Dessert Food Truck Catering in Charlottesville

Get that Sweet Churro Fix with Gourmet Dessert Food Trucks at BFT. It's time to satisfy your sweet tooth with our dessert food truck catering, featuring hot & fresh churros that will make your mouth water. Saying goodbye to soggy pre-baked desserts is easier for you now! So say hello to a new world of YUMM and Appetite with our gourmet dessert food trucks.

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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: 1,900+
Caterings: 2,000+
Attendees: 300,000+
Cuisines: 80+

Charlottesville’s Sweetest Treat: Dessert Food Truck Catering Done Right

If you’re wandering the Downtown Mall or tailgating before a Cavaliers game and suddenly crave something sugary, you’re not alone—Charlottesville loves its desserts. Best Food Trucks makes it easy to satisfy that craving anywhere in town with premium dessert food truck catering in Charlottesville. From fresh-baked brownies to hand-piped cupcakes, every treat is prepared on the truck and served warm, never pulled from a refrigerator.

For ice-cold indulgence, our local favorite Royal Creamery & Icery scoops small-batch ice cream and Italian ice that keep summer weddings at Pippin Hill perfectly chilled. Want to round out the menu? Pair those sweets with a wood-fired slice from Blue Ridge Pizza Co or a loaded Mediterranean bowl from Ricebowls Express—because nothing balances sugar like a savory bite.

We also partner with Charlottesville staples Curbside Creations and Shakedown Eats, whose scratch-made comfort fare complements any dessert spread. No matter which trucks you choose, our commitment is the same: fresh pastries, zero preservatives, and local ingredients sourced from Albemarle County farms whenever possible.

Whether your event is on the Lawn at UVA, at a vineyard along the Monticello Wine Trail, or beside the stage at Ting Pavilion, our dessert food truck catering brings the sweetest flavors in Charlottesville straight to your guests. Click “Get Catering” today and turn your next gathering into the sugar-coated celebration everyone will remember.

Skip the Line—Charlottesville Dessert Truck Rentals That Let You Soak Up the Fun

Why spend your wedding reception at Veritas Vineyard or your company picnic at Darden Towe Park stuck in a food line? Best Food Trucks’ mobile ordering platform lets your guests tap in their dessert food truck catering orders right from their phones. No more shouting over the band at Fridays After Five or juggling cash outside John Paul Jones Arena—just pick a treat, hit submit, and stroll the Downtown Mall until a text says, “Your gooey s’mores brownie is ready!”

Hosting a graduation on the UVA Lawn? Send out our pre-order link with the invitations so parents can lock in gelato or funnel cakes before Pomp and Circumstance even starts. Planning an Albemarle County harvest festival? Schedule pickups in waves so your volunteers grab cinnamon-sugar churros between shifts. From formal galas at Keswick Hall to backyard birthdays in Belmont, our system keeps lines short, hands free, and smiles wide.

Combine that tech with Charlottesville’s top dessert trucks—think salted-caramel waffle cones from Royal Creamery & Icery or maple-pecan cupcakes baked on-site—and you’ve got a recipe for zero stress and maximum delight. If you’re searching for the best dessert truck rental in Charlottesville, click “Get Catering.” Best Food Trucks will handle the sugar rush while you enjoy the party.

To give you a taste

Cobbler w/ Ice Cream

Whannoli®

Cobbler Shake

Small Shaved Ice - Build your own!

2020 Banana Crumb Whoopsie Pie

Dirt Pie Parfait

Natural Italian Ice (Regular Size)

Cannoli

Rainbow Sprinkle Mini Donuts

Blueberry Cake - 1/2 Dozen

Best Desserts Food Trucks in Charlottesville

Curbside Creations

Blue Ridge Pizza Co

Bikini Panini

Ricebowls Express

Shakedown Eats

Royal Creamery & Icery

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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

The flavor is incredible. Not too salty, great amount of heat, and plentiful portions. Fabulous service as well!

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.