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 Every Des Moines Studio Set
Whether you’re filming a commercial downtown near the Pappajohn Sculpture Park or shooting the next indie hit on a soundstage out by the Iowa State Fairgrounds, Best Food Trucks delivers studio catering Des Moines crews count on. Our local team understands the unique rhythm of production days—early call times, rapid resets, and last-second schedule changes—and we keep your cast and crew fueled with fresh, made-to-order meals right on cue.
We’ll collaborate with your production manager to craft rotating daily menus that spotlight Des Moines favorites, identify the best service spots (from the East Village to Valley Junction), 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 that keeps your studio catering on budget. Plus, food truck service reduces food and packaging waste—perfect for eco-minded sets along the Des Moines River.
Looking for local flavor? Bring these DSM food trucks to your next shoot:
- Tacos Degollado – Authentic Mexican street tacos that disappear faster than a sunset shot on Ingersoll Avenue.
- Tacos La Barca D.C. – Crowd-pleasing birria and quesadillas perfect for late-night exterior scenes.
- Ninas Tacos – Fresh-made salsas and tender carne asada to keep the whole grip team happy.
- Taqueria La Esperanza – Flavor-packed tortas and tacos al pastor that even the pickiest PA will love.
- Veggie Thumper – Plant-forward bowls and smoothies that satisfy vegan and gluten-free talent alike.
From West End film lots to quick exterior shoots at Gray’s Lake, trust Best Food Trucks for fast, reliable, and delicious studio catering in Des Moines. Let us handle meals so you can stay focused on getting the perfect take.
Fuel Your Shoot and Des Moines’ Small-Biz Scene
Booking Des Moines studio catering from a food truck isn’t just smart for your production schedule—it’s a direct investment in the metro’s vibrant small-business community. Most DSM trucks are run by Beaverdale families, Drake alumni, or East Village entrepreneurs who pour their heart (and secret seasoning) into every order. Every taco, tenderloin, or smoothie you buy keeps dollars circulating from Court Avenue to Jordan Creek, strengthening the local economy one shoot at a time.
Food trucks also match the eco-friendly goals many production teams set. Because they cook on demand, trucks draw less power than a traditional commissary tent, limit over-ordering, and compost or recycle on the spot—perfect for green sets filming along the Des Moines River or at Water Works Park. So the next time your AD types “low-budget film catering near me,” choose Best Food Trucks. You’ll get fast, delicious food truck catering Des Moines crews love while supporting the city’s independent culinary stars and keeping your carbon footprint as light as a Des Moines sky in October.
Hire a Food Truck for your On Location Cateringin Des Moines today
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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 (169,817 reviews)
GREG H.
16 June 2026
This was my first time looking into getting a food truck on site to feed our employees. You guys made it very easy and so did Paul, with Doc E's BBQ! The food was delicious and everyone I talked to say the same! The portions were perfect and was a very easy process. I had the pulled pork with slaw on top for my first plate and then later on Paul gave us a pan of ribs that were phenomenal!
Brett M.
24 June 2026
Kenny and his team were amazing! The over delivered for a prospective customer! Each dish was beautiful and tasted even better. People were taking pictures of their plates before diving into the huge portions! We will definitely use them again!
Daryn F.
24 June 2026
Amazing quality and presentation. Very generous serving. The only thing I would like is less salt for my next order. It was really salty.
Cathy M.
23 June 2026
Loved the sandwich and the shoestring fries were delicious! So I guess the whole thing was our favorite.
Lisa H.
23 June 2026
Excellent bbq with great flavors. Meat cooked to perfection and the chef was so polite and gracious with the heat and how busy he was:)
Renee B.
23 June 2026
Friendly staff, super quick service even for a big order! And the food is out of this world delicious! Honestly, they could charge more. Such a good value!
Michelle D.
23 June 2026
Truck got there late, but food was delicious and a big hit at our event! Thank you!
Steven S.
23 June 2026
Flapjacks were warm and flavorful! Food truck ladies were polite and accommodating (I asked for extra butter & syrup)! Highly recommended and am thankful they are here!
Katherine P.
23 June 2026
Awesome people and awesome food!
Vickie L.
23 June 2026
Food was excellent. But tried to stop serving ten minutes early to attend another event. However they served my last guest when I reminded them there were ten minutes left and at least 25 more meals that had been paid for. That was the only cause for concern because I don’t know how many other people they had refused to serve in order to clean up.
