Chicken Food Truck Catering in San Diego
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+
Feel the Crunch of Fresh Chicken in Every Bite with Our San Diego Chicken Food Truck Catering
Ask any local from North Park to Ocean Beach and they’ll tell you the same thing: when you’re craving perfectly cooked chicken, it has to be hot, crispy, and straight off the grill or fryer. That’s exactly what our chicken food truck catering in San Diego delivers. Instead of waiting 45 minutes for a soggy delivery order, your guests watch their sandwiches, tenders, or chicken-and-waffle masterpieces come to life right outside the venue—fresh, fast, and unforgettable.
Best Food Trucks partners with some of the most talked-about rigs cruising the 5, from the Gaslamp Quarter lunch rush to sunset gatherings in La Jolla Cove. Book the farm-to-table flavors of “O” Food Truck, famous for their organic chicken plates, or turn your party into a comfort-food carnival with the legendary Chicken & Waffles from WTF WAFFLES & SNOW CONES. If you’re looking for over-the-top handhelds, Badas Burgers will stack juicy fried-chicken patties higher than the surf at Swami’s.
Planning a family reunion at Balboa Park or a corporate happy hour in Sorrento Valley? Our platform makes it simple to lock in the right truck, menu, and service window. Keep things classic with American comfort staples from American Flavors, or surprise guests with waffle-cone chicken sliders from Señor Wooffle. Every truck arrives fully equipped, health-department certified, and ready to serve up San Diego’s freshest chicken—no kitchen or plug-in required.
Whether it’s a beachfront wedding in Mission Bay or a Padres tailgate outside Petco Park, choose San Diego’s #1 chicken food truck catering service for flavors as vibrant as our sunsets. Tap “Book Now,” pick your favorite truck, and get ready to feel that crunchy, juicy bite that only SD’s best mobile kitchens can create.
Supporting San Diego’s Independent Chicken Chefs
Booking chicken food truck catering in San Diego does more than satisfy appetites—it powers our local economy. Most of the rigs that set up outside Petco Park on game day or cruise through the Barrio Logan art walk are owned by home-grown families, veterans, and first-generation entrepreneurs. Every order of spicy tenders or garlic-lime fried chicken keeps your dollars circulating from the farms in Vista to the surf shops in Pacific Beach.
It’s also the eco-smart way to cater. Because the kitchen rolls right up to your venue in North Park or your biotech campus in Torrey Pines, there’s no need for energy-guzzling banquet halls or mountains of disposable trays. Our San Diego chicken food trucks run high-efficiency equipment, recycle fryer oil, and carry compostable serviceware, trimming the carbon footprint of your event while turning out unforgettable flavor.
So the next time you search “chicken food truck catering San Diego” or “corporate catering near me,” skip the generic chains. Tap Best Food Trucks, book a local rig, and taste how good supporting San Diego small businesses can be—one perfectly crunchy bite at a time.
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
Best Chicken Food Trucks in San Diego
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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 (159,271 reviews)
Christopher L.
11 September 2024
Came on time and professional. Easy to work with and everybody loved the food. Would definitely hire again.
Julianne C.
13 April 2023
Overall, we had a good experience! The owner was very kind and communicative. However, there was an issue which caused the waffles to run out halfway through the event, which seemed a bit disappointing to some employees.
Justine T.
15 November 2022
Excellent service with very good food. I highly recommend.
Justine T.
15 November 2022
Excellent service with very good food. I highly recommend.
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.
Kyle S.
15 July 2025
Had the buffalo lemon pepper tenders with fries. Fries were spot on. Hot and fresh. Seasoned nicely. Tenders were not hot. A little heavy on the batter and needed more sauce and lemon pepper. Flavor was fantastic. Just needed a bit more and to be hot and fresh.
Julianne G.
11 July 2025
Cuban is the best—super yummy! My daughter loved the Mac and cheese and my husband said the pulled pork was great too!
Michael R.
11 July 2025
Good food and great service.
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.