Food Truck Marathon Catering in Columbia
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 Large-Scale Events in Columbia, SC
From Friday night concerts at Finlay Park to fall festivals on Main Street, large-scale events in Columbia live and breathe on two things: great entertainment and unforgettable food. Modern food truck catering delivers both without the headaches that used to come with pop-up tents and makeshift kitchens. Because every truck is a self-contained, fully-permitted kitchen on wheels, event organizers no longer need to worry about additional power drops, lengthy build-outs, or late-night breakdown crews.
Whether you’re feeding crowds pouring out of Williams-Brice Stadium after a Gamecocks win, hosting thousands at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, or throwing a riverside bash on the Congaree, Best Food Trucks makes large-scale food service simple. We curate a fleet of local favorites—ranging from gourmet seafood to shaved ice—and schedule staggered service times so lines stay short and guests stay happy. It’s the perfect solution for festivals, corporate gatherings, charity 5Ks, and any other large event where variety and speed matter.
Here are just a few Columbia food trucks we can roll into your next big occasion:
- Carolina Cookin' – Impress VIPs with soft-shell crab and creamy grits straight from this gourmet seafood rig that embodies true Southern hospitality.
- Mardi Gras Tyme – Bring a taste of the Big Easy to the Midlands with crowd-pleasers like Creole jambalaya and Cajun fried turkey.
- RB Top Chef Mobile Kitchen & Catering – Slow-smoked barbecue classics perfect for tailgates and barbecue lovers.
- Ken's Famous Italian Ice – Cool the crowd with refreshing shaved-ice flavors that beat the Columbia summer heat.
- The Haute Dog Lady – Elevate a comfort-food staple with gourmet hot dogs that keep kids and adults coming back for seconds.
With Best Food Trucks coordinating the logistics—permits, parking layouts, health inspections, and real-time sales tracking—you can focus on booking the bands and promoting the event. Let us show you why we’re the preferred choice for food truck catering for large-scale events in Columbia, South Carolina.
Skip the Line and Enjoy Your Columbia Large-Scale Event
Big crowds are part of Columbia’s charm—just ask anyone who has tried to grab lunch on Main Street during Soda City or snag a bite after a packed show at Colonial Life Arena. With Best Food Trucks’ cutting-edge online ordering system, those crowds never have to translate into long food lines. Guests simply pull out their phone, tap the truck they want, and get a text the moment their shrimp and grits, brisket sandwich, or Italian ice is ready.
Our platform is built for high-frequency ordering, making it ideal for food truck catering at large-scale events in Columbia. You can even send a pre-order link days in advance, letting Gamecock fans schedule a pickup time before kickoff or Riverfront Park festival-goers lock in dinner before the headliner hits the stage. Pair Columbia’s best food trucks with a stress-free ordering experience and watch your attendees spend more time dancing, shopping, and cheering—and less time standing in line.
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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 (161,706 reviews)
Daniel N.
17 September 2025
Food was good, chicken sandwiches were large, but underseasoned. Buffalo wasn't spicy at all and blackened just needed some more. My daughter did say it's the best burger she ever had and that's all she wants to eat
Amanda S.
17 September 2025
I probably would not have gotten the mac and cheese bites if i knew there would be thyme in them. That's on me though, and now I know for next time. Really well-seasoned burger and I liked the normal mac that was on it!
Marla M.
16 September 2025
Bang bang chicken is amazing and so are the deep fried Oreos! Funnelvision is by far my favorite food truck!
Debra B.
16 September 2025
All of it! Fries good, pizza cone inventive and delicious, people friendly and prompt on getting order ready
Kyle R.
15 September 2025
Be attentive to ordering apps, so that food is ready in a fair amount of time. And, have To-Go packaging ready for safe transport.
Anthony P.
15 September 2025
The variety of item choices and quality of the food was great. All participants of our event praised the food. Definitely a good choice.
Sara B.
15 September 2025
They were fabulous!! Sandwiches and customer service were amazing. We strongly recommend them for your next event.
Maggie J.
15 September 2025
The food was fantastic and HUGE! It was a big hit. Excellent communication from the trunk owner. Small hiccups that were professional handled.
Maria P.
12 September 2025
Fresher ingredients. The tomatoes was kinda not fresh - like the skin was separating from the flesh. Maybe more veggies, as well. Overall it was good.
Liz W.
12 September 2025
Hot Off the Press is amazing!!!! We tried 3 different things and all of it was great! Definitely look forward to trying other menu items.
