Hamburger 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+
Savor Santa Barbara’s Best Hamburger Food Truck Catering
Nothing beats a juicy burger cooked right on the spot while you enjoy the ocean breeze rolling off East Beach or the buzz of State Street. Skip the soggy take-out bag and invite a full-service hamburger kitchen on wheels to your next event in Santa Barbara. From UCSB tailgates to sunset weddings in the Riviera, our hamburger food truck partners serve patties that go from grill to bun in seconds—so every bite is hot, fresh, and loaded with local flavor.
Best Food Trucks hand-selects the top mobile chefs on the Central Coast to make sure your guests get that perfectly seared Santa Barbara burger on time, every time. Want to round out the menu with something smoky? Team up with local favorite Santa Barbara Food Connection for mouth-watering barbecue sides that pair flawlessly with hamburgers. No delivery delays, no cold fries—just the unforgettable taste of Santa Barbara, served curbside.
Skip the Line and Soak Up Your Santa Barbara Celebration
Best Food Trucks brings more than mouth-watering hamburgers—we bring convenience. Our cutting-edge online ordering system lets your guests spend their time mingling under the palms at Casa de la Guerra or snapping selfies on the Cabrillo bike path, not standing in a long queue. With just a few taps on their phone they can browse the full hamburger food truck menu, submit an order, then get a text message the moment their basket of burgers and fries is ready for pick-up.
Planning a Fiesta party on State Street? Kick off pre-orders the night before so friends can choose a precise pick-up window between dance sets. Hosting a corporate retreat near the Goleta tech corridor? Schedule staggered lunch blocks to keep the agenda on track without a single cold patty. From UCSB grad nights to sunset “I-do’s” in the Riviera, online ordering keeps the spotlight on your event while our chefs keep the grills sizzling.
Food truck catering for hamburgers in Santa Barbara has never been easier—or more professional. Local event planners and venue managers trust Best Food Trucks to deliver fast service, flawless timing, and that iconic Central Coast flavor. Searching for a “hamburger food truck near me” that can handle everything from pre-order links to live order tracking? Call Best Food Trucks today and let our expert team turn your Santa Barbara gathering into a deliciously stress-free success.
To give you a taste
Mafioso Burger
Gotti Special
Bacon Cheeseburger
Hand Cut French Fries
Cowboy Burger w/Fries
Classic Burger Sliders
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How We Make Food Truck Catering Easy
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 (166,047 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.
Stephanie B.
19 February 2026
Brisket was very tender. Fries were well seasoned. Good portion sizes. Friendly personality of the vendor.
Renee S.
19 February 2026
Fries were cooked and seasoned to perfection. The hot dog was excellent as well. The staff us very friendly as well.
Breanna W.
18 February 2026
Hard to pick a favorite part! The Phillies were incredible!!! We loved the seasoning on the fries. We also had the wrap and it was delicious. The serving sizes were really good too. Overall def a great experience. Also wonderful customer service!
Lexi G.
18 February 2026
actually my favorite truck that comes here!!! i mark my calendar every time i see it. best burgers & fries i've had.
Alan W.
12 February 2026
Delicious and PROMPT! Such a refreshing change from most trucks that start 20 to 40 minutes late. Awesome job have them back!
Rebecca H.
12 February 2026
Everything. Only recommendation would be to have regular tartar sauce for catfish along with the sauce it comes with.
Kimberly V.
11 February 2026
I had the chicken salad and the greens were cold and fresh the chicken and bacon were warm and well cooked - delicious
Mara M.
10 February 2026
Very tasty! The seasoning on the fries has a nice kick to it. Burger was way bigger than I expected and cooked just the way I like it.
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.