Cajun Food Truck Catering in San Francisco
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+
It’s Not a Party in San Francisco Unless It’s Cajun – Bring a Cajun Food Truck to Your Next Event
Laissez les bon temps rouler, Bay Area style! From a sunset wedding at Crissy Field to a tech-startup happy hour in SoMa, nothing electrifies a crowd quite like authentic Cajun flavors served fresh off a food truck. Because true Cajun cuisine refuses to sit around in steamer trays, booking a rolling kitchen is the only way to keep dishes like étouffée, gumbo, jambalaya, muffulettas, po’ boys, and shrimp & grits tasting as vibrant as the French Quarter itself.
Looking to surprise seasoned San Francisco foodies? Ask our chefs to whip up harder-to-find Louisiana classics such as maque choux, house-made tasso, frog legs Provençale, or spicy boudin links. With Best Food Trucks, securing top-tier Cajun food truck catering in San Francisco is as easy as a stroll down Valencia Street on a Saturday night.
And if you want to mix Cajun heat with some slow-smoked goodness, invite our local favorite Momo’s Place to park alongside. Their barbecue platters pair perfectly with a bowl of gumbo, giving your guests the full “only-in-SF” mash-up they’ll be talking about long after the fog rolls back in.
So whether you’re feeding 50 at a Mission District block party or 500 at a corporate gathering in the Financial District, let Best Food Trucks handle the logistics while you enjoy the best Cajun food truck catering San Francisco has to offer. Allons!
Skip the Line and Soak Up Your San Francisco Party!
Bay Area parties move fast—your guests shouldn’t have to stall in a food truck queue while fog horns echo across the Bay. Best Food Trucks’ easy online ordering platform lets everyone order piping-hot Cajun favorites right from their phones, then wander the venue—whether that’s a rooftop in SoMa or a picnic bench at Dolores Park—until a text alerts them that their gumbo or po’ boy is ready.
Want to take pre-planning up a notch? Send out a custom pre-order link so coworkers can reserve a shrimp & grits pick-up time before the sales kickoff at the Salesforce Tower, or parents can schedule a kid-friendly beignet snack break midway through a Golden Gate Park birthday. Our system keeps lines short, plates hot, and the spotlight on your celebration.
When you book Cajun food truck catering in San Francisco through Best Food Trucks, you get crowd-pleasing Louisiana flavor without the event-day hassle. Leave the logistics to us, let your guests tap, text, and eat, and enjoy a professionally run party that tastes as unforgettable as a Ferry Building sunset.
To give you a taste
Crawfish Etouffee
Beignets
Cajun Grilled Po' Boy
Cajun Chicken
Shrimp & Grits
Cajun Shrimp Po' Boy
.jpg-1643838138?tx=f_auto,c_limit,g_center,w_1200,q_75&resource_type=image)
Hire Cajun Food Truckin San Francisco today
Set up a regular food truck program or just a one time event
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 (161,283 reviews)
Jim H.
15 August 2025
The food was incredibly tasty and the portions were large - enough left over for lunch tomorrow. There aren't many creole trucks out there so knocking it out of the park flavor-wise was great!
Jessica A.
12 August 2025
The team with Alabama Ali’s was amazing! They were on time, friendly and added a wonderful touch to our event! Also, the food was absolutely delicious!
Karen M.
7 August 2025
The shrimp was cooked to perfection. The rice was a little spicy but mmmmm. We we started eating, conversation stopped.
Dianne L.
29 July 2025
Food was very good and our guests enjoyed it. However, the wait for food orders was 35 to 45 minutes. Thankfully we also had an ice cream truck that guests could visit and have their ice cream while they waited for their lunch order.
Marcia B.
21 July 2025
Amazing food and wonderful staff!!!
Lindsay C.
16 June 2025
These guys and gals were AMAZING! They were here early, set up fast, and were so nice and full of energy! The food was delicious - shout out those empanadas!! Everything was great, 10/10 would recommend.
Donna B.
6 June 2025
The fried catfish. I only wish you would have added more packets of tartar sauce. I ended up having to use some cocktail sauce that I had.
Jennifer K.
4 June 2025
SOP catering was awesome! They arrived early for event. The food was delicious!! Everyone enjoyed!! Thanks SOP!
Hank B.
28 May 2025
. Very uneven spice. No taste or spice on half the dish while other half had little tang, not enough to cover whole dish
Robert C.
23 May 2025
Friendly with great food
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.