Barbecue Food Truck Catering in Washington DC
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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- 300,000+
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Barbecue Food Truck Catering in Washington DC Brings Smoky BBQ To Every Party!
From Nationals Park tailgates to cherry-blossom picnics on the Mall, Washington DC knows how to celebrate— and nothing fuels a Beltway bash like real, slow-smoked barbecue. Forget the soggy hotel pans and lukewarm “cue” you’ve suffered at bland buffets. With professional barbecue food truck catering in Washington DC, your guests will bite into bark-crusted brisket and fall-off-the-bone ribs served straight from the smoker, piping hot and dripping with legit DMV flavor.
DC’s top rolling pits handle both the menu and the logistics, so you can stay in boss mode while they navigate narrow Capitol Hill streets or find parking near the Wharf. Book a truck, watch the hickory smoke curl into the skyline, and show your crowd you’ve graduated from amateur hour to presidential-level planning.
Check out a few local favorites ready to roll up at your next event:
- Meat Lover – Korean galbi sandwiches, Texas-style beef brisket, and chicken teriyaki come together for an East-meets-West BBQ mash-up worthy of Embassy Row.
- Smoke Stack's House of BBQ – Classic, hardwood-smoked ribs and pulled pork that would make a U Street pit-master proud.
- District Flames – The “best food truck in the DMV” turns up the heat with American-bistro twists on barbecue staples.
- Fowler's Rollin' Rotisserie – From thyme-rubbed rotisserie chicken to slow-cooked baby-back ribs, this Quantico-born truck feeds crowds from Georgetown grad parties to Pentagon picnics.
- NeatMeat – Gourmet sloppy Joes—beef, turkey, pork, lamb, chicken, even vegan—sauced and stacked for messy, memorable fun on the National Mall.
Whether you’re hosting a corporate luncheon on K Street, a wedding in Rock Creek Park, or a block party in Shaw, Best Food Trucks connects you with the finest BBQ food truck catering Washington DC has to offer. Reserve your truck today and let the smoke signal that the party has officially started!
Skip the Line—Let Washington DC’s Best BBQ Come to You!
When you’re hosting a rooftop reception overlooking the Capitol or a tailgate outside Audi Field, the last thing your guests should worry about is when the brisket will be ready. Best Food Trucks’ online ordering system lets every partygoer in Washington DC tap a few buttons on their phone, then get a text the moment their chopped-pork sandwich or rib platter is hot off the smoker. No crowded queue, no shouting over go-go music—just seamless barbecue food truck catering in Washington DC.
Planning a Smithsonian Folklife Festival meet-up or a family reunion in Rock Creek Park? Send a pre-order link before the first guest even hits the Beltway. Our system schedules pick-up times before, during, or after your event, so Uncle Tony can grab his burnt-ends bowl right after the opening toast and the kids can snag pulled-chicken sliders between innings at the Nationals watch party.
From embassy mixers on Massachusetts Avenue to neighborhood block parties in Shaw, professional planners trust Best Food Trucks because we make DC BBQ catering look presidential. Book the truck, share the link, and watch the smoke—and the compliments—roll in. Exceptional eats, zero hassle. That’s how Washington DC does barbecue.
To give you a taste
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Smoked Sausage (1/2 Lb)
BBQ Bus Sampler
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Sliced Brisket (1lb)
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Super PACS (Pork, Angus, Chicken + Sides)
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St. Louis Style Pork Ribs (1/2 Rack)
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How We Make Food Truck Catering Easy
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 (165,991 reviews)
Emily M.
21 June 2024
Everyone at the office was raving about the food. Truly some of the best BBQ I've ever had. They were kind, professional, and easy to work with. I will definitely be reaching out to them for future events!
Sean M.
7 November 2023
Food was delicious and fresh. Owner was excellent. Very good experience and would highly recommend to anyone.
Ihkeem M.
24 October 2023
We greatly appreciate Carnivore BBQ for catering our event. The food was tasty and our attendees really enjoyed it.
Misty H.
26 January 2023
The food was amazing!! Steve was also extremely accommodating for our event!
Katie W.
14 January 2026
The flavor was great...I ordered the link, and the generosity from the chef on adding pickles and toast was a lovely surprise. Also, the BBQ sauce was amazing!
Cathy M.
6 January 2026
The crispy crunchy bread. Also like that it doesn't come with a side because the sandwich is plenty by itself.
Kathleen M.
6 January 2026
When we ordered in September, it was awesome! This time, there were 4 misshapen ribs (one huge, 2 medium, one bite size). The sausage also tasted overcooked and was sliced into small pieces (nothing like the last time). The is was the first time that we had food requested at the start of the shift, and not at 7:00 PM, and it seemed as if this was leftover from a prior shift and 'dumped' on us. Was still tasty with the sauce, but disappointed in this trip (and we raved about Logan's to many friends.....)
Lionel D.
15 December 2025
The brisket and collards were on point. The flavor profile was spot on. Looking forward for the next time.
Terri B.
15 December 2025
the ribs had a nice smoky flavor and parts that were burnt ends, I love that. Sauce was very good too
Daniel F.
8 December 2025
Steven and family went out of their way to accommodate our needs, and their food was delicious! Everyone thoroughly enjoyed it. Thanks Cason's Que crew for an awesome experience!
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.