Chicken Food Truck Catering in Richmond
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+
Savor Crispy, Fresh Chicken in Every Bite with Richmond’s Premier Chicken Food Truck Catering
From the murals of Carytown to the cobblestones of Shockoe Slip, Richmonders know great food when they taste it. A hot, juicy chicken sandwich—whether stacked high with lettuce, tomato, local pickles, and slaw or served simply grilled or fried—remains RVA’s go-to lunch. But it has to be fresh, fast, and straight from the griddle. Waiting 45 minutes for delivery while watching the James River roll by just won’t fly in the River City.
That’s why Richmond chicken food truck catering is exploding across office parks, weddings, and VCU tailgates alike. Instead of limp take-out, you get made-to-order chicken dishes that go from sizzling skillet to your hands in minutes. It’s the modern, mobile way to get your CLUCK on—no drive-thru needed.
Looking for a can’t-miss option? Check out Mobile Yum Yum Food Truck & Catering, an RVA favorite since 2017. Chef Niki’s famous “Yum Yum Rolls” wrap fried chicken, mac & cheese, and collard greens into a crave-worthy egg roll that turns any Richmond gathering into a block party. Pair them with loaded Caribbean nachos or tender jerk chicken for a flavor tour that feels right at home on Broad Street.
And when the summertime heat hits the Fan District, cool things down by adding dessert from SweetTooth Ice Cream Dessert Truck. Funnel cakes, fried Oreos, and hand-scooped ice cream make the perfect sweet follow-up to a platter of crispy chicken.
Whether you’re hosting a corporate luncheon near Scott’s Addition or a backyard wedding in Church Hill, Best Food Trucks connects you to Richmond’s best chicken food truck catering. Fresh, local, and made right in front of you—because RVA deserves nothing less.
Supporting Richmond’s Small Businesses—One Chicken Sandwich at a Time
Every time you book Richmond chicken food truck catering, you do more than feed your guests—you keep the River City’s pulse pounding. Most RVA chicken food trucks are owned by solo chefs and family-run crews who learned their craft frying drumsticks at South of the James Farmers Market or serving late-night sandwiches outside The National. Your event dollars go straight back into Richmond neighborhoods like Manchester, Jackson Ward, and Forest Hill, instead of a distant corporate headquarters.
Food trucks are a greener choice, too. A single kitchen on wheels uses far less energy than a brick-and-mortar caterer, and streamlined ordering means fewer disposable pans heading to the landfill. Add local suppliers—think Hanover tomatoes, Ashland honey hot sauce, or Byrd Mill stone-ground flour for the breading—and you’ve got a farm-to-fryer operation your guests can feel good about.
So the next time you punch “corporate catering near me” or “best chicken food trucks in Richmond” into Google, let Best Food Trucks connect you with RVA’s tastiest and most socially responsible kitchens on wheels. Great fried chicken, thriving small businesses, and a lighter carbon footprint—now that’s something worth clucking about.
To give you a taste
Southern Dirty Birdy Sandwich
Grilled BBQ Chicken Sandwich
Music City Family Packs
2 PC Tender Basket
Hot Chicken Mac & Cheese Bowl
Cajun Tenders Meal
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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 (159,698 reviews)
Jocelyn C.
28 July 2025
Great food and amazing service. Will definitely book again!
John W.
25 July 2025
The Gotti chicken sandwich, Hoffman hotdogs, and tots were excellent. Hope truck #2 will come back again!
Terry F.
25 July 2025
Customer service, the food, the atmosphere. They stayed during a storm, on top of all that did I say the food was great? Because it's soo good!
Margherita H.
24 July 2025
Extremely tasty chicken fajita quesadilla. I ate it at my desk and my co-workers asked me what smelled so good.
Ron E.
23 July 2025
Order was ready on time and the combination of the sandwich with the side of tots was delicious and a bargain.
Marcia B.
21 July 2025
Amazing food and wonderful staff!!!
Mel L.
21 July 2025
Food was a hit all around. 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!
Lindsay W.
15 July 2025
It was good but so spicy! I wasn’t expecting it to be spicy. It may be too spicy for the average person lol.
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.