Food Truck Marathon 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.
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Food Truck Catering for Large-Scale Events in Des Moines
From concerts at Water Works Park to 20,000 runners at the Des Moines Marathon, every big gathering in Iowa’s capital city shares one secret to success—great food. Modern food trucks give Des Moines event planners a turnkey way to feed huge crowds without the hassle of old-school tent kitchens, extra permits, or hours of setup. Each truck rolls in with a fully self-contained commercial kitchen, plugs in (if needed), and starts serving.
Whether you’re throwing a corporate picnic along the Des Moines River, tailgating outside Principal Park, or filling the MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex with fans, Best Food Trucks curates the perfect fleet. Want sizzling street tacos? Book local favorites like Tacos Degollado, Tacos La Barca D.C., Ninas Tacos, or Taqueria La Esperanza. Need vegan power bowls for the Downtown Farmers’ Market crowd? Veggie Thumper has you covered.
Best Food Trucks coordinates menus, on-site logistics, and cashier systems, so you can focus on headliners and stage lights instead of chafing dishes. Our roster includes everything from gourmet fusion to classic Iowa comfort food, ensuring your attendees never wait long and always leave happy.
Make your next festival at the Iowa State Fairgrounds or outdoor movie night in the Pappajohn Sculpture Park unforgettable. Contact Best Food Trucks today for the easiest, tastiest food truck catering for large-scale events in Des Moines.
Skip the Line and Enjoy Your Des Moines Large-Scale Event
Nothing kills the buzz at a big Des Moines gathering faster than a 30-minute food line. Best Food Trucks fixes that with a cutting-edge online ordering system built for high-volume crowds—whether you’re hosting a Friday night concert at Lauridsen Amphitheater or a packed Cyclone-Hawkeye watch party downtown. Attendees pull out their phones, browse every truck’s live menu, and tap to order in seconds. When the kitchen inside the truck—parked curbside on Court Avenue or out at Raccoon River Park—finishes the meal, a quick text lets guests know it’s hot and ready. No standing around, no missing the headliner.
Planning a corporate field day at Principal Park or setting up race headquarters for the Dam to DSM 20K? Send a pre-order link with your event invite so runners, employees, and volunteers can lock in a pickup time before the gates even open. Best Food Trucks’ platform can process thousands of orders an hour, keeping things smooth even when the Iowa weather isn’t. Food trucks for large-scale events in Des Moines plus seamless online ordering equals happy guests, quicker lines, and more time to enjoy the reason they came in the first place.
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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 (164,570 reviews)
Alicia C.
18 December 2025
I made a review earlier about their sauces being a little amount, I’ve tried them since and they have made the portion of their sauces much better and the food was amazing again!
Robert B.
18 December 2025
I got the Karaage Chicken and the Lo Mein. Karaage Chicken was great... Somehow the Lo Mein was EVEN BETTER!!!!
Barry V.
17 December 2025
Abundance of delicious tasting food. Steak sandwich and bratwurst cheese dinner. Please bring them back!
Ruby G.
17 December 2025
The food was hot, freshly made. It had the right amount of sauce. They had the crushed red peppers, napkins & utensils available -didnt have to ask for anything 👍🏽 Food is delicious too. TY
Lionel D.
15 December 2025
The brisket and collards were on point. The flavor profile was spot on. Looking forward for the next time.
Matt T.
15 December 2025
Showed up early, were very friendly and the food was good.
Joe K.
15 December 2025
I wish there was another slice of tomato on my loaded grilled cheese, it was a lot of bread. The kale salad was very tasty. Thanks
Jay E.
15 December 2025
Zeke and crew were great. Food was fantastic and enjoyed by all who were in attendance. Prompt and friendly service. Would definitely recommend.
Terri B.
15 December 2025
the ribs had a nice smoky flavor and parts that were burnt ends, I love that. Sauce was very good too
Kim S.
13 December 2025
The only thing we would not order again is the Barbacoa tacos. Expected them to be more finely shredded. The meat was a little tough. Everything else was great!
