Food Truck Music Festivals & Arena Concerts Catering in Charlottesville
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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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Food Truck Catering for Large-Scale Events in Charlottesville, VA
From packed Saturdays on the Downtown Mall to alumni weekends at UVA, the biggest events in Charlottesville share two things in common—great entertainment and unforgettable food. In the past, promoters had to rely on bulky tent kitchens that demanded extra permits, generators, and hours of set-up on the grounds of IX Art Park or John Paul Jones Arena. Today’s organizers choose food trucks instead, because their self-contained kitchens roll in fully licensed, serve fast, and roll out with zero mess.
Whether you’re planning a festival at Ting Pavilion, a tailgate in the shadows of Scott Stadium, or a cider-sipping concert up on Carter Mountain, food truck catering lets you offer guests more variety than a single buffet line ever could. From artisanal slices to hand-spun ice cream, Best Food Trucks can curate a full fleet of local favorites and manage all on-site logistics—so you can focus on the music, the vendors, and the stunning Blue Ridge backdrop.
Here are just a few Charlottesville food trucks we love booking for large-scale events:
- Ricebowls Express – Mediterranean-inspired rice bowls that travel as well as Wahoos on game day. Perfect for feeding hungry crowds fast.
- Blue Ridge Pizza Co – Wood-fired pies that pair beautifully with local craft beer and the panoramic views of our namesake mountains.
- Royal Creamery & Icery – Small-batch ice cream and refreshing icies that keep summer festivals on The Lawn cool and happy.
- Fantabulous Chef Service LLC – Elevated American comfort food that turns any corporate picnic at Darden’s Abbott Center into a gourmet affair.
- Curbside Creations – Classic burgers, dogs, and Southern sides that satisfy every palate from Monticello wine tasters to Rivanna trail hikers.
Ready to make your Charlottesville large-scale event taste as good as it looks? Best Food Trucks is the go-to partner for food truck catering in Central Virginia. We’ll handle permits, truck rotation schedules, and point-of-sale systems, ensuring your guests spend less time in line and more time enjoying the show. Click “Book Now,” tell us your headcount, and let’s bring the best rolling kitchens in C-ville to you.
Skip the Line and Savor the Charlottesville Vibe
Charlottesville crowds know that every minute counts—whether the next band is tuning up at Ting Pavilion or kickoff is moments away at Scott Stadium. Best Food Trucks’ mobile-ordering platform lets your guests spend those minutes where they belong: soaking in the sights of the Downtown Mall or snagging a selfie with the Rotunda, not standing in a food line.
Here’s how it works: guests scan a QR code posted on each truck—or use a pre-event link you email with their parking pass—then order right from their phones. When the wood-fired pie or Korean BBQ nachos are ready, a quick text alert tells them to swing by the service window. No shouting over music, no juggling cash, no missing their favorite song or “Wahoo-wah” chant.
Worried about peak rush? Our cloud-based system handles the same game-day surges that roar through Grounds on graduation weekend. Multiple trucks, thousands of guests, blazing-fast Ting Wi-Fi—no problem. Even better, planners can enable scheduled pick-up times, letting craft-fair vendors or vineyard staff preorder lunch before the gates open.
Food trucks for large-scale events in Charlottesville plus Best Food Trucks’ online ordering equals happy attendees, shorter lines, and a smoother production from Monticello to the Blue Ridge. Let’s keep the focus on your festival, not the queue.
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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 (160,474 reviews)
Heather W.
26 June 2024
Great food and service!
Alex H.
15 August 2025
Great customer service and delicious food. Thanks for taking the time to make sure my order was correct. I appreciate you!
Karen R.
15 August 2025
Delicious!!! Rangoon‘s were a bit on the cool side, but still delicious. Everything else was hot and steamy. Can’t wait till you come back to Raintree again.
Shannon N.
15 August 2025
More than 5! They worked their butts off to get the food out. All of it was delicious! Probably the best burger meat I've ever had, melted in my mouth!
Amy S.
15 August 2025
Food was great and she was very pleasant. She was by herself when I went down there but she had a great system and stayed positive during a hectic time. I loved being able to pre-order and that they texted me when my food was ready.
Jim H.
15 August 2025
The food was incredibly tasty and the portions were large - enough left over for lunch tomorrow. There aren't many creole trucks out there so knocking it out of the park flavor-wise was great!
Allan Y.
14 August 2025
Delicious food, ready for pickup exactly when promised, and friendly, welcoming folks running the operation. I hope they return to Greyhawk Landing.
Melody F.
14 August 2025
Food was delicious but I have a feeling I got someone else's order. Be careful with your online orders.
Lesley I.
14 August 2025
Everything was great but no one knew they could get a cookie, the sign for the type of pizza's and the cookie was not very visible. The team did a great job, food was hot and delicious (salad very good). We had some happy campers.
Beth M.
13 August 2025
The catfish was very fresh and delicious--melts in your mouth and no fishy taste! The crispy Brussel sprouts were awesome too!
