Food Truck Convention 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.
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- 1900+
- Caterings
- 2,000+
- Attendees
- 300,000+
- Cuisines
- 80+
Food Truck Catering for Events in Santa Barbara
From sunset weddings on Butterfly Beach to high-energy shows at the Santa Barbara Bowl, locals know that every great Santa Barbara event is built around two things: ocean-view fun and unforgettable food. Modern planners are ditching old-school pop-up tents and choosing food truck catering for Events in Santa Barbara because the trucks roll in fully self-contained—no extra permits for grills, no long tear-downs, and no generator headaches.
Whether you’re hosting a film screening on the courthouse lawn, a tech mixer in the Funk Zone, or a corporate retreat up in the Riviera, renting food trucks gives your guests the culinary freedom Santa Barbara is famous for. Picture a fleet of brightly wrapped kitchens on wheels, each ready to serve dishes as fresh as the produce at the Saturday farmers market.
Craving authentic tacos after a surf session at Leadbetter? Book Tacos Pipeye or the crowd-pleasing Taqueria Mena and let the smell of sizzling carne asada drift across the venue. If you’d like to add Latin flair worthy of a Fiesta celebration on State Street, invite Maravilla Latin Cuisine. Their menu channels the spirit of Old Spanish Days with every bite.
For a twist on classic comfort food, Yummy Bird delivers crispy fried chicken and fusion tacos that pair perfectly with a cold local brew from any of the Funk Zone taprooms. And if your guests want gourmet street-style tacos worthy of a wine-country pairing, Gloria's Gourmet Kitchen has you covered.
Best Food Trucks makes organizing food truck catering for Events in Santa Barbara effortless. One request brings multiple cuisines, cashless ordering, and real-time truck tracking—so you can focus on the Pacific sunset while we handle the plates.
Skip the line and soak up the Santa Barbara vibes!
Best Food Trucks’ mobile ordering platform lets guests keep their toes in the sand—or on the dance floor—while their plates are being crafted. At any Event with food truck catering in Santa Barbara, attendees simply tap in an order from their phone, wander the Paseo Nuevo shops, snap a quick selfie on Stearns Wharf, and get a text when their food is ready. No lines, no stress—just more time to enjoy that Riviera sunshine.
Hosting a UCSB Gauchos tailgate in Goleta or a Summer Solstice Parade watch-party on State Street? Send out a pre-order link so everyone can lock in a pickup time before the first whistle or the opening drumbeat. Food truck catering for Events in Santa Barbara plus real-time online ordering equals maximum fun and minimum wait, all while delivering the exceptional eats the American Riviera is known for.
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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 (163,243 reviews)
Michelle H.
29 October 2025
Amazing Chef Michael was outsatnding
Daryl M.
22 October 2025
Showed up early. Served almost 70 people, all of whom raced about the food and the guys. Would definitely have them again.
Bill B.
21 October 2025
Very nice people.
Lori F.
15 October 2025
Doughlato Food Truck was delicious and great to work with. Bride, Groom and guests loved the food. The staff were very friendly and served up a great product.
Luis A.
8 October 2025
Truck showed up on time and was set up super quick. The food was on point and all our guests were happy with selection. Would definitely hire again for an event!
Luis A.
8 October 2025
Truck showed up on time and set up quickly. All guests were happy with the hamburgers; they even made a couple of last min orders even when they were closed up! would definitely recommend!!
Joselyn S.
27 September 2025
Tacos El Poblanito did an excellent job catering my client’s picnic. They kept in constant communication throughout the day, which made everything run smoothly. My client said the food was delicious, and the guests all enjoyed it. I would definitely recommend them!
Kristin M.
26 September 2025
I had the pork arepas and they were delicious! I also heard good reviews from our guests about the Cuban sandwich, empanadas, and mango street tacos too. It was very easy working with the owners and they did a great job of feeding our guests in a timely/orderly manner! I would definitely recommend their food truck to others.
Felicia M.
25 September 2025
Delicious and so friendly! Everyone loved it!
Arzelia S.
24 September 2025
The food was amazing! And Nick was so nice!
