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 Chicago Neighborhood Events
Whether you’re closing down a side street in Bucktown for a summer block party, lining up lunch for volunteers at a South Side community garden, or planning Movies in the Park with the Chicago Park District, Best Food Trucks has your back. Our Chicago neighborhood catering service lets you keep your focus on the beats from the DJ, the kids’ chalk art contest, or that crucial softball matchup, while we handle the eats. No more scrambling for late private chefs, chasing down missing deliveries, or wondering if the food will measure up to Chicago’s legendary standards. We bring the truck, the team, and that “everyone’s-family” vibe the city is famous for.
Best Food Trucks is the Windy City’s logistics ace, connecting you with top-rated local favorites in one easy booking. Want Venezuelan arepas that rival anything in Logan Square? Tap La Cocinita Chicago. Craving ribs and brisket that feel right at home on the West Side? Soul & Smoke has you covered. Need gourmet handhelds for hungry softball teams at Grant Park? The Fat Shallot is a crowd-pleaser. Add golden Argentinian pockets from 5411 Empanadas or Sicilian arancini from La Comodita, and you’ve got a lineup as deep as the Cubs’ bullpen.
From one truck parked under the “L” tracks to a fleet stretched along Lake Michigan, we scale to fit your guest list. Our digital ordering platform slashes lines, minimizes mix-ups, and keeps the vibe friendly—no “who ordered what?” arguments. Guests track their orders on their phones, grab their food when their name pops up, and get back to cheering on the neighborhood talent show.
Give your next Chicago neighborhood event the flavor it deserves. Book with Best Food Trucks today and feed your block like a true local.
Skip the Line and Soak Up Your Chicago Neighborhood Event
With Best Food Trucks’ Chicago-built online ordering system, your guests can spend their time admiring the street art in Pilsen or cheering on the 16-inch softball tourney in Humboldt Park— not standing in a food line. Attendees pull out their phones, place an order, then get a text the second their Italian beef sliders or elote empanadas are ready. No crowding the truck window, no shouting over the rumble of the “L.”
Want to make things even smoother? Drop a pre-order link in the neighborhood Facebook group or the condo association email blast. Neighbors can lock in a pickup time before, during, or after the block party kicks off, guaranteeing fresh eats between DJ sets or right after the kids’ bike parade. Food truck catering in Chicago plus real-time online ordering = maximum flavor, zero hassle, and absolutely no extra work for you.
Hire a Food Truck for your Strip Malls and Open Lotsin Chicago today
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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 (160,842 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
