Food Truck Photo Shoot 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 in Des Moines—Ready When You Call “Cut!”
From the backlots at Meredith Studios downtown to indie film sets along the Raccoon River, Best Food Trucks is Des Moines’ go-to source for studio food truck catering. Our local team knows how tightly production schedules run, so we build rotating daily menus that keep crews energized without slowing the shoot. We’ll scout the best service spots at your warehouse, sound stage, or on-location set, coordinate staggered pickup to avoid bottlenecks, and vet every truck for Polk County health permits and insurance.
Want authentic Mexican flavors? Roll in Tacos Degollado, Tacos La Barca D.C., Ninas Tacos, or Taqueria La Esperanza for street-style tacos that satisfy even the pickiest gaffer. Need vegan power bowls for your talent? Veggie Thumper thumps out plant-based goodness faster than you can say “action.” Every vendor provides eco-friendly packaging, so your set stays green—just like Gray’s Lake Park after a spring rain.
Best Food Trucks delivers detailed cost summaries that fit any Des Moines studio budget, cutting food and packaging waste in the process. Let us handle your next film crew catering break so you can focus on lighting, lines, and that perfect Iowa sunset shot.
Fueling Des Moines Studios—and the Local Economy
Booking food truck catering for your Des Moines shoot isn’t just convenient for cast and crew—it’s a direct investment in the city’s small-business scene. Nearly every truck on our Best Food Trucks roster is owned by a Drake alum, an East Village family, or a weekend warrior who cut their teeth at the Downtown Farmers’ Market. When you roll up Taste of Tennessee BBQ or Veggie Thumper to your sound stage, you’re keeping production dollars right here in Polk County.
Food trucks also check the “green set” box. Their compact kitchens draw less power than a traditional catering tent, and our vendors serve with compostable plates supplied by locally based GreenPaper Products. Fewer generators humming means cleaner audio takes—your sound mixer will thank you.
So the next time you’re Googling “low-budget film catering near me” between takes, remember that the smartest, most eco-friendly choice is cruising around Des Moines on four wheels. Drop us a line and we’ll dispatch a socially responsible, small-business food truck that keeps your crew happy and your production on schedule.
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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 (166,378 reviews)
DeAnn L.
4 March 2026
The po boys were amazing. The bread was delicious and the chicken was so flavorful. Everyone enjoyed the shrimp and fries as well.
Jennifer L.
3 March 2026
Everything was awesome! Hogfish meal, sea boppers, and hush puppies were our top three. Would highly recommend the hogfish plate to anyone. Crispy coating yet fish stayed flakey moist. Unbelievably tasty.
Thomas M.
3 March 2026
Everything was perfect! The truck showed up with plenty of time for setup, answered questions, and was able to support our request with an efficient and delicious solution!! Thank you so much! We were extremely happy with the menu, service, and the timeframe available.
Tracy P.
27 February 2026
The cowboy burger was outstanding! I loved the onion rings and crisp bacon on it. The fries were also served hot and fresh. Please come back to Talavera. Hopefully it won’t be raining!
Susanne P.
27 February 2026
Ordered a burger and fries and the quality wqs outstanding! Would love to see Fat Boys on a regular basis!!!❤️❤️❤️
Tracy P.
27 February 2026
The donuts were tasty! We tried the French toast tonight and thought it was delicious as well as our usual Strawberry and the chocolate heaven. The staff is always super friendly.
Michele L.
27 February 2026
Very friendly. The tacos were delicious and the meats very full of flavor. I had a lot of compliments on this vendor.
Liliana R.
27 February 2026
The portions were good! The tacos had a generous amount of fish, and it was seasoned well. The dip for the fries was also delicious!
Joe Z.
27 February 2026
Everything was very tasty and fresh and put together very well. Thank you for coming out to our neighborhood.
Sarah B.
26 February 2026
The truck arrived with plenty of setup time and everything went off without a hitch. Feedback about the food was excellent. I will definitely have them back a second time.
