American Bistro Food Truck Catering in New Orleans
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+
American Bistro Food Truck Catering Rolls Through New Orleans
Why wait for a table Uptown or stand in a long French Quarter line when the bistro can roll right up to your curb? With American Bistro food truck catering in New Orleans, dishes come out hot, fresh, and made to order—just the way locals like it. Swap those lukewarm chafing-dish casseroles for a food-truck second-line that brings the flavor of Magazine Street straight to your office, wedding, or Saints watch party.
Best Food Trucks partners with some of the city’s most popular rolling kitchens, like Kenny's Cajun & Creole Cuisine on the Geaux, whose American Bistro menu adds a splash of Cajun spice to classics. Craving comforting plates after a parade? Creole Tomateaux, Kingdom Cafe 7003 LLC, and the locally beloved NeauxLA RolLA roll up with American-comfort staples that taste like grandma’s Sunday supper—if grandma cooked on wheels. And if the crowd hollers for smoky BBQ, Grilling Shilling fires up ribs and pulled pork that pair perfectly with an ice-cold Abita.
Ordering is as easy as a stroll down Royal Street. Use Best Food Trucks’ online system, get a text when your meal is ready, then pick it up without standing in a “glacial” line. From corporate lunches in the CBD to late-night bites after Frenchmen Street gigs, Best Food Trucks is the go-to choice for American Bistro food truck catering in New Orleans.
Fueling New Orleans’ Small Businesses
Every time you book American Bistro food truck catering in New Orleans, you keep the Crescent City’s entrepreneurial spirit rolling. Most of the trucks we dispatch are owned by solo chefs who perfected their roux in grandma’s kitchen, or by tight-knit families working out of converted school buses they park in the Bywater. Your event dollars stay local—paying for produce from the Crescent City Farmers Market, bread from a Mid-City bakery, and coffee roasted right on Tchoupitoulas.
Food trucks are also a greener choice for catering Uptown block parties, Warehouse District corporate lunches, and second-line weddings in the Garden District. Compact kitchens mean lower energy use, fewer disposable pans, and far less food waste than traditional buffet setups. So when you Google “American Bistro food trucks near me” and tap Best Food Trucks, you’re not just ordering juicy smash burgers or truffle mac straight off the griddle—you’re investing in New Orleans’ small-business ecosystem and helping the city stay as vibrant as a Mardi Gras parade.
To give you a taste
Fried Catfish Basket
Mafioso Burger
Hand Cut French Fries
Fried Avocado Tacos
Tampa Cuban Sandwich
Conway Mac and Cheese
Best American Bistro Food Trucks in New Orleans
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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 (160,786 reviews)
Ian B.
7 February 2023
Best food truck ever! Food was incredibly delicious. Service was phenomenal. Cannot recommend more highly!
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
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!
Uri B.
20 August 2025
It’s as they promised, a less messy burger that tastes like a burger. It is a burger! Just less messy.
Kelley R.
20 August 2025
Everything! The fries were nice and hot, and seasoned well and my chicken burger was super awesome! That sauce on the burger was something deeeeelish! Good grief! I'm full and happy! Thank you! 🤗👍🏽
Allison S.
20 August 2025
Ease of ordering, the staff manning the truck was so nice and walked through some allergies with us, which was super appreciated! Also thought the food was exceptional and hope they come back to our area again!
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.