Food Truck National Event Series 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 Large-Scale Events in Santa Barbara
Whether you’re planning a crowd-pleasing concert at the Santa Barbara Bowl, packing the lawn at Chase Palm Park for a summer movie night, or hosting thousands of Gauchos during UCSB graduation weekend, one thing never changes—guests remember the food. Modern food truck catering has become the go-to solution for large-scale events in Santa Barbara because fully self-contained kitchens roll in, serve fast, and roll out without the headaches of old-school tent set-ups.
Best Food Trucks coordinates multiple trucks at once, handling permits, placement, and on-site service so you can focus on entertainment and ticket sales. From Fiesta’s mercado days to charity 5Ks along Cabrillo Boulevard, our curated fleet keeps lines short and bellies full while adding that unmistakable beach-town vibe your sponsors—and Instagram feeds—love.
Looking for authentic Mexican flavor? Invite Tacos Pipeye or the family-run favorite Taqueria Mena to park curbside and crank out fresh tacos al pastor. Craving a broader Latin menu with Santa Barbara–sourced produce? Maravilla Latin Cuisine plates up regional specialties that turn any plaza into a fiesta.
If American comfort food is more your crowd’s style after a surf contest at Rincon, Yummy Bird can fry up crispy chicken sandwiches and fusion tacos—vegan options included. And for gourmet taco twists at a black-tie gala on the Courthouse lawn, Gloria's Gourmet Kitchen delivers elevated flavors worthy of Santa Barbara’s wine-country reputation.
From 500 to 50,000 guests, Best Food Trucks is the trusted choice for large-scale event catering in Santa Barbara. Contact us today and discover how easy it is to pair world-class views with unforgettable food truck cuisine.
Skip the Lines and Soak Up Santa Barbara
With Best Food Trucks’ Santa Barbara–optimized online ordering system, guests at the Bowl, revelers at Old Spanish Days Fiesta, and proud UCSB grads can focus on the celebration instead of standing in line. Attendees simply scan the QR code on any food truck, choose their tri-tip torta or vegan poke bowl right from their phone, then stroll down palm-lined Cabrillo Boulevard until a text tells them their food is ready.
Need to move thousands of meals fast? Our platform was built for high-frequency traffic, so even 30,000 Mariners’ Day visitors on the Harbor front get fed without a hitch. Event producers can also send a pre-order link ahead of time, letting runners in the Santa Barbara Half Marathon lock in a specific pickup slot before the starting gun. Food truck catering for large-scale events in Santa Barbara plus seamless mobile ordering—it’s the easiest way to keep crowds happy, sales soaring, and the spotlight squarely on your event.
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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.
