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—Ready When You Are!
From the sound stages in the Market District to on-location shoots near Gray’s Lake, Best Food Trucks has been the go-to choice for food truck catering for studios in Des Moines. We understand the pressures of tight call sheets and union meal penalties, so we make sure every craft-services break runs like clockwork—no matter if you’re filming a commercial on Court Avenue or a feature in Waukee.
Our Des Moines studio food truck catering program is built around flexibility. We’ll collaborate with your production office to create rotating daily menus that keep cast and crew excited, scout the best parking spots for fast service, and streamline online ordering and pickup so no one misses a shot. Every vendor is pre-vetted for City of Des Moines permits, insurance, and ServSafe certifications, and we supply a transparent cost analysis that fits your budget and satisfies the line producer.
Want authentic Mexican street eats between scenes? Book local favorites like Tacos Degollado, Tacos La Barca D.C., Ninas Tacos, or Taqueria La Esperanza. Need a vegan option for that health-conscious lead actor? Veggie Thumper has you covered. With Best Food Trucks, your Des Moines film crew catering lineup can change daily while still hitting every dietary note—from gluten-free to “extra queso, please.”
Food truck catering is also a green choice for studio productions: individual portions mean less food waste and compostable packaging cuts down on trash runs to the Polk County Landfill. Let Best Food Trucks handle the mealtime logistics so you can focus on capturing that perfect Drake Stadium sunset shot. Your crew will eat well, stay happy, and be back on set before the director calls, “Rolling!”
Fueling Des Moines Dreams—and Small Businesses
Booking a food truck for your Des Moines studio set does more than feed the crew—it keeps the city’s creative engine humming. Nearly every truck we partner with is a family-run or solo-owned venture, whether they’re rolling in from Beaverdale, the Historic East Village, or up Fleur Drive after the morning farmers market. Every plate you order puts real dollars back into Polk County’s small-business community and helps local culinary talent thrive.
Food trucks are also an eco-smart choice for production catering. Because they cook to order inside energy-efficient kitchens on wheels, they burn far less power than a traditional commissary tent, and their compostable serviceware keeps extra runs to Metro Waste Authority to a minimum. Your sustainability report will look as good as that golden-hour shot over the Capitol dome.
So the next time your production manager types “low-budget film catering Des Moines” or “studio food truck near me” into the call sheet, give Best Food Trucks a shout. You’ll lock in crowd-pleasing meals, support the city’s entrepreneurs, and keep your set green—all without blowing the craft-services budget.
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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 (164,139 reviews)
Stephanie B.
3 December 2025
Best chicken sandwich ever! It had a lot of meat and the flavor was amazing. The slaw was excellent too. Will look for them again.
Tonya K.
1 December 2025
.... the chicken wings was not seasoned like I requested and in ordered a Buffalo sauce only to get bbq and taco sauce.
WENDY R.
1 December 2025
The food was absolutely amazing—the meats were tender and smoky, and every side dish was flavorful. The service team was outstandingly professional, friendly, and efficient, ensuring all our guests were served quickly and with a smile. Most importantly, the entire event went off without a single issue. Sweet Magnolia Smokehouse delivered incredible food and zero stress, making them the absolute highlight of our day!
Tim K.
30 November 2025
My husband and I each had a fried chicken sandwich- the classic one and the one with cheese, lettuce and tomato. These were the best chicken sandwiches! We liked them better than Chick fil A!!
Meagan S.
30 November 2025
Extremely professional, and the food was so dang good. My guests loved it.
Maggie L.
28 November 2025
Piccolo Pizzetta’s pizza truck is truly wonderful! Their New York–style pizza is absolutely delicious—full of flavor, and so authentic. I did have to put it in the air fryer for a couple of minutes to get it super crispy as I prefer. And those zeppoles? They took me straight back to my childhood at a Manhattan pizzeria and the San Gennaro Festival. Such nostalgic, delightful bites! I definitely recommend it if you're craving genuine New York flavor right here in Epperson! 🍕💛
Melinda S.
25 November 2025
The food was delicious ❤️ it was prepared on time 😍 I can't wait for them to come back! See you soon 😃
Alicia H.
25 November 2025
The bang bang chicken is PHENOMENAL. Portions are generous. Consistently amazing quality. I Love this food truck.
Sandra G.
24 November 2025
There were three of us. We all had different foods but all of us loved them-we had one Heat burger with onion rings that both folks loved. One person got the veggie burger-I had a taste and we both loved the flavors. I had the Mediterranean salad. I enjoyed the mixture of ingredients and the unexpected flavors of the broccoli and cauliflower.
Tracy P.
22 November 2025
The brisket melt was one of the best I’ve ever had. The cheese 🧀 was a nice bonus. The staff was super friendly.
