Food Truck Strip Malls and Open Lots 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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- 2,000+
- Attendees
- 300,000+
- Cuisines
- 80+
Food Truck Catering for Santa Barbara Neighborhood Events
Whether you’re planning a block party on the Mesa, a summer movie night at Alameda Park, or a neighborhood fundraiser just off State Street, Best Food Trucks is Santa Barbara’s go-to partner for seamless neighborhood food truck catering. Forget chasing down flaky private chefs or juggling ten different take-out menus. Our locally loved trucks roll up with everything—from kitchen to crew—so you can keep your attention on the music playlist, the cornhole tournament, or that gorgeous Pacific sunset.
Best Food Trucks handles the logistics Santa Barbara style: relaxed for you, first-class for your guests. We curate trusted vendors with glowing online reviews, manage permits for tight Funk Zone streets, and offer contact-free digital ordering that keeps lines moving faster than traffic on Cabrillo Boulevard during Fiesta. Need just one truck for 60 neighbors? We’ve got you. Hosting the whole Westside? We can scale up to a fleet without breaking a sweat.
Craving crowd-pleasing flavor? Treat your neighbors to authentic tacos from Tacos Pipeye, vibrant Latin plates by Maravilla Latin Cuisine, or coastal-fresh bites from Gloria's Gourmet Kitchen. Looking for comfort food with a twist? Yummy Bird serves crispy fried chicken and fusion favorites sure to wow every palate. Whatever you choose, our Santa Barbara food truck catering lineup guarantees fresh, affordable, and unforgettable eats right at your curb.
Let Best Food Trucks turn your next Santa Barbara neighborhood event into a delicious, stress-free celebration. Reserve your trucks today and taste why locals from Goleta to Montecito call us the easiest way to feed a crowd!
Skip the line and soak up your Santa Barbara neighborhood vibe!
Best Food Trucks brings Santa Barbara ease to online ordering. Guests tap in their order on a phone, wander back to the bocce court at Chase Palm Park, then get a text when their tri-tip sandwich or açai bowl is hot and ready. No standing around in a queue while the sun dips behind the Riviera.
Our preorder links make things even smoother. Drop the link in your Nextdoor group or HOA email so neighbors can choose a pick-up time before, during, or after the block party. From Upper State to the Funk Zone, food truck catering plus our streamlined mobile ordering keeps the focus on live music, kids’ bike parades, and that unbeatable Pacific breeze— not on logistics.
Less waiting, zero hassle, incredible eats. That’s how Santa Barbara neighborhoods feast with Best Food Trucks.
Hire a Food Truck for your Strip Malls and Open Lotsin 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)
Lauren T.
10 June 2025
They were amazing!! The food and the service was impeccable. Thank you for making our event a successful one!
Debra L.
11 January 2025
Our guests loved the "Little Italy in the USA. The owner was so nice and the food was delicious!
Emery G.
16 October 2023
Jordan's did a great job for our event. We would recommend them!
Angela A.
5 October 2023
I never heard any complaints about the food. I had the Philly Cheesesteak and it was delicious.
Tracy G.
12 September 2023
Guest Driven BBQ was delicious. We loved it, they were very friendly and professional.
Maddie R.
18 July 2023
The staff were so awesome. They spoke multiple languages, which was incredibly helpful for our attendees. People loved the food!
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!
