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Food Truck Event Catering in San Diego

Considering food truck catering in San Diego for your special occasion? Our San Diego food trucks are fully equipped and can be up and running in just 15 minutes. Offering a cleaner setup and simpler permitting process than typical tented vendors, choosing San Diego food truck event catering from Best Food Trucks is the ideal option for any San Diego gathering. Experience the ease and efficiency that sets San Diego food trucks apart for your next event.
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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+

San Diego Food Truck Catering for Events:

Exceptional events combine captivating entertainment with a diverse array of culinary options. Gone are the days when outdoor events depended solely on tent vendors, which came with the burden of extra permits, electricity needs, and time-consuming setups. Renting San Diego food truck event catering elevates the experience, providing fully equipped San Diego food trucks for events that are entirely self-contained and ready to serve in minutes.

From live music gigs to community movie nights under the San Diego sky, San Diego food truck event catering introduces choices you never imagined with traditional vendors. The versatility of food trucks in San Diego is another plus—they range from gourmet to casual, ensuring that your San Diego gathering has options to satisfy all tastes.

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Skip the line and enjoy the event!

With Best Food Trucks' cutting-edge online ordering system, your attendees can focus on the event and skip the line. Instead of waiting in line to order, your attendees can now order from their phones and get a text when their food is ready via San Diego food truck event catering. This helps keep the focus on your event activities and fun. You can even send out a pre-order link to allow people to order for a specific pick up time before the event starts. San Diego food trucks for events + online ordering is the best way to allow your attendees to focus on your event while still getting exceptional eats!

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Hire a Food Truck for your Eventin San Diego today

Set up a regular food truck program or just a one time event

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 (150,814 reviews)

Christopher L.

11 September 2024

Came on time and professional. Easy to work with and everybody loved the food. Would definitely hire again.

Jacqueline B.

5 February 2024

Epic Eatz came prepared to serve up delicious food for all our guests. Their service was outstanding and everyone loved the food. It would be hard not to find something appetizing on their menu with so many iconic Mexicali options.

Kimberly D.

20 December 2024

Excellent!!! Thank you!

Jakob R.

17 December 2024

People did not complain about the food or drinks, and it seemed people were enjoying the food.

Maggie J.

16 December 2024

The truck was on time, food was wonderful, and everyone really enjoyed!

Jean-jacques N.

13 December 2024

They were great! The food was v tasty 10/10

Jean-jacques N.

13 December 2024

They were great! The food was v tasty 10/10

Andrew R.

10 December 2024

The team at P.H.A.T. Man's BBQ hands down are the best. Great customer service, showed up on time and ready to roll even in the rain. Gave us delicious BBQ and we would use them time and time again if our clients allow.

Chrissie R.

9 December 2024

AMAZING SERVICE!!! Book these guys. You will not regret it. It was cloudy and cold, but they speedily served our guests with a chipper attitude and saved the day!

Lindsey S.

26 November 2024

On time, great service, and great food and a lot of option!

Food Truck Event 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.
How much do events charge food trucks to participate?

The industry standard is 10%. However, some larger events with extra services and minimum guarantees charge up to 20%

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 many customers can food trucks serve at an event?

Food trucks can serve 250-500 customers when fully stocked. However, many events have a refrigerated truck so food trucks can replenish their supplies.

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 customers can food trucks serve per hour?

Food Trucks can serve 60-100 people per hour at an event with a limited event menu.

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 food trucks plug in to avoid using a generator?

Food trucks can plug into power outlets. They typically need two 110 with 20amp circuits.

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.

Hire a Food Truck for your Eventin San Diego today

Set up a regular food truck program or just a one time event

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