Food Truck Event Catering in Houston

Looking to rent out the best food trucks in Houston for events? These food trucks in Houston are fully self-contained and ready to serve in less than 15 minutes. With less mess and easier permitting than traditional tent vendors, Houston food truck event catering is the best choice for any event.
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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+
Caterings
2,000+
Attendees
300,000+
Cuisines
80+

Food Truck Catering for Events:

Houston's event scene is renowned for its vibrant entertainment and a diverse selection of cuisine. In the past, outdoor events in Houston often relied on tent vendors to establish outdoor cooking areas to cater to large crowds. These setups necessitated extra permits, electrical power, and extensive setup and breakdown times. Today, food truck rental Houston has revolutionized Houston's event landscape, offering full-service kitchens in the form of Houston TX food trucks that are completely self-contained.

From lively concerts at Discovery Green to charming outdoor movie nights in Buffalo Bayou Park, Houston event catering companies offer an array of options that traditional tent vendors simply can't match. The beauty of Houston food truck scene lies in its variety. Whether event-goers are in the mood for gourmet Texas BBQ or a fusion of Tex-Mex and Asian cuisine, there's always a food truck in Houston that meets the unique culinary preferences of Houston's diverse population. This adaptability makes the best food trucks in Houston an ideal choice for catering any Houston event, ensuring that all attendees' tastes are satisfied.

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Skip the line and enjoy the event!

With Best Food Trucks' cutting-edge online ordering system, your attendees can focus on the event and skip the line. Instead of waiting in line to order, your attendees can now order from their phones and get a text when their food is ready via Houston food truck event catering. This helps keep the focus on your event activities and fun. You can even send out a pre-order link to allow people to order for a specific pick up time before the event starts. Food trucks in Houston + online ordering is the best way to allow your attendees to focus on your event while still getting exceptional eats!

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Hire a Food Truck for your Eventin Houston today

Set up a regular food truck program or just a one time event

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 (139,384 reviews)

Lynara J.

6 August 2023

The food was a hit for our event! Thank you!

Gina A.

25 April 2024

Thank you, District Burgers, for the fantastic food and service. Thank you for arriving on time and have an exceptional menu that all our clients enjoyed. The variety of burgers, along with the veggie meal we exactly what we needed. Thank you for having the meals ready and fantastic flavor and the presentation was marvelous.

Jan H.

22 April 2024

The event was magnificent!!! The food truck did a fabulous job and the booking of the event was seamless!! THANK YOU BEST FOOD TRUCKS!!

Rich N.

22 April 2024

The food was delicious and the service was fast, friendly and attentive.

Carla C.

11 April 2024

Wonderful, authentic food! And quick service!

CREE J.

9 April 2024

We absolutely loved how early they were, how efficient and kind they were! Our church members loved loved the food! such a great experience! We look forward to working with them in the near future!

Felicia S.

19 March 2024

Great food! Everyone at our event said how much they loved the menu. On time and great service.

Lauren C.

10 March 2024

What a team! Delicious food, on-time, and a master at maneuvering the TV sir truck. I would absolutely hire them again!

Mr. J.

8 March 2024

Quick replies. Fast and good service. Good portions.

Jennifer K.

13 February 2024

this truck was phenomenal! The food was amazing but what stood out was the level of customer service this team has! Our super bowl party was a huge success because of this truck. I will definitely be using them again!

Food Truck Event FAQ

What is food truck catering?
Food truck catering is when you hire a food truck to provide freshly made meals from a full service mobile kitchen for your event. Instead of using large containers filled with food made hours earlier, food is made fresh and onsite.
How does food truck catering work with Best Food Trucks?
With Best Food Trucks, you choose the budget for your event and provide details like, time, date, how many diners and what type of party you're throwing. Best Food Trucks will send out your request to regional food trucks who will submit a proposal based on your budget.
How do we choose the budget for our food truck event?
You choose the budget (within our parameters) and we'll find proposals that match that budget. Every proposal we send you will be for your submitted budget. For example if you submit a budget for $2000 for 80 people, we'll send you menus from vendors based on that budget. You'll see various menus, but they'll all be for your $2000 request.
Are there different budgets for each food truck proposal?
No. Each proposal will be for the budget you've chosen. If you have a budget of $2000, we'll only send you proposals for your budget of $2000.
What are the menu choices for my food truck event budget?
Once you choose a budget, we'll confirm the details and send out a request for proposals to the regions best food trucks! We'll submit a link for you to view food truck menus. You'll be able to select the food truck of your choice directly from the review link we send you.
How much do events charge food trucks to participate?

The industry standard is 10%. However, some larger events with extra services and minimum guarantees charge up to 20%

Can I request special options like gluten free or vegan from the food truck?
YES!!! When you're requesting proposals you can make special requests in the "additional questions or comments" section.
How many customers can food trucks serve at an event?

Food trucks can serve 250-500 customers when fully stocked. However, many events have a refrigerated truck so food trucks can replenish their supplies.

How long does it usually take to book a food truck for an event?
In larger markets, it usually takes around one to three hours to start getting menu proposals back from food trucks. In smaller markets it can take up to 24 hours to see a list of menus for your region.
How many customers can food trucks serve per hour?

Food Trucks can serve 60-100 people per hour at an event with a limited event menu.

How many people can one food truck serve for a catering event?
Most food trucks can serve around 50-70 orders per hours. For bigger events, we suggest having multiple food trucks to ensure wait times don't get out of hand.
Can food trucks plug in to avoid using a generator?

Food trucks can plug into power outlets. They typically need two 110 with 20amp circuits.

Can we do online orders or pre-orders to reduce lines at the food truck for our event?
Best Food Trucks has the best in class technology platform to allow your guests to skip the line and order directly from their phone. This ensures that your customers can enjoy your event and avoid waiting in line. When their order is ready, they'll get a text message to come pick up their order.
Why should we book a food truck through Best Food Trucks instead of reaching out to food trucks directly?
Best Food Trucks has a huge network of food trucks that we regularly work with. We collect ratings through online ordering system food trucks use daily. With our data we know which food trucks are right for your events. Additionally, we give you a selection of the best food trucks in your region so you don't have to worry about booking an unreliable food truck.
Does a food truck need power?
Food trucks come with their own generators. If you'd like to a quieter experience and have access to plugs, a food truck works best with two 20amp 110 circuits.
What are the best food trucks for parties?
Food trucks that can serve fast and serve a cuisine that can easily be eaten while standing without having to use utensils, typically work for a party atmosphere.
Are food trucks cheaper than catering?
Food trucks can be cheaper depending on the menu. However, the prices can vary considerably. Food trucks typically need a bit more staff and are bringing a full service kitchen to your event so they have additional costs which can impact the overall cost.

Hire a Food Truck for your Eventin Houston today

Set up a regular food truck program or just a one time event