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.
- Cities
- 1900+
- Caterings
- 2,000+
- Attendees
- 300,000+
- Cuisines
- 80+
Food Truck Catering for Events in Santa Barbara
Whether you’re hosting a sunset wedding on East Beach, a corporate retreat overlooking the Santa Ynez Mountains, or a UCSB alumni bash near Isla Vista, great food is what turns good gatherings into unforgettable experiences. Modern food truck catering for events in Santa Barbara eliminates the headaches of old-school tent kitchens—no messy build-outs, extra permits, or mile-long extension cords. Our local trucks roll in with fully self-contained commercial kitchens, ready to serve your guests in minutes and roll out when the party’s over.
Best of all, Santa Barbara’s food truck scene is as diverse as State Street itself. Craving authentic Mexican street eats? Tacos Pipeye brings sizzling al pastor and handmade tortillas right to your venue. Want a pan-Latin feast inspired by Old Spanish Days? Maravilla Latin Cuisine plates up empanadas and arroz con pollo worthy of a Fiesta parade. Looking for artisanal tacos with a gourmet twist? Gloria's Gourmet Kitchen has you covered. Need Asian comfort bowls? The aptly named DELETE delivers flavor-packed stir-fries. And if crispy fried chicken and fusion tacos sound like your jam after a day of wine tasting in the Funk Zone, Yummy Bird is a must-book.
From outdoor concerts at the Santa Barbara Bowl to laid-back movie nights in Alameda Park, food truck catering for events in Santa Barbara gives your guests the freedom to explore multiple menus without ever leaving the venue. Book one truck for an intimate gathering or curate a mini-festival with several rigs—the choice (and the flavor) is yours. Let Best Food Trucks bring the taste of the American Riviera to your next event!
Skip the Line—Soak Up the Santa Barbara Vibes!
Picture this: your guests are snapping photos of the Mission’s rose garden, tasting local Pinot in the Funk Zone, or cheering on a surf competition at Leadbetter—and they’re doing it instead of standing in a food line. Best Food Trucks’ mobile ordering system lets everyone at your Santa Barbara event order right from their phones and get a text the moment their tacos, tri-tip sliders, or açai bowls are ready. No queues, no stress—just more time to enjoy that golden Central Coast sunshine.
Hosting a concert at the Santa Barbara Bowl or a sunset reception at Chase Palm Park? Send out a pre-order link with the invite so guests can lock in a specific pickup time before doors even open. Our food truck partners roll up with self-contained kitchens, fire off the orders as they appear, and hand over fresh plates the second a name pops on screen.
Food truck catering with online ordering is the ultimate one-two punch for events in Santa Barbara: streamlined service for you, exceptional eats for your crowd, and zero interruption to the Pacific-view festivities.
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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 (161,607 reviews)
Anthony P.
15 September 2025
The variety of item choices and quality of the food was great. All participants of our event praised the food. Definitely a good choice.
Amanda M.
12 September 2025
Mr. Gourmet Sausage was AWESOME! They arrived with plenty of time to set-up, kept me up to date on the number of guests served, and were super courteous to our guests. Best Food Trucks made the booking very easy and were so pleasant to work with.
Sara S.
18 August 2025
Eric with S'more Love was so phenomenal! Not only was the desserts amazing, but so was the service provided. We were so pleased with the food truck and I am anxiously looking to see when we can book them again! Thank you for coming out to our event!
Lesley I.
14 August 2025
Everything was great but no one knew they could get a cookie, the sign for the type of pizza's and the cookie was not very visible. The team did a great job, food was hot and delicious (salad very good). We had some happy campers.
Lily F.
11 August 2025
Marcus was super nice and helpful!!
Mandi J.
11 August 2025
The service was amazing and fast! The food, of course, was awesome too! Thank you for helping our event be successful!
Jessica H.
7 August 2025
They were on time and ready to serve when requested. The mini donuts were fresh and delicious.
Karina M.
4 August 2025
Lupita's Tacos were incredible - I've received positive feedback from attendees! The food was great! I really appreciated the pre-packaging, it made everything go by so smoothly and the line was never too long. And communication up to the event was great. My one suggestion would be to label the pre-packaging so people know what type of meat is inside the burritos/tacos, instead of having to open each container. But other than that, amazing! Will definitely keep them in mind for future events :)
Dominique P.
29 July 2025
The food was delicious and the service was amazing 10/10!
Jocelyn C.
28 July 2025
Great food and amazing service. Will definitely book again!
