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Food Truck Convention Catering in Philadelphia

Ditch the old style of food service for your next convention and book gourmet food trucks for conventions instead. Show off your attendees with impressive food options. BFT works with companies across the country to provide mobile food and beverage vendors. No setup is required, and ready to roll. Book now with Best Food Trucks.
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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 Events in Philadelphia

From block parties in Fishtown to Saturday festivals along the Schuylkill River Trail, every great Philadelphia gathering shares two things—lively entertainment and unforgettable food. Skip the old-school tents and propane headaches; today’s Philadelphia food truck catering scene brings fully self-contained kitchens that roll right up to your venue, whether that’s Fairmount Park, Penn’s Landing, or a South Philly tailgate outside the Linc.

Hiring a food truck for your event in Philadelphia means faster set-ups, fewer permits, and menus that fit the city’s famously diverse palate. Want smoky Center City barbecue? Craving Wisconsin-style cheese curds after a Phillies game? Dreaming of hot ramen during a chilly Old City pop-up market? No problem. When you rent food trucks in Philadelphia, you give guests delicious options traditional tent vendors just can’t match.

Check out a few local favorites ready to park at your next concert, outdoor movie night, corporate picnic, or wedding:

  • Chuck's BBQ Chuckwagon – Authentic hickory-smoked meats that turn any festival into a backyard barbecue.
  • The Cow and the Curd – Deep-fried cheese curds so good, they might dethrone the cheesesteak as Philly’s late-night king.
  • Nick's Roast Beef – Classic South Philly comfort food, piled high and served with the hospitality locals know and love.
  • Slurp Philly – From-scratch ramen that warms up winter festivals at Dilworth Park.
  • Authentik Byrek – Flaky Mediterranean pastries perfect for grazing at art shows on the Avenue of the Arts.

No matter the neighborhood or headcount, Best Food Trucks makes it easy to book the right event food trucks in Philadelphia. Tell us the date, location, and vibe, and we’ll line up the wheels and flavors that keep guests talking long after the last bite. Let the trucks handle the cooking—so you can focus on rocking your Philly event, yo!

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Skip the line and enjoy your Philadelphia event!

Best Food Trucks’ mobile ordering system lets your crowd catch the Rocky-run up the Art Museum steps—without worrying about standing in a cheesesteak queue. Guests simply scan a QR code, choose their meal from any of the Philadelphia food truck caterers on-site, and get a text alert when it’s hot and ready. No bottlenecks, no yelling over the Mummers string band—just smooth service and great eats.

Hosting an all-day festival on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway or a tailgate outside Citizens Bank Park? Send a pre-order link the night before so attendees can book a specific pickup time. By the time they arrive, their roast pork sandwich or water ice is waiting.

When you combine event food trucks in Philadelphia with Best Food Trucks’ online ordering, guests spend less time in line and more time making memories—exactly what every Philly party deserves.

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Hire a Food Truck for your Conventionin Philadelphia today

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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 (161,283 reviews)

Michael D.

1 October 2024

The event was last thursday and i am still getting calls asking who the food truck was!! Our customers, vendors and employees ALL enjoyed the food! the Brooklyn Burger was by far the favorite!!

Dan M.

9 September 2024

Great food Great service

Trish A.

5 September 2023

Everyone enjoyed the food offerings for this truck!

Trish A.

5 September 2023

Everyone loved the food offerings for this truck!

Sara S.

18 August 2025

Eric with S'more Love was so phenomenal! Not only was the desserts amazing, but so was the service provided. We were so pleased with the food truck and I am anxiously looking to see when we can book them again! Thank you for coming out to our event!

Lesley I.

14 August 2025

Everything was great but no one knew they could get a cookie, the sign for the type of pizza's and the cookie was not very visible. The team did a great job, food was hot and delicious (salad very good). We had some happy campers.

Lily F.

11 August 2025

Marcus was super nice and helpful!!

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!

Jessica H.

7 August 2025

They were on time and ready to serve when requested. The mini donuts were fresh and delicious.

Karina M.

4 August 2025

Lupita's Tacos were incredible - I've received positive feedback from attendees! The food was great! I really appreciated the pre-packaging, it made everything go by so smoothly and the line was never too long. And communication up to the event was great. My one suggestion would be to label the pre-packaging so people know what type of meat is inside the burritos/tacos, instead of having to open each container. But other than that, amazing! Will definitely keep them in mind for future events :)