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.
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- Attendees
- 300,000+
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- 80+
Santa Barbara Food Truck Catering for Fundraisers
From beach clean-ups on East Beach to benefit concerts at the historic Arlington Theatre, Santa Barbara residents pour their hearts into good causes. When it’s time to feed your volunteers and donors, let Best Food Trucks handle the details so you can stay focused on your mission. Our turnkey fundraiser catering service brings the Central Coast’s favorite meals directly to your event, served fresh from local food trucks that your guests already know and love.
Forget scrambling for last-minute chefs, juggling multiple vendor contracts, or worrying whether dinner will show up on time. Best Food Trucks coordinates menus, staffing, permits, and parking for you—backed by hundreds of verified reviews and the most advanced digital ordering system in the industry. Guests simply order on their phones, pick up when their names flash on the screen, and get right back to mingling and donating. No long lines on State Street, no confusion, no stress.
Want to excite your crowd and boost contributions? Build a mini “Funk Zone” right at your fundraiser with a curated lineup of Santa Barbara favorites:
- Tacos Pipeye – Authentic Mexican street tacos that taste just as good at Leadbetter Beach as they do at your gala.
- Maravilla Latin Cuisine – A celebration of Latin flavors, perfect for adding some salsa-fueled energy to your silent auction.
- Gloria's Gourmet Kitchen – Crowd-pleasing tacos that keep donors happy and lines moving fast.
- Yummy Bird – Crispy fried chicken and fusion comfort food, including vegan options for your UCSB alumni supporters.
- Taqueria Mena – Handmade tortillas and bold Mexican flavors to match the Riviera sunset.
Whether you’re hosting a charity 5K along Cabrillo Boulevard or a wine-tasting fundraiser in the Santa Ynez foothills, Best Food Trucks delivers affordable, gourmet cuisine without the headache. Book your Santa Barbara fundraiser food truck catering today and watch donations—and smiles—soar.
Skip the line and savor your Santa Barbara fundraiser!
Best Food Trucks brings the same laid-back efficiency you love on the Santa Barbara waterfront straight to your charity event. Thanks to our cutting-edge online ordering platform, guests can order Baja fish tacos, tri-tip sliders, or vegan bowls right from their phones while they browse silent-auction tables or cheer on the paddle-raise. The moment their meals are ready, a text alert sends them to the truck—no State Street–style lines, no distraction from your cause.
Want to keep energy high from the first welcome toast at the Santa Barbara Historical Museum to the last raffle at Funk Zone’s Topa Topa patio? Send supporters a pre-order link days in advance and let them choose an exact pickup time. They arrive, grab their food, and dive straight into giving. Food trucks plus mobile ordering equals the smoothest, most donor-focused Santa Barbara food truck catering for fundraisers—exceptional eats, zero hassle, and absolutely no extra work for your planning committee.
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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)
Terri D.
6 October 2025
This food truck was amazing, the food was fantastic, everyone at my event agreed! Pricing was fair, the lead Rueben communicated so well prior to event and was very prompt and responsive. I highly recommend this food truck to anyone!
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.
Mark A.
19 February 2026
.8 the app did not message me on time as when I got the message I went to the truck and she was calling my order for 10 minutes
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.
Shirley D.
19 February 2026
The workers arrived early and were very pleasant and helpful!
