Food Truck Tv And Film 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 “Lunch!”
From the soundstages on Santa Barbara’s Riviera to indie shoots tucked away in the Funk Zone, Best Food Trucks keeps local productions fueled with fresh, chef-driven eats. Our team has spent years perfecting food truck catering for studios in Santa Barbara, so crew meal breaks happen smoothly and on schedule—even when the marine layer rolls in.
We’ll partner with your production office to create rotating daily menus that keep cast and crew excited, pinpoint the most convenient set-adjacent parking spots, streamline online ordering and walk-up pickup, and confirm every vendor carries up-to-date permits and insurance. You’ll also receive a clear cost breakdown that stays within budget, whether you’re filming on lower State Street or out at the historic Mission.
Our curated fleet features local favorites like Tacos Pipeye for authentic Mexican street tacos, Maravilla Latin Cuisine for hearty Latin plates, Gloria’s Gourmet Kitchen for crowd-pleasing tacos, the fusion comfort fare of Yummy Bird, and classic Mexican bites from Taqueria Mena. Every truck arrives self-contained, serving hot, customizable meals that satisfy vegans, gluten-free eaters, and the most persnickety gaffer alike.
Choosing food truck catering for your Santa Barbara studio shoot isn’t just convenient—it’s greener. Trucks cook to order, dramatically cutting down on excess food and single-use packaging. Let Best Food Trucks handle the logistics so you can stay focused on getting the perfect shot while we deliver the perfect lunch.
Fueling Santa Barbara’s Creative Economy
Booking food truck catering for your studio shoot does more than keep your crew happy—every taco, tri-tip slider, or açai bowl you order pumps dollars back into Santa Barbara’s own backyard. Most of the trucks in our roster are run by fourth-generation Central Coast families, SBCC culinary grads, or veterans who traded the 9-to-5 for life behind the wheel. That means your production budget helps pay rent in Goleta, dance lessons in Carpinteria, and surfboard repairs in Isla Vista.
Choosing trucks is also a smart call for the planet. Compared with traditional buffet lines, our self-contained kitchens sip less power, cook to order, and rely on compostable ware approved by the City of Santa Barbara’s Sustainability Department. Many vendors even source produce straight from Saturday’s Downtown Farmers Market—so the strawberries in that crew smoothie might have been picked in Oxnard just yesterday.
The next time you Google “studio food truck catering Santa Barbara” or “low-budget film catering near me,” remember that Best Food Trucks delivers flavor, local support, and eco-friendly practices in one neat parking spot. Call us, cue lunch, and roll camera.
Hire a Food Truck for your Tv And Film Cateringin Santa Barbara today
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Our features
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 (164,928 reviews)
Genaro A.
26 September 2025
The food, service, and support were incredible. They were so good that we wanted to add another day of rental for the next day at our production, but they were already booked. Will definitely work with them again.
Ronamae L.
28 January 2025
This was everyones favorite food truck!
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.
Jeffrey H.
12 January 2026
That signature burger is always amazing. I don't love the shoestring fries, but I'm not going to rate anything less than five as a result of it because the burger is so good.
Michael R.
12 January 2026
Wings were great! Tasted like they were straight from a sports bar.
Tracy P.
10 January 2026
I always love the taco nachos. This was the first time that we placed an order for the pulled pork Quesadilla. It did not disappoint in any way. It was delicious!!! We love The Nacho wagon!
Ryan C.
9 January 2026
We did a pre order online and didn't know the burgers came with fries - not an issue just something that would be nice to know because we ordered additional fries then
Donna F.
9 January 2026
Freshness. Crispy oinion rings and fries. Burgers were perfectly built. Only critique would be on the pricey side.
Allison S.
7 January 2026
Food is 10/10. I look forward to ordering every time it's by the office. The staff working the truck are so kind too.
