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Food Truck Marathon Catering in Portland

The success and staying power of a well-organized Marathon is predicated on an enjoyable, festive atmosphere at the finish line and there's no better option for gourmet food than mobile food vendors that can easily move to where you need them. So partner with Best Food Trucks, the industry leader in food trucks for marathons. We’ll make it easy to ditch the old style of catering for your next Marathon and show your runners, supporters, and event staff that you mean business and are offering them the best food around with the easiest way possible to order it!
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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 Large-Scale Events in Portland, Oregon

Whether you’re packing out Tom McCall Waterfront Park for the Portland Rose Festival, turning Providence Park into Timbers Army headquarters, or hosting a tech conference at the Oregon Convention Center, one thing is certain—Portlanders expect incredible food. Modern food trucks deliver just that. Unlike the old pop-up tent kitchens that needed extra permits, generators, and hours of setup, today’s Portland food trucks roll in with fully self-contained commercial kitchens that are event-ready in minutes. That means faster service, higher food safety standards, and a lot more menu variety for your guests.

Best Food Trucks specializes in coordinating multiple food truck vendors for large crowds, making us the go-to choice for food truck catering at any Portland large-scale event. From 500-person corporate picnics at Laurelhurst Park to 20,000-attendee music festivals at Edgefield, we match your audience with local favorites that showcase the city’s famously diverse palate.

Imagine a row of Portland icons serving side by side:

  • Kim Jong Grillin firing up bulgogi and kimchi fries that keep lines moving almost as fast as the traffic on Burnside after a Blazers win.
  • Amelia’s Food Cart dishing out chorizo-and-egg burritos and street-style tacos that rival any taquería on SE 82nd.
  • Tamale Boy steaming Oaxacan-style tamales so flavorful they could turn a rainy PDX afternoon into a fiesta.
  • Mole Mole Mexican Cuisine ladling rich, aromatic mole over chicken and veggies—perfect comfort food while you watch dragon boats on the Willamette.
  • Café de Crêpe swirling sweet and savory crêpes that pair beautifully with Stumptown cold brew for breakfast sessions at Pioneer Courthouse Square.

From gourmet Korean BBQ to authentic Mexican mole and Parisian crêpes, our curated lineup keeps attendees raving long after the headliner’s last encore. Let Best Food Trucks handle the logistics—permits, scheduling, power, and service flow—so you can focus on delivering a memorable Portland experience. If you’re planning large-scale event catering in Portland, reach out today and discover why our food truck partners are the secret ingredient behind the city’s best-fed crowds.

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Skip the Line and Soak Up the Portland Vibe

Nothing says “Portland” like wandering from stage to stage at Waterfront Park or cheering on the Timbers under the Providence Park lights—except maybe doing it all without waiting in a food line. Best Food Trucks’ cutting-edge online ordering system lets your attendees grab the city’s best eats without missing a beat. A quick QR scan on their phone, a tap to order, and they’re back to the music, art, or keynote while their meal is cooked fresh. When the food’s ready, a text alert buzzes faster than a MAX train pulling into Pioneer Square.

Hosting a true large-scale event? Send out a pre-order link so guests can schedule pickup before doors even open—ideal for Rose Festival parades, TechfestNW sessions, or halftime at a Thorns match. Our platform is built to handle Portland-sized crowds, effortlessly processing hundreds of simultaneous orders and keeping service flowing even when the rain starts falling.

If you’re searching for food truck catering for large-scale events in Portland, pair it with our seamless online ordering and watch the lines disappear. Your vendors sell more, your guests stay happy, and you get to focus on delivering an unforgettable Stumptown experience—no umbrellas or patience required.

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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 (160,208 reviews)

Pam M.

10 June 2025

Absolutely AMAZING food! Great customer service, friendly, on time, and quick to answer any questions we had along the way. We will be using them again and recommend them to everyone.

Allison L.

13 September 2024

We were so pleased having Koi Fusion join us for our Wellness Day for our team. The food was fresh and delicious and served with a friendly smile. It was my first time enjoying their amazing food and I will definitely be frequenting this establishment!

Jessica L.

14 September 2023

Great food, reliable and excellent service! Employees loved it!

Angie L.

27 June 2023

Great food. We hired the truck for a private event. Wonderful experience and everyone enjoyed the food.

Angie L.

27 June 2023

Great food! We hired the truck for a private event. Great experience, everyone enjoyed the food.

Joe E.

8 August 2025

Tasty sandwich and soup. I pre ordered and received an email they would try to accommodate my scheduled pickup and was expecting a text when the order was ready but didn’t receive one. Upon going to the truck my order was handed to me immediately however.

Joe S.

8 August 2025

The food taser fresh and flavorful, and the French Fries were cooked perfectly brown and crispy, not soggy.

Steven S.

8 August 2025

Great flavor in the Buffalo Chicken Wrap and the fries were perfect. I would've appreciated a side dipping sauce of the Buffalo sauce.

Kara W.

8 August 2025

We received a ton of positive feedback on the food and the speedy service. The staff could have been more friendly, but overall it was a hit!

Peter S.

8 August 2025

Food and service was amazing

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