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Chicken Food Truck Catering in Richmond

Chicken has to be made to order! An old chicken sandwich just won't cut it. Ditch the stagnant, ancient style of catering for your next event and book nothing but chicken 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
1,900+
Caterings
2,000+
Attendees
300,000+
Cuisines
80+

Richmond’s Crispiest Choice: Chicken Food Truck Catering That Comes to You

From the Fan to Shockoe Bottom, Richmond locals know a lunch hour is sacred—and nothing fills it better than a piping-hot chicken sandwich. Whether you crave it piled high with crunchy slaw and tangy pickles or prefer a simple grilled breast on a fluffy potato roll, great chicken has to hit your hands fast and fresh. That’s where Richmond chicken food truck catering shines: we cook every order on-site, slice the steam-filled bun, and hand it over while it’s still sizzling.

Skip the 45-minute delivery apps and invite the truck straight to your curb. With a Richmond chicken food truck at your event, guests watch the fryer bubble and the grill sear, then dive into juicy, made-to-order bites within seconds. It’s the RVA way to keep the party rolling—from company picnics on Brown’s Island to wedding receptions along the James.

Need menu inspiration? Book Mobile Yum Yum for Caribbean-kissed fried chicken that makes Carytown crowds line up, or satisfy every craving with fair-style tenders and funnel-cake sides from SweetTooth Ice Cream & Funnel Cake Food Truck. Both roll up, plug in, and serve Richmond’s best chicken plates without you lifting a finger—except to wave for seconds.

So, whether you’re hosting a VCU tailgate or a backyard block party in Church Hill, choose Richmond chicken food truck catering for flavor that’s fresh, crispy, and unmistakably RVA.

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Every Bite Backs RVA: Support Richmond’s Small Businesses

Choosing Richmond chicken food truck catering isn’t just delicious—it’s an investment in the River City. Most trucks you’ll see tucked along Broad Street or parked at Hardywood are family-run rigs, sourcing poultry from Virginia farms and hiring local VCU grads to work the window. Your booking dollars circulate right back into neighborhoods like Scott’s Addition and Manchester, helping mom-and-pop operators pay staff, upgrade equipment, and chase their culinary dreams.

Food trucks also tread lightly on the James. Because the kitchen rolls up fully self-contained, it uses a fraction of the electricity and water a brick-and-mortar caterer burns through. Many Richmond chicken trucks run on quiet generators or hook into shore-power at venues, cutting down on emissions while keeping the fryer hot. Compostable baskets and recyclable drink cans mean less trash headed for New Kent landfill, too—good news for anyone who kayaks Rocketts Landing and wants the river sparkling.

So the next time you punch “corporate catering Richmond” or “chicken food truck near me” into your phone, remember: booking a truck feeds your crew, fuels the local economy, and keeps RVA green. Hit us up, park a piece of Richmond pride at your curb, and watch your event—and our city—thrive.

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To give you a taste

Southern Dirty Birdy Sandwich

Southern Dirty Birdy Sandwich

Grilled BBQ Chicken Sandwich

Grilled BBQ Chicken Sandwich

Music City Family Packs

Music City Family Packs

2 PC Tender Basket

2 PC Tender Basket

Hot Chicken Mac & Cheese Bowl

Hot Chicken Mac & Cheese Bowl

Cajun Tenders Meal

Cajun Tenders Meal

Best Chicken Food Trucks in Richmond

Mobile Yum Yum Food Truck & Catering

Mobile Yum Yum Food Truck & Catering

SweetTooth Ice Cream Dessert Truck

SweetTooth Ice Cream Dessert Truck

Mobile Yum Yum

Mobile Yum Yum

SweetTooth Ice Cream & Funnel Cake Food Truck

SweetTooth Ice Cream & Funnel Cake Food Truck

...and more!

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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 (167,016 reviews)

Alyse E.

22 March 2026

This Truck - Z and his staff were amazing. Everyone loved the food! It was delicious and fresh. More than I was hoping for. Highly recommend and will hire again for my next event!!

Nathan M.

20 March 2026

Food was great! All our employees had nothing but good things to say.

Chad S.

18 March 2026

Our community had a great time and really enjoyed all the menu items by Tampa Burger Co. Will definitely have them again!

Tim S.

17 March 2026

Salad and hamburger was very good, vegetables were very fresh and a good portion would be very happy to see them Come back to KeyLime.

Lisa S.

17 March 2026

It was very good and tastes fresh. I just wish the patty was thicker. It's the thickness of an in n out burger and I thought it would be fatter. But I would order again.

Renetta B.

14 March 2026

You cooked them crawfish better than my daddy!! Your crawfish is the best in all of Texas!! So worth my hour drive there!

Hallei P.

11 March 2026

Great food, the employees loved it

Michael R.

9 March 2026

These guys are always great! Office favorite!

Ronda K.

7 March 2026

. Order was with sauteed mushrooms but got sautéed onions instead. I scraped them off and the burger as very good.

MICHELLE C.

4 March 2026

My lobster roll was full and delicious and the lobster fries so yummy, fries cooked perfectly crisp with the added lobster and dipping sauce was yummy

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.