Food Truck On Location Catering Catering in Philadelphia
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+
Hot, Customizable Meals for Every Philadelphia Studio Set
From indie shoots along the Delaware River to blockbuster productions on Broad Street, Best Food Trucks is the trusted name for film-crew and studio catering in Philadelphia. Our local team understands the tight call sheets, quick turnarounds, and legendary appetites that power Philly sets. That’s why we build rotating daily menus that keep talent, crew, and clients energized without ever repeating yesterday’s lunch.
We’ll scout the perfect service spots—whether it’s a pop-up lot in Fishtown or a soundstage in Northern Liberties—coordinate seamless online ordering and express pickup, and verify every vendor’s permits and insurance so your production stays in compliance with the City of Philadelphia. Before the first plate is served you’ll receive a clear cost analysis that fits your budget and union requirements.
And because food trucks produce less food and packaging waste than traditional craft services, you’ll shrink your carbon footprint right alongside your production costs. From the smoke-kissed brisket at Chuck's BBQ Chuckwagon to the beer-battered curds from The Cow and the Curd, our roster of Philly favorites keeps every palate happy.
Looking for comfort-food classics? Nick's Roast Beef serves legendary sandwiches that have satisfied South Philly crowds since the Spectrum days. Need to warm up the night shoot? Slurp down handcrafted ramen from Slurp Philly. Craving Mediterranean on a Center City rooftop? Authentik Byrek has you covered with flaky, savory pastries.
Let Best Food Trucks handle the mealtime logistics so you can focus on getting the perfect shot. Philadelphia studio catering has never been this easy—or this delicious.
Supporting Philly’s Small Businesses
Booking food truck catering for your studio set doesn’t just solve the “What’s for lunch?” question—it keeps Philadelphia’s independent culinary scene rolling. Every truck we dispatch is owned and operated by a local family or solo entrepreneur, from a West Philly pit-master perfecting rib tips to a Kensington baker turning out cannoli that would make Nonna proud. Your catering dollars stay right here in the 215, fueling neighborhood growth faster than the El at rush hour.
Food trucks are also the eco-friendly hero of on-location dining. Compared with traditional buffet service, our mobile kitchens draw less power, cut down on disposable chafing gear, and slash food waste—so your production can hit its sustainability marks right alongside its shooting schedule.
The next time “low-budget film catering in Philadelphia” lands on your call sheet, tap Best Food Trucks. You’ll feed the crew, boost the local economy, and make Mother Nature—and your line producer—pretty darn happy.
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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 (160,542 reviews)
Rachael F.
22 July 2025
excellent staff
Tracey W.
24 June 2025
The truck arrived 30 mins late, which caused quite a disturbance. The food was cooked and served quickly. Some things were overcooked and dried out, a bit. However, Mike was very courteous and professional and accommodating.
Tammy R.
10 December 2024
Fabulous- on time - TONS of food - great apps and just over all amazing service
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!!
Lisa Y.
17 September 2024
They were on time, service was quick, food was delicious. Guests are still raving about it.
Dan M.
9 September 2024
Great food Great service
Judi W.
19 July 2024
Great food and 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!
Yvonne O.
21 October 2022
This food was delicious! We are still talking about it! They were on time, quick and just the nicest two people. We all had great interactions with them and would recommend to anyone. I would definitely use them again.
