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:
Ask any Chicagoan and they’ll tell you: a truly memorable event in the Windy City pairs great tunes with even better eats. Instead of the old-school tent setups that clog sidewalks, require special fire permits, and need hours of teardown, today’s organizers book food trucks with fully self-contained commercial kitchens. It’s the fastest way to keep guests happy—whether you’re throwing a corporate mixer in the Loop or hosting a summer festival along the Lakefront Trail.
Food truck catering for Chicago events also means choice. Picture guests grabbing smoky brisket from Soul & Smoke before wandering over to 5411 Empanadas for a baked chimichurri chicken pocket, then finishing with a sandwich from The Fat Shallot. From gourmet to grab-and-go, the city’s mobile kitchens roll up ready to serve thousands at Grant Park concerts, Movies in the Parks screenings, street fairs in Wicker Park, and every neighborhood block party in between.
Looking to add global flair? Bring the vibrant red truck of La Cocinita Chicago for Venezuelan-inspired arepas, or treat your crowd to Sicilian arancini courtesy of La Comodita. With Best Food Trucks coordinating the lineup, securing permits, and scheduling staggered service windows, you can focus on the music, the speeches, or the big game—while Chicago’s best food trucks keep the lines moving and the taste buds buzzing.
Skip the Line, Chicago — Grab Your Grub and Get Back to the Fun!
At a Chicago event, every minute counts: you’d rather be cheering on the Bears at Soldier Field, catching a set at Millennium Park, or networking 50 floors up near Willis Tower than standing in a food line. Best Food Trucks’ mobile-friendly online ordering system makes that possible. Guests browse Chicago’s best food truck menus on their phones, tap to pay, and get a text the second their order is ready. No lines, no “L”-style crowding, just hot food fast.
Planning ahead? Send a pre-order link with your event invite so attendees can reserve a pick-up time before they even hop off the CTA. From lunchtime rooftop mixers in the Loop to late-night street festivals on Fulton Market, combining Chicago food truck catering with our digital ordering keeps the spotlight on your event — while still serving up the city’s exceptional eats.
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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
4.64 (164,443 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.
