Ice Cream Food Truck Catering in Richmond

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice scream. But you'll also be screaming a different tune with the old style of ice cream catering, leading to constant melt offs, disappointing product and the like. Let Best Food Trucks show you the sweetest, coldest ice cream food truck catering in the world!

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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.

Cities: 1,900+
Caterings: 2,000+
Attendees: 300,000+
Cuisines: 80+

Ice Cream Food Truck Catering in Richmond, VA

When Richmond’s summer heat rolls off the James River, nothing cools RVA down faster than a scoop (or three) of artisan ice cream. Best Food Trucks connects you with the top ice cream food truck catering in Richmond, turning corporate outings in Shockoe Bottom, VCU alumni parties, and backyard gatherings in the Fan into instant classics.

Our Richmond ice cream partners churn small-batch flavors that celebrate the city’s personality—think bourbon-peach inspired by the Boulevard’s breweries or a blackberry swirl that nods to the Chesterfield countryside. From waffle cones to over-the-top sundaes, every truck we work with uses premium ingredients and Southern hospitality that would make any RVA foodie proud.

Fan favorites include the nostalgia-packed SweetTooth Ice Cream Dessert Truck, rolling through Church Hill with funnel cakes, fried Oreos, and towering soft-serve. Craving a Mediterranean spin? Bikini Panini pairs Côte d’Azur pressed sandwiches with dreamy gelato pops—perfect for a Carytown block party. Round out your menu with Richmond staples like Curbside Creations, Mobile Yum Yum Food Truck & Catering, and the legendary Carytown Burgers & Fries for savory bites before the sweet finale.

Richmond companies from Capital One to indie startups trust us for on-time service, cashless ordering, and trucks that keep lines moving faster than a I-95 on-ramp. Kids’ birthday at Maymont? Wedding at Libby Hill? Office morale boost in Scott’s Addition? We’ve got the perfect ice cream truck for every Richmond occasion.

Ready to treat your guests to the creamiest ice cream food truck catering Richmond has to offer? Click “Book Now,” tell us your event details, and Best Food Trucks will handle the rest. Your coolest RVA party starts here.

No Lines, Just Licks — Let Richmond’s Ice Cream Come to You

Best Food Trucks makes ice-cream catering in Richmond smoother than a swirl of vanilla at Bev’s. Our mobile ordering platform lets your guests skip the Cary Street line and tap in their waffle-cone cravings right from their phones. As soon as the truck parks at Libby Hill, Shockoe Slip, or your own driveway, party-goers choose their flavor, hit “order,” and get a text when their sundae is ready—no awkward huddling around the window, no melting patience in the summer sun.

Hosting a Friday happy hour in Scott’s Addition or a Saturday birthday at Maymont? Send a preorder link so everyone—from VCU classmates to coworkers at Dominion Energy—can lock in a pick-up time before the first toast. Your timeline stays on track, guests stay mingling, and the ice cream stays perfectly frozen.

Richmond’s event planners swear by our system because it keeps crowds moving faster than the Pulse down Broad Street, all while delivering the city’s creamiest treats. Whether you’re a first-time host or a seasoned pro, partner with Best Food Trucks for an ice cream catering experience that’s effortless, efficient, and unmistakably RVA.

To give you a taste

Mixed Berry Ice Cream

Churro Sundae

Waffle Cones

Ice Cream Filled Donuts

Pint

Hawaiian Style Shave Ice

Small Cup

Shave Ice

Waffle Cone

Pineapple Dole Whip

Best Ice Cream Food Trucks in Richmond

Curbside Creations

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Carytown Burgers & Fries

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Bikini Panini

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Mobile Yum Yum Food Truck & Catering

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SweetTooth Ice Cream Dessert Truck

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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

The burger and onion rings were great, and I loved the alert of when my food was ready so I didn't have to wait in line when I came down to get it!

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.