Food Truck Expo 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+
- Caterings
- 2,000+
- Attendees
- 300,000+
- Cuisines
- 80+
Food Truck Catering for Events in Santa Barbara
Whether you’re throwing a beachfront wedding at East Beach, a corporate retreat in the Funk Zone, or a sunset concert up at the Santa Barbara Bowl, nothing sets the tone like great local eats. Forget the old-school tent kitchens that needed extra permits, noisy generators, and hours of setup. Modern food truck catering brings fully self-contained commercial kitchens on wheels, ready to roll right onto Cabrillo Boulevard or the UCSB campus with zero hassle.
Booking food trucks for your Santa Barbara event instantly upgrades the menu and the vibe. Guests can move from truck to truck the same way they stroll down State Street—sampling Baja-style tacos, Latin comfort classics, or crispy fried chicken without ever leaving the party. And because every truck is a turnkey kitchen, you get fast service, shorter lines, and more time to enjoy that legendary Central Coast sunset.
Need menu inspiration? Treat your crowd to al pastor and birria from Tacos Pipeye or the pan-Latin flavor mash-ups of Maravilla Latin Cuisine. Craving tacos with a gourmet twist? Gloria’s Gourmet Kitchen has you covered. For comfort food fans, Yummy Bird delivers crave-worthy fried chicken and fusion bites, while Taqueria Mena keeps things authentically Mexican and crowd-pleasing.
From intimate wine-country gatherings in the Santa Ynez foothills to large-scale festivals on Stearns Wharf, food truck catering in Santa Barbara is the easiest way to serve fresh, diverse cuisine that guests will talk about long after the last wave crashes. Book local, eat local, and let the city’s best food trucks turn your next event into a true taste of the American Riviera.
Skip the line and soak up the Santa Barbara vibes!
Best Food Trucks makes hosting events on the American Riviera effortless with our mobile-friendly online ordering system. Guests relaxing on the lawn at the Santa Barbara Courthouse or mingling in the Funk Zone can pull out their phones, choose their favorite food truck, and get a text when their tacos or tri-tip are ready—no standing in a long queue on Cabrillo Boulevard required.
Planning an art walk on State Street or a Gauchos tailgate at UCSB? Send out a pre-order link so attendees can reserve a specific pickup time before they even arrive. The result: smoother lines, more time for wine tasting, surf checks, or sunset selfies, and happier guests.
Food truck catering for events in Santa Barbara plus real-time online ordering equals maximum fun, minimal hassle, and unforgettable local flavor. Let Best Food Trucks keep the crowd fed while you keep the spotlight on your event.
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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 (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!
Brian M.
7 November 2025
Z, is the man. Appreciated his promptness and ready to serve. The food experience was great. Many options to choose from, excited to try his location in Tampa.
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.
