Food Truck Photo Shoot 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.
- Cities
- 1900+
- Caterings
- 2,000+
- Attendees
- 300,000+
- Cuisines
- 80+
Hot, Customizable Meals for Studio Sets in Washington, DC
Filming days on the National Mall, late-night shoots on H Street, or dawn call-times near historic Georgetown all have one thing in common: the crew needs great food fast. Best Food Trucks is DC’s trusted partner for studio food truck catering, delivering hot, chef-driven meals exactly when the director yells “Cut!” Our local team coordinates seamless service windows, rotating daily menus, and on-set placement that won’t block the grip truck or the cherry-blossom establishing shot.
We handle every production detail—permits with the District Department of Transportation, insurance certificates for union compliance, and an easy pre-ordering system that keeps your talent out of lines and in front of the camera. You’ll receive a clear cost summary and waste-reducing packaging options that keep your budget (and the Anacostia River) clean.
Choose from DC’s most popular trucks: refuel the crew with comfort-food classics from District Small Bites, load up on gourmet tater tots and pineapple smoothies courtesy of Two Smooth Dudes, spice things up with street-style tacos from Roaming Coyote, warm up chilly night shoots with handmade Himalayan momos from Himalayan Soul Foods, or add an Asian-fusion flair from New Gourmet Delight. All menus can be customized to meet dietary needs—from vegan to keto—so even the most persnickety eater on set will walk away happy.
Let Best Food Trucks take the guesswork out of mealtime for your Washington, DC studio production. We’ll keep the cameras rolling and the crew smiling—one delicious food-truck meal at a time.
Fueling DC’s Small-Business Scene
Booking a food truck for your Washington, DC studio set does more than quiet stomachs between takes—it sends real dollars back into the District. Every truck in the Best Food Trucks network is a home-grown operation run by Capitol Hill parents, H Street creatives, or veterans who swapped Pentagon desks for flat-top griddles. When your crew crushes a half-smoke, mumbo-sauced wings, or a vegan Chesapeake “crab” cake, you’re helping a local entrepreneur pay commissary rent in Ivy City and keep staff on payroll during the slow season.
Food truck catering for film and photo shoots is also the greener choice. Mobile kitchens draw less power than a row of hotel chafers, portion food to order, and roll off set with minimal waste—no mountains of foil pans headed for a Rock Creek dumpster. Our vendors serve with compostable plates and recyclable utensils, so your production can satisfy the sustainability guidelines that many DC studios and streaming platforms now require.
Searching for “affordable film set catering Washington DC” or “low-budget studio food trucks near me”? Hit Best Food Trucks. We’ll deliver chef-driven menus that keep your crew on-schedule, your carbon footprint light, and DC’s small-business engine humming—all before the director calls “Action!”
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Our Food Truck Catering Cuisines
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)
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
Caroline P.
28 August 2025
The bao buns are amazing and so are the pork belly tacos. Me and my coworkers look forward to this truck more than any of the others!
Marcia B.
21 July 2025
Amazing food and wonderful staff!!!
Beth B.
9 July 2025
Outstanding food and great service. They showed up two hours early to prepare the food fresh.
Bridget P.
26 September 2024
We hired District Small Bites food Truck for our company picnic lunch, and they exceeded all expectations! The team arrived promptly on time, setup was seamless, and the service was top-notch. The food was absolutely delicious, with a variety of options to cater to our diverse team's tastes. Every employee raved about the quality and flavor of their meals. What truly impressed us was the outstanding service. The staff were friendly, attentive, and ensured everyone had a fantastic dining experience. I highly recommend District Small Bites food Truck for any corporate event or gathering. Their professionalism, flexibility, and commitment to quality made our picnic a huge success. Thank you, District Small Bites, for a memorable and enjoyable experience!
Munny K.
12 September 2024
Food was great!
Emily S.
11 September 2024
Incredible food and service. Would highly recommend them to anyone!!
Anthony F.
12 August 2024
Great food, great team onboard. Excellent experience.
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!
Michele M.
21 May 2024
Excellent job, the food was delicious and the service was perfect
