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American Bistro Food Truck Catering in Nashville

No more scoop and serve chafing dishes! No more wondering where the catering is setting up or why it's taking them so long and they haven't even started cooking yet. Ditch the stagnant, ancient style of American Bistro catering for your next event and book an American Food Truck instead.
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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
1,900+
Caterings
2,000+
Attendees
300,000+
Cuisines
80+

Nashville Bistro On The Go – American Bistro Food Truck Catering That Sings

Why fight traffic on Broadway or circle the Gulch for parking just to grab a solid bistro meal? Let the bistro roll right up to your curb! Nashville’s favorite American bistro food trucks serve every order hot, fresh, and made-to-order—no sad steam-table lunches here. Thanks to Best Food Trucks’ streamlined online ordering system, your team can choose their meal, get a text when it’s ready, and spend more time collaborating and less time standing in a line that moves slower than I-40 at rush hour.

From a corporate lunch in Cool Springs to a Titans watch-party in East Nash, American bistro food truck catering is the easiest way to keep everyone happy. Craving a Southern-style Po-Boy? Book The Rolling Recipe LLC and taste why their fusion comfort food is a Nashville staple. Need mac ’n’ cheese worthy of a Grand Ole Opry encore? The Mac Shack loads each gourmet bowl with slow-cooked meats and bold sauces. Burger fans will love the local Porter Road beef at Hoss' Loaded Burgers, while grilled-cheese purists can’t resist the melty creations from The Grilled Cheeserie. And if you’d rather stroll the office hallway with a sweet or savory crepe in hand, Gypsy Crepe Company serves them Paris-style in easy-to-carry cones.

Skip the reheated casseroles, ditch the buffet lines, and give your next Nashville gathering the food truck treatment it deserves. Best Food Trucks makes American bistro catering simple, local, and downright delicious—just the way Music City likes it.

American Bistro catering

Fueling Nashville’s Small-Biz Scene

Booking American bistro food truck catering in Nashville doesn’t just feed your crowd—it feeds our city’s entrepreneurial heartbeat. Most Music City food trucks are run by solo chefs, husband-and-wife teams, or second-generation family owners who source ingredients from Tennessee farms and bakeries. Every time you roll a truck into your Gulch rooftop party or Green Hills baby shower, your dollars stay local, helping neighbors pay rent, hire staff, and keep Nashville’s creative spirit humming louder than the Ryman on a Saturday night.

Choosing a Nashville food truck caterer is also an eco-smart move. Trucks sip far less power than a brick-and-mortar kitchen and plate meals in compostable or recyclable serviceware—so you cut down on waste while serving up crowd-pleasers like bourbon-glazed sliders, hot-chicken mac, and smoke-kissed veggie wraps.

Ready to search “American bistro food trucks near me” and actually find one parked outside your office on Demonbreun? Tap Best Food Trucks, lock in a local rig, and give your event the most socially responsible—and downright delicious—catering Nashville has to offer.

American Bistro catering

To give you a taste

Fried Catfish Basket

Fried Catfish Basket

Mafioso Burger

Mafioso Burger

Hand Cut French Fries

Hand Cut French Fries

Fried Avocado Tacos

Fried Avocado Tacos

Tampa Cuban Sandwich

Tampa Cuban Sandwich

Conway Mac and Cheese

Conway Mac and Cheese

Best American Bistro Food Trucks in Nashville

Hoss' Loaded Burgers

Hoss' Loaded Burgers

The Grilled Cheeserie

The Grilled Cheeserie

Music City Brisket

Music City Brisket

Gypsy Crepe Company

Gypsy Crepe Company

The Mac Shack

The Mac Shack

The Rolling Recipe LLC

The Rolling Recipe LLC

...and more!

Hire American Bistro Food Truckin Nashville today

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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 (159,768 reviews)

Madison S.

24 July 2025

I love Livvis Lunchbox. I got them last week too. I hope they keep coming back!!! It's so fresh and they're so friendly!

Miranda J.

18 July 2025

The food was very fresh and absolutely delicious. The folks running the truck were super sweet, thank yall and I hope you have a lovely day!

Doug T.

17 July 2025

On time delivery, very tasty, and a superb professional staff. They made me feel welcome and appreciative of my order.

Lindsay W.

15 July 2025

It was good but so spicy! I wasn’t expecting it to be spicy. It may be too spicy for the average person lol.

Jaret P.

3 July 2025

Food was good. Thought fries would be included w the burger as they were in the photo. Otherwise it was great

Jin H.

27 June 2025

The Philly cheesesteak was authentic. I really felt that I was in Philadelphia eating the delicious cheesesteak.

Kaitlin V.

27 June 2025

As a jersey girl this food truck feels like home. The rolls are perfect, a classic phenomenal cheesesteak. And the crab fries!

Pat C.

26 June 2025

Taste was very satisfying- like comfort food! Everything was a nice warm temperature. Nice balance of meat cheeses and veggies. Portion was large. I was unable to finish sandwich!

Kylie G.

20 June 2025

I definitely want this one back! Best darn truck food I’ve had in ages and the service was impeccable.

William W.

20 June 2025

I asked for hot on my tenders and chef made a delicious homemade sauce! Absolutely wonderful food and owners. Highly recommend this truck!

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.