Food Truck Convention Catering in Chicago
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 corporate picnics in Grant Park to street festivals in Pilsen, Chicago knows how to throw an event—and nothing fuels the party quite like food truck catering. Skip the maze of pop-up tents and extension cords; modern food trucks arrive with fully self-contained kitchens that can brave a Lake Michigan breeze or a Midwestern snowflake. That means faster setup, fewer permits, and hot food served right where your guests are dancing to the DJ or watching the Navy Pier fireworks.
When you rent food trucks for events in Chicago, you unlock menus as diverse as the city’s neighborhoods. Picture smoky brisket sliding off the cutting board at Soul & Smoke in the West Loop, or Venezuelan arepas from the bright-red La Cocinita Chicago parked along the Riverwalk. Craving something handheld for a movie night in Millennium Park? 5411 Empanadas delivers piping-hot Argentinian pockets that pair perfectly with a skyline sunset.
The options don’t stop there. Let the gourmet sandwich wizards at The Fat Shallot fuel your Wrigleyville tailgate, or treat your guests to Sicilian street eats from La Comodita during a gallery opening in the West Loop. From upscale weddings in the Gold Coast to block parties in Logan Square, these Chicago food trucks bring restaurant-quality dishes right to the curb.
No matter the occasion—concerts, outdoor movie nights, corporate lunches, or neighborhood fests—food truck catering for events in Chicago turns any gathering into a taste tour of the city. Book a lineup that matches your vibe, let the trucks roll in, and watch your guests rave about the Windy City flavor you served on four wheels.
Skip the Line and Savor the Moment, Chicago!
Remember those marathon lines at the Taste of Chicago that wrap all the way to Columbus Drive? With Best Food Trucks’ streamlined online ordering system, you’ll never relive that saga at your own event. Guests can pull out their phones, browse every truck menu—from Italian beef to Jibaritos—tap to pay, and get a text the second their food is ready. No shivering on the Navy Pier promenade or sweating through a July street fest queue—just straight-to-plate convenience.
Hosting a concert at the Salt Shed or a company outing at Lincoln Park Zoo? Send attendees a pre-order link so they can lock in a pickup time before the first guitar riff or behind-the-scenes tour begins. By the time the curtain rises, their Chicago food truck catering order is waiting—hot, fresh, and line-free.
Food trucks plus mobile ordering equals more time cheering the Cubs in Wrigleyville, dancing at Lollapalooza, or networking at McCormick Place. Let Best Food Trucks handle the eats while your crowd focuses on the fun, making your Chicago event the one everyone talks about long after the last bite.
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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 (163,289 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!
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.
Lori F.
15 October 2025
Doughlato Food Truck was delicious and great to work with. Bride, Groom and guests loved the food. The staff were very friendly and served up a great product.
Luis A.
8 October 2025
Truck showed up on time and was set up super quick. The food was on point and all our guests were happy with selection. Would definitely hire again for an event!
Luis A.
8 October 2025
Truck showed up on time and set up quickly. All guests were happy with the hamburgers; they even made a couple of last min orders even when they were closed up! would definitely recommend!!
Joselyn S.
27 September 2025
Tacos El Poblanito did an excellent job catering my client’s picnic. They kept in constant communication throughout the day, which made everything run smoothly. My client said the food was delicious, and the guests all enjoyed it. I would definitely recommend them!
Kristin M.
26 September 2025
I had the pork arepas and they were delicious! I also heard good reviews from our guests about the Cuban sandwich, empanadas, and mango street tacos too. It was very easy working with the owners and they did a great job of feeding our guests in a timely/orderly manner! I would definitely recommend their food truck to others.
