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 Every Des Moines Studio Set!
From the sound stages off Fleur Drive to indie shoots along the Des Moines River, Best Food Trucks keeps Central Iowa film crews well-fed and on schedule. Our team has spent years perfecting studio catering in Des Moines, so your meal breaks run smoother than a take at the Iowa Motion Picture Association Awards.
We’ll collaborate with your production manager to build rotating daily menus packed with local favorites, determine the perfect parking spot—whether that’s outside the Historic East Village or near Drake University—and streamline online ordering and pickup. Every vendor is pre-vetted for City of Des Moines permits and insurance, and we send you a clear cost analysis that fits your budget.
Nothing boosts crew morale like authentic Iowa-tested tacos, and these hometown heroes always deliver:
- El Taco Guapo serves up sizzling al pastor that warms you even on a January shoot.
- Tacos Degollado brings hand-pressed tortillas worthy of a close-up.
- Tacos La Barca D.C. keeps the crew fueled with their legendary birria.
- Ninas Tacos adds vegetarian and vegan street-style options everyone can enjoy.
- Taqueria La Esperanza packs bold flavors that travel well between takes.
Choosing food truck catering for your Des Moines studio isn’t just convenient—it’s eco-friendly. Trucks cook to order, cutting down on food and packaging waste so common with boxed lunches. Let Best Food Trucks handle the logistics while you focus on getting the perfect shot at Pappajohn Sculpture Park. We’ll make mealtime the easiest call sheet item of the day.
Supporting Des Moines Small Businesses
Every time you book a food truck for your studio set, you’re investing in the same locally owned businesses you see parked at the Downtown Farmers’ Market, along Ingersoll Avenue, and in Historic Valley Junction. Most Des Moines food trucks are family–run operations—husbands and wives, moms and dads, even a few grandparents—who prep their menus with produce from Iowa farms just west of the city. When your production chooses studio food truck catering in Des Moines, you’re putting real dollars back into our community instead of sending them to a national chain.
It’s also the earth-friendly choice. Trucks cook to order and serve in compostable ware, slashing food waste and cutting down on the mountains of cardboard that come with boxed lunches. Many of our local rigs run on biodiesel or propane, using far less energy than a traditional kitchen trailer parked on a noisy generator.
So the next time you’re scouting “low-budget film catering near me” for a shoot at Des Moines Social Club or a sunrise call on the banks of the Raccoon River, hit up Best Food Trucks. You’ll keep your crew happy, stretch your budget, and do right by the city we all love.
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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 (160,884 reviews)
Wendy G.
26 August 2025
Pot roast po boy was bland. It could use more seasoning. Shrimp po boys and Brussels sprouts were great.
Bronwen B.
25 August 2025
Delicious sauce on the Yakatori chicken and I appreciate the option to choose a green salad instead of Mac salad. Speedy order fulfillment too!
Nate P.
24 August 2025
Easy to work with, good communication and great food
DeMarlo K.
22 August 2025
One of the best food trucks around! I use them often for my events, and they never disappoint. Highly recommend giving them a try.
DeMarlo K.
22 August 2025
One of the best food trucks around! I use them often for my events, and they never disappoint. Highly recommend giving them a try.
Joanne C.
22 August 2025
Generous portions, well seasoned (not over seasoned), very courteous service under time pressure & walk-up customers, as well as unexpected under staffing. Thank you April's Kitchen. At our house, you're a "do again". ☺️
Nicky V.
22 August 2025
Burgers needed more fresh fixings (onion, lettuce) All our burgers had a tiny, wilted lettuce piece that we removed. Also the option to opt out of mustard
Isabel M.
21 August 2025
Sauce was delicious sides amazing. I'll prefer chicken without bones but other wise it was really good
Valerie S.
21 August 2025
Nice to have a truck with more healthy options. Food was flavorful but wasn't too salty and was very fresh. Please...please bring back April's Kitchen.
Nicole K.
21 August 2025
This is one of our favorites trucks. All pizzas are delicious as well as garlic knots and other sides
