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 (165,899 reviews)
Tracy P.
13 February 2026
The cheese, pulled pork Quesadilla and Taco Nachos were so tasty. My dad loved your cheese quesadilla. The chocolate cake was delicious too.
Sarah A.
12 February 2026
I like both pizzas, especially the one with mushroom, cheese, carm onion, and arugula with truffle oil. Also being able to pre-order ahead, service was fast. Thank you!
Alan W.
12 February 2026
Delicious and PROMPT! Such a refreshing change from most trucks that start 20 to 40 minutes late. Awesome job have them back!
Uri B.
12 February 2026
The Ahi Tuna Roll was quite delicious and surprisingly substantial without being too heavy. I recommend picking a fork with it. Wraps never survive in one piece.
Rebecca H.
12 February 2026
Everything. Only recommendation would be to have regular tartar sauce for catfish along with the sauce it comes with.
Kimberly V.
11 February 2026
I had the chicken salad and the greens were cold and fresh the chicken and bacon were warm and well cooked - delicious
Paige M.
11 February 2026
The Italian sausage sandwich was great with the peppers, and it was nice to have a cooked vegetable option with the green beans. It was made just like how I'd cook it up in my own kitchen.
Kelley R.
10 February 2026
The chicken tacos were great, with awesome flavor, along with the fries that were nice and fresh with the added extra seasoning! I enjoyed my lunch today for sure! 🤗
Connie S.
10 February 2026
The sauce was just the right amount of sweet, the combination of the crispy crust and warm melted cheese was perfect and the pepperoni added a nice spice to round it out. 😋yum
Mary H.
10 February 2026
I ordered the Lemonade cupcake. I loved the balance between the sweet of the icing and the sour of the lemon! It was so delicious!!!
