Food Truck Movie Set Catering 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+
Hot, Customizable Meals for Chicago Studios—Ready When You Call “Cut!”
From Cinespace Chicago Film Studios in North Lawndale to the loft sound stages of River North, Best Food Trucks has spent years keeping hungry crews fueled and focused. We understand the fast-paced rhythm of a Chicago shoot and the city’s notorious “four seasons in a day,” so our on-set food truck catering is built for speed, flexibility, and flavor.
Our culinary lineup spotlights Windy City favorites guaranteed to please every palate: savor Venezuelan-inspired arepas from La Cocinita Chicago, dig into hickory-smoked brisket and mac ’n’ cheese from Soul & Smoke, grab gourmet sammies from The Fat Shallot, bite into flaky Argentinian pockets by 5411 Empanadas, or enjoy authentic Sicilian street eats at La Comodita. Even the pickiest script supervisor—or the vegan leading actor—will find a crave-worthy option.
We’ll map out the perfect curbside setup, streamline online ordering and walk-up pickup, verify every vendor’s City of Chicago permits and insurance, and deliver a clear cost analysis that keeps the production accountant smiling. Plus, food trucks generate far less food and packaging waste—so you’re helping keep Lake Michigan blue while feeding the crew.
Hand off the mealtime logistics to Best Food Trucks and get back to what matters: calling “action!” on your Chicago set.
Fueling Chicago Dreams—And Chicago’s Small Businesses
Booking food truck catering for your studio shoot in Chicago does more than keep the call sheet on schedule—it keeps the city’s independent culinary scene thriving. Every truck that rolls up to your set is usually a family-run operation, whether it’s a husband-and-wife team ladling birria in Pilsen or a solo pitmaster smoking ribs in Lincoln Square. Your catering budget goes straight back into Chicago neighborhoods, creating jobs and reinvesting in the local economy.
Food trucks are also a smart, eco-friendly choice for on-set catering. Because they cook to order in compact kitchens, trucks use far less energy than a traditional commissary setup and leave behind minimal trash—no towering stacks of disposable steam-table pans. Fewer generators humming, fewer garbage bags heading to the alley, and more of that famous lakefront breeze.
So the next time you search “low-budget film catering near me” or “food truck catering for studio in Chicago,” skip the stale box lunches and call Best Food Trucks. You’ll feed the crew, support Chicago’s small businesses, and roll camera on a greener, tastier production.
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Our Food Truck Catering Cuisines
How We Make Food Truck Catering Easy
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 (165,465 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.
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!
Erika W.
12 May 2025
Our team really enjoyed the empanadas. Angel was great to work with and kept me informed the entire time.
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.
Charles M.
30 January 2026
You guys are always the best I come about once a week on Fridays I come a little bit before you guys always have everything on time. I can't thank you enough for taking care of me like you do.
Patricia B.
30 January 2026
All food was great. Boom boom shrimp was especially good. Cook was understaffed but did a remarkable job under pressure. Kudos.
Bronwen B.
30 January 2026
Friendly, family like service and delicious pasta! I also appreciate the dressing for the Caesar salad being put on the side, so salad does not get soggy.
