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Food Truck Strip Malls and Open Lots Catering in Columbia

Times are tough and sometimes it seems people only head out to pick up food. Maybe you manage a strip mall where daily visits have decreased significantly, or you've got a business with ample parking space but not a lot of traffic or you sell alcohol but not food and plenty of your customers get hungry. Whatever your needs for traffic are, Best Food Trucks has your back with the best catering for your strip malls!
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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 Columbia Neighborhood Events

Whether you’re organizing a Lake Katherine porch crawl, a Rosewood block party, or a weekend movie night in Earlewood Park, Columbia residents know that incredible food is what brings people together. Skip the spreadsheets, grocery runs, and worry about no-shows. Let Best Food Trucks roll up and treat your neighbors like family with our signature Midlands hospitality and seamless neighborhood catering service.

From Shandon’s tree-lined streets to the Vista’s buzzing apartment courtyards, our team coordinates everything—menus, permits, prep, and service—so you don’t have to. No more scrambling for private chefs or settling for bland potluck dishes. With Best Food Trucks you get vetted, top-rated local vendors, transparent pricing, and on-time arrival backed by the nation’s leader in food-truck logistics.

Want Lowcountry seafood without leaving town? Book Carolina Cookin' for soft-shell crab & grits that’ll make your guests say “Hey, y’all!” Craving Cajun heat for your Elmwood HOA social? Mardi Gras Tyme brings jambalaya that tastes like a stroll down Bourbon Street. Feeding barbecue lovers at a North Main tailgate? RB Top Chef Mobile Kitchen & Catering smokes ribs that rival any Columbia backyard pit. Looking for kid-friendly comfort at a Forest Acres picnic? The Haute Dog Lady piles on gourmet toppings. Need a cool treat for a scorching Soda City summer evening? Ken's Famous Italian Ice has your frozen fix.

Our digital ordering platform lets neighbors place and pay from their phones—no long lines, no cash boxes, and food is ready the moment the notification buzzes. Whether you need one truck for 40 guests or a full rally for 400, we scale to fit your street, cul-de-sac, or community green.

Make the next gathering in your Columbia neighborhood unforgettable. Book your favorite local food trucks through Best Food Trucks today and focus on what matters most: enjoying good company under the South Carolina sky.

Strip Malls and Open Lots catering

Skip the Line and Enjoy Your Columbia Neighborhood Event

Best Food Trucks pairs top-tier food truck catering for Columbia neighborhood events with a cutting-edge online ordering system, so your guests spend their time mingling—not queuing. From a Lake Katherine porch concert to a Soda City yard-sale crawl in Elmwood, attendees simply browse the menu on their phones, pay in seconds, and receive a text the moment their food is ready.

Hosting a block party in Old Shandon? Drop the pre-order link in the HOA email blast and let neighbors lock in barbecue plates or vegan bowls before the first cornhole bag is tossed. Need staggered pickups for a movie night at Melrose Park? Guests can schedule the exact time they want their tacos, spreading out foot traffic and keeping the focus on the screen.

No paper tickets, no cash boxes, and no clogged sidewalks—just seamless food truck catering for Columbia neighborhoods, backed by the city’s most trusted logistics team. Give your community more time for porch chats under the Palmetto moon and leave the rest to Best Food Trucks.

Strip Malls and Open Lots catering

Hire a Food Truck for your Strip Malls and Open Lotsin Columbia today

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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 (162,906 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!

Brittany D.

17 October 2025

Not only was the food amazing but the food truck owners were top-notch, friendly, and personable. I could have sit outside and talk to them all day.

Jennifer L.

16 October 2025

I got the cheesesteak combo. It was pretty good. Fries were a bit too crunchy and overcooked for my liking.

Tarronda S.

16 October 2025

The food was amazing. Staff member very nice. Thank you all for an successful event.

Kaitlyn L.

16 October 2025

Thank you for the sample of curry! It was delicious and this is one of my favorite food trucks. I'll definitely buy again next time you visit!

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