American Comfort Food Truck 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.
- Cities
- 1,900+
- Caterings
- 2,000+
- Attendees
- 300,000+
- Cuisines
- 80+
Santa Barbara’s Favorite Choice for American Comfort Food Truck Catering
Between the sun-soaked beaches of Goleta and the red-tiled roofs along State Street, Santa Barbara locals know that nothing hits the spot like classic American comfort food. Now imagine that same melty mac & cheese, smoky pulled pork, or golden fried chicken coming straight from a sizzling flat-top instead of a tired chafing dish. That’s the difference a dedicated American comfort food truck makes for parties in the 805.
Skip the aluminum trays that sit out during the afternoon marine layer. When you book a rolling kitchen through Best Food Trucks, each plate is made to order and handed over piping hot. Thanks to our text-ahead ordering system, your guests can wander the Funk Zone, sip a local Pinot, or snap photos at Butterfly Beach until their phones buzz—no lines, no crowding, just fresh food when it’s ready.
For authentic Santa Barbara flavor, try the hometown favorite, Santa Barbara Food Connection. Their pit-master barbecue sandwiches and creamy mac are legendary from Carpinteria to Campus Point and will bring that laid-back Central Coast comfort to weddings, corporate lunches, UCSB tailgates, and everything in between.
From Montecito soirées to rooftop receptions overlooking the Riviera, Best Food Trucks makes American Comfort food truck catering in Santa Barbara simple, delicious, and memorable.
How Best Food Trucks Helps Santa Barbara’s Small Businesses Thrive
When you invite an American comfort food truck to your gathering in Santa Barbara, you’re doing more than treating guests to crispy fried chicken sliders or gooey mac & cheese—you’re investing in the local community. Most of the rigs that pull up to Stearns Wharf, Cabrillo Ball Park, or the UCSB campus are owned by solo entrepreneurs and multigenerational families who call the 805 home. Every burger flipped on their flat-tops keeps dollars circulating from Milpas Street produce stands to Goleta commissary kitchens.
Choosing a food truck over traditional chafing-dish catering is also an eco-smart move for our coastal city. Trucks run on streamlined equipment that uses far less energy, and because each meal is cooked to order, there’s minimal food waste—good news for the planet and for protecting the sparkling shoreline from Hendry’s to Leadbetter.
So the next time you search for “American comfort food truck catering in Santa Barbara,” remember that booking through Best Food Trucks means hot, scratch-made classics for your guests and real support for the small businesses that keep our Riviera flavor alive. Hit us up, and let’s make your event deliciously—and socially—responsible.
To give you a taste
Mafioso Burger
Tampa Cuban Sandwich
Gotti Special
Fried Catfish Basket
Bacon Cheeseburger
Hand Cut French Fries
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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 (160,542 reviews)
Karen M.
29 July 2024
Great communication, service and food!
Deanna K.
19 July 2023
Process was super easy with the website. The food truck crew was friendly and efficient and the food was amazing!!!!! Would recommend 10/10.
Shannon N.
15 August 2025
More than 5! They worked their butts off to get the food out. All of it was delicious! Probably the best burger meat I've ever had, melted in my mouth!
Amy S.
15 August 2025
Food was great and she was very pleasant. She was by herself when I went down there but she had a great system and stayed positive during a hectic time. I loved being able to pre-order and that they texted me when my food was ready.
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!
Beth M.
13 August 2025
The catfish was very fresh and delicious--melts in your mouth and no fishy taste! The crispy Brussel sprouts were awesome too!
Staci F.
13 August 2025
We had the best experience and my daughter‘s first birthday having Jeet as our Food Truck everybody raved about the food and we truly enjoy the experience!!
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!
Lily F.
11 August 2025
Marcus was super nice and helpful!!
Mandi J.
11 August 2025
The service was amazing and fast! The food, of course, was awesome too! Thank you for helping our event be successful!
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.