Barbecue Food Truck Catering in Rochester
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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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- 2,000+
- Attendees
- 300,000+
- Cuisines
- 80+
Barbecue Food Truck Catering in Rochester – Bring Smokin’ BBQ To Every Party!
When folks in Rochester throw a party—whether it’s a graduation on the shore of the Genesee, a tailgate before the Red Wings game, or a family reunion at Durand-Eastman Park—they expect real, wood-smoked barbecue that’s hot off the pit, not a lukewarm tray that’s been sweating in a chafing dish. The fastest way to turn a Flower City celebration into a flop is to serve gray, over-steamed “barbecue” that tastes drier than a February wind off Lake Ontario.
Skip the amateur hour and book a Rochester barbecue food truck that rolls up, fires up, and serves up. With on-site smokers and grills, the best trucks plate award-winning brisket, ribs, and pulled pork the second it hits peak tenderness. Your guests will know you went Boss Mode the moment they smell that hickory smoke drifting across the lawn.
Need names? Start with three local legends:
- Babz Bbq – Famous for competition-style ribs and a house sauce that pairs perfectly with a cold Genesee Cream Ale.
- Dickey’s Barbecue Pit – Texas roots, Rochester attitude. Their mac-and-cheese side is as comforting as a Wegmans run on Sunday morning.
- Big Awesome BBQ – True to its name, this rig slow-smokes pork shoulders longer than a Kodak exposure, then finishes them with a tangy Upstate glaze.
From corporate lunches in High Falls to wedding receptions in the shadow of the Seneca Park Zoo, Best Food Trucks makes Rochester BBQ catering effortless. We handle the scheduling, parking logistics, and on-site service so you can focus on the important stuff—like grabbing an extra napkin before you dive into that sticky-sweet rib stack.
Ready to make your next event the talk of Monroe County? Book your Rochester barbecue food truck catering today and let the smoke do the talking!
Skip the Line and Let Your Rochester BBQ Party Roll!
Whether you’re parked at the Public Market for a Saturday bash or throwing a post–Lilac Festival cook-out in Highland Park, nothing kills the vibe faster than a long food line. Best Food Trucks solves that problem with our cutting-edge online ordering system built for Rochester barbecue food truck catering.
Your guests simply scan a QR code, place their order right from their phone, then wander back to the cornhole boards or catch the sunset over Lake Ontario. The moment their brisket plate or rib basket is ready, they’ll get a text alert—no shouting names, no crowded queue, just pure Flower City fun.
Hosting a graduation at RIT or a corporate lunch downtown? Send out a pre-order link so everyone can lock in a pick-up time before the first speaker hits the mic. Our system keeps service flowing, portions perfect, and your timeline on track.
Rochester’s top BBQ trucks trust Best Food Trucks to keep their pits hot and their lines short, and so do the party pros at Kodak Center, Frontier Field, and beyond. If you want your barbecue food truck catering in Rochester to look dialed-in and run like a Red Wings fastball, book with BFT and relax—we’ll text you when the smoke show is ready.
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 (170,062 reviews)
Betsy T.
1 July 2026
Food was pretty good. People seemed to like the BBQ nachos. The wait time was a little long.
Latia M.
26 June 2026
The food was amazing, and the crew was incredibly friendly. Exceeded expectations!
Brett M.
24 June 2026
Kenny and his team were amazing! The over delivered for a prospective customer! Each dish was beautiful and tasted even better. People were taking pictures of their plates before diving into the huge portions! We will definitely use them again!
Lisa H.
23 June 2026
Excellent bbq with great flavors. Meat cooked to perfection and the chef was so polite and gracious with the heat and how busy he was:)
GREG H.
16 June 2026
This was my first time looking into getting a food truck on site to feed our employees. You guys made it very easy and so did Paul, with Doc E's BBQ! The food was delicious and everyone I talked to say the same! The portions were perfect and was a very easy process. I had the pulled pork with slaw on top for my first plate and then later on Paul gave us a pan of ribs that were phenomenal!
Tiffany O.
15 June 2026
Iceberg was amazing! The crew was efficient and professional and got all of our employees served quickly! So much fun.
Mary B.
15 June 2026
Jay Rocs was great. We had them at our Corporate Employee Event. The food was delicious and the service was great. I would definitely have them back.
Marilyn M.
11 June 2026
The pulled pork sandwich, and the baked beans were very good. I had potato salad, too, but it tasted like a bit too much vinegar. I like creamy potato salad and creamy cold slaw. I will eat from the truck, again.
Raphael F.
11 June 2026
The brisket was just ... perfect. Absolutely perfect. And the mac and cheese was so creamy and well-seasoned. 10/10 recommend.
Haley S.
10 June 2026
We hired Jeet? for my daughter's 2nd bday party and it was the absolute BEST decision I made for her party!!!! Mike and his wife were beyond kind and the food the raved about the entire party by every guest there (around 68 people)!!! We had a ton of toddlers and they were even enjoying the food so ya know it was delicious when toddlers don't put up a fight to eat!!! I would a million percent recommend Jeet? for any and all events!!! Truly an overall 100/10 experience!!!h
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.