Deli 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+
Tampa’s Top Choice for Deli Food Truck Catering
Searching for the best “Tampa deli food truck catering” for your next gathering in Hyde Park, Ybor City, or along the Tampa Riverwalk? Best Food Trucks has you covered. Our fleet brings the authentic flavors of a classic Northeast deli—piled-high cold cuts, crisp pickles, zesty Italian dressing, and all the chips, fries, and slaw you can handle—right to your venue.
From corporate lunches in Downtown Tampa’s high-rises to tailgates at Raymond James Stadium and sunset weddings on Bayshore Boulevard, our deli trucks roll up ready to build subs, grinders, heroes, and hoagies just the way Tampa locals like them: fresh, fast, and overflowing with flavor. One bite and you’ll swear you’re back in that corner deli you grew up loving—only now it’s on wheels in sunny Tampa.
Looking to mix up the menu? Pair your deli spread with melt-in-your-mouth paninis from Hot Off the Press, bacon-packed specialties from Bacon Boss #2, or globally inspired comfort food from Casablanca Fusion. Craving a bit of Italian flair? Piccolo Pizzetta and Pane Piatto sling brick-oven pies and focaccia that perfectly complement any deli line-up.
So whether you’re hosting a beach-side birthday on Davis Islands or a late-night block party in Seminole Heights, book Tampa’s premier deli food truck catering with Best Food Trucks. We’ll handle the sandwiches—you soak up the compliments.
Skip the Line and Keep Your Tampa Party Rolling!
With Best Food Trucks’ cutting-edge online ordering system, your guests can soak up the Bayshore views, cheer on the Bulls, or mingle under the palm trees instead of waiting in a long deli line. Our Tampa deli food truck menu is just a few taps away—guests order from their phones, keep enjoying the event, and receive a text the moment their piled-high Cuban Reuben or Italian sub is ready. It’s the easiest way to keep the focus on fun, whether you’re hosting a corporate mixer in Channelside, a Gasparilla after-party in Hyde Park, or a graduation bash out by USF.
Need extra convenience? Send out a pre-order link so attendees can lock in a specific pick-up time before they even pull into the Raymond James Stadium parking lot. Food truck catering with real-time ordering is hands-down the fastest, most professional way to feed a crowd in Tampa. So when you’re searching for “deli food truck catering in Tampa,” remember that the pros trust Best Food Trucks for seamless service and mouth-watering results. Relax—we’ll handle the sandwiches while you collect the compliments!
To give you a taste
THC Bagel!
Grilled Chicken
Italian Sub
Corned Beef on Rye
Caprese Di Parma
Hand Cut French Fries
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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 (159,698 reviews)
John W.
25 July 2025
The Gotti chicken sandwich, Hoffman hotdogs, and tots were excellent. Hope truck #2 will come back again!
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.
Anthony B.
18 July 2025
Let Angelo know, he makes the best pizza I buy. Piccolo Pizzeta is the best food truck that comes to Union Park.
Valerie I.
18 July 2025
Best pizza in Tampa Bay. Consistent and always nice. Would love them to come of Union Park Subdivision more often 😊
Julianne G.
11 July 2025
Cuban is the best—super yummy! My daughter loved the Mac and cheese and my husband said the pulled pork was great too!
Karol Q.
1 July 2025
The food is so good I accidentally order the day prior thinking it was for yesterday out of excitement LOL thank you
Chelsie K.
21 June 2025
Awesome that they have gluten free bread! So hard to find a panini sandwich around here I get SO excited when you come to our community! Great job! 🤩
Gabrielle F.
21 June 2025
Had the Ala Vodka pizza and Zeppole , they were both delicious! The staff was very nice. Would love to see this one back!
Marjorie R.
20 June 2025
Everyone loved the food.
Christian R.
17 June 2025
Churros were hot and crunchy, absolutely perfect. The flavor of the tacos was magnificent and complex, incredible.
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.