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+
Fresh, Made-to-Order Meals for Every Des Moines Studio Set
From the sound stages along the Des Moines River to pop-up shoots in the East Village, Best Food Trucks keeps Central Iowa film crews fueled and happy. We’ve spent years perfecting studio food truck catering, and we know how to hit your call sheet’s tight meal windows without sacrificing flavor or budget.
Our local team will curate rotating daily menus that highlight some of the metro’s favorite trucks—think street-style tacos from Tacos Degollado, birria and al pastor from Tacos La Barca D.C., and salsa-packed goodness from Ninas Tacos. Need vegetarian or vegan options for your cast and crew? We’ll tap the plant-powered experts at Veggie Thumper. Craving late-night carne asada after a dusk shoot at Gray’s Lake? Taqueria La Esperanza has you covered.
Here’s how we make studio catering in Des Moines seamless:
- Site scouting to place trucks for easy walk-up access at Capitol View or Valley Junction sets
- Mobile ordering that lets PAs track ticket times and keep production on schedule
- Strict vendor vetting—health permits, insurance, and ServSafe certification are non-negotiable
- Transparent cost breakdowns so producers can stick to the budget as tightly as a final edit
- Eco-friendly service with minimal packaging and drastically reduced food waste
When you partner with Best Food Trucks, lunch becomes one less logistics headache. We handle the menus, the permits, and the lines—so your Des Moines studio can keep the cameras rolling.
Fueling Des Moines Studios & Supporting DSM Small Businesses
Booking a food truck for your Des Moines studio set isn’t just the quickest way to feed a hungry crew—it’s a direct investment in our metro’s independent culinary scene. Almost every truck we dispatch is a family-run operation based right here in Central Iowa, from the smoker parked on Ingersoll Avenue to the vegan bus that pops up at the Downtown Farmers’ Market. Your catering dollars stay local, helping owners hire more neighbors and keep the Greater Des Moines food culture thriving.
Food trucks also leave a lighter footprint than traditional buffet service. Because meals are cooked to order onboard, there’s no need for chafing dishes, propane heaters, or mountains of single-use pans. Our vendors run energy-efficient equipment, compost prep scraps, and serve with recyclable or biodegradable packaging—perfect for eco-minded productions filming along the Raccoon River or inside the warehouse studios off Fleur Drive.
So the next time the line producer types “studio food truck catering Des Moines” or “low-budget film catering near me” into the call sheet, give Best Food Trucks a shout. We’ll bring the sizzle, the sustainability, and the small-business spirit straight to your set.
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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 (167,387 reviews)
Jordan H.
3 April 2026
The fries were cooked well and love the seasoning, I just prefer thinner fries. I also think it would be better if the bun was toasted. Otherwise great meal.
Karrie G.
3 April 2026
Best grilled cheese I've ever had! And the soup was still nice and hot. Outstanding food and service! Thank you!
Susan T.
2 April 2026
Everything about the taco was great! And they were so friendly. Looking forward to having them here again.
Sarah C.
2 April 2026
Delicious!!! Thanks for coming out to our neighborhood tonight! We’ve missed this yummy food truck!
Anamaria H.
2 April 2026
Order was ready early, Brussels sprouts are legit and the man working the truck was very nice. Thank you. I'll be back!
Jake D.
1 April 2026
The lo mein was phenomenal, the noodles soaked up the sauce perfectly. I will say though that it was a little too sweet but I'd definitely get it again next time you're here!
Bill M.
1 April 2026
Best fried Tacos i have had in years. Wish there was a restaurant. You are even better than my current Taco truck Located in Moore at 4th & Telephone rd
Jesse M.
1 April 2026
Definitely the best Weiner I've had in my mouth while being sober. 😜 Fries were on point as well. This is def one of the best trucks in your arsenal!!!
Steve S.
1 April 2026
Consistency- these were huge pork bones - last two times we had the smaller bones / much better taste
Mary Jo P.
31 March 2026
Burgers are always delicious, lettuce and tomato always fresh and fries never greasy. We also love the toasted buns. It especially helps with the gluten-free buns. Without toasting, they tend to fall apart.
