Food Truck Local Causes & Campaigns 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 Fundraisers in Santa Barbara
From the sun-splashed bluffs at Shoreline Park to the historic red-tile roofs downtown, Santa Barbara knows how to rally around a good cause. You’ve already poured countless hours into planning your fundraiser—let Best Food Trucks handle the food so you can focus on hitting your goal. Our Santa Barbara fundraiser catering service removes the headaches of menu planning, permits, and long buffet lines, replacing them with gourmet meals served hot, on time, and with the laid-back coastal hospitality locals expect.
Best Food Trucks is the Central Coast’s trusted partner for nonprofit event catering. We curate the top trucks in town, verify their health permits, and synchronize arrival, setup, and breakdown so your silent auction or paddle raise stays on schedule. Guests order and pay right from their phones with our digital queueing system—no more paper tickets or confusion at the window—which means you spend less time troubleshooting dinner and more time connecting with donors.
Looking to spotlight local flavor? Imagine donors biting into Baja-style tacos from Tacos Pipeye while overlooking Stearns Wharf, or savoring empanadas and arroz con pollo from Maravilla Latin Cuisine as the sun sets behind the Riviera. Craving handmade tortillas stuffed with slow-braised meats? Gloria's Gourmet Kitchen has you covered. Want crowd-pleasing comfort food that still feels upscale? Yummy Bird plates crispy fried chicken and fusion tacos that keep lines moving and wallets opening for your cause.
Each truck arrives self-contained—no expensive kitchen rentals or power hookups required—and can easily park at local favorites like Elings Park, the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History meadow, or your own school campus. With five-star reviews, real-time sales tracking, and a dedicated Best Food Trucks event manager on-site, you’ll raise more funds and field fewer questions (besides “Can I have seconds?”).
Whether you’re hosting a gala for 300 in Montecito or a beach-cleanup benefit at East Beach, choose the food truck pros who know the American Riviera. Book your Santa Barbara fundraiser catering with Best Food Trucks today, and taste how effortless fundraising can be.
Skip the line and soak up your Santa Barbara fundraiser!
With Best Food Trucks’ cutting-edge online ordering system, your guests can keep their eyes on the paddle raise—not the food line. From the Carrillo Ballroom to the lawn at the Santa Barbara Mission, attendees simply tap in their order on a smartphone and receive a text when their tri-tip sandwich or vegan poke bowl is ready. No queues, no confusion—just more time for bidding on that sunset cruise around the Channel Islands.
Want to build excitement before the first donor even checks in? Send our custom pre-order link so supporters can reserve a specific pick-up time hours—or days—before the event. When the closing bell rings on your silent auction, hot, fresh meals are waiting without a hiccup in your program.
Pair Santa Barbara’s favorite food trucks with seamless mobile ordering and you’ll deliver exceptional eats, zero hassle, and maximum dollars raised. That’s fundraiser catering, Riviera-style.
Hire a Food Truck for your Local Causes & Campaignsin 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 (161,706 reviews)
Jennifer D.
16 April 2025
I hosted an office event that was made wonderful by having Poblanos Taco Truck! The food was DELICIOUS and they were set up to serve 40 people very efficiently. Every one loved the food. Jonathan and his collegue were so friendly! Big Hit! Highly recommend.
Junior S.
12 November 2024
Their Mexican food is great. Only reason for 4 stars instead of 5 is the steak sliders were slightly inconsistent, but great tasting.
Junior S.
12 November 2024
Great food. Fresh ingredients and the trailer looks great.
Claire H.
1 July 2024
The food was delicious, service was impeccable. Thank you.
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.
Daniel N.
17 September 2025
Food was good, chicken sandwiches were large, but underseasoned. Buffalo wasn't spicy at all and blackened just needed some more. My daughter did say it's the best burger she ever had and that's all she wants to eat
Amanda S.
17 September 2025
I probably would not have gotten the mac and cheese bites if i knew there would be thyme in them. That's on me though, and now I know for next time. Really well-seasoned burger and I liked the normal mac that was on it!
Marla M.
16 September 2025
Bang bang chicken is amazing and so are the deep fried Oreos! Funnelvision is by far my favorite food truck!
Debra B.
16 September 2025
All of it! Fries good, pizza cone inventive and delicious, people friendly and prompt on getting order ready
