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 Studio Meals—Delivered Anywhere in Des Moines!
From sun-up shoots along the Des Moines River to late-night wrap parties in the East Village, Best Food Trucks is the first call for studio food truck catering in Des Moines. We’ve spent years feeding film and TV crews across the metro, so we know how to keep your talent and tech teams fueled without slowing production. Our local experts will craft rotating menus, scout the perfect spot to park on set—whether that’s outside Principal Park or a farm in Madison County—and handle every permit and insurance detail before the first call sheet goes out.
Need reliable, crowd-pleasing options? Tap into Des Moines’ favorite trucks:
- Tacos Degollado – sizzling Mexican street classics that hit the spot after a sunrise shoot at Gray’s Lake.
- Tacos La Barca D.C. – hand-pressed tortillas and slow-braised meats perfect for a downtown lunch break.
- Ninas Tacos – bold flavors and vegetarian-friendly fillings that even the pickiest PA will love.
- Taqueria La Esperanza – late-night al pastor that keeps the crew energized during golden-hour reshoots.
- Veggie Thumper – plant-powered bowls and juices that keep your cast camera-ready.
Our online ordering system lets every crew member customize their meal and pick it up in seconds—no more long craft-services lines cutting into production time. Plus, food truck catering dramatically reduces packaging waste, helping your studio meet green-set goals. From a single-day commercial to a month-long feature film, Best Food Trucks delivers seamless, budget-friendly studio catering in Des Moines so you can focus on getting the perfect shot.
Fueling Des Moines Dreams—And Its Small Businesses
Booking food truck catering for your studio set doesn’t just keep the cameras rolling—it keeps Des Moines’ small-business community thriving. Every taco, grain bowl, or smash burger you order puts money straight into the hands of the metro’s family-run food trucks, the same folks you bump into at the Downtown Farmers’ Market or along Ingersoll Avenue on food-truck Fridays.
These owner-operators source sweet corn and produce from Iowa farms outside Ankeny, prep in local commissary kitchens, and often staff up with Drake and DMACC students between semesters. Your production’s catering budget stays right here in the 515, pumping revenue back into the neighborhood long after you’ve wrapped the final scene.
Food trucks are also an eco-friendly win for on-location shoots. Their compact kitchens sip far less energy than a traditional craft-services trailer, and our digital ordering system slashes single-use waste—meaning fewer trash runs during 12-hour days at Water Works Park or sunset pickups on Court Avenue Bridge.
Ready to pair “Iowa nice” hospitality with sustainable, budget-friendly eats? The next time you search for “low-budget film catering Des Moines” or “studio food truck near me,” hit up Best Food Trucks. We’ll park curbside, keep your talent happy, and help the Heartland economy roll on.
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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 (162,471 reviews)
LJ H.
8 October 2025
Absolutely fantastic! The burgers were fresh, juicy, and full of flavor — easily some of the best I’ve had from a food truck. The service was fast and friendly, and everyone working there was so kind and welcoming. You can really tell they care about what they do.
Bri-Anna K.
8 October 2025
Hope this food truck comes back.. I got the signature empanada and buffalo chicken empanada, plantains, and a guava and cheese empanada. Everything was delicious! My favorite was the signature empanada :)
Kati M.
8 October 2025
The food was tasty but when I went to pick up my orders the person checking me out didn’t ask if I needed any bbq sauces for my meals. The bags were tied up so I assumed they put them in the bags. There wasn’t any and I was too far away to drive back. The attention to the small details make a difference.
Judy M.
8 October 2025
Their food is really good. And their service is great. They are super friendly. This is one of my favorite food trucks.
Luis A.
8 October 2025
Truck showed up on time and was set up super quick. The food was on point and all our guests were happy with selection. Would definitely hire again for an event!
Luis A.
8 October 2025
Truck showed up on time and set up quickly. All guests were happy with the hamburgers; they even made a couple of last min orders even when they were closed up! would definitely recommend!!
Chelsea H.
8 October 2025
Sarah's Triple S was a hit at the lunch event. They showed up on time, were friendly, and their cheeseburgers were especially a crowd pleaser. The vegetarian option was helpful to have and the sides were all delicious.
James S.
8 October 2025
The hamburger meat is delicious. Only complaint is the special instructions were not followed to add extra pickles, but the taste made the difference
Michael M.
8 October 2025
Onion rings were fabulous! Chicken as well great. Looking for a bit more variety of burgers besides just bigger or hotter.
Kevin S.
7 October 2025
Food was good and I would order again. Nothing blew my mind (tho the sauce was quite tasty), but it was a good meal
