Barbecue Food Truck Catering in Raleigh/Durham
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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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Barbecue Food Truck Catering in Raleigh/Durham: Bring Smokin’ NC BBQ To Every Party!
From a backyard graduation in Cary to a Wolfpack tailgate outside Carter-Finley, Raleigh/Durham knows great barbecue—and your guests expect nothing less than perfectly smoked, sauced, and served meats. Skip the gray buffet pans and lukewarm pork shoulder. With Best Food Trucks you get real pit-master flavor straight from the truck, carved and plated the moment you’re ready.
Our curated fleet features some of the Triangle’s most talked-about BBQ rigs. Want a Lexington-style chopped sandwich piled high with red slaw? Book Cornerboys BBQ. Craving slow-smoked brisket and classic sides that taste like a Saturday at the State Fair? All American has you covered. If you’re hunting for award-winning ribs that made the rounds at Durham Bulls Athletic Park, click on Oink N Moo. And for a menu that swings from pulled pork to Peruvian chicken and mac-n-cheese bowls, lock in The Q Truck.
We handle every detail—routing, permits, on-site service—so you can focus on greeting guests and hearing “This is the best barbecue I’ve ever had!” Whether your event is in downtown Durham, on a tech campus in RTP, or under the pines near Jordan Lake, our live order tracking and cashless payment system make food truck catering effortless.
Ready to lock down the top barbecue food truck catering in Raleigh/Durham? Tell us the date, headcount, and your sauce preference (Eastern vinegar or Lexington red—we don’t judge), and Best Food Trucks will fire up the smokers for you.
Skip the Line—More Time for Sweet Tea, Bluegrass, and Backyard Cornhole!
Best Food Trucks’ online ordering system was practically made for Raleigh/Durham BBQ gatherings—whether you’re posted up outside the PNC Arena before a Canes game or throwing a graduation bash in South Durham. Your guests simply scan a QR code, choose their chopped-pork sandwich or brisket plate from their phone, and stroll back to the fun. When their order’s ready, a quick text alert buzzes faster than you can say “Roll Pack!”
Forget the long lines that clog up Glenwood South during Hopscotch or the wait you remember from the Durham Central Park Rodeo. Our preorder link lets folks lock in a pick-up time hours—or even days—before the first smoker fires. That means Aunt Linda can grab her Eastern-style pulled pork right after the ceremony at Duke Gardens, while your college crew schedules their burnt-ends bowls for halftime of the State game.
It’s the Triangle’s smartest way to do barbecue food truck catering: zero hassle for you, maximum hush-puppy happiness for them. Corporate picnic at RTP, family reunion on Falls Lake, block party in Cary—professional hosts and first-timers alike rely on Best Food Trucks for a seamless, line-free experience. Ready to serve up the best barbecue food truck catering Raleigh/Durham has to offer? Tap us in and watch the party—not the queue—heat up.
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 (172,395 reviews)
Becky M.
18 September 2026
Being able to pre-order and pre-pay and being able to pick it up and it was quick. It was also made to order and was delicious.
Suzanne C.
22 August 2026
The Mac and cheese could have been a bit creamier and I was surprised that the chicken tenders didn't come with fries. The meat was fabulous
Barry V.
19 August 2026
I requested sweet sauce on the side, but pork/fries already drizzled with a more spicy sauce. Dish was a little scarce on the pork.
David L.
13 August 2026
We just had some really good food from the food truck in the neighborhood this was a good change from the same usual trucks the pulled pork was great , bbq sauce was delish, and chicken tenders were on point! Fries were fresh and crispy everything was hot. Hope to see them return
Debra C.
29 July 2026
Best bbq ribs and chicken I’ve had in a long time. Moist and full of bbq flavor. Portions were generous. Thank you for a wonderful experience. Hurry back.
Lori D.
29 July 2026
everything was delicious. Do you do regular spare ribs vs western. My new fav your Mac and cheese yum
David P.
20 July 2026
Great experience with Dave and the Kissed by fire team! Food and service were both excellent, and I would highly recommend them!
Pam T.
10 July 2026
The pulled chicken is very good. I wanted no salt on my fries, and they had to redo them, but they did so with a smile.
Randall K.
1 July 2026
The bottom bun where the meat was put on top of was completely mush. Had to just eat it with a fork but it was very tasty!
Jo-Anne S.
1 July 2026
Repeat customer here! The food is always fantastic and the service, friendly. Can't wait to eat there again.
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.