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 Every Des Moines Studio Set
Whether your cameras are rolling in the East Village, the Historic Court District, or out by Water Works Park, Best Food Trucks delivers reliable food truck catering for studios in Des Moines. We’ve spent years feeding film crews and production teams, so we understand the tight call sheets, last-minute location changes, and diverse dietary requests that come with on-location shoots in central Iowa.
Our local catering team will design rotating daily menus that keep your grip, talent, and PAs excited—think authentic Mexican flavors from Tacos Degollado, street-style tacos from Tacos La Barca D.C. and Ninas Tacos, homestyle bites from Taqueria La Esperanza, and plant-powered bowls courtesy of Veggie Thumper. No more cold boxed lunches—your crew gets made-to-order meals served piping hot, right on the lot.
From scouting the best parking spot near your soundstage to vetting every vendor for permits and insurance required by Polk County, we handle every detail. Our streamlined online ordering system lets cast and crew pre-select meals, shortening the lunch line so you can stay on schedule. After service, we’ll send you a clear cost analysis that keeps your production budget as tight as a close-up.
Choosing food truck catering for your Des Moines studio isn’t just convenient—it’s eco-friendly. Trucks cook to order, which means less food waste and minimal single-use packaging. Let Best Food Trucks handle craft-services headaches so you can focus on getting that perfect shot with the Iowa State Capitol dome in the background. Lights, camera, lunch!
Fueling Des Moines’ Creative Economy—One Truck at a Time
Booking food truck catering for your Des Moines studio shoot doesn’t just keep your crew fed—it keeps our city’s small-business engine humming. Each truck we dispatch is owned by a local family or solo entrepreneur who lives right here in Polk County, shops the Downtown Farmers’ Market on Court Avenue, and cheers for the Iowa Cubs at Principal Park. Every burrito rolled or vegan bowl plated sends dollars back into the neighborhoods that make DSM a production-friendly gem.
Need another reason to swap stale craft-services trays for a curbside kitchen? Des Moines food trucks run on streamlined, energy-efficient equipment and prep only what your call sheet requires, cutting food waste and single-use plastics to a minimum. That means a smaller carbon footprint whether you’re filming on Grand Avenue or capturing a sunset shot out at Saylorville Lake.
So the next time you Google “low-budget film catering near me” between takes, remember: with Best Food Trucks you get hot, crowd-pleasing meals, support the Des Moines small-business community, and keep your set green—all in a single booking. Let’s roll!
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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 (165,460 reviews)
Charles M.
30 January 2026
You guys are always the best I come about once a week on Fridays I come a little bit before you guys always have everything on time. I can't thank you enough for taking care of me like you do.
Patricia B.
30 January 2026
All food was great. Boom boom shrimp was especially good. Cook was understaffed but did a remarkable job under pressure. Kudos.
Bronwen B.
30 January 2026
Friendly, family like service and delicious pasta! I also appreciate the dressing for the Caesar salad being put on the side, so salad does not get soggy.
Monica M.
29 January 2026
Amazing burgers and great value! True smash burger that gives that burger feel. Comeback sauce took it over the top 11/10
Katie W.
29 January 2026
It was amazing! Loved the sauce and the chicken and how the chicken was prepared. Wish I had a few more veggies but otherwise loved it. Thanks
Sarah B.
29 January 2026
Papa Arepas was a big hit at my office. They arrived with plenty of time to set up, food ordering on their digital kiosk was easy and convenient, and the food was superb! We will definitely be having them back.
Joanna H.
27 January 2026
The listing should specify that addition of ranch in the boom boom wrap will come as a little container instead of being added into the wrap. Also, the wrap was cut with aluminum foil on it which resulted in fragments of aluminum in the wrap.
Tracy P.
24 January 2026
The staff was super friendly. We were looking forward to the fresh cut fries but they were cold. The burger buns were super fresh.
Tracy P.
24 January 2026
This is our favorite dessert truck that comes to Talavera. The staff is always friendly and the donuts are always served hot and fresh.
Bill K.
24 January 2026
Both trucks are amazing! The donuts are amazing we always get 6-8 donuts every time! And bacon boss! The hotdogs the loaded tots! And my daughter's huge chicken nugget platter was amazing as well!! Both need to stay regulars!!
