Food Truck Conference Catering in Santa Barbara
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.
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- 1900+
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- Attendees
- 300,000+
- Cuisines
- 80+
Food Truck Catering for Events in Santa Barbara
From Fiesta weekend on State Street to summer concerts at the Santa Barbara Bowl, locals know that every great gathering in our coastal city pairs live entertainment with unforgettable cuisine. Gone are the days when organizers had to wrangle pop-up tents, extra generators, and endless permits just to feed a crowd. Modern food truck catering for events in Santa Barbara brings fully self-contained kitchens that roll up, serve fast, and roll out—leaving Stearns Wharf sunsets and Chase Palm Park lawns just as pristine as they were before the party started.
Food trucks also unlock a variety of flavors that traditional tent vendors can’t match. Want authentic street tacos for a UCSB alumni mixer? Book Tacos Pipeye or Taqueria Mena and let the aroma of fresh-griddled tortillas pull guests in from blocks away. Craving a Latin fusion feast that nods to the diverse tastes of the Funk Zone? Maravilla Latin Cuisine will park, plate, and please with dishes inspired by the entire Pan-American coastline.
Santa Barbarans looking for comfort food with a twist can invite Yummy Bird to serve crispy fried chicken, Korean-Mexican fusion tacos, and vegan options that even the health-minded Riviera crowd will devour. And if your corporate retreat needs a gourmet spin on classic tacos, Gloria's Gourmet Kitchen delivers handcrafted flavors that rival anything on Milpas Street.
Whether it’s an outdoor movie night at the Courthouse Sunken Gardens, a wine-country wedding in the Santa Ynez foothills, or a beach-side fundraiser at Leadbetter, renting food trucks for events in Santa Barbara turns good celebrations into great ones—no extra permits, no long setup, just incredible food served with our signature Central Coast charm.
Skip the line and soak up the Santa Barbara vibes
Best Food Trucks pairs its chef-driven food truck catering in Santa Barbara with an easy online ordering system, so your guests can wander the Spanish-tile courtyards of the venue instead of standing in a queue. From the first strum of guitar at a Funk Zone block party to the final firework over West Beach, attendees simply pull out their phones, place an order, and receive a text the moment their tri-tip taco or açai bowl is ready.
Planning a film night at the Courthouse Sunken Gardens? Email a pre-order link with ticket confirmations and let movie-goers pick a precise pickup time—no intermission rush, no cold food. Hosting a tasting event after the Santa Barbara Half Marathon? Runners can schedule meals before the starting gun and refuel the moment they cross the finish line.
Food trucks plus mobile ordering means more time for ocean views, art walks, and vineyard selfies, and less time waiting around. Give your crowd the freedom to enjoy the event—and still score the Central Coast’s best eats—by booking Best Food Trucks today.
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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 (164,928 reviews)
Jill Ann C.
22 December 2025
Candace was on time! food was great!
Daniel F.
8 December 2025
Steven and family went out of their way to accommodate our needs, and their food was delicious! Everyone thoroughly enjoyed it. Thanks Cason's Que crew for an awesome experience!
WENDY R.
1 December 2025
The food was absolutely amazing—the meats were tender and smoky, and every side dish was flavorful. The service team was outstandingly professional, friendly, and efficient, ensuring all our guests were served quickly and with a smile. Most importantly, the entire event went off without a single issue. Sweet Magnolia Smokehouse delivered incredible food and zero stress, making them the absolute highlight of our day!
Camie G.
13 November 2025
Food was great! Thanks so much for coming in and serving our group!
Nancy M.
5 November 2025
Luis of Senor Wooffle was terrific to work with. He was able to make some menu modifications that we needed. This is the first time we have used a Food Truck and were so pleased. BTW - his root beer floats were fabulous!
REBECCA S.
4 November 2025
They did an amazing job!!!
Michelle H.
29 October 2025
Amazing Chef Michael was outsatnding
Daryl M.
22 October 2025
Showed up early. Served almost 70 people, all of whom raced about the food and the guys. Would definitely have them again.
Bill B.
21 October 2025
Very nice people.
Lori F.
15 October 2025
Doughlato Food Truck was delicious and great to work with. Bride, Groom and guests loved the food. The staff were very friendly and served up a great product.
