American Bistro Food Truck Catering in Tampa
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+
Bistro On The Go: American Bistro Food Truck Catering in Tampa
Why fight traffic on Kennedy Boulevard or search for parking in Hyde Park when Tampa’s tastiest bistro fare can roll right up to your office, wedding, or block party? With American Bistro food truck catering in Tampa, you get hot, fresh, made-to-order meals without the buffet lines or soggy chafing dishes. Best Food Trucks’ online ordering system lets your guests pick their meal, pay on their phones, and get a text the second it’s ready—perfect for fast-paced offices in Downtown Tampa, events along the Riverwalk, and tailgates outside Raymond James Stadium.
Craving a pressed sandwich piled high with house-roasted meats? Hot Off the Press will park curbside and crank out gourmet paninis that beat any delivery app. Need craft burgers that shout Tampa pride? Tampa Burger Company slings bistro-style patties worthy of a sunset at Bayshore. Want something fun and shareable for a backyard birthday in Carrollwood? Load up on customizable nacho mountains from The Nacho Wagon Loaded Nachos.
For events that demand variety, pair slow-smoked favorites from Westchase BBQ with Latin-American pressed sandwiches from Wich Press Food Truck. From Ybor City block parties to corporate lunches in Westshore, Best Food Trucks brings Tampa’s top American Bistro food trucks to you—no lines, no hassle, just flavorful convenience.
Support Tampa’s Small Businesses
Booking American Bistro food truck catering in Tampa does more than fill bellies—it keeps the Bay’s small-business engine humming. Most of the rigs you see parked on Kennedy or posted up at Sparkman Wharf are owned by solo chefs from neighborhoods like Seminole Heights, Ybor City, and South Tampa. Every burger, pressed sandwich, and scratch-made sauce sold puts money straight back into our local economy instead of a national chain’s pocket.
Choosing a Tampa American Bistro food truck is eco-smart, too. Modern trucks run on high-efficiency generators, create minimal food waste, and eliminate the mountain of disposable pans you’d find with traditional buffet catering. That means a smaller carbon footprint for your downtown meeting, Bayshore engagement party, or Wesley Chapel wedding.
So the next time you type “American Bistro food truck catering Tampa” into Google, skip the generic options and let Best Food Trucks match you with a chef who lives—and cooks—right here in the 813. Great food, greener events, stronger community: that’s a win-win-win for Tampa Bay.
To give you a taste
Fried Catfish Basket
Mafioso Burger
Hand Cut French Fries
Fried Avocado Tacos
Tampa Cuban Sandwich
Conway Mac and Cheese
Best American Bistro Food Trucks in Tampa
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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 (159,768 reviews)
Carol W.
27 July 2025
Food was fresh and hot and very well seasoned. The gentlemen in the truck are very friendly and welcoming. #LetsGoMets
John W.
25 July 2025
The Gotti chicken sandwich, Hoffman hotdogs, and tots were excellent. Hope truck #2 will come back again!
Kristina B.
25 July 2025
How fresh my sandwich still was even though I was late. Great flavor, and the lady who helped me with sauces was great. She had lovely service, and spoke to me by name.
Terry F.
25 July 2025
Customer service, the food, the atmosphere. They stayed during a storm, on top of all that did I say the food was great? Because it's soo good!
Jen S.
24 July 2025
for everything except the funnel cake. A 2 for the funnel cake. It was not done it was doughy. It's in the air fryer right now 😞
Margherita H.
24 July 2025
Extremely tasty chicken fajita quesadilla. I ate it at my desk and my co-workers asked me what smelled so good.
Ron E.
23 July 2025
Order was ready on time and the combination of the sandwich with the side of tots was delicious and a bargain.
Joan R.
23 July 2025
it was the 1st time I ordered & will definitely order again. Next time I'll get it with extra cheese & sour cream 😋
John D.
23 July 2025
All 3 dishes were on point, with flavor and protein done ness. And outstanding crispy fries!! Look forward to our next visit!!
Ruth Ann M.
23 July 2025
it was wonderful, very fresh and great amount, will order again. Like the truck with Lobster Rolls sandwiches.
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.