American Bistro Food Truck 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
- 1,900+
- Caterings
- 2,000+
- Attendees
- 300,000+
- Cuisines
- 80+
Des Moines Bistro On-The-Go: The Best American Bistro Food Truck Catering
Why trek across Des Moines for a sit-down bistro when the bistro can roll right up to your curb? From Court Avenue offices to West Des Moines corporate parks, American Bistro food truck catering in Des Moines brings hot, fresh, made-to-order meals directly to your team.
Skip the lukewarm casseroles and endless buffet lines. With Best Food Trucks’ state-of-the-art online ordering system, your staff can place an order, get a text when it’s ready, and pick it up in seconds—no more glacial queues stretching past the break room.
Looking for menu inspiration? Try award-winning pub favorites from The Big Red Food Truck, fresh American comfort classics from JANA'S SNACK SHACK, or smoky crowd-pleasers off General Lee's Smoke Shack, Farm Boys BBQ, and B&K BBQ. Whether you’re hosting a lunch on Locust Street, a tailgate near Drake Stadium, or a wedding reception overlooking Gray’s Lake, we’ve got the perfect truck for every American Bistro craving.
Best Food Trucks makes American Bistro food truck catering in Des Moines seamless, delicious, and uniquely local—so your next event tastes just like the city we love.
Fueling Des Moines Dreams: Supporting Small Businesses One Food Truck at a Time
Booking an American Bistro food truck isn’t just the tastiest decision you can make for your event—it’s an investment in Des Moines’ vibrant small-business community. Every truck in the Best Food Trucks network is owned and operated by local chefs and family entrepreneurs who got their start dishing up burgers and brisket at the Downtown Farmers’ Market, the Historic East Village, or Friday nights in Valley Junction. Your catering dollars stay right here in Polk County, helping neighbors pay staff, source produce from Iowa farms, and keep the city’s culinary scene sizzling.
Food truck catering is also a greener pick for Central Iowa gatherings. Because the kitchens are compact and energy-efficient, American Bistro food trucks burn less fuel and create far less single-use waste than traditional buffet setups. Many of our Des Moines partners run on biodiesel and stock compostable serviceware—so whether you’re feeding a corporate lunch near the Principal campus or throwing a graduation party in Beaverdale, you’re shrinking your carbon footprint with every bite.
Ready to taste—and support—the best of Des Moines? Search “American Bistro food truck catering in Des Moines” and tap Best Food Trucks. We’ll roll up, serve unforgettable plates, and leave nothing behind but happy guests and hometown pride.
To give you a taste
Fried Catfish Basket
Mafioso Burger
Hand Cut French Fries
Fried Avocado Tacos
Tampa Cuban Sandwich
Conway Mac and Cheese
Best American Bistro Food Trucks in Des Moines
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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 (168,339 reviews)
Alyce O.
5 May 2026
Our event was great, in large part because the food truck was awesome. Everyone loved the food!
Jennifer S.
4 May 2026
Very tasty! More care could have been given on presentation/how meal was placed in the to go container. All the filling was in the bottom of the container and not in the tortilla, the tortilla was laying on top and not folded like a quesadilla.
Erik C.
4 May 2026
Excellent communication and service the entire time. Everything worked very smoothly and the food was delicious.
Ryan W.
1 May 2026
They redeemed themselves greatly from the last time they stopped by. Very good and exceptional quality, exactly what ive come to know and expect from this food truck. Very happy with my order!
Erin B.
1 May 2026
Food was great! They ran a little late which pushed our event back, buteveryone enjoyed the food once it was ready!
Sasja S.
30 April 2026
This truck was amazing. They were on time, portions were greta and everyone loved it!
Natalie H.
30 April 2026
Kelly was great! She arrived early and was set up and ready to go right on schedule. The Wontons were delicious. Everyone was raving about them. Would definitely use her again.
Trey R.
29 April 2026
Born and raised in west Tampa and this Cuban beats any Cuban I have ever had . Beats all the small sandwich shops in west Tampa hands down !
Judy D.
28 April 2026
It was a delicious burger and the crispy onions and the sauce make it special! And the folks working the truck are super nice.
Jake J.
28 April 2026
Julius was great and a crowd favorite. My guests loved the food and service.
Food Truck FAQ
- What is food truck catering?
- Food truck catering is when you hire a food truck to provide freshly made meals from a full service mobile kitchen for your event. Instead of using large containers filled with food made hours earlier, food is made fresh and onsite.
- How does food truck catering work with Best Food Trucks?
- With Best Food Trucks, you choose the budget for your event and provide details like, time, date, how many diners and what type of party you're throwing. Best Food Trucks will send out your request to regional food trucks who will submit a proposal based on your budget.
- How do we choose the budget for our food truck event?
- You choose the budget (within our parameters) and we'll find proposals that match that budget. Every proposal we send you will be for your submitted budget. For example if you submit a budget for $2000 for 80 people, we'll send you menus from vendors based on that budget. You'll see various menus, but they'll all be for your $2000 request.
- Are there different budgets for each food truck proposal?
- No. Each proposal will be for the budget you've chosen. If you have a budget of $2000, we'll only send you proposals for your budget of $2000.
- What are the menu choices for my food truck event budget?
- Once you choose a budget, we'll confirm the details and send out a request for proposals to the regions best food trucks! We'll submit a link for you to view food truck menus. You'll be able to select the food truck of your choice directly from the review link we send you.
- Can I request special options like gluten free or vegan from the food truck?
- YES!!! When you're requesting proposals you can make special requests in the "additional questions or comments" section.
- How long does it usually take to book a food truck for an event?
- In larger markets, it usually takes around one to three hours to start getting menu proposals back from food trucks. In smaller markets it can take up to 24 hours to see a list of menus for your region.
- How many people can one food truck serve for a catering event?
- Most food trucks can serve around 50-70 orders per hours. For bigger events, we suggest having multiple food trucks to ensure wait times don't get out of hand.
- Can we do online orders or pre-orders to reduce lines at the food truck for our event?
- Best Food Trucks has the best in class technology platform to allow your guests to skip the line and order directly from their phone. This ensures that your customers can enjoy your event and avoid waiting in line. When their order is ready, they'll get a text message to come pick up their order.
- Why should we book a food truck through Best Food Trucks instead of reaching out to food trucks directly?
- Best Food Trucks has a huge network of food trucks that we regularly work with. We collect ratings through online ordering system food trucks use daily. With our data we know which food trucks are right for your events. Additionally, we give you a selection of the best food trucks in your region so you don't have to worry about booking an unreliable food truck.
- Does a food truck need power?
- Food trucks come with their own generators. If you'd like to a quieter experience and have access to plugs, a food truck works best with two 20amp 110 circuits.
- What are the best food trucks for parties?
- Food trucks that can serve fast and serve a cuisine that can easily be eaten while standing without having to use utensils, typically work for a party atmosphere.
- Are food trucks cheaper than catering?
- Food trucks can be cheaper depending on the menu. However, the prices can vary considerably. Food trucks typically need a bit more staff and are bringing a full service kitchen to your event so they have additional costs which can impact the overall cost.