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
Whether you’re packing the Iowa State Fairgrounds, filling Water Works Park for 80/35, or hosting a tailgate outside Principal Park, the secret to a memorable Des Moines gathering is great entertainment paired with unforgettable eats. Modern food trucks make that easy. Instead of bulky tents that need extra permits, power drops, and hours of setup, Des Moines food trucks roll in with fully self-contained kitchens, ready to feed thousands within minutes of parking.
Best Food Trucks curates the city’s top mobiles so your festival, marathon, corporate picnic, or Drake Relays watch party gets a lineup as exciting as the event itself. From sizzling Mexican favorites like Tacos Degollado, Tacos La Barca D.C., Ninas Tacos, and Taqueria La Esperanza to plant-powered bowls from local legend Veggie Thumper, we deliver variety that keeps lines moving and guests smiling.
Our team handles all logistics—permits, health department coordination, truck scheduling, and on-site management—so you can focus on headliners and hospitality. If you’re searching for “large scale event food truck catering in Des Moines,” you’ve found the pros who know the Metro. Contact Best Food Trucks today and let’s turn your next downtown block party or Grand Concourse celebration into the tastiest event in Iowa!
Skip the Line and Soak Up the Des Moines Energy
Nothing kills the buzz at a Hy-Vee IndyCar Race weekend or an outdoor concert at Lauridsen Amphitheater faster than a 30-minute food line. Best Food Trucks solves that problem for Des Moines hosts with a cutting-edge online ordering system tailor-made for large-scale events.
Your guests simply scan a QR code, choose from their favorite Des Moines food trucks—think bacon-wrapped dogs from Bacon & Eggs DM, smash burgers from Big Acai’s grill trailer, or vegan street fare from Veggie Thumper—and then get a text when their meal is ready. No standing around; more time catching a fly-ball at a Cubs game, cheering on the Bulldogs at Drake Stadium, or dancing on Court Avenue.
Planning a festival in Western Gateway Park? We’ll send you a pre-order link so attendees can reserve meals for a specific pickup window before gates even open. Our platform is battle-tested to handle thousands of simultaneous orders during Iowa State Fair Parade night, so high-frequency traffic is never a concern.
Food truck catering for large-scale events in Des Moines plus Best Food Trucks’ online ordering equals happier crowds, faster service, and bigger smiles. Let your audience focus on the music, the marathon, or the marketplace—while we handle the grub.
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Our Food Truck Catering Cuisines
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 (166,134 reviews)
Brandy B.
23 February 2026
The steak and cheese was fantastic! The Nutella one was great too. But the steak and cheese was definitely my favorite!
Tracy P.
21 February 2026
The empanada and chicken bowl was delicious. I loved the green sauce, rice and beans that were included.
Olivia D.
21 February 2026
It was the best gluten-free pizza I've had since New York City and the chocolate Dubai dessert was amazing. I hope they come to Starkey ranch again soon!!
Coleen D.
20 February 2026
Once home, we discovered that we weren't given the broth that was to accompany the Birrias or the sauce and limes that were to accompany the tacos. Disappointing...
Kate A.
20 February 2026
The gentleman serving the food was very nice, the setup outside the truck was gorgeous I love the truck painting the food was awesome.
Emily L.
20 February 2026
Our food was cold. My husband was at the truck when I got the text. earlier notification would be better.
Stephanie B.
19 February 2026
Brisket was very tender. Fries were well seasoned. Good portion sizes. Friendly personality of the vendor.
Mark A.
19 February 2026
.8 the app did not message me on time as when I got the message I went to the truck and she was calling my order for 10 minutes
Renee S.
19 February 2026
Fries were cooked and seasoned to perfection. The hot dog was excellent as well. The staff us very friendly as well.
Barbara P.
19 February 2026
The brisket was a little dry. Still good but I did use more bbq sauce than I usually do on a sandwich.
