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.
Hire a Food Truck for your National Event Seriesin Des Moines today
Set up a regular food truck program or just a one time event
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 (168,695 reviews)
Iris G.
19 May 2026
Jersey Johnny's Grill was Fabulous....food was incredible and Johnny was a delight to work with! Can't wait to have them back!
Stephanie P.
19 May 2026
I cannot say enough about the level of professionalism, service, food taste and portions - this was easily a favorite for our staff!!
Lynn T.
18 May 2026
Hamburgers were delious and the fries were cooked just how we liked them too Thank you for cooking for me.
Hillary W.
18 May 2026
La Fondita was wonderful to work with and super responsive to my gazillion questions. Definitely recommend them.
Doug O.
18 May 2026
The whole meal! The burger was outstanding in look and taste, and the salt fries were great (love the crunch and meaty fry's)
Sabrina H.
18 May 2026
Silvas Tacos was great! The truck showed up ready and on time, the communication was smooth, the food was excellent. Everyone was happy and we will hire them again for our next event.
Tracy P.
16 May 2026
The brisket was excellent. I was disappointed that the Mac n cheese that I ordered was out but was pleased with the fries. They were hot and fresh.
Gregg B.
15 May 2026
The food was very good. The food truck staff were super kind and did their best to keep up with the inundation of orders. The BFT app told me that my order was ready; however, I had to wait at the truck (with many other customers) for well over an hour for my order. The communication dependability between BFT and the customer needs to improve drastically.
Amber V.
15 May 2026
They forgot to put the nacho toppings on top of the chips for my dad so he had to go back so he wasn't just eating plain chips when steak nachos were ordered. The quesabirria though was very tasty!
David B.
15 May 2026
Food was good but the service was lacking. I placed a preorder for 5:25pm. I received an email at 5:25pm that my order was ready. I went to pick it up and finally got my order at 6:30 pm and that was after having to remind the crew what I ordered and paid for one hour and 45 minutes earlier. They evidently lost my order.
