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.
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- 1900+
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- 300,000+
- Cuisines
- 80+
Food Truck Catering for Parties in Santa Barbara
Planning a party in sunny Santa Barbara comes with its own coastal charm—and its own set of challenges. From last-minute fog rolling in off the Pacific to parking puzzles on State Street, the last thing you want to worry about is food. That’s where Best Food Trucks steps in with the most reliable food truck catering Santa Barbara has to offer.
Instead of cramming extra ovens into your Mesa backyard or letting traditional caterers commandeer your kitchen, bring the kitchen to you. Our curated fleet of party food trucks rolls up fully equipped, cooks everything fresh on board, and rolls out without leaving so much as a grain of sand behind. Your guests get hot, restaurant-quality meals; you keep every square foot of space for dancing, lawn games, or soaking up that iconic sunset over Stearns Wharf.
Best of all, we partner with some of the Central Coast’s favorite mobile chefs:
- Tacos Pipeye – Authentic Mexican street tacos that taste just as vibrant as the murals in the Funk Zone.
- Maravilla Latin Cuisine – A Latin flavor fiesta perfect for a Fiesta Days celebration.
- Gloria's Gourmet Kitchen – Hand-pressed tortillas and carne asada that will wow your Isla Vista crowd.
- Yummy Bird – Crispy fried chicken and fusion bites, ideal for a UCSB graduation party in Goleta.
- Taqueria Mena – Crowd-pleasing Mexican plates suited for beach bonfires at East Beach.
From intimate engagement parties in Montecito to milestone birthdays in Carpinteria, our food truck catering for parties in Santa Barbara guarantees rave reviews and zero cleanup. Book with Best Food Trucks today and turn your next celebration into a deliciously effortless coastal experience.
Skip the line—soak up the Santa Barbara vibes instead!
Best Food Trucks’ tap-and-text ordering system lets your guests spend more time admiring the Riviera view and less time hovering around a service window. No one has to miss that golden-hour photo in front of the Santa Barbara Courthouse just to ask, “How much longer till my tacos?” Guests simply pull out their phones, place an order with their favorite party food truck, and receive a text when it’s ready. That means more mingling under the string lights, less shuffling in line.
Hosting a birthday picnic at Shoreline Park or an engagement bash in Montecito? Send out a pre-order link with the invite so friends can reserve a pick-up time before they even find parking on Cabrillo Boulevard. Whether your party kicks off at noon or rolls past the last call on State Street, our online ordering keeps service smooth, fast, and contact-free.
For food truck catering at Santa Barbara parties, it’s the ultimate win-win: exceptional eats without the hassle, no extra cleanup, and zero stress for you. Book now and let your guests focus on celebrating while we handle the chow.
Hire a Food Truck for your Holidayin Santa Barbara 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)
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!!!
