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 Set
When a production is rolling at Prairie Meadows, the East Village, or any of the sound stages sprouting up around Central Iowa, you don’t have time to worry about lunch. Best Food Trucks brings years of studio food truck catering in Des Moines directly to your cast and crew, so your only cliff-hanger is the script. We’ll create rotating daily menus featuring local favorites like Tacos Degollado, the always-popular Tacos La Barca D.C., and plant-forward powerhouse Veggie Thumper.
Our experienced team scouts the best serving locations on your lot or remote set, coordinates staggered pickup times to keep the crew on schedule, and vets every vendor for health permits and insurance—no surprises when the cameras roll. From early-morning call sheets to midnight wrap, meals are ready exactly when you need them.
Looking for even more variety? We’ll line up crowd-pleasers like Ninas Tacos and the legendary Taqueria La Esperanza to keep taste buds guessing. You’ll receive a clear cost summary and sustainability report, so you can track your budget while reducing food and packaging waste—something every Iowan can appreciate.
Let Best Food Trucks take the guesswork out of film crew catering in Des Moines. Your production focuses on the next scene; we’ll handle the next meal.
Supporting Des Moines Small Businesses
Every time a food truck rolls onto your set at the old Meredith studios or a warehouse off Ingersoll Avenue, you’re putting real dollars into the pockets of Des Moines entrepreneurs. These rigs are family-run operations from neighborhoods like Beaverdale, the South Side, and even the Drake campus area. By booking them for your production, you’re doing more than feeding a hungry crew—you’re keeping our local culinary scene thriving and unique.
Food trucks are also a smart, eco-friendly choice for studio food truck catering in Des Moines. Mobile kitchens use far less energy than traditional off-site commissaries, and our vendors serve with compostables that meet the standards of the Metro Waste Authority. Less generator time, less packaging, and fewer car trips to grab lunch on Locust Street mean a lighter footprint on the banks of the Des Moines River.
So the next time you’re Googling “low-budget Des Moines film catering near me,” remember that Best Food Trucks can deliver affordable, locally sourced meals that make both your accountant and Mother Nature smile. Hit us up, and we’ll show you the most socially responsible—and delicious—way to keep the cameras, and the crew, rolling.
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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 (164,139 reviews)
Jennifer M.
4 December 2025
the best authentic food we have had out here! Best food truck experience in stream valley so far! Please come back!! So delicious.
Joshua H.
3 December 2025
for great food. 2 because they forgot to add sauce and didn't realize it until i was already back upstairs and sat down to eat.
Reed E.
3 December 2025
The pulled pork and brisket were incredible. Perfectly cooked, juicy, and packed with flavor. I'd eat it every week.
Stephanie B.
3 December 2025
Best chicken sandwich ever! It had a lot of meat and the flavor was amazing. The slaw was excellent too. Will look for them again.
Tonya K.
1 December 2025
.... the chicken wings was not seasoned like I requested and in ordered a Buffalo sauce only to get bbq and taco sauce.
WENDY R.
1 December 2025
The food was absolutely amazing—the meats were tender and smoky, and every side dish was flavorful. The service team was outstandingly professional, friendly, and efficient, ensuring all our guests were served quickly and with a smile. Most importantly, the entire event went off without a single issue. Sweet Magnolia Smokehouse delivered incredible food and zero stress, making them the absolute highlight of our day!
Tim K.
30 November 2025
My husband and I each had a fried chicken sandwich- the classic one and the one with cheese, lettuce and tomato. These were the best chicken sandwiches! We liked them better than Chick fil A!!
Meagan S.
30 November 2025
Extremely professional, and the food was so dang good. My guests loved it.
Maggie L.
28 November 2025
Piccolo Pizzetta’s pizza truck is truly wonderful! Their New York–style pizza is absolutely delicious—full of flavor, and so authentic. I did have to put it in the air fryer for a couple of minutes to get it super crispy as I prefer. And those zeppoles? They took me straight back to my childhood at a Manhattan pizzeria and the San Gennaro Festival. Such nostalgic, delightful bites! I definitely recommend it if you're craving genuine New York flavor right here in Epperson! 🍕💛
Melinda S.
25 November 2025
The food was delicious ❤️ it was prepared on time 😍 I can't wait for them to come back! See you soon 😃
