Italian Food Truck Catering in Chicago
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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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Italian Food Truck Catering in Chicago
Planning a block party in Lakeview, an employee appreciation lunch in the Loop, or a wedding reception along the lakefront? Best Food Trucks makes it easy to track down the very best Italian food truck catering Chicago has to offer. From wood-fired Margherita slices that rival anything on Taylor Street to heaping bowls of handmade pasta, our roster of Italian specialists brings the flavors of the Old Country straight to the streets of Chicago.
Chicagoans know good food, and Italian cuisine holds a special place in the city’s heart—just ask anyone who’s spent a summer night at Festa Italiana on Taylor or lined up for a midnight slice in River North. Our Italian food trucks capture that same spirit: fresh San Marzano tomato sauce, basil clipped that morning from an urban rooftop garden, and pasta tossed to order right inside the truck. Your guests will smell the garlic and olive oil before they even see the serving window.
Whether you’re hosting 25 guests in a West Loop loft or 2,500 fans outside Soldier Field, Best Food Trucks handles every detail. We’ll match you with the ideal Italian truck, schedule arrival and service times, coordinate permits, and even provide a real-time ordering link so your crowd can skip the line. Need a well-rounded lineup? Pair your lasagna rolls with smoky brisket pizza from Kissed By Fire BBQ & Pizza Truck, Latin street food favorites from La Cocinita Chicago, classic American comfort bites from La Patrona Food Bus, sweet treats courtesy of Ms Tittle's Cupcakes, or gourmet sausages from Sausage Fest. It’s the easiest way to create a mini food festival right in your parking lot.
So why book Italian cuisine from a food truck instead of a traditional caterer? Simple: speed, flexibility, and the undeniable cool factor. Your guests can mingle outside the Art Institute, sip a craft beer in Wicker Park, or snap photos in front of the skyline while waiting for a piping-hot slice. Plus, every dish is cooked moments before it’s served—no chafing pans, no soggy pasta, just pure Chicago Italian flavor.
If you’re searching for “Italian food truck catering Chicago,” you’ve already found the answer. Let Best Food Trucks curate an unforgettable menu for your next event, complete with crispy arancini, sausage-and-pepper sliders, tiramisu cannoli, and more. Click or call today, and we’ll roll the city’s finest Italian food trucks right to your curb.
Skip the Line—Savor the Festa!
Chicagoans don’t queue for fun; we queue for Giardiniera-laced beef and deep-dish slices. With Best Food Trucks’ mobile ordering system, your guests can skip the line entirely and get right back to the party—whether that’s a rooftop reception in Fulton Market or a family reunion steps from Buckingham Fountain. From any smartphone, they place their order, choose a pick-up time, and receive a text the moment a hot plate of Cacio e Pepe or a wood-fired salsiccia pizza is ready. No standing around, no “What’s my number?”—just instant access to the city’s best Italian food truck catering.
Hosting a large crowd outside Guaranteed Rate Field before first pitch? Email a pre-order link the night before and watch the rush hour disappear. Throwing a late-night bash in Wicker Park? Guests can order straight from the dance floor and snag their tiramisu cannoli on the way to the Uber. Online ordering keeps attention where it belongs—on your event—while we handle the tickets, timing, and traffic flow.
It’s the hassle-free, professional touch that corporations along LaSalle and brides along the lakefront rely on every week. You bring the people; Best Food Trucks brings the seamless tech, the Old-World flavors, and the true taste of Chicago Italian. Book today and let everyone party—no waiting required.
To give you a taste
12" Pizza Margherita
18” Pepperoni Pizza
Small Shaved Ice - Build your own!
Polpette
Whannoli®
Meaty Trio
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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 (160,786 reviews)
Lindsay S.
8 July 2025
Food was AMAZING!! They were friendly and great with all our guests! Food was delicious and everyone at the party was raving about how good it was! Huge success!
Jenn W.
17 December 2024
Food was great and such a hit for our holiday party
Chris K.
23 October 2024
Super friendly crew, delicious cupcakes, banana cream pudding & butter cookies! Can't wait to hire them for next year!
Martha M.
10 September 2024
Excellent tacos, rice and beans, and street corn! My guests raved about the food! I would have La Patrona back in a heartbeat! Watch out for the salsa - they are both spicy!
Jordan O.
31 May 2024
Food was amazing and the team was very responsive in helping me find a food truck promptly.
Nicole K.
21 August 2025
This is one of our favorites trucks. All pizzas are delicious as well as garlic knots and other sides
Rick K.
20 August 2025
There were plenty of olives (the add-on) this time, as a higher concentration of meat, which led to a stronger flavor throughout. Thanks!
Don M.
20 August 2025
Friendly staff and delicious pizza. The quality of your ingredients and the perfect on-time performance is terrific.
Lizzy W.
19 August 2025
High On Tacos was great!! Would highly recommend!
Sara S.
18 August 2025
Eric with S'more Love was so phenomenal! Not only was the desserts amazing, but so was the service provided. We were so pleased with the food truck and I am anxiously looking to see when we can book them again! Thank you for coming out to our event!
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.