Food Truck 24-Hour Production Catering in Des Moines
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 Your Des Moines Studio
Shooting B-roll along the Des Moines River or blocking scenes in the East Village? Best Food Trucks brings restaurant-quality, on-set meals to any soundstage or location in the metro. We’re the local experts in food truck catering for studios in Des Moines, keeping your cast and crew fueled and your production on schedule.
From the first call sheet to the final wrap, our team will:
- Design rotating daily menus featuring hometown favorites like Tacos Degollado, Tacos La Barca D.C., Ninas Tacos, Taqueria La Esperanza, and plant-based powerhouse Veggie Thumper.
- Scout the best parking spots—whether that’s outside a soundstage in Valley Junction or curbside near the Pappajohn Sculpture Park—to keep meal breaks quick and convenient.
- Streamline ordering with our mobile app so your crew can grab lunch between takes instead of waiting in line.
- Vet every vendor for City of Des Moines permits, insurance, and health certifications.
- Provide a transparent cost summary and analysis that fits even the tightest indie-film budget.
Choosing food trucks cuts down on food and packaging waste, a win for both your budget and our Iowa environment. Let Best Food Trucks handle the catering details so you can focus on getting the perfect shot.
Lights, camera, lunch—contact Best Food Trucks today and discover why we’re the first call for film crew catering in Des Moines.
Keep Your Budget Local—And Your Impact Big
Booking a food truck for your Des Moines studio set does more than fill stomachs—it keeps money circulating right here in Polk County. Most DSM trucks are run by second–generation chefs, refugee entrepreneurs, or families you’ll see every Saturday at the Downtown Farmers’ Market. Whether it’s the Laotian comfort food from Thompson & Co. in Beaverdale or the smash-burgers rolling out of a converted Airstream in Highland Park, every bite supports a true small business.
Food trucks are also a smart, eco-forward choice for production catering. Because they cook to order in compact kitchens, trucks consume far less energy than a traditional commissary setup and slash single-use packaging waste. Fewer chafing dishes, fewer generators, fewer trash bags—Greta Thunberg would approve, and so will your sustainability report.
So the next time you Google “low-budget film catering near me” from a soundstage in Valley Junction or a riverside shoot under the Women of Achievement Bridge, skip the bland box lunches. Call Best Food Trucks and give your crew a meal that tastes like Des Moines—and does good for Des Moines.
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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)
Kasidy N.
26 February 2026
The food was amazing, service was fast, and they were so nice! We really appreciate them coming so late!
Tjuana P.
26 February 2026
Interaction with the truck owner and the cleanliness of the truck. Of course the food was flavored!!
Donna H.
25 February 2026
We loved every bite! The bread was so yummy and the schnitzel was cooked to perfection and the aioli mayo is so good!
Michael M.
25 February 2026
! Best pizza I have ever had, and I have had pizza in NY, NJ, California, Chicago, Detroit, as well as the DMV.
Chris R.
25 February 2026
Everyone loved the food and menu options - definitely a success and look forward to a repeat visit!
Brandy B.
23 February 2026
The steak and cheese was fantastic! The Nutella one was great too. But the steak and cheese was definitely my favorite!
Tracy P.
21 February 2026
The empanada and chicken bowl was delicious. I loved the green sauce, rice and beans that were included.
Olivia D.
21 February 2026
It was the best gluten-free pizza I've had since New York City and the chocolate Dubai dessert was amazing. I hope they come to Starkey ranch again soon!!
Coleen D.
20 February 2026
Once home, we discovered that we weren't given the broth that was to accompany the Birrias or the sauce and limes that were to accompany the tacos. Disappointing...
Kate A.
20 February 2026
The gentleman serving the food was very nice, the setup outside the truck was gorgeous I love the truck painting the food was awesome.
