Food Truck Movie Set Catering 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 Crew
Whether your cameras are rolling in the historic East Village, on the banks of the Des Moines River, or inside a soundstage in West Des Moines, Best Food Trucks delivers stress-free, studio-grade food truck catering right to your set. Our team has spent years perfecting film crew catering in Des Moines, so your meal breaks run on schedule and on budget.
We’ll collaborate with your production office to build rotating daily menus that keep cast and crew excited—think hearty breakfasts for those 5 a.m. call times and late-night snacks when the lights stay on past sunset. We scout the best service locations, streamline online ordering and pickup, and vet every vendor for City of Des Moines permits, insurance, and food-safety certifications. You’ll receive a clear cost summary & analysis before the first plate is served, so there are no surprises when the accountant closes the books.
Food truck catering is also a greener choice. Because meals are made to order, productions see far less food and packaging waste than with traditional buffet lines—something we know matters to Des Moines crews who love our clean rivers and parks.
Ready to feed your studio in Des Moines? Here are a few local favorites our clients rave about:
- Tacos Degollado – Authentic Mexican street tacos that keep crew coming back between takes.
- Tacos La Barca D.C. – Famous for their sizzling carne asada and house-made salsas.
- Ninas Tacos – Perfect for quick, flavorful bites when the shooting schedule is tight.
- Taqueria La Esperanza – A go-to for late-night film shoots needing hearty Mexican comfort food.
- Veggie Thumper – Des Moines’ beloved vegan truck serving plant-powered bowls and wraps that even meat-eaters love.
Let Best Food Trucks handle the catering so you can keep the focus on capturing that perfect Iowa sunset shot. Reach out today and discover why we’re the top choice for studio food truck catering in Des Moines.
Supporting Des Moines-Owned Food Trucks
Booking food truck catering for your Des Moines studio does more than keep cast and crew satisfied—it pumps dollars straight back into our city. Most trucks that pull up to sets in Sherman Hill or the Historic East Village are run by Drake graduates, military veterans, or families who got their start at the Downtown Farmers’ Market. Every taco, tenderloin, or vegan bowl you order helps a locally owned small business grow and hire.
Food trucks are also an eco-friendly win. Because meals are cooked to order, productions see far less waste than with chafing-dish buffets, and generators sip less power than a full-scale kitchen—great news for crews who’d rather spend budget on camera gear than trash bags. Plus, many Des Moines vendors recycle cooking oil through Metro Waste Authority and source ingredients from Iowa farms just down I-35.
So the next time the line producer types “low budget film catering near me in Des Moines”, point them our way. Best Food Trucks will line up a fleet that feeds your team, supports hometown entrepreneurs, and keeps your environmental footprint smaller than a Micro-Four-Thirds rig. That’s a wrap everyone can celebrate.
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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 (163,172 reviews)
Gina G.
29 October 2025
I can’t believe how hard the owner of this truck works to make your event memorable. Thank you for making the wedding perfect with your personality and DELICIOUS food. Can’t wait to see you again!!
Gina G.
29 October 2025
I can’t say enough how amazing this truck was at our wedding. Portions were perfect and plated beautifully. Service was quick too. Thank you!!
Christopher T.
29 October 2025
Only suggestion is not to use aluminum foil wrapping before it's cut. There were small pieces of aluminum in the burrito, which is not good to eat.
Michelle H.
29 October 2025
Amazing Chef Michael was outsatnding
Karen M.
28 October 2025
Hire this truck for your event! I hired them with about two weeks notice for my 50th birthday party, and I’m so glad I did! Donnell was fantastic to work with in terms of planning, and the food was *all* amazing—my guests could not stop raving. They worked with me to do small portions of more items so that we could have a variety… I chose jerk chicken, salmon, wings, and chicken tenders as entrees, and sides included Rasta Pasta, rice and peas, cabbage, and Yummy Mac. Everything about the entire experience was highly organized and super friendly, including impeccable service on the night of the event! Yummy food, and fantastic friendly service-you can’t go wrong! 😃
Kristina B.
27 October 2025
All of the food was delicious. We just moved from Chicago a year ago and it was a nice taste of home!
Cinthia H.
26 October 2025
One of the best pizzas around. I love the Grandma's pizza and the Bianca. By far the best Grandma's pizza in the area!
Jeremy S.
24 October 2025
Burgers were amazing. Brisket was perfectly cooked and sides were all very good. Best side? Those baked beans are solid! Great dinner tonight. Thanks!
Erica L.
23 October 2025
The Mac and cheese is delicious but those ribs were soooo good. The collards were spicy and that was unexpected but the food was overall delicious
Avory J.
22 October 2025
I am now a forever fan of Yayo’s - my steak grilled cheese burrito was amazing. Chips and queso YUM! Customer service was 10/10 very friendly folk. Thank you for a great meal!
