Chicken Food Truck Catering in San Jose
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, Juicy Chicken With San Jose’s Premier Food Truck Catering
In San Jose, where a lunch break might take you from the tech-heavy offices of North First Street to the shaded lawns of Plaza de César Chávez, nothing satisfies faster than a perfectly cooked chicken sandwich or platter served right off the truck. Forget waiting on soggy delivery—our local chicken food truck catering scene brings the fryer, grill, and griddle straight to your event so every bite is hot, fresh, and made to order.
Whether you’re throwing a tailgate before a Sharks game at SAP Center, hosting a backyard graduation in Willow Glen, or planning a corporate happy hour near Santana Row, chicken food truck catering in San Jose guarantees crowd-pleasing flavor without the fuss. Each chef rolls up, fires up, and plates up crispy tenders, juicy thighs, and saucy wings quicker than you can say “let’s get cluckin’.”
Check out some of the most-loved chicken specialists cruising Silicon Valley streets:
- Pupusa Lady – A cherished gem in the San Jose food-truck scene, serving El Salvador’s famous stuffed pupusas alongside irresistible chicken specials. Perfect for lunch near the Children’s Discovery Museum or a late-night snack after Music in the Park.
- Mediterranean Guy – Fresh, healthy, and hearty chicken shawarma and kebabs prepared with traditional recipes that taste right at home during a picnic at Almaden Lake.
- Akita Sushi – Yes, sushi—and yes, chicken! Try their teriyaki chicken rolls for a fusion treat that keeps downtown tech teams fueled during crunch time.
- The Waffle Roost – Belgian waffles meet Southern-style buttermilk fried chicken for the ultimate sweet-and-savory fix. A brunch favorite at the San Jose Flea Market.
From crispy fried fillets to grilled-to-perfection kebabs, San Jose’s chicken food truck catering scene delivers flavor that’s as innovative as the city itself. Book your favorite truck today and taste why locals say the South Bay is the real Silicon Valley of chicken.
Supporting San Jose’s Small & Sustainable Food Truck Businesses
Booking chicken food truck catering in San Jose isn’t just delicious—it’s a vote for the small, family-run businesses that keep our city humming from Berryessa to Blossom Valley. Each time you invite a truck to your office park on North 1st Street or your block party in Evergreen, you funnel revenue directly to local entrepreneurs who season, fry, and grill every order with hometown pride.
Compared with traditional buffet lines that haul in chafing dishes and disposable trays, San Jose food trucks operate on streamlined, energy-efficient kitchens that cut down on electricity and water use. Fewer generators, less single-use plastic, and smarter sourcing from nearby farms mean your crispy chicken tenders and garlic-soy wings land on the plate with a lighter carbon footprint.
So the next time you’re typing “corporate catering near me” while planning a lunch-and-learn in Downtown San Jose or a tailgate before a San Jose State Spartans game, think local, think sustainable—think chicken food truck catering. Your guests get hot, juicy flavor, our community gets a boost, and the planet gets a break. That’s a triple win 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 (159,271 reviews)
Jaye L.
24 January 2025
Stunning from start to finish!
Jaye L.
24 January 2025
This experience was simply amazing!! I cannot say enough good things about it!
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.
Susan P.
11 July 2025
Their family business is well run, and the hot chicken was the best! Hope they return to our neighborhood.
Vicki C.
10 July 2025
The fries were perfect! Very crispy and delicious. The chicken was tasty but a bit tough. There were so many orders - both online and walk-up - that they may have been a bit overwhelmed.
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.