Food Truck Convention Catering in Des Moines
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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.
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Food Truck Catering for Events in Des Moines
Putting on a memorable event in Des Moines—whether it’s a corporate picnic at Gray’s Lake, a wedding reception in the East Village, or a summer concert outside Principal Park—means serving food that gets guests talking. Modern food truck catering is the easiest way to bring a fully licensed kitchen right to your venue without the hassle of pop-up tents, extra permits, or long setup times. Best Food Trucks connects you with the city’s most popular mobile kitchens so you can rent food trucks for events in Des Moines with just a few clicks.
Des Moines crowds love variety, and that’s exactly what a curated lineup of local trucks delivers. Craving authentic street-style tacos? Book Tacos Degollado, Tacos La Barca D.C., Ninas Tacos, or Taqueria La Esperanza and let their sizzling al pastor and handmade tortillas transport your guests straight to Mexico City. Looking for plant-based fare that even Hawkeye fans will cheer for? Veggie Thumper dishes up colorful, locally sourced bowls and wraps that satisfy vegans and meat-eaters alike.
From outdoor movie nights in the Pappajohn Sculpture Park to tailgate parties before a big game at Wells Fargo Arena, our network of Des Moines food trucks can scale to crowds of any size and style. Each truck arrives self-contained with its own power, water, and professional staff, so you can focus on the music, speeches, or fireworks—not on generators and extension cords.
Ready to elevate your gathering? Reach out to Best Food Trucks and discover how easy—and delicious—food truck catering for events in Des Moines can be.
Skip the Iowa State Fair–length lines and enjoy your Des Moines event!
Best Food Trucks brings the convenience of mobile ordering to the capital city. Thanks to our cutting-edge online ordering system, guests at your Des Moines event—whether it’s a fundraiser at the Science Center of Iowa or a block party in Beaverdale—can order straight from their phones and get a text when their tenderloin or vegan wrap is ready. No more standing in the Midwest humidity wondering if you’ll miss the next set on the 80/35 stage.
Want to make things even smoother? Send attendees a pre-order link so they can reserve a specific pickup time before they ever leave home. It’s the fastest, most efficient way to pair food truck catering in Des Moines with your schedule of speakers, games, or live music. Food trucks + online ordering = more time for fun, fewer lines, and happier Hawkeye-State guests.
Book with Best Food Trucks today and see why event organizers across Des Moines call this the smartest way to keep crowds fed and focused.
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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 (162,471 reviews)
Joselyn S.
27 September 2025
Tacos El Poblanito did an excellent job catering my client’s picnic. They kept in constant communication throughout the day, which made everything run smoothly. My client said the food was delicious, and the guests all enjoyed it. I would definitely recommend them!
Kristin M.
26 September 2025
I had the pork arepas and they were delicious! I also heard good reviews from our guests about the Cuban sandwich, empanadas, and mango street tacos too. It was very easy working with the owners and they did a great job of feeding our guests in a timely/orderly manner! I would definitely recommend their food truck to others.
Felicia M.
25 September 2025
Delicious and so friendly! Everyone loved it!
Arzelia S.
24 September 2025
The food was amazing! And Nick was so nice!
Molli M.
23 September 2025
The food and service were great. Once we had each other’s numbers planning went smoothly and it was a great part of our event!
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.
Amanda M.
12 September 2025
Mr. Gourmet Sausage was AWESOME! They arrived with plenty of time to set-up, kept me up to date on the number of guests served, and were super courteous to our guests. Best Food Trucks made the booking very easy and were so pleasant to work with.
Sara S.
18 August 2025
Eric with S'more Love was so phenomenal! Not only was the desserts amazing, but so was the service provided. We were so pleased with the food truck and I am anxiously looking to see when we can book them again! Thank you for coming out to our event!
Lesley I.
14 August 2025
Everything was great but no one knew they could get a cookie, the sign for the type of pizza's and the cookie was not very visible. The team did a great job, food was hot and delicious (salad very good). We had some happy campers.
Lily F.
11 August 2025
Marcus was super nice and helpful!!
