Food Truck National Event Series 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+
Des Moines Food Truck Catering for Large-Scale Events
Whether you’re filling the Grand Concourse at the Iowa State Fairgrounds, kicking off a 5K at Water Works Park, or packing Principal Park for a summer concert, the right food keeps crowds energized and smiling. Best Food Trucks is the one-stop solution for large-scale event catering in Des Moines, Iowa.
Forget the old days of pop-up tents, tangled power cords, and marathon set-up times. Today’s food trucks arrive as self-contained commercial kitchens, rolling in, firing up, and serving hundreds of guests in minutes. That means shorter lines, faster service, and happier Hawkeyes and Cyclones alike.
We partner with some of Des Moines’ most popular mobile eateries to offer menus that fit every taste and dietary need. Bring the heat with authentic Mexican street fare from Tacos Degollado, Tacos La Barca D.C., Ninas Tacos, and Taqueria La Esperanza, or keep things plant-powered with the crowd-favorite Veggie Thumper. From handcrafted tacos and birria to vegan bowls bursting with local produce, we’ve got your menu covered.
Best Food Trucks handles everything—scheduling multiple trucks, coordinating permits, setting up cashless ordering, and ensuring smooth service from the first inning to the encore. So whether you’re hosting 500 runners or 15,000 festival-goers, trust the experts in Des Moines food truck catering for large events. Tell us your headcount and location, and we’ll park the perfect lineup right where you need it.
Skip the Line and Savor the Moment at Your Des Moines Large-Scale Event
From the first guitar riff at 80/35 to the final lap of the Dam to DSM half-marathon, attendees want to focus on the action—not stand in line for lunch. Best Food Trucks’ Des Moines-based online ordering system makes that possible. Guests browse menus from our food trucks on their phones, tap to order, and get a text when their pork tenderloin sandwich or vegan grain bowl is ready for pick-up. No long queues, no lost time—just more memories made at your event.
Planning a Saturday at the Downtown Farmers’ Market or a packed night at the Lauridsen Amphitheater? Send a pre-order link with ticket confirmations and let crowds choose a precise pickup window before they even arrive. Our platform is built for high-frequency ordering, so whether you’re feeding 500 riders at RAGBRAI’s Des Moines stop or 20,000 fairgoers on the Grand Concourse, every transaction is smooth and fast.
Food truck catering for large-scale events in Des Moines meets next-gen tech—giving you happier guests, shorter lines, and rave reviews for your festival, race, or corporate gathering.
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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 (166,125 reviews)
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.
Shirley D.
19 February 2026
The workers arrived early and were very pleasant and helpful!
