Food Truck Strip Malls and Open Lots 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 Neighborhood Events in Chicago:
Planning a block party in Bucktown, a movie night in Lincoln Square, or a staff picnic at your neighborhood park district field house? Best Food Trucks makes Chicago food truck catering for neighborhood events effortless. Instead of juggling menus, permits, and no-show private chefs, let our team treat your guests like family while you focus on the fun. We’ve spent years rolling into Chicago’s tight side streets and alley loading zones, so we know exactly how to keep your neighbors happy and the traffic wardens off your back.
Our roster features some of the city’s most talked-about mobile kitchens. Craving bold Latin flavor? La Cocinita Chicago pulls up with arepas and plantain bowls that make Ravenswood feel like Caracas. Need smoky barbecue to perfume the whole block? Soul & Smoke slow-cooks rib tips that would impress any South Sider. Sandwich fans can chase down The Fat Shallot for its truffle BLT, while 5411 Empanadas serves portable Argentinian pockets perfect for strolling the avenue. And if your crowd is shouting “Mangia!”, La Comodita answers with Sicilian arancini hot out of the fryer.
Best Food Trucks handles the logistics—coordinating multiple vendors, securing product, and providing our digital ordering platform that lets guests order from their phones and get a text when it’s ready. No long lines, no confusion, no neighborly squabbles. Whether you need one truck for a Roscoe Village stoop party or five trucks to feed the entire West Loop, we scale to fit your block.
Skip the headache and book Chicago’s favorite neighborhood food truck catering today. Your street will smell amazing, your guests will be raving, and you’ll look like the hero who brought the taste of the city right to their doorstep.
Skip the line and enjoy your Chicago neighborhood event!
Best Food Trucks’ online ordering platform keeps your block party moving faster than the Brown Line at rush hour. Instead of standing in a long queue outside the truck, your guests can pull out their phones, place an order, and get a text the moment their Italian beef, empanada, or truffle BLT is ready. No waiting, no crowding—just more time to catch the 16-inch softball game in the alley, cheer on the kids’ chalk-art contest, or swap stories with neighbors you haven’t seen since last winter.
Want to get even more Chicago-efficient? Send a pre-order link with your event invite so folks can reserve a pickup time before, during, or after the festivities. Whether you’re hosting a Lakeview front-stoop concert, a Pilsen street mural unveiling, or a Humboldt Park movie night, food truck catering with online ordering lets everyone focus on the fun while still scoring top-tier eats—hassle-free, cash-free, and line-free.
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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 (166,179 reviews)
Lauren T.
10 June 2025
They were amazing!! The food and the service was impeccable. Thank you for making our event a successful one!
Debra L.
11 January 2025
Our guests loved the "Little Italy in the USA. The owner was so nice and the food was delicious!
Emery G.
16 October 2023
Jordan's did a great job for our event. We would recommend them!
Angela A.
5 October 2023
I never heard any complaints about the food. I had the Philly Cheesesteak and it was delicious.
Tracy G.
12 September 2023
Guest Driven BBQ was delicious. We loved it, they were very friendly and professional.
Maddie R.
18 July 2023
The staff were so awesome. They spoke multiple languages, which was incredibly helpful for our attendees. People loved the food!
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
