Food Truck 24-Hour Production Catering in Santa Barbara
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 Studio Sets in Santa Barbara!
From indie shoots on Stearns Wharf to big-budget productions up by the Riviera, Best Food Trucks is the local expert in food truck catering for studios in Santa Barbara. We know the strict timing of meal breaks and the diverse cravings of cast and crew working long days under the California sun. Our team can craft rotating daily menus, pinpoint the best parking spots on-lot or on location, streamline online ordering and pickup, and vet every vendor for permits, insurance, and city requirements—so your production stays compliant and on schedule.
Choose from beloved Central Coast favorites like Tacos Pipeye for authentic Mexican street tacos, the flavor-packed Latin plates of Maravilla Latin Cuisine, gourmet tacos from Gloria's Gourmet Kitchen, crispy fried chicken with a twist from Yummy Bird, or the crowd-pleasing burritos at Taqueria Mena. We’ll rotate trucks to keep the crew excited, manage headcounts to cut down on food and packaging waste, and provide clear cost analyses that stay within your production budget.
Let Best Food Trucks handle every bite of your studio catering in Santa Barbara so you can focus on nailing the next take.
Fueling Santa Barbara’s Economy One Food Truck at a Time
Every time your studio hires a food truck for craft services, you’re keeping production dollars right here on the Central Coast. Most of the trucks we curate are run by Santa Barbara-based families—think generational recipes perfected at the Saturday Fisherman’s Market or sauces made with peppers grown in the Santa Ynez Valley. Instead of sending a catering check to a national conglomerate, you’re putting that money back into the local community, helping owners pay rent on the Mesa, sponsor youth surf programs, and create new jobs along State Street.
Choosing food truck catering for studio shoots is also a greener move. Trucks operate compact kitchens that sip far less electricity and water than a massive on-site commissary, and we encourage compostable serviceware to keep landfill waste down at Elings Park and beyond. Many of our vendors even run on biodiesel or solar-assisted generators—the same sunshine that makes those iconic Riviera backdrops glow.
So the next time you type “food truck catering for studio in Santa Barbara” or “low-budget film catering near me,” remember that Best Food Trucks can feed the crew, bolster local business, and lighten your production’s environmental footprint—all in one delicious booking.
Hire a Food Truck for your 24-Hour Production Cateringin Santa Barbara today
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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 (162,872 reviews)
Karen M.
29 July 2024
Great communication, service and food!
Deanna K.
19 July 2023
Process was super easy with the website. The food truck crew was friendly and efficient and the food was amazing!!!!! Would recommend 10/10.
Brittany D.
17 October 2025
Not only was the food amazing but the food truck owners were top-notch, friendly, and personable. I could have sit outside and talk to them all day.
Jennifer L.
16 October 2025
I got the cheesesteak combo. It was pretty good. Fries were a bit too crunchy and overcooked for my liking.
Tarronda S.
16 October 2025
The food was amazing. Staff member very nice. Thank you all for an successful event.
Kaitlyn L.
16 October 2025
Thank you for the sample of curry! It was delicious and this is one of my favorite food trucks. I'll definitely buy again next time you visit!
Deborah B.
16 October 2025
-inside of sandwich was delicious! The bread was different style than I'm used to having a Vietnamese style sandwich.
Erin S.
16 October 2025
Habaneros Tacos was the best! Amazing food and friendly service
Bri-Anna K.
15 October 2025
I got the pulled pork with Mac and cheese and potato salad. Everything was amazing. The Mac and cheese was my favorite. I hope to see this truck back again soon!
Thomas A.
15 October 2025
the burger from Badass Burger Buggy was one of the best burgers I have ever had. Even after bringing it home it was still hot which made it taste even better. Nikki's Sweets are always very good and we like trying a new dessert each time.
