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+
Food Truck Catering for Large-Scale Events in Des Moines
From the roar of the crowd at Principal Park to summer concerts at Water Works Park and the legendary Des Moines Arts Festival downtown, the biggest gatherings in Iowa’s capital all have one thing in common: incredible food. Modern food truck catering brings a full commercial kitchen on wheels, eliminating the headaches that used to come with old-school tent vendors—no extra power hookups, no complicated permits, and no long setup or teardown times. When you partner with Best Food Trucks, you get streamlined, self-contained service that keeps your guests focused on the fun, not the food lines.
Whether you’re producing a multi-day conference at the Iowa Events Center, packing the grandstand at the Iowa State Fairgrounds, or hosting a corporate picnic along Gray’s Lake, we’ll curate a lineup that fits every palate and budget. Des Moines locals already rave about our fleet, which ranges from sizzling street-style tacos to plant-powered bowls:
- Tacos Degollado – Authentic Mexican favorites piled high with fresh cilantro and house-made salsas.
- Tacos La Barca D.C. – Famous for their slow-braised barbacoa and hand-pressed tortillas.
- Ninas Tacos – A Des Moines staple serving up carne asada and al pastor like your abuela makes.
- Taqueria La Esperanza – Spicy, savory, and perfect for late-night festival crowds.
- Veggie Thumper – Plant-based power bowls and wraps that keep vegan and gluten-free guests happy.
No matter if you’re feeding 200 cycling enthusiasts during the Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa (RAGBRAI) kickoff or 20,000 music fans at 80/35, our experienced team will coordinate truck arrival times, menu variety, and point-of-sale systems so lines stay short and plates stay full. Best Food Trucks is the go-to solution for food truck catering for large-scale events in Des Moines—let us turn your next big occasion into a culinary highlight your attendees will talk about long after the lights go out on Court Avenue.
Skip the Line and Soak Up Your Des Moines Event
Best Food Trucks brings more than just mobile kitchens to Polk County—we bring tech that keeps your crowd out of the queue and in the action. Our Des Moines–ready online ordering platform lets fair-goers, conference guests, and 80/35 fans place an order from their phone, stroll the concourse at Wells Fargo Arena, and get a 515 text when their meal is hot and ready. No weaving through lines, no missing the headliner, just pure “Iowa Nice” efficiency.
Planning a morning start for the Dam to DSM run or an all-day tailgate outside Jack Trice? Send out a pre-order link so guests can lock in a specific pickup time before the gates even open. Our system is built for the high-volume rush you see at the Iowa State Fairgrounds—handling hundreds of tickets per minute without breaking a sweat. Food truck catering for large-scale events in Des Moines plus seamless online ordering means your attendees focus on the fun while we handle the hunger.
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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 (169,356 reviews)
Samantha Y.
10 June 2026
Flavors and freshness nail it every time! Could be a tad* less salty but honestly that's also part of the appeal. Makes for one hell of an afternoon of trying to stay away lol
ERIKA S.
9 June 2026
They ran out of a primary protein option one hour into their 3 hour service and subbed with no contact. I would have preferred a refund. Otherwise it was good.
James C.
9 June 2026
Recommended! Viking Burgers & Wings really came through for us with on-time arrival, tasty food, and consistent service. They were able to provide solid food options for our event needs, helping to keep all our hungry college students satisfied.
Ananda B.
8 June 2026
amazing food truck, food was delicious, staff was helpful and on point. would recommend
Kennedy T.
8 June 2026
It was delicious, but the food could've been hotter when we received it.
Greg W.
8 June 2026
Prompt, on time of commitment to order scheduled completeness. Very accommodating for swapping out a food item that was sold out but still on the app for purchase.
Michael R.
8 June 2026
Everyone said this was one of the best food trucks we have gotten.
Jeanne I.
8 June 2026
Everyone loved the food and the staff was able to manage the flow of orders effectively.
William W.
5 June 2026
Absolutely fabulous food and folks! Very friendly, quick service, fresh and hot. Hope to see them back! 10 out of 10!
Gregg B.
5 June 2026
The pizza and the wings were amazing as always. Wait time to receive the food was at or over an hour from placing the order on the BFT app. This has to improve to sustain repeat customers.
