American Comfort Food Truck Catering in New York
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 New York
New Yorkers know a thing or two about great food—whether it’s a lunchtime rush near Wall Street, a weekend picnic in Central Park, or a late-night craving after a Broadway show. When you’re looking for the flavors that feel like home, nothing beats hot, made-to-order American comfort classics served straight from a food truck window. Skip the stale buffet trays and let a fully-equipped rolling kitchen pull right up to your curb, rooftop, or film set. With Best Food Trucks, guests receive a text when their order is ready, so they can keep networking, dancing, or cheering on the Yankees while their mac ’n’ cheese stays creamy and their pulled-pork sliders stay steamy.
Craving barbecue that would make the Statue of Liberty proud? Book Empire BBQ NYC for hickory-smoked brisket, fall-off-the-bone ribs, and cornbread that disappears faster than a subway express train. Want to add some local flavor mash-ups to your comfort-food spread? Pair that barbecue with loaded burgers from Brooklyn Burger, or treat the crew to crispy fish tacos from Tacos El Poblanito. Round out the feast with Mediterranean rice bowls from Wraps And Kebabs and finish strong with swirl cones from the iconic Carvel Ice Cream Truck.
From Midtown corporate lunches to Brooklyn block parties, American comfort food truck catering in New York has never been easier—or tastier. Tell us where to park, and we’ll bring the comfort to you.
How Best Food Trucks Supports New York’s Small Businesses
When you book American comfort food truck catering in New York through Best Food Trucks, you’re doing more than feeding a crowd—you’re investing in the very fabric of the city. Most NYC food trucks are owned by solo entrepreneurs, couples, or multigenerational families who prep in shared commissary kitchens from Long Island City to Hunts Point. Every mac ’n’ cheese bite or brisket slider you order keeps rent paid on those kitchens, gas in the truck, and paychecks in local pockets.
Unlike traditional catering halls that guzzle electricity and pump out mountains of disposable platters, New York food trucks run lean. Smaller kitchens mean less energy use, streamlined menus slash food waste, and digital ordering (no paper tickets!) keeps the line moving faster than the L train at 2 a.m. Choosing a truck is a simple, eco-friendly swap that tastes as good as it feels.
Whether you’re hosting a SoHo product launch, a Queens film shoot, or a Little Italy block party, every booking sends real dollars to real New Yorkers—think Brooklyn bread-bakers, Bronx produce vendors, and Staten Island pitmasters. So the next time you search “American comfort food trucks near me,” tap Best Food Trucks. You’ll get the gooey grilled cheese, smoky ribs, and loaded fries you crave, and you’ll help keep NYC’s small business engine humming.
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 New York
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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 (159,271 reviews)
Vanessa Q.
26 June 2024
excellent service and the food was delicious- rave review on the chicken sandwich!! staff courteous and professional
Carolyn M.
21 July 2023
Food and service was excellent. Arrival of food truck was late. Driver wanted to come half hour earlier (11:30a) to event to prep but ended up showing an hour later (12:30p). Wasn’t able to feed some of my important guests. They missed out on some good food to catch a flight. For the amount of $$ paid, was hoping have event catered on time.
Marylou G.
28 December 2022
We were very happy with the Smash Burger truck. They showed up on time, were very professional, and the food was delicious. I would hire them again. Thank you!
Ken S.
18 July 2025
Swiss burger was getting good, fries perfect crisp and salt, onion rings and strawberry Chipotle are awesome
Miranda J.
18 July 2025
The food was very fresh and absolutely delicious. The folks running the truck were super sweet, thank yall and I hope you have a lovely day!
Keyetta D.
18 July 2025
. Food was excellent! Very good chicken Philly, chicken, cheese and the bread was fresh. Staff is friendly and fast 😁
Doug T.
17 July 2025
On time delivery, very tasty, and a superb professional staff. They made me feel welcome and appreciative of my order.
Amanda M.
17 July 2025
Needs more hot honey! But the taste of the chicken and fries was good! I will just ask for more drizzle.
Brianna G.
17 July 2025
I love that it's health food! And the women running the truck are incredibly nice and pleasant to work with!
William S.
17 July 2025
The truck was clean, the crew was friendly. The food was good, healthy, and reasonably priced. It wasn't just another deep fried something. Would really like to see this truck back every week.
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.