American Comfort Food Truck Catering in Knoxville
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
- 1,900+
- Caterings
- 2,000+
- Attendees
- 300,000+
- Cuisines
- 80+
Knoxville’s Favorite American Comfort Food Truck Catering
From game-day parties outside Neyland Stadium to Saturday picnics along the Tennessee River, Knoxville knows that nothing beats hot, made-to-order comfort food. Skip the crusty hotel pans and let a true American comfort food truck roll up and go to work. With Best Food Trucks you get fresh mac ’n’ cheese, BBQ, and chicken-and-waffle creations served straight from the griddle—no soggy scoop-and-serve trays in sight.
Our industry-leading online ordering system keeps every Vol fan smiling: guests receive a text when their meals are ready, so they can keep cheering, networking, or dancing on Market Square while we handle the line.
Best of all, we partner with some of East Tennessee’s most loved mobile kitchens:
- Crave Hot Dogs and BBQ Morristown – Grab a loaded potato dog, a Memphis dog, or the crowd-favorite Mac N’ Brisket sandwich for true Smoky Mountain barbecue comfort.
- Waffley Good – Sweet or savory, their over-the-top waffle concoctions put a Knoxville twist on American classics.
- SmithsEndzoneBBQ – Perfect for tailgates, their slow-smoked meats and tangy sauces score big every time.
- JoMama Slaps – Think gourmet grilled cheeses and homestyle soups that taste just like Mama made ’em—if Mama owned a food truck.
- 91YUM – Artisan sandwiches stacked high with local ingredients, ideal for downtown office lunches or backyard get-togethers.
Whether you’re feeding 50 coworkers in West Knox or 5,000 festival-goers at World’s Fair Park, Best Food Trucks makes American comfort food truck catering in Knoxville effortless, delicious, and unforgettable. Book your rolling kitchen today and taste why the Marble City is raving!
How Best Food Trucks Keeps Knoxville’s Small Businesses Rolling
Booking a Best Food Trucks vendor isn’t just the easiest way to feed a hungry crowd—it’s a direct investment in Knoxville’s home-grown economy. Most of the American comfort food trucks we dispatch to Bearden block parties, Old City weddings, and UT tailgates are run by solo entrepreneurs or tight-knit family crews. Every burger flipped, waffle pressed, and brisket sliced helps a local owner pay employees, rent kitchen space, and buy ingredients from East Tennessee farms.
Food trucks are also a cleaner, greener choice than traditional buffet catering. Because they cook to order right on the truck, they burn less energy, require fewer disposable pans, and slash leftover waste—perfect for events at Ijams Nature Center or along the riverfront where sustainability matters.
So the next time you type “American comfort food trucks near me” while planning a company lunch in Cedar Bluff or a reunion in Fountain City, give Best Food Trucks a shout. You’ll get hot, crowd-pleasing comfort food—and you’ll keep Knoxville’s small business wheels turning.
To give you a taste
Mafioso Burger
Tampa Cuban Sandwich
Gotti Special
Fried Catfish Basket
Bacon Cheeseburger
Hand Cut French Fries
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Best American Comfort Food Trucks in Knoxville
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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 (160,955 reviews)
Sabrina M.
28 August 2025
Great flavors, burger was good temperature, and fries were the good kind of crunchy with really good seasonings.
Wendy G.
26 August 2025
Pot roast po boy was bland. It could use more seasoning. Shrimp po boys and Brussels sprouts were great.
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.
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
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!
Food Truck 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.
- 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 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 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 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.