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 bustling concourse outside an Iowa Cubs game at Principal Park to the jam-packed streets of the Des Moines Arts Festival, the best big gatherings in our city share two constants: outstanding entertainment and unforgettable food. Today’s Des Moines planners no longer have to hassle with pop-up tents, extra permits, and long set-up times. Self-contained food trucks roll in with fully equipped kitchens, park, and start serving within minutes—no extension cords snaking across the MidAmerican Energy Stage lawn, no grease pits to haul away after the last encore.
Whether you’re feeding 500 runners at the finish line of the Drake Relays or 5,000 country fans tailgating before a Wells Fargo Arena concert, food truck catering delivers variety the old tent vendors could only dream of. Best Food Trucks curates fleets that scale effortlessly, matching the vibe of your event—gourmet, casual, or a mix of both—while keeping lines short and guests happy. That’s why companies, nonprofits, and festival organizers trust us as the go-to service for large-scale event catering in Des Moines.
Craving local flavor? We partner with some of the metro’s favorite mobile kitchens, including:
- Tacos Degollado – Authentic Mexican street tacos that draw lunchtime crowds downtown and at Western Gateway Park.
- Tacos La Barca D.C. – Family-run and famous for their al pastor, perfect for late-night festival munchies on Court Avenue.
- Ninas Tacos – Handmade tortillas and fresh salsas that keep State Fair goers coming back between butter-cow selfies.
- Taqueria La Esperanza – A south-side staple known for generous portions and crowd-pleasing quesadillas.
- Veggie Thumper – Plant-powered bowls and wraps that prove Des Moines eats more than pork chops on a stick.
Ready to elevate your next festival, charity run, or corporate picnic? Contact Best Food Trucks today and discover how easy large-scale event catering in Des Moines can be when you invite the city’s best food trucks to the party.
Skip the Line and Enjoy Your Des Moines Event
When you’re juggling meet-and-greets at the Iowa State Fair, cheering at the 80/35 main stage, or hustling volunteers at the Des Moines Marathon finish chute, every minute counts. Best Food Trucks’ cutting-edge online ordering system lets your crowd spend those minutes on the moment—not in a food line.
Here’s how it works: guests browse your hand-picked roster of Des Moines food trucks from their phone, tap to pay, then get a text the second their pork tenderloin sandwich or vegan Buddha bowl is ready. No shuffling through a maze of queues on Court Avenue, no hollering out ticket numbers over the music at Water Works Park.
Hosting a morning fun run along the Meredith Trail? Send a pre-order link with race registration so runners can schedule a post-run breakfast burrito pickup for 9:15 a.m. Planning a 5,000-person tailgate outside Wells Fargo Arena? Our platform is built for high-frequency ordering, keeping service times tight even when kickoff is ten minutes away.
Food trucks for large-scale events in Des Moines + seamless mobile ordering = happier attendees, smoother operations, and rave reviews for your festival, charity, or corporate bash. Partner with Best Food Trucks and keep the focus where it belongs—on the fun.
Hire a Food Truck for your National Event Seriesin Des Moines today
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Our features
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 (164,254 reviews)
Karen F.
6 December 2025
All of it. Pizza ready and hot on time. Crust chewy, veggies and pepperoni all excellent quality and very tasty!
Dina B.
5 December 2025
The food was hot and delicious!! Also it was ready on time (a couple of minutes ahead of time actually 😁).
Miranda J.
5 December 2025
The food was well made, beautifully seasoned, and perfectly portioned! Thank you so much happy holidays!
TESTINA D.
5 December 2025
The seasoning of the Shrimps, the tenderness of the tenders. The crispness of the fries. Just would've wanted more seasoning on the fries. Delicious
Mary M.
4 December 2025
The brisket tacos were phenomenal. The sandwiches were also very good, a little saucier than my preference but I like little to no sauce, that's not a reflection of you guys, but it is all is very delicious.
Arnold M.
4 December 2025
please bring this one back. All of the sandwiches were great even the tater tots were soft in the middle and crispy on the outside perfect.
Ingrid R.
4 December 2025
Make pictures more appealing- that was a large problem last night. You need a photographer or something to make those pictures were artistic . The pictures of the Philly cheesesteak do not look good and the burgers all look wilted. The taste of the food is not translating in the pictures. Your onion rings are delicious. Chicken fingers are average. You need a honey mustard dipping sauce. Cheeseburger was very good - add a pickle spear on the side. Fries were average Also add more choices than just Coke - and maybe you have them, but it doesn't show up on line.
Jennifer M.
4 December 2025
the best authentic food we have had out here! Best food truck experience in stream valley so far! Please come back!! So delicious.
Joshua H.
3 December 2025
for great food. 2 because they forgot to add sauce and didn't realize it until i was already back upstairs and sat down to eat.
Reed E.
3 December 2025
The pulled pork and brisket were incredible. Perfectly cooked, juicy, and packed with flavor. I'd eat it every week.
