Hamburger Food Truck 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
- 1,900+
- Caterings
- 2,000+
- Attendees
- 300,000+
- Cuisines
- 80+
Santa Barbara’s Ultimate Hamburger Food Truck Catering Experience
From Shoreline Park picnics to lunchtime crowds along State Street, locals know that a hot, juicy burger tastes best the moment it leaves the grill. That’s exactly what our Santa Barbara hamburger food truck catering delivers—fresh, sizzling patties served right where your guests gather, not 45 minutes after a delivery driver finds parking on Anacapa.
Best Food Trucks partners with the top mobile kitchens on the Central Coast to bring a full-service hamburger setup to your event, whether you’re hosting a UCSB tailgate, a tech-sector happy hour in the Funk Zone, or a wedding reception overlooking the Riviera. Instead of settling for lukewarm take-out, let our burger pros flip, sear, and stack your favorites on-site so every bite bursts with that unmistakable “just-off-the-grill” flavor.
Looking to mix things up? Add some smoky tri-tip or pulled pork sliders from our friends at Santa Barbara Food Connection—the barbecue aroma alone will draw a crowd from Stearns Wharf to Milpas Street. Combine their Central Coast BBQ flair with our signature hamburgers and you’ve got a catering lineup locals will be talking about long after the sun sets over the Channel Islands.
When you need hamburger food truck catering in Santa Barbara that shows up on time, plates up fast, and captures the laid-back coastal vibe, Best Food Trucks has you covered. Book your date today and taste why our burgers are the talk of SB—from Goleta to Carpinteria!
Skip the Line—Soak Up the Santa Barbara Vibe and Let the Burgers Come to You!
Whether you’re throwing a beachside birthday bash at Leadbetter, hosting a post-game tailgate outside the Thunderdome, or celebrating Fiesta week in your backyard, the last thing anyone wants is to waste that golden California sunshine standing in line. With Best Food Trucks’ cutting-edge online ordering system, your guests tap their phones, pick their favorite hamburger combo, and get a text the minute their meal is ready. No long lines on State Street, no guessing when the next batch will hit the window—just pure Santa Barbara hamburger food truck catering bliss.
Planning ahead? Send out a pre-order link so friends can schedule a pick-up time that fits between a stroll through the Mission Rose Garden and sunset at Arroyo Burro. Our live order tracker keeps everyone updated, while you stay hands-free to mingle, snap photos, or sneak another sip of local Pinot.
From Goleta office lunches to Carpinteria beachfront weddings, food truck catering for hamburgers in Santa Barbara has never been easier—or more professional. Industry pros rely on Best Food Trucks because our system keeps service flowing, burgers sizzling, and guests smiling. So the next time you Google “hamburger food truck near me in Santa Barbara,” skip the guesswork and call the local experts. We’ll bring the grill, the flavor, and the hassle-free experience that lets your party steal the show!
To give you a taste
Mafioso Burger
Gotti Special
Bacon Cheeseburger
Hand Cut French Fries
Cowboy Burger w/Fries
Classic Burger Sliders
Best Hamburgers Food Trucks in Santa Barbara
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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 (159,002 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.
Julianne G.
11 July 2025
Cuban is the best—super yummy! My daughter loved the Mac and cheese and my husband said the pulled pork was great too!
Bryce S.
9 July 2025
I was missing an a la carte order of onion rings $7 and one of the sandwiches was supposed to have a up charge $1 lettuce instead of the bun
Yvonne A.
9 July 2025
Food was excellent! Fries were crispy, burger was great and the bun was slightly crispy, not soggy, win!!
Jude L.
8 July 2025
Folks Loved them!
Karol Q.
1 July 2025
The food is so good I accidentally order the day prior thinking it was for yesterday out of excitement LOL thank you
Melissa M.
27 June 2025
Always delicious and thank you for taking our very large order! We appreciate you coming to our community.
Karen M.
26 June 2025
The burgers were delicious, as always. We never miss having Tampa Burgers, even if we still call them Shula burgers. Cooked perfectly and never dry or overdone.
Mandy S.
26 June 2025
The food was amazing, especially the sweet potato fries with the marshmallow. This meal lifted my spirits and put me in a great mood.
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.