Food Truck Holiday 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
- 1900+
- Caterings
- 2,000+
- Attendees
- 300,000+
- Cuisines
- 80+
Food Truck Catering for Parties in Santa Barbara
Planning a party in sunny Santa Barbara—on East Beach, along State Street, or up in the foothills of Mission Canyon—should be all ocean breezes and good vibes, not oven timers and dirty pots. Traditional caterers cram into your kitchen and still leave a mess. With food truck catering for parties in Santa Barbara from Best Food Trucks, the kitchen stays on wheels, your space stays wide-open, and the only thing left behind is the smell of fresh-griddled tortillas drifting in the coastal air.
Our local lineup covers every craving your guests could dream of:
- Sizzling al pastor and carne asada from Tacos Pipeye
- Hearty, pan-Latin favorites courtesy of Maravilla Latin Cuisine
- Street-style tacos on handmade tortillas by Gloria’s Gourmet Kitchen
- Crispy fried chicken and fusion comfort food from Yummy Bird
- Authentic regional Mexican plates rolled out by Taqueria Mena
Best Food Trucks handles every logistic—permits, parking, pre-ordering, and real-time text alerts—so you can toast with local Pinot while the sun sets behind the Channel Islands. No mess, no fuss, just rave reviews about the best food truck catering for parties in Santa Barbara. Book today and let the trucks do the cooking while you enjoy the celebration!
Skip the line and soak up the Santa Barbara vibes!
Whether you’re throwing a milestone birthday in a Riviera backyard or hosting a graduation bash steps from the UCSB lagoon, no one wants to waste a golden-hour minute standing in line. Best Food Trucks’ mobile ordering platform lets party-goers tap, chill, and mingle—Santa Barbara style. Guests browse the truck menus on their phones, choose their favorites (tri-tip tacos, anyone?), and get a text the second their plate is ready for pick-up.
The system is perfect for food truck catering for parties in Santa Barbara because it keeps your courtyard, beach blanket, or wine-country barn free of queues. Send a pre-order link with your invite so friends can lock in a pick-up window before they even cross the \“Welcome\” arch of your event. During the party, real-time updates mean everyone can keep clinking local Syrah instead of hovering by the service window.
No printed tickets, no crowded lines—just seamless ordering, lightning-fast pick-up, and more time to watch the sunset explode over the Pacific. Combine Santa Barbara’s best food trucks with our online ordering, and your only job as host is to join the fun.
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Our Food Truck Catering Cuisines
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)
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.
Gail M.
28 December 2025
Chris and his helper were fantastic!!! The food was delicious, hot and served with care!! I would definitely use them again and recommend them!!! Thank you Chris!!!!?
Jay E.
15 December 2025
Zeke and crew were great. Food was fantastic and enjoyed by all who were in attendance. Prompt and friendly service. Would definitely recommend.
Pamela L.
12 December 2025
Food was exceptional. Chef Ryan and Roxanne was well prepared and the options were scrumptious. I woukld highly recommend Island spice grill again
Jeffrey N.
18 November 2025
Truck was on time and food was great. Received high marks from all the party-goers.
Brenda M.
15 November 2025
We hosted an office party at a local park & had Good Hombres there to serve lunch. Everyone loved the food & the service that was provided. We will definitely use them again in the future!
Karen M.
28 October 2025
Hire this truck for your event! I hired them with about two weeks notice for my 50th birthday party, and I’m so glad I did! Donnell was fantastic to work with in terms of planning, and the food was *all* amazing—my guests could not stop raving. They worked with me to do small portions of more items so that we could have a variety… I chose jerk chicken, salmon, wings, and chicken tenders as entrees, and sides included Rasta Pasta, rice and peas, cabbage, and Yummy Mac. Everything about the entire experience was highly organized and super friendly, including impeccable service on the night of the event! Yummy food, and fantastic friendly service-you can’t go wrong! 😃
Ruth G.
14 October 2025
Great food and service
Ruth G.
14 October 2025
Food was amazing!
Shari S.
24 September 2025
The guests loved it! Truck was on time and ready to serve as scheduled. The staff was terrific. Thank you!!!
