Food Truck Swap Meet 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+
Food Truck Catering for Large-Scale Events in Des Moines
Whether you’re packing the Iowa State Fairgrounds, hosting a concert series at Water Works Park, or feeding fans before a big game at Principal Park, great food can make or break the day. Des Moines event planners no longer have to wrestle with bulky tent kitchens, endless extension cords, and complicated permits. Modern food truck catering brings full-service, self-contained kitchens right to your venue, keeping the focus on mouth-watering meals instead of logistics.
From the Des Moines Arts Festival to corporate summer picnics in Gray’s Lake Park, food trucks give guests the variety they crave—fast. Best Food Trucks specializes in coordinating multiple trucks, staging them efficiently, and processing cashless orders so crowds move quickly and everyone eats what they love. If you need experienced, scalable food truck catering for large scale events in Des Moines, we’re the local pros who do it every week.
Craving authentic Mexican flavor? Check out local favorites like El Taco Guapo, Tacos Degollado, Tacos La Barca D.C., Ninas Tacos, and Taqueria La Esperanza. These Des Moines food trucks sling everything from perfectly seasoned carne asada to late-night al pastor that keeps the East Village buzzing.
No matter the headcount—500 at a charity 5K or 50,000 music lovers at Hinterland—Best Food Trucks scales up seamlessly. We provide onsite staff, handle health department coordination, and even set up mobile POS systems so you can watch real-time sales from your phone. That’s why city planners, university event teams, and festival directors trust us for food truck catering for large scale events in Des Moines.
Ready to turn your big idea into a well-fed crowd? Reach out to Best Food Trucks today and let’s bring Des Moines’ best food trucks to your next large-scale event.
Skip the Line at Des Moines’ Biggest Gatherings
Standing in a midway–length line might be fine for the Giant Slide at the Iowa State Fair, but no one wants to queue when their stomach’s growling. Best Food Trucks’ online ordering platform keeps your crowd roaming the midway at the Fairgrounds, relaxing on the Lauridsen Amphitheater lawn, or cheering inside Wells Fargo Arena—never stuck waiting for food.
Here’s how it works: guests scan a QR code posted at every truck, place their order from the comfort of their phone, then get a text the moment their meal is ready. No cash fumbling, no shouting over the band—just lightning-fast food truck catering for large-scale events in Des Moines.
Hosting 8,000 runners at the IMT Des Moines Marathon or 50,000 country fans at Hinterland? Our system was engineered for high-frequency ordering, processing hundreds of tickets per minute so service never stalls. Planners can even send a pre-order link days before gates open, letting vendors prep accurately and guests schedule a convenient pickup time.
Food trucks plus Best Food Trucks’ online ordering equals shorter lines, happier attendees, and more time to enjoy everything your Des Moines event offers—because great eats shouldn’t slow down the fun.
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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 (160,850 reviews)
Wendy G.
26 August 2025
Pot roast po boy was bland. It could use more seasoning. Shrimp po boys and Brussels sprouts were great.
Bronwen B.
25 August 2025
Delicious sauce on the Yakatori chicken and I appreciate the option to choose a green salad instead of Mac salad. Speedy order fulfillment too!
Nate P.
24 August 2025
Easy to work with, good communication and great food
DeMarlo K.
22 August 2025
One of the best food trucks around! I use them often for my events, and they never disappoint. Highly recommend giving them a try.
DeMarlo K.
22 August 2025
One of the best food trucks around! I use them often for my events, and they never disappoint. Highly recommend giving them a try.
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.
Nicole K.
21 August 2025
This is one of our favorites trucks. All pizzas are delicious as well as garlic knots and other sides
