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Food Truck Fun Run Catering in New York

The success and staying power of a well-organized Fun Run is predicated on an enjoyable, festive atmosphere at the finish line, as well as enjoyable amenities along the way and there is no better option for gourmet food than food trucks that can easily move to different areas along your course with ease. So partner with Best Food Trucks, the industry leader in food trucks for fun runs. We’ll make it easy to ditch the old style of catering for your next Fun Run and turn the fun up to 11.
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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 Large-Scale Events in New York City

If you’re planning a music festival on Randall’s Island, a corporate outing at Brooklyn Bridge Park, or a tailgate outside Madison Square Garden, the fastest way to win over a New York crowd is with unforgettable food. Forget pop-up tents that need extra permits, generators, and hours of set-up—modern food trucks arrive fully self-contained and ready to cook for thousands within minutes. That’s why event planners across the five boroughs search for “NYC food truck catering for large events” and find Best Food Trucks first.

We curate fleets of New York food trucks that match the vibe of your gathering—whether you need a refined gourmet menu for a charity gala or comforting street eats for the next big Bronx block party. Our streamlined booking system, onsite concierge service, and cashless ordering keep the lines moving as quickly as an express train to Times Square.

Looking for all-American comfort food to fire up Yankee fans? Yankee Doodle Dandy’s dishes out crispy chicken tenders and the legendary “Love Me Tender” sandwich straight from a star-spangled truck. Want grandma-style thin-crust pizza that tastes like Little Italy in the 1950s? Jiannetto’s Pizza serves award-winning Sicilian squares that please every slice snob from Soho to Staten Island.

If smash-style burgers are more your speed, Smash Burger sears Angus patties with melted cheddar, sweet pickles, and signature Smash sauce—perfect fuel for film crews shooting in Long Island City. For a global twist at your next SummerStage concert, MAKINA Cafe brings authentic Ethiopian-Eritrean plates with injera, gomen, and sambusas that turn Central Park into a culinary world tour.

No NYC event is complete without dessert. Cue the nostalgia with the Carvel Ice Cream Truck, scooping vanilla, chocolate, and the classic twist that has cooled down New Yorkers since 1929—because nothing says “city summer” like soft-serve on a steamy sidewalk.

From Governors Ball to the New York City Marathon, Best Food Trucks scales effortlessly, coordinating multiple trucks, staggered service windows, and diverse cuisines so every guest leaves satisfied. Ready to elevate your next large-scale event? Contact Best Food Trucks today and let the city’s top mobile kitchens roll in and do the heavy lifting—while you take all the credit.

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Skip the Line—That’s the New York Way

New Yorkers move fast, and your event service should too. Best Food Trucks’ cutting-edge online ordering platform lets guests at large-scale events in New York City order straight from their phones—whether they’re dancing at Governors Ball, cheering at a Knicks playoff watch party in Bryant Park, or networking at a Javits Center convention. Instead of standing in a slow queue, attendees choose their favorite food truck, place an order in seconds, and get a text the moment their meal is ready. No lines, no hassle—just world-class food truck catering for New York events.

Planning to open gates at 6 PM? Send a pre-order link that morning so VIPs can lock in a 6:15 pickup and head directly to the main stage. Our system was engineered to handle the surge of thousands of simultaneous orders—perfect for marathons along Fifth Avenue or massive film shoots in Astoria. Food trucks for large-scale events plus Best Food Trucks’ online ordering equals maximum crowd satisfaction and minimum downtime, keeping the spotlight on your New York celebration instead of the concession stand.

Hire a Food Truck for your Fun Runin New York today

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Our Food Truck Catering Cuisines

With more than 80 food truck cuisines available, these are just a few of the favorites our clients love:

How We Make Food Truck Catering Easy

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 (166,100 reviews)

Pamela L.

12 December 2025

Food was exceptional. Chef Ryan and Roxanne was well prepared and the options were scrumptious. I woukld highly recommend Island spice grill again

Shari S.

24 September 2025

The guests loved it! Truck was on time and ready to serve as scheduled. The staff was terrific. Thank you!!!

Vanessa Q.

26 June 2024

excellent service and the food was delicious- rave review on the chicken sandwich!! staff courteous and professional

Carolyn M.

21 July 2023

Food and service was excellent. Arrival of food truck was late. Driver wanted to come half hour earlier (11:30a) to event to prep but ended up showing an hour later (12:30p). Wasn’t able to feed some of my important guests. They missed out on some good food to catch a flight. For the amount of $$ paid, was hoping have event catered on time.

Marylou G.

28 December 2022

We were very happy with the Smash Burger truck. They showed up on time, were very professional, and the food was delicious. I would hire them again. Thank you!

Olivia D.

21 February 2026

It was the best gluten-free pizza I've had since New York City and the chocolate Dubai dessert was amazing. I hope they come to Starkey ranch again soon!!

Coleen D.

20 February 2026

Once home, we discovered that we weren't given the broth that was to accompany the Birrias or the sauce and limes that were to accompany the tacos. Disappointing...

Kate A.

20 February 2026

The gentleman serving the food was very nice, the setup outside the truck was gorgeous I love the truck painting the food was awesome.

Emily L.

20 February 2026

Our food was cold. My husband was at the truck when I got the text. earlier notification would be better.

Stephanie B.

19 February 2026

Brisket was very tender. Fries were well seasoned. Good portion sizes. Friendly personality of the vendor.

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