American Comfort Food Truck Catering in St. Louis
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
- 1,900+
- Caterings
- 2,000+
- Attendees
- 300,000+
- Cuisines
- 80+
American Comfort Food Truck Catering in St. Louis: Find Your Gateway to Flavor
Nothing hits the spot in St. Louis quite like warm American comfort food—especially when it’s rolling up to your curbside party, corporate lunch in Clayton, or family reunion at Forest Park. Instead of chafing-dish mac ’n’ cheese that’s been sitting under a heat lamp longer than a rain delay at Busch Stadium, imagine your guests getting fresh, made-to-order plates straight from a fully licensed food truck kitchen. That’s the magic of Best Food Trucks’ American comfort food truck catering in St. Louis.
We partner with local favorites such as Dragon's Den Cafe, where you can pair scratch-made breakfast sandwiches with craft coffee, and TreauX's Cajun BBQ, famous for smoky St. Louis–style ribs kissed with just a hint of Louisiana spice. Craving classic grill fare? Homestyle Grill Food Truck serves up juicy burgers and golden fries that would make even the Hill’s old-school diners jealous. For serious barbecue lovers, Five Aces Bar-B-Que brings slow-smoked perfection, and potato fanatics can load up at Mr. Papas 2 GO with fully customizable baked potatoes the size of the Arch.
Best Food Trucks’ text-ahead ordering system keeps the lines moving quicker than a Metrolink train at rush hour. Guests receive a notification the moment their toasted BLT, brisket slider, or gooey butter cake bite is ready, so they spend more time networking, dancing, or taking selfies with the Gateway Arch—and zero time hovering over a buffet.
From Soulard block parties to downtown wedding receptions, choosing American comfort food truck catering in St. Louis means hot, flavorful dishes served the way they were meant to be enjoyed: fresh off the griddle, smoker, or fryer. Let Best Food Trucks roll in the city’s best comfort food so you can sit back, relax, and taste the heart of St. Louis—one order at a time.
How Best Food Trucks Supports St. Louis Small Businesses
Booking American comfort food truck catering in St. Louis does more than fill bellies—it keeps the Gateway City’s small-business engine humming. Every mac ‘n’ cheese bowl, toasted ravioli plate, or brisket slider you order from Best Food Trucks is cooked up by family-owned rigs based everywhere from Bevo Mill to Bellefontaine Neighbors. Your catering dollars stay right here in St. Louis, circulating through locally sourced meat suppliers, Soulard Market produce vendors, and the mom-and-pop commissary kitchens that keep these trucks rolling.
Food trucks are also a greener choice for American comfort food catering in St. Louis. Compared with traditional banquet setups at Union Station or the Enterprise Center, our trucks run on streamlined equipment that uses less electricity and—thanks to recyclable serviceware—creates far less landfill waste. Think of it as Midwestern hospitality with an eco-friendly twist.
So the next time you hop on Google and type “American comfort food trucks near me in St. Louis,” remember that a quick call to Best Food Trucks delivers crowd-pleasing grub and a boost to the local economy—all in one parking spot.
To give you a taste
Mafioso Burger
Tampa Cuban Sandwich
Gotti Special
Fried Catfish Basket
Bacon Cheeseburger
Hand Cut French Fries
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Best American Comfort Food Trucks in St. Louis
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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 (163,289 reviews)
Renee E.
11 June 2025
The food from Dragon's Den Cafe was delicious! We loved the uniqueness of the dishes, as well as the variety of offerings. Even the burgers weren't just burgers-they were unique and delicious in their own right. The variety of coffees and energy drinks was a definite plus. The staff was wonderful, too! We highly recommend Dragon's Den Cafe!
WAYNE A.
25 May 2023
not one complaint about the food or service. Operators of the truck were very personable. I would and will recommend to others. Only thing i would add is some side heat on the spice. Some expressed the taste is great but would have liked to add some heat on the side
April R.
31 October 2025
Fat Boys Food Truck catered our CEO’s 25th anniversary celebration, and they were fantastic from start to finish! The team was punctual, professional, and a pleasure to work with. Our staff had great things to say about how delicious everything was — the food was fresh, flavorful, and well-prepared. We were pleasantly surprised by the variety of options; we were expecting just burgers but were thrilled to see chicken tenders, wraps, and salads as well. Everyone found something they loved! Thank you, Fat Boys, for helping make our event such a success. We’ll definitely keep you in mind for future celebrations!
Jo-Anne S.
30 October 2025
The people were awesome and friendly. The food ... outstanding! I had the brisket and is definitely at the top of my list now. I will be following their truck for sure!
Timothy D.
30 October 2025
Some of the best barbecue I have had. Hands down the best food I have had from a food truck. The Mac and cheese was delicious and the portions were large!
Gina G.
29 October 2025
I can’t believe how hard the owner of this truck works to make your event memorable. Thank you for making the wedding perfect with your personality and DELICIOUS food. Can’t wait to see you again!!
Michelle H.
29 October 2025
Amazing Chef Michael was outsatnding
Karen M.
28 October 2025
Hire this truck for your event! I hired them with about two weeks notice for my 50th birthday party, and I’m so glad I did! Donnell was fantastic to work with in terms of planning, and the food was *all* amazing—my guests could not stop raving. They worked with me to do small portions of more items so that we could have a variety… I chose jerk chicken, salmon, wings, and chicken tenders as entrees, and sides included Rasta Pasta, rice and peas, cabbage, and Yummy Mac. Everything about the entire experience was highly organized and super friendly, including impeccable service on the night of the event! Yummy food, and fantastic friendly service-you can’t go wrong! 😃
Kristina B.
27 October 2025
All of the food was delicious. We just moved from Chicago a year ago and it was a nice taste of home!
Jeremy S.
24 October 2025
Burgers were amazing. Brisket was perfectly cooked and sides were all very good. Best side? Those baked beans are solid! Great dinner tonight. Thanks!
Food Truck FAQ
- What is food truck catering?
- Food truck catering is when you hire a food truck to provide freshly made meals from a full service mobile kitchen for your event. Instead of using large containers filled with food made hours earlier, food is made fresh and onsite.
- How does food truck catering work with Best Food Trucks?
- With Best Food Trucks, you choose the budget for your event and provide details like, time, date, how many diners and what type of party you're throwing. Best Food Trucks will send out your request to regional food trucks who will submit a proposal based on your budget.
- How do we choose the budget for our food truck event?
- You choose the budget (within our parameters) and we'll find proposals that match that budget. Every proposal we send you will be for your submitted budget. For example if you submit a budget for $2000 for 80 people, we'll send you menus from vendors based on that budget. You'll see various menus, but they'll all be for your $2000 request.
- Are there different budgets for each food truck proposal?
- No. Each proposal will be for the budget you've chosen. If you have a budget of $2000, we'll only send you proposals for your budget of $2000.
- What are the menu choices for my food truck event budget?
- Once you choose a budget, we'll confirm the details and send out a request for proposals to the regions best food trucks! We'll submit a link for you to view food truck menus. You'll be able to select the food truck of your choice directly from the review link we send you.
- Can I request special options like gluten free or vegan from the food truck?
- YES!!! When you're requesting proposals you can make special requests in the "additional questions or comments" section.
- How long does it usually take to book a food truck for an event?
- In larger markets, it usually takes around one to three hours to start getting menu proposals back from food trucks. In smaller markets it can take up to 24 hours to see a list of menus for your region.
- How many people can one food truck serve for a catering event?
- Most food trucks can serve around 50-70 orders per hours. For bigger events, we suggest having multiple food trucks to ensure wait times don't get out of hand.
- Can we do online orders or pre-orders to reduce lines at the food truck for our event?
- Best Food Trucks has the best in class technology platform to allow your guests to skip the line and order directly from their phone. This ensures that your customers can enjoy your event and avoid waiting in line. When their order is ready, they'll get a text message to come pick up their order.
- Why should we book a food truck through Best Food Trucks instead of reaching out to food trucks directly?
- Best Food Trucks has a huge network of food trucks that we regularly work with. We collect ratings through online ordering system food trucks use daily. With our data we know which food trucks are right for your events. Additionally, we give you a selection of the best food trucks in your region so you don't have to worry about booking an unreliable food truck.
- Does a food truck need power?
- Food trucks come with their own generators. If you'd like to a quieter experience and have access to plugs, a food truck works best with two 20amp 110 circuits.
- What are the best food trucks for parties?
- Food trucks that can serve fast and serve a cuisine that can easily be eaten while standing without having to use utensils, typically work for a party atmosphere.
- Are food trucks cheaper than catering?
- Food trucks can be cheaper depending on the menu. However, the prices can vary considerably. Food trucks typically need a bit more staff and are bringing a full service kitchen to your event so they have additional costs which can impact the overall cost.