Dessert Food Truck Catering in Santa Barbara
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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
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- Caterings
- 2,000+
- Attendees
- 300,000+
- Cuisines
- 80+
Craving Something Sweet in Santa Barbara? Our Dessert Food Truck Catering Has You Covered!
From the palm-lined stretches of Cabrillo Boulevard to the buzzing patios along State Street, Santa Barbara locals know that there’s always room for dessert. Skip the predictable cookie platter and invite a dessert food truck to roll up to your next gathering—whether it’s a beachfront wedding in Montecito, a UCSB grad party in Isla Vista, or a tech-team happy hour in the Funk Zone. Best Food Trucks partners with the city’s most beloved mobile sweet shops to make sure every bite is fresh, local, and unforgettable.
Nothing says “Santa Barbara summer” like a scoop of McConnell's Fine Ice Creams, slow-churned just a few blocks from the Mission. Craving warm, cinnamon-kissed minis? sugar lips mini donuts will park curbside and fry to order, filling the air with that irresistible carnival aroma. And if you’re planning a bigger spread—say, barbecue sliders followed by a build-your-own brownie sundae—book Santa Barbara Food Connection and let their pit-master desserts close out the feast.
Our dessert truck catering service is built for Santa Barbara’s laid-back yet high-quality food culture. We hand-select trucks that use locally sourced ingredients—think strawberries from Oxnard, citrus from Carpinteria, and chocolate crafted right here on the Central Coast. The result? Melt-in-your-mouth sweets that taste as fresh as the Pacific breezes rolling off East Beach.
Ready to sweeten your event? With Best Food Trucks, booking a dessert food truck in Santa Barbara is as easy as a stroll down Stearns Wharf: tell us your date, headcount, and location, and we’ll match you with the perfect rolling bakeshop. Treat your guests to the sweetest side of the American Riviera—one made-to-order donut, handcrafted ice-cream cone, or gooey brownie at a time.
Dessert Truck Rental in Santa Barbara—All the Sweets, None of the Lines
Picture this: your sunset reception at the Santa Barbara Harbor is in full swing, the string lights are twinkling, and your guests are laughing—not standing in a long line for churros. Best Food Trucks’ mobile ordering platform lets everyone in the room (or on the beach) snag their favorite treat straight from their phone. Tap, pay, surf the conversations, and we’ll ping them when that strawberry-shortcake waffle or McConnell’s scoop is ready.
Want to keep things even smoother? Send out our personal pre-order link with your e-vites so friends can choose a pickup window before they ever hit Cabrillo Boulevard. From black-tie galas at the Historic Courthouse to laid-back baby showers in Goleta, our dessert food truck catering and contact-free ordering bring a taste of the American Riviera without the wait.
Searching for the best dessert food trucks in Santa Barbara? Book with Best Food Trucks and let your guests focus on ocean views, vineyard toasts, and dance-floor memories—while we handle the sugar rush.
To give you a taste
Cobbler w/ Ice Cream
Whannoli®
Cobbler Shake
Small Shaved Ice - Build your own!
2020 Banana Crumb Whoopsie Pie
Dirt Pie Parfait
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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 (164,650 reviews)
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.
Jill Ann C.
22 December 2025
Candace was on time! food was great!
Barry V.
17 December 2025
Abundance of delicious tasting food. Steak sandwich and bratwurst cheese dinner. Please bring them back!
Jacqi W.
17 December 2025
Don't run out of German potato salad so early in the evening. We placed our order before 5:00 for a 5:20 pick up and they were already out of it.
Jay E.
15 December 2025
Zeke and crew were great. Food was fantastic and enjoyed by all who were in attendance. Prompt and friendly service. Would definitely recommend.
Meagan S.
30 November 2025
Extremely professional, and the food was so dang good. My guests loved it.
Alicia H.
25 November 2025
The bang bang chicken is PHENOMENAL. Portions are generous. Consistently amazing quality. I Love this food truck.
Sandra G.
24 November 2025
There were three of us. We all had different foods but all of us loved them-we had one Heat burger with onion rings that both folks loved. One person got the veggie burger-I had a taste and we both loved the flavors. I had the Mediterranean salad. I enjoyed the mixture of ingredients and the unexpected flavors of the broccoli and cauliflower.
Jeffrey N.
18 November 2025
Truck was on time and food was great. Received high marks from all the party-goers.
JOHNATHAN Q.
14 November 2025
My sandwich was tasty! I didn't like that it had two different sizes of bread one substantially smaller. This caused the roast beef on one end to be dried out. It was a great sandwich and the chef was very friendly.
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.