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 Meals for Your Des Moines Studio—Served Right on Schedule!
When a shoot is rolling at the Historic East Village or on location near the Pappajohn Sculpture Park, the last thing your crew should worry about is what’s for lunch. Best Food Trucks is Des Moines’ trusted partner for studio food truck catering, bringing fresh, locally loved cuisine straight to set. We’ve spent years dialing in film-crew catering, so your meal breaks stay on time and on budget while keeping every grip, gaffer, and guest star happy.
From building rotating daily menus to scouting the smoothest service spot along Fleur Drive, our team handles it all. We streamline mobile ordering and pickup, verify every vendor’s permits and insurance, and hand you a clear cost analysis that fits your production budget. Plus, using food trucks cuts down on food and packaging waste—perfect for eco-minded Iowa productions.
Craving authentic Mexican fare to power through that golden-hour shoot? Book local favorites like El Taco Guapo, Tacos Degollado, Tacos La Barca D.C., Ninas Tacos, or Taqueria La Esperanza. Whether you need breakfast burritos at 5 a.m. call time or late-night al pastor after a downtown skyline shoot, we’ve got you covered.
Let Best Food Trucks remove the guesswork from mealtime so your Des Moines studio can focus on making movie magic. Click “Book Now” and we’ll roll in with the best food truck catering in Des Moines—lights, camera, chow time!
Fueling Des Moines’ Economy—One Food Truck at a Time
Booking a food truck for your studio shoot doesn’t just solve lunch—it keeps Des Moines dollars in Des Moines. Nearly every truck we partner with is a family-run operation based in neighborhoods like Beaverdale, Sherman Hill, and Historic Valley Junction. When you bring them on set, you’re helping local entrepreneurs pay employees, source Iowa-grown produce, and reinvest in our community.
Food trucks are also an eco-smart alternative to traditional craft services. Because they cook to order, you avoid the mountains of half-eaten boxed lunches and disposable chafing pans that end up in the landfill. Most Des Moines trucks now run energy-efficient generators and compostable serviceware, shrinking your production’s carbon footprint faster than a time-lapse of the downtown skyline.
So next time your production assistant types “studio food truck catering in Des Moines” or “low-budget film catering near me,” skip the bland buffet and book a truck that tastes—and does—good. With Best Food Trucks, supporting small businesses is as easy as calling “Cut!” and yelling “Lunch!”
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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 (160,786 reviews)
Joanne C.
22 August 2025
Generous portions, well seasoned (not over seasoned), very courteous service under time pressure & walk-up customers, as well as unexpected under staffing. Thank you April's Kitchen. At our house, you're a "do again". ☺️
Nicky V.
22 August 2025
Burgers needed more fresh fixings (onion, lettuce) All our burgers had a tiny, wilted lettuce piece that we removed. Also the option to opt out of mustard
Isabel M.
21 August 2025
Sauce was delicious sides amazing. I'll prefer chicken without bones but other wise it was really good
Valerie S.
21 August 2025
Nice to have a truck with more healthy options. Food was flavorful but wasn't too salty and was very fresh. Please...please bring back April's Kitchen.
Jackie K.
21 August 2025
The flavor is incredible. Not too salty, great amount of heat, and plentiful portions. Fabulous service as well!
Antjuan A.
21 August 2025
The food was good but I ordered green beans and got Mac and cheese which I don't eat. Otherwise, your score would be a 5
Elizabeth S.
21 August 2025
The burger and onion rings were great, and I loved the alert of when my food was ready so I didn't have to wait in line when I came down to get it!
Rick K.
20 August 2025
There were plenty of olives (the add-on) this time, as a higher concentration of meat, which led to a stronger flavor throughout. Thanks!
Don M.
20 August 2025
Friendly staff and delicious pizza. The quality of your ingredients and the perfect on-time performance is terrific.
Uri B.
20 August 2025
It’s as they promised, a less messy burger that tastes like a burger. It is a burger! Just less messy.
