Food Truck Photo Shoot Catering in New York
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+
Hot, Customizable Meals Delivered to Your New York Set
Best Food Trucks is the go-to service for New York studio food truck catering. Whether you’re shooting a streaming series at Steiner Studios, filming a feature on the Kaufman Astoria backlot, or grabbing B-roll in SoHo, we keep meal breaks running like a well-timed slate. Years of experience feeding film and TV crews in NYC mean we know how to satisfy everyone from persnickety lead actors to the overnight lighting team.
We curate rotating daily menus that highlight some of the city’s most beloved mobile kitchens. Think all-American chicken tenders and the “Love Me Tender” sandwich from Yankee Doodle Dandy's, grandma-style Sicilian squares from Jiannetto's Pizza, smash-seared Angus burgers from Smash Burger, authentic Ethiopian-Eritrean plates from MAKINA Cafe, and classic soft-serve cones courtesy of the iconic Carvel Ice Cream Truck. Your crew can order ahead on their phones, breeze through pickup, and get back to set before the next setup.
Our New York film crew catering team handles every detail: securing street permits through the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment, finding prime truck spots on tight Brooklyn blocks, managing insurance, and providing a transparent cost analysis that fits your production budget. Food truck catering also means less packaging and food waste compared to traditional buffet service—good for the planet and great for a green-minded production report.
From dawn shoots on the Brooklyn Bridge to midnight scenes in Times Square, let Best Food Trucks take the guesswork out of mealtime for your studio. Fast, fresh, and unmistakably New York—that’s a wrap on catering worries.
Fueling Your Set & the Five-Borough Economy
Booking New York studio food truck catering isn’t just a smart move for the production budget—it’s a direct investment in the city’s mom-and-pop culinary scene. Most of the trucks that roll up to Kaufman Astoria, Silvercup, or Brooklyn’s Broadway Stages are owned by families from neighborhoods like Jackson Heights, Bay Ridge, the South Bronx, and Port Richmond. Every taco, falafel, or halal platter your crew orders keeps rent paid on a Queens commissary kitchen, supports a Staten Island produce supplier, and helps a Brooklyn high-schooler earn tip money on the truck window.
Choosing food trucks is also a greener play. These mobile kitchens run lean, drawing a fraction of the power a traditional craft-services buffet gulps down, and they hand out meals in compostable or recyclable packaging that won’t clog the set’s trash cans. Fewer chafing dishes, less food waste—music to the ears of any production manager filling out a sustainability report for the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment.
So the next time someone on comms whispers, “Got any ideas for low-budget film catering in NYC?”, give Best Food Trucks a call. We’ll park a little slice of the five-borough food scene right outside your soundstage and serve plates that taste as authentic as a late-night slice on MacDougal.
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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 (164,452 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!
Matt T.
15 December 2025
Showed up early, were very friendly and the food was good.
Joe K.
15 December 2025
I wish there was another slice of tomato on my loaded grilled cheese, it was a lot of bread. The kale salad was very tasty. Thanks
Jay E.
15 December 2025
Zeke and crew were great. Food was fantastic and enjoyed by all who were in attendance. Prompt and friendly service. Would definitely recommend.
Terri B.
15 December 2025
the ribs had a nice smoky flavor and parts that were burnt ends, I love that. Sauce was very good too
Kim S.
13 December 2025
The only thing we would not order again is the Barbacoa tacos. Expected them to be more finely shredded. The meat was a little tough. Everything else was great!
