Barbecue Food Truck Catering in Rochester
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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+
Barbecue Food Truck Catering in Rochester – Bring Smokin’ BBQ To Every Party!
When folks in Rochester throw a party—whether it’s a graduation on the shore of the Genesee, a tailgate before the Red Wings game, or a family reunion at Durand-Eastman Park—they expect real, wood-smoked barbecue that’s hot off the pit, not a lukewarm tray that’s been sweating in a chafing dish. The fastest way to turn a Flower City celebration into a flop is to serve gray, over-steamed “barbecue” that tastes drier than a February wind off Lake Ontario.
Skip the amateur hour and book a Rochester barbecue food truck that rolls up, fires up, and serves up. With on-site smokers and grills, the best trucks plate award-winning brisket, ribs, and pulled pork the second it hits peak tenderness. Your guests will know you went Boss Mode the moment they smell that hickory smoke drifting across the lawn.
Need names? Start with three local legends:
- Babz Bbq – Famous for competition-style ribs and a house sauce that pairs perfectly with a cold Genesee Cream Ale.
- Dickey’s Barbecue Pit – Texas roots, Rochester attitude. Their mac-and-cheese side is as comforting as a Wegmans run on Sunday morning.
- Big Awesome BBQ – True to its name, this rig slow-smokes pork shoulders longer than a Kodak exposure, then finishes them with a tangy Upstate glaze.
From corporate lunches in High Falls to wedding receptions in the shadow of the Seneca Park Zoo, Best Food Trucks makes Rochester BBQ catering effortless. We handle the scheduling, parking logistics, and on-site service so you can focus on the important stuff—like grabbing an extra napkin before you dive into that sticky-sweet rib stack.
Ready to make your next event the talk of Monroe County? Book your Rochester barbecue food truck catering today and let the smoke do the talking!
Skip the Line and Let Your Rochester BBQ Party Roll!
Whether you’re parked at the Public Market for a Saturday bash or throwing a post–Lilac Festival cook-out in Highland Park, nothing kills the vibe faster than a long food line. Best Food Trucks solves that problem with our cutting-edge online ordering system built for Rochester barbecue food truck catering.
Your guests simply scan a QR code, place their order right from their phone, then wander back to the cornhole boards or catch the sunset over Lake Ontario. The moment their brisket plate or rib basket is ready, they’ll get a text alert—no shouting names, no crowded queue, just pure Flower City fun.
Hosting a graduation at RIT or a corporate lunch downtown? Send out a pre-order link so everyone can lock in a pick-up time before the first speaker hits the mic. Our system keeps service flowing, portions perfect, and your timeline on track.
Rochester’s top BBQ trucks trust Best Food Trucks to keep their pits hot and their lines short, and so do the party pros at Kodak Center, Frontier Field, and beyond. If you want your barbecue food truck catering in Rochester to look dialed-in and run like a Red Wings fastball, book with BFT and relax—we’ll text you when the smoke show is ready.
To give you a taste
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Smoked Sausage (1/2 Lb)
BBQ Bus Sampler
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Sliced Brisket (1lb)
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Super PACS (Pork, Angus, Chicken + Sides)
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St. Louis Style Pork Ribs (1/2 Rack)
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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 (169,293 reviews)
William W.
5 June 2026
Absolutely fabulous food and folks! Very friendly, quick service, fresh and hot. Hope to see them back! 10 out of 10!
Gregg B.
5 June 2026
The pizza and the wings were amazing as always. Wait time to receive the food was at or over an hour from placing the order on the BFT app. This has to improve to sustain repeat customers.
Gregg B.
5 June 2026
The pizza and the wings were amazing as always. Wait time to receive the food was at or over an hour from placing the order on the BFT app. This has to improve to sustain repeat customers.
Erin C.
4 June 2026
One of the, if not the, best brisket sandwiches I've ever had. This is by far the best food truck that has come to this community. Thank you so much and would love to see you back in the future!
Carlos R.
4 June 2026
The brisket and Mac was delicious! And so was the banana pudding! I had to get 2. And the sweet tea hits the spot as well!
Kelley R.
3 June 2026
I think they should remove the end pieces of the cornbread because the edges are hard. Outside of that, I enjoyed the food. I will buy it again. Thx!
Steven S.
28 May 2026
The sandwich meat was great and the Mac-n-cheese were very good too! I would have like some sauce on the side as an option.
Ron B.
19 May 2026
Great brisket smoke flavor, tender too. Fantastic potato salad. I want the recipe! Delicious all around, I hope you come back again
Iris G.
19 May 2026
Jersey Johnny's Grill was Fabulous....food was incredible and Johnny was a delight to work with! Can't wait to have them back!
Tracy P.
16 May 2026
The brisket was excellent. I was disappointed that the Mac n cheese that I ordered was out but was pleased with the fries. They were hot and fresh.
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.