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Food Truck Convention Catering in Harrisburg

Ditch the old style of food service for your next convention and book gourmet food trucks for conventions instead. Show off your attendees with impressive food options. BFT works with companies across the country to provide mobile food and beverage vendors. No setup is required, and ready to roll. Book now with Best Food Trucks.
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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+
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2,000+
Attendees
300,000+
Cuisines
80+

Food Truck Catering for Events in Harrisburg

From fireworks over the Susquehanna to Friday night concerts on City Island, Harrisburg locals know that every great gathering needs two things: live entertainment and unforgettable food. Gone are the days when planners relied on pop-up tents, messy generators, and hours of setup to feed a crowd. Modern event organizers across Dauphin County are turning to food truck catering for events in Harrisburg because the trucks roll in fully self-contained, fire up their kitchens in minutes, and start serving Central PA favorites without the permitting headaches.

Whether you’re hosting a movie night in Riverfront Park, a corporate lunch near the Capitol Complex, or a wedding in nearby Hershey, renting food trucks gives your guests a culinary experience they’ll rave about long after the last plate is cleared. Harrisburg’s food truck scene covers everything from handheld pretzel creations to slow-smoked barbecue and craft coffee, so you can mix and match menus instead of settling for the one-size-fits-all options typical of traditional tent vendors.

Need ideas? Check out some of the most requested food trucks for events in Harrisburg:

  • Pretzelspotcafe – Famous for their stuffed Pretzel Logs packed with grilled chicken, bacon, cheese, and a drizzle of ranch. Perfect fuel for Senators games and Kipona crowds.
  • Mel's Rock N' BBQ – American comfort classics and competition-style barbecue that’ll make any Midtown block party smell like a backyard smoke-fest.
  • Sinkers & Suds – Fresh coffee, creative donuts, and cold brew on tap—ideal for early-morning charity runs along Front Street.
  • Alsies Harrisburg – Local favorite bringing Harrisburg-inspired twists to street-food staples, perfect for office lunches near State Street.
  • Grand Cru Hospitality – Elevated American comfort fare that turns weddings at the Civic Club or the Peter Allen House into a gourmet affair.

With Best Food Trucks coordinating the logistics, you can line up multiple Harrisburg food trucks, handle dietary requests, and keep service lines short—so your guests spend less time waiting and more time enjoying the event. Book your food truck catering for events in Harrisburg today and taste why the Capital City is quickly becoming one of Pennsylvania’s hottest street-food hubs.

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Skip the Food Line at Your Harrisburg Event

Best Food Trucks brings more than great menus to the Capital City—we also deliver the tech that keeps lines moving at Senators games, Farm Show expos, and rooftop parties overlooking the Capitol dome. Our cutting-edge online ordering system lets guests place and pay for their meals on their phones, then stroll back to the concert lawn or cornhole boards until a text alerts them that their food is ready. No crowded queues, no FOMO, just seamless food truck catering for events in Harrisburg.

Planning a movie night at Riverfront Park or an all-day conference at the Whitaker Center? Send attendees a pre-order link so they can reserve a pickup time before the first speaker takes the stage. By the time the opening credits roll, their cheesesteak egg rolls or bacon-loaded pretzel logs will be waiting. Food trucks + mobile ordering = more time enjoying Harrisburg’s events and less time stuck in line.

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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 (163,289 reviews)

Joselyn S.

27 September 2025

Tacos El Poblanito did an excellent job catering my client’s picnic. They kept in constant communication throughout the day, which made everything run smoothly. My client said the food was delicious, and the guests all enjoyed it. I would definitely recommend them!

Michelle H.

29 October 2025

Amazing Chef Michael was outsatnding

Daryl M.

22 October 2025

Showed up early. Served almost 70 people, all of whom raced about the food and the guys. Would definitely have them again.

Bill B.

21 October 2025

Very nice people.

Lori F.

15 October 2025

Doughlato Food Truck was delicious and great to work with. Bride, Groom and guests loved the food. The staff were very friendly and served up a great product.

Luis A.

8 October 2025

Truck showed up on time and was set up super quick. The food was on point and all our guests were happy with selection. Would definitely hire again for an event!

Luis A.

8 October 2025

Truck showed up on time and set up quickly. All guests were happy with the hamburgers; they even made a couple of last min orders even when they were closed up! would definitely recommend!!

Kristin M.

26 September 2025

I had the pork arepas and they were delicious! I also heard good reviews from our guests about the Cuban sandwich, empanadas, and mango street tacos too. It was very easy working with the owners and they did a great job of feeding our guests in a timely/orderly manner! I would definitely recommend their food truck to others.

Felicia M.

25 September 2025

Delicious and so friendly! Everyone loved it!

Arzelia S.

24 September 2025

The food was amazing! And Nick was so nice!