Ice Cream Food Truck Catering in Raleigh/Durham
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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.
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Ice Cream Food Truck Catering in Raleigh/Durham, NC
Searching for the creamiest Raleigh ice cream catering or a crowd-pleasing Durham dessert truck? Best Food Trucks has the Triangle covered from Chapel Hill to Cary.
Beat the Carolina heat with local legends like JAM Soft Serve Ice Cream, serving cones, sundaes, milkshakes, and snow crèmes made with North Carolina dairy. Craving those viral rolled treats? Rolls On Wheels hand-crafts each order right on their frozen pan—perfect for birthday parties, festivals, and late-night weddings.
Planning a vegan-friendly event at NC State or a food-centric meetup in downtown Durham? Add Meatless Grease for plant-based “ice cream” pairings plus bold burgers, tacos, and gyros that even carnivores love.
Want more variety? Pair your ice cream truck with comfort-food favorites like T-N-T Fish & Chicken or sweet indulgences from Funnel Bakes. Combine savory and sweet to keep every guest at your RTP corporate lunch or Apex block party smiling.
From Durham Bulls tailgates to Raleigh rooftop receptions, our self-contained trucks roll in, scoop nonstop, and roll out without leaving a mess—so you can relax and enjoy your event.
Ready to lock in the best ice cream food truck catering Raleigh/Durham has to offer? Contact Best Food Trucks today and let’s get your date on the calendar!
Skip the line and savor your Raleigh-Durham celebration!
Whether you’re hosting a tech summit in RTP, a grad party near NC State, or a wedding reception at the Durham Armory, nobody wants to waste time standing in line for dessert. Best Food Trucks’ streamlined online ordering lets guests request their ice-cold treats right from their phones, then roam Pullen Park or mingle on the American Tobacco Campus until a text announces, “Your ice cream is ready!”
Need extra efficiency? Send a pre-order link so co-workers in Cary or family flying into RDU can lock in a pick-up time before the first toast. Our contact-free system keeps the focus on your event while our ice cream food trucks keep the scoops spinning. From rolled ice cream to classic soft-serve, Raleigh-Durham trusts Best Food Trucks for professional, hassle-free catering that looks as smooth as the sundaes we serve. Book today and see why local planners count on us to make every Triangle gathering sweet and seamless!
To give you a taste
Mixed Berry Ice Cream
Churro Sundae
Waffle Cones
Ice Cream Filled Donuts
Pint
Hawaiian Style Shave Ice
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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 (167,581 reviews)
Matt W.
10 October 2025
The food was amazing, I had accidentally given them the wrong order number and they were super nice and quick once I realized my mistake. I’d definitely get them again!
Kevin S.
7 October 2025
Food was good and I would order again. Nothing blew my mind (tho the sauce was quite tasty), but it was a good meal
Rylie B.
11 September 2025
Delicious! Friendly! Professional! Highly Recommend.
Jennifer D.
16 April 2025
I hosted an office event that was made wonderful by having Poblanos Taco Truck! The food was DELICIOUS and they were set up to serve 40 people very efficiently. Every one loved the food. Jonathan and his collegue were so friendly! Big Hit! Highly recommend.
Vivian N.
22 October 2024
Very good, we enjoyed it.
Vivian N.
22 October 2024
Very good, we enjoyed it.
Lauren S.
4 October 2024
El Jefecito was so easy to work with. The tacos were delicious and the churros were out of this world. Our employees kept going back for a second Churro.
Greg K.
11 September 2024
The food was great and my team really enjoyed it. They were very prepared and had all of the food ready in just over an hour. Would definitely hire them again!
Jill W.
29 August 2024
Frank and the crew were very friendly and accommodated those with dietary restrictions (GF, vegetarian, etc.) They even decided to set up cash payment so they could service a few other guests from another part of our organization that did not have tickets. The service was pretty fast, despite the line. The food was really good and I had several peoplke comment to me that they enjoyed the food very much. The food truck made the event a complete success, especially on this hot day! I would definitely use them again for another event and I will provide positive feedback to our property managers in hopes they will put Mama Voula's truck on our weekly Tuesday Food Truck rotation.
Daniel D.
4 December 2023
Awesome experience with How Bout Burger. Food was fantastic! I will definitely be using them again for future events.
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.