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 (168,906 reviews)
Kemely B.
26 May 2026
My order wasn't ready despite getting the ready for pickup and it then started raining on me but they still went out there way to make up for it and bring it to me as I was hiding for cover. Thank you so much!!!
Wendy M.
26 May 2026
I was late picking up food because I got an unexpected work call I had to take. They offered to remake my sandwich when I picked it up. I declined and the sandwich was still very delicious.
James S.
26 May 2026
The wings were outstanding perfectly cooked fries. Remind me of being a kid again with the old school crunchy fries absolutely amazing.
Michelle B.
26 May 2026
The Best! Food was amazing and they were great to work with. 10/10 recommend!
Shannon B.
26 May 2026
Aloha Friday worked out great for us. It was easy for them to serve our 350 middle schoolers in less than 2 hours. We offered them 3 choices and the kids loved the Spam Musubi, Chicken Teriyaki and Spicy Tuna Bowl. I would definitely work with them again! The communication with using Best Food Truck to get to them was a little spotty but it all worked out in the end.
Nate F.
23 May 2026
Food was great but the service was even better! Jackie and her team did an excellent job
Sharon W.
22 May 2026
Order customizations were not fulfilled (certain sandwich toppings were asked to be removed and they were not).
Scott S.
22 May 2026
This was by far THE BEST food truck that we have had here! The grilled chicken quesadilla and barbecue chicken quesadilla was DELICIOUS!!!
Jared W.
22 May 2026
Gina was fantastic
Cara S.
22 May 2026
Flavors were delicious. Ordering online was fast and easy and the food was ready quickly. The only note was that the chicken was very dry and not flavorful.
