American Bistro Food Truck Catering in Pittsburgh
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+
Bistro On The Go: Pittsburgh’s Best American Bistro Food Truck Catering
From the North Shore tailgate scene to tech lunches in Bakery Square, Pittsburghers don’t like to wait around for great grub. Why should you? American Bistro food truck catering brings the kitchen curbside, serving classics hot, fresh, and made-to-order in minutes. Skip the chafing-dish buffets and the never-ending lunch line—your Steel City crew deserves better.
Best Food Trucks pairs Pittsburgh’s favorite rolling kitchens with our state-of-the-art online ordering system. Guests order on their phones, stroll the Strip District, and get a ping the second their meal is ready. No lines, no lukewarm casseroles—just sizzling American comfort fare straight from the griddle.
Looking for menu inspiration? Check out local legends that can pull up to your office in Oakland, a wedding in the South Side, or a corporate bash in Cranberry:
- Revival Chili – hearty chili bowls and loaded comfort classics that warm you up faster than a February night at PNC Park.
- Hermes Food Truck – American comfort staples with portions big enough for any yinzers’ appetite.
- Phills – from pulled-pork sandwiches to deep-fried Oreos, this concession trailer is a Pittsburgh party on wheels.
- StrEat Food & Catering – elevated bistro dishes perfect for corporate receptions and Point State Park festivals alike.
- Steel City Hot Dogs – classic dogs and sausages that prove simple can still be sensational.
Whether you’re feeding 40 engineers in Lawrenceville or 400 wedding guests overlooking the Monongahela, Best Food Trucks makes American Bistro food truck catering in Pittsburgh effortless. Tell us when and where, pick your trucks, and we’ll handle the rest—so you can get back to cheering on the Buccos with a full, happy stomach.
Support Pittsburgh’s Small Businesses, One Food Truck at a Time
Booking American Bistro food truck catering in Pittsburgh isn’t just a win for your taste buds—it’s a direct investment in our hometown economy. Most of the trucks that roll up to Mellon Square lunches or late-night North Shore festivals are run by solo entrepreneurs, husband-and-wife teams, or second-generation family chefs who prep in Strip District commissaries before hitting the streets. Every sandwich, smash burger, or mac-and-cheese bite you buy keeps dollars circulating from Bloomfield to Bethel Park.
Food trucks are also a greener choice than traditional banquet halls. Their compact kitchens sip far less energy, and digital ordering through Best Food Trucks means no paper menus and virtually zero food waste. So when you type “American Bistro food trucks near me” and see our Pittsburgh lineup, know that you’re choosing a sustainable, community-first way to cater.
Ready to give your next Oakland office lunch or Mount Washington rehearsal dinner some Steel City flavor? Reach out to Best Food Trucks and book a socially responsible American Bistro feast that tastes—and feels—good.
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 Pittsburgh
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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 (161,124 reviews)
Marissa T.
18 August 2025
The food was great and Rory hooked everyone up!
Debbie E.
30 June 2025
They were wonderful, food was delicious and they were very accommodating.
Ashley L.
5 June 2023
Food was fantastic
Rebecca S.
29 August 2025
I was home and didn’t plan on going back out. I got a pop up that the Melt Machine was a few minutes away. I placed an order and left my house for a grilled cheese and tots! LOVE the Melt Machine!!!!
Bronwen B.
29 August 2025
The sandwich and salad combination is a good value: whole sandwich and large salad. It was also very tasty.
Nancy (Chickie) B.
28 August 2025
All the different flavors for the best tasting burger ever. Fresh ingredients and decent potion. Thank you!
James F.
28 August 2025
I would have preferred the fries would have been separated to later add the rest. But that's just my preference. The spring rolls and sauce were fire!! So good
Shannon K.
28 August 2025
Great Service!! Thank you for a great event!
Maureen A.
28 August 2025
The Mac n cheese sandwich is perfect, the tomato soup is bomb. Y'all need to keep coming back every week!
Nina M.
28 August 2025
The French onion burger was fucking amazing!!! And the onion rings were so crunchy!! My god, it was the best lunch I've had all month
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.