.
Pam H.
15 June 2023
I heard the food truck food was delicious and they were very efficient on getting people through the line. Thank you! I was glad to I was able to talk to the food truck driver prior to the event to ensure the food that was coming and that there would be options. I started to wonder if the whole process of finding the truck was a scam.. so glad I was able to connect with a person to ask questions. Everyone indicated it was very good and our event was a success! Thank you! Pam Hoffdahl Neogen Oakdale, MN
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.
Katie W.
14 January 2026
The flavor was great...I ordered the link, and the generosity from the chef on adding pickles and toast was a lovely surprise. Also, the BBQ sauce was amazing!
Cathy M.
6 January 2026
The crispy crunchy bread. Also like that it doesn't come with a side because the sandwich is plenty by itself.
Kathleen M.
6 January 2026
When we ordered in September, it was awesome! This time, there were 4 misshapen ribs (one huge, 2 medium, one bite size). The sausage also tasted overcooked and was sliced into small pieces (nothing like the last time). The is was the first time that we had food requested at the start of the shift, and not at 7:00 PM, and it seemed as if this was leftover from a prior shift and 'dumped' on us. Was still tasty with the sauce, but disappointed in this trip (and we raved about Logan's to many friends.....)
Lionel D.
15 December 2025
The brisket and collards were on point. The flavor profile was spot on. Looking forward for the next time.
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.