Food Truck Photo Shoot Catering in Philadelphia
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 for Every Philadelphia Studio Set
Long shoot day in Fishtown? Sunrise call time on the Delaware waterfront? Best Food Trucks brings the city’s favorite rolling kitchens directly to your Philadelphia studio so the crew never misses a beat—no matter what SEPTA is doing outside. After years of feeding film and TV productions from Manayunk to South Philly, we know how to keep talent, techs, and teamsters happy and moving.
Our local lineup is stacked with crowd-pleasers: smoky brisket from Chuck's BBQ Chuckwagon, award-winning cheese curd baskets at The Cow and the Curd, classic roast beef sandwiches courtesy of Nick's Roast Beef, steamy scratch-made ramen from Slurp Philly, and flaky Mediterranean pies at Authentik Byrek. Every truck is fully licensed, insured, and ready to roll up to your load-in gate.
We’ll build rotating daily menus, scout the best service spot (yes, even on a tight lot near Broad Street), coordinate advance ordering, and deliver a clear cost breakdown that fits your production budget. Food truck catering in Philadelphia cuts down on food waste and single-use plastics, too—Mother Nature and your eco-conscious cast will thank you.
From late-night shoots on North Front Street to those famous “magic hour” scenes by the Art Museum steps, let Best Food Trucks handle every bite so you can keep the cameras rolling. Book your studio food truck catering in Philadelphia today and taste why the City of Brotherly Love keeps coming back for seconds.
Fueling Philly’s Small Businesses—One Food Truck at a Time
Booking a food truck for your Philadelphia studio shoot doesn’t just keep your crew satisfied—it keeps the city’s independent culinary scene thriving. Every truck we roll onto your lot is owned and operated by a Philly-based entrepreneur, from second-generation Italian Market cooks to Reading Terminal Market alums who took their recipes on the road. That means each breakfast sandwich, cheesesteak egg roll, or vegan soft pretzel bao you serve on set pumps dollars right back into neighborhoods like Port Richmond, Germantown, and West Philly.
Food trucks are also a greener choice for film and TV catering in Philadelphia. Compact kitchens run on far less energy than a traditional commissary, and our streamlined service cuts down on disposable pans, chafers, and single-use plastics. Pair that with Best Food Trucks’ digital pre-ordering platform—no paper tickets, no wasted meals—and you’ve got an eco-friendly catering solution Gritty himself would cheer for.
So the next time “low-budget film catering near me” pops up in your search bar, remember that the most cost-effective, socially responsible option is probably parked right outside your loading dock. Reach out to Best Food Trucks and give your cast and crew a taste of Philadelphia’s small-business spirit.
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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 (164,417 reviews)
Elizabeth K.
23 September 2025
No complaints. Food was delicious. Workers were nice and hard-working.
Rachael F.
22 July 2025
excellent staff
Tracey W.
24 June 2025
The truck arrived 30 mins late, which caused quite a disturbance. The food was cooked and served quickly. Some things were overcooked and dried out, a bit. However, Mike was very courteous and professional and accommodating.
Tammy R.
10 December 2024
Fabulous- on time - TONS of food - great apps and just over all amazing service
Michael D.
1 October 2024
The event was last thursday and i am still getting calls asking who the food truck was!! Our customers, vendors and employees ALL enjoyed the food! the Brooklyn Burger was by far the favorite!!
Lisa Y.
17 September 2024
They were on time, service was quick, food was delicious. Guests are still raving about it.
Dan M.
9 September 2024
Great food Great service
Judi W.
19 July 2024
Great food and great service!!
Trish A.
5 September 2023
Everyone enjoyed the food offerings for this truck!
Trish A.
5 September 2023
Everyone loved the food offerings for this truck!
