Food Truck Movie Set Catering 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+
Hot, Customizable Meals for Santa Barbara Studios – Ready When You Call “Cut!”
From the indie sets shooting on Stearns Wharf to the big productions tucked away in the Riviera, Santa Barbara crews run on great food—and that’s exactly what Best Food Trucks delivers. Our Santa Barbara studio food truck catering program brings fresh, chef-driven menus right to your lot or on-location scene.
We work hand-in-hand with your production team to create rotating daily menus that keep cast and crew excited. Need authentic Mexican street tacos one day and craveable American comfort food the next? We’ll dispatch local favorites like Tacos Pipeye, Taqueria Mena, and the fusion-forward Yummy Bird. Want to mix it up with Latin specialties or gourmet handhelds? We’ve got Maravilla Latin Cuisine and Gloria’s Gourmet Kitchen on speed dial.
Our Santa Barbara film crew catering experts will:
- Scout the perfect service spot—whether that’s the back lot on Gutierrez Street or a pop-up setup at Arroyo Burro Beach.
- Streamline online ordering and quick pickup so meal breaks stay on schedule.
- Verify every vendor’s health permits, insurance, and city parking compliance.
- Provide transparent cost summaries and eco-friendly service that cuts down on food and packaging waste.
When you partner with Best Food Trucks, you’re free to focus on rolling cameras and capturing that golden Santa Barbara light. Let us take the guesswork out of mealtime for your studio—because feeding your crew should be as seamless as the perfect take.
Fueling Santa Barbara’s Small Businesses – One Food Truck at a Time
Every time your production books Best Food Trucks for Santa Barbara studio food truck catering, you’re keeping the cameras rolling and the local economy thriving. The rigs we roll onto your set aren’t faceless corporations—they’re mom-and-pop operations from the Funk Zone, family taqueros from Milpas Street, and Goleta chefs who source produce straight from Saturday’s Farmers Market on Cota Street.
Because our vendors are self-contained kitchens on wheels, they draw less power than a traditional craft-services tent and serve with compostable utensils that meet the City of Santa Barbara’s strict environmental ordinances. Fewer generators, less trash, and zero styrofoam mean your shoot stays green while your crew stays fed.
So the next time you Google “low-budget film catering Santa Barbara” or “studio food truck near me,” remember that hiring a local truck delivers more than hot meals—it delivers jobs, keeps family businesses open, and supports a sustainable coastline we all love. Ready to roll? Call “action,” and we’ll cue the trucks.
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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)
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.
Emily L.
20 February 2026
Our food was cold. My husband was at the truck when I got the text. earlier notification would be better.
Stephanie B.
19 February 2026
Brisket was very tender. Fries were well seasoned. Good portion sizes. Friendly personality of the vendor.
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.
Barbara P.
19 February 2026
The brisket was a little dry. Still good but I did use more bbq sauce than I usually do on a sandwich.
Shirley D.
19 February 2026
The workers arrived early and were very pleasant and helpful!
Breanna W.
18 February 2026
Hard to pick a favorite part! The Phillies were incredible!!! We loved the seasoning on the fries. We also had the wrap and it was delicious. The serving sizes were really good too. Overall def a great experience. Also wonderful customer service!
Lexi G.
18 February 2026
actually my favorite truck that comes here!!! i mark my calendar every time i see it. best burgers & fries i've had.
