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Food Truck Conference Catering in Chicago

Looking for fun and innovative conference catering ideas? Food trucks will help your conference stand out! Ditch the pre-wrapped sandwiches and offer up made-to-order meals to your attendees!
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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+

Food Truck Catering for Events in Chicago:

From summer concerts at Millennium Park to company picnics along the lakefront, Chicagoans know that great food is what turns a good gathering into an unforgettable event. Modern food truck catering lets you skip the old-school tent kitchens, extra permits, and long set-up times—each truck rolls in with a fully self-contained restaurant on wheels. If you’re planning event catering in Chicago, renting food trucks delivers Windy City flavor without the hassle.

Best Food Trucks partners with some of the city’s most loved mobile restaurants, giving your guests variety that traditional vendors can’t match. Craving Latin street food? Book the bright red La Cocinita Chicago truck for arepas and plantain bowls that rival anything in Logan Square. Need smoky barbecue that can stand up to a South Side tailgate? Soul & Smoke will roll up with brisket and mac ‘n’ cheese that shout “Chicago comfort.”

Gourmet sandwiches from The Fat Shallot keep office happy hours in the Loop running smoothly, while golden empanadas from 5411 Empanadas are perfect hand-held bites for movie nights at the Chi-Town Movies drive-in. If your crowd is craving Italian, La Comodita brings authentic Sicilian arancini and pasta straight to neighborhoods from Pilsen to Wicker Park.

No matter the venue—rooftop, riverwalk, or a backyard in Bucktown—our curated roster of Chicago food trucks turns event catering into an experience. Guests order exactly what they want, lines move fast, and cleanup is a breeze. Book your food truck catering for events in Chicago today and taste why the city’s streets serve up the best party food anywhere.

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Skip the Line and Enjoy Your Chicago Event

Anyone who has ever stood shoulder-to-shoulder in a Taste of Chicago food queue knows that lines can spoil the vibe. With Best Food Trucks’ mobile ordering platform, your guests breeze right past the wait and go straight back to the music, the speeches, or the skyline selfies. Our technology pairs perfectly with food truck catering for events in Chicago, letting each guest tap in an order on their phone and receive a text the moment their dish is ready.

Hosting a fundraiser in the West Loop, a graduation party in Hyde Park, or a rooftop reception overlooking the Chicago River? Send attendees a pre-order link so they can pick a time slot before the first toast—or the first pitch if you’re tailgating outside Wrigley. When service starts, every truck sees the staggered orders, food comes out hot, and nobody misses a beat of your program.

From deep-dish–inspired pizza cones to Chi-town–style Italian beef sliders, every item is cooked to order without clogging up the concourse. Food trucks plus real-time mobile ordering is the smartest way to keep the spotlight on your event while still serving the exceptional eats Chicago is famous for.

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Hire a Food Truck for your Conferencein Chicago 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 (164,452 reviews)

Alyse K.

24 July 2025

Food was great. Our client loved it and super fast turnaround. Served 50+ people in under 40 mins. I would recommend and I will book again.

Chris K.

23 October 2024

Super friendly crew, delicious cupcakes, banana cream pudding & butter cookies! Can't wait to hire them for next year!

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!

WENDY R.

1 December 2025

The food was absolutely amazing—the meats were tender and smoky, and every side dish was flavorful. The service team was outstandingly professional, friendly, and efficient, ensuring all our guests were served quickly and with a smile. Most importantly, the entire event went off without a single issue. Sweet Magnolia Smokehouse delivered incredible food and zero stress, making them the absolute highlight of our day!

Camie G.

13 November 2025

Food was great! Thanks so much for coming in and serving our group!

Nancy M.

5 November 2025

Luis of Senor Wooffle was terrific to work with. He was able to make some menu modifications that we needed. This is the first time we have used a Food Truck and were so pleased. BTW - his root beer floats were fabulous!

REBECCA S.

4 November 2025

They did an amazing job!!!

Michelle H.

29 October 2025

Amazing Chef Michael was outsatnding

Daryl M.

22 October 2025

Showed up early. Served almost 70 people, all of whom raced about the food and the guys. Would definitely have them again.

Bill B.

21 October 2025

Very nice people.