Food Truck On Location Catering 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+
Hot, Customizable Meals for Your Des Moines Studio Crew!
Whether you’re filming a commercial along the Des Moines River or shooting the next indie hit near the Pappajohn Sculpture Park, Best Food Trucks delivers the fastest, most reliable food truck catering for studio productions in Des Moines. Our team has spent years feeding film and TV crews, so we understand the tight call sheets, last-minute schedule changes, and the need for meals that keep cast and crew energized.
We’ll work side-by-side with your production office to craft rotating daily menus, determine the most convenient serving locations—be it a downtown soundstage or a backlot in the East Village—streamline online ordering and pickup, and verify that every vendor carries the proper City of Des Moines permits and insurance. You’ll also receive a clear cost analysis, so your accounting department can stay on budget without the guesswork.
Craving authentic local flavor? Treat your crew to sizzling Mexican plates from Des Moines favorites like Tacos Degollado, Tacos La Barca D.C., Ninas Tacos, and Taqueria La Esperanza. Want a plant-forward option for your vegan stars? Veggie Thumper has you covered with fresh, locally sourced bowls and wraps.
Food truck catering for studios in Des Moines also helps reduce waste—no more half-eaten boxed lunches and piles of plastic. Let Best Food Trucks handle the logistics so you can focus on getting the perfect shot. When the director calls “Cut!”, hot, customizable meals will be waiting.
Supporting Des Moines Small Businesses
Booking studio food truck catering in Des Moines isn’t just a smart move for your production’s budget—it’s a huge win for local entrepreneurs. Each truck that pulls up to your set near the Iowa State Capitol or the soundstage off Fleur Drive is owned and run by a Des Moines family or solo chef who lives right here in the Metro. Your catering dollars stay in town, circulating through neighborhoods like Beaverdale, Drake, and Valley Junction and strengthening the creative heartbeat of our city.
Food trucks are also the most eco-friendly way to feed a cast and crew. Because they cook to order, there’s far less food waste than with traditional drop-off catering, and their compact kitchens draw a fraction of the energy used by brick-and-mortar kitchens. Many of our Des Moines partner trucks even source produce from the Downtown Farmers’ Market and local growers in Polk and Dallas counties, reducing food miles while giving your crew the farm-fresh flavor Iowa is famous for.
So the next time you’re googling “low-budget film catering near me” or “studio food truck catering Des Moines,” remember that Best Food Trucks can deliver mouth-watering meals and a positive community impact in one seamless package. Book a truck, feed your crew, and keep Des Moines cooking—both on set and off.
Hire a Food Truck for your On Location Cateringin 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 (164,452 reviews)
Lionel D.
15 December 2025
The brisket and collards were on point. The flavor profile was spot on. Looking forward for the next time.
Matt T.
15 December 2025
Showed up early, were very friendly and the food was good.
Joe K.
15 December 2025
I wish there was another slice of tomato on my loaded grilled cheese, it was a lot of bread. The kale salad was very tasty. Thanks
Jay E.
15 December 2025
Zeke and crew were great. Food was fantastic and enjoyed by all who were in attendance. Prompt and friendly service. Would definitely recommend.
Terri B.
15 December 2025
the ribs had a nice smoky flavor and parts that were burnt ends, I love that. Sauce was very good too
Kim S.
13 December 2025
The only thing we would not order again is the Barbacoa tacos. Expected them to be more finely shredded. The meat was a little tough. Everything else was great!
David H. D.
13 December 2025
More accurate timeline to have the food ready. My grandkids waited 45 mins after being told it would be 10 minutes
Tracy P.
12 December 2025
The chicken pesto and Brisket were delicious! The Ayer tots were cooked perfect with a golden crisp.
Pamela L.
12 December 2025
Food was exceptional. Chef Ryan and Roxanne was well prepared and the options were scrumptious. I woukld highly recommend Island spice grill again
Gabe S.
12 December 2025
The burger was well cooked, and the fries were actually my favorite kind of crispy with a nice seasoning
