Food Truck Expo 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
From sunset weddings on East Beach to corporate mixers in the Funk Zone, Santa Barbara locals know that an unforgettable party always starts with stellar food. Modern food truck catering lets you skip the clunky pop-up tents and long health-department inspections of yesterday. Instead, you get fully self-contained restaurant kitchens that roll right up to your venue—whether that’s the Santa Barbara Courthouse lawn, a UCSB tailgate, or a private estate overlooking the Mission.
Booking food truck catering for events in Santa Barbara also packs in the variety guests crave. Craving authentic Mexican street fare? Invite Tacos Pipeye or Taqueria Mena to park curbside and serve fresh-griddled tacos al pastor. Looking for pan-Latin comfort dishes that pair perfectly with a glass of Santa Ynez Syrah? Maravilla Latin Cuisine has you covered. If golden fried chicken sandwiches are more your crowd’s style, Yummy Bird brings the crispy goodness—plus vegan options for your plant-based friends. And when you need a crowd-pleasing taco bar to fuel a Fiesta Week block party on State Street, Gloria’s Gourmet Kitchen rolls in ready to serve.
Best of all, each truck shows up with its own power, water, and permits, cutting setup time and keeping the Riviera breeze smelling like freshly pressed tortillas instead of generator fumes. Whether you’re hosting an outdoor movie night at Alameda Park or a concert at the Santa Barbara Bowl, food truck catering in Santa Barbara delivers gourmet flavor with zero hassle.
Skip the line and savor Santa Barbara vibes!
Whether your guests are strolling the Funk Zone murals or snapping selfies with the Mission in the background, they shouldn’t be stuck in a food truck queue. Best Food Trucks’ mobile ordering platform lets your Santa Barbara event attendees place their orders right from their phones, pay securely, then get a text when their tri-tip taco or açai bowl is hot and ready. No standing around—just more time enjoying the Pacific breeze and the party you worked so hard to plan.
Hosting a Fiesta Week celebration on State Street or a film-festival screening at the Arlington? Send a pre-order link in advance so movie buffs and parade-goers can pick a specific pickup window before doors even open. It’s the easiest way to keep lines short, spirits high, and your “food truck catering Santa Barbara” search ranking higher than the Clock Tower.
Food trucks plus online ordering equals seamless service, happy guests, and the kind of unforgettable Santa Barbara experience that turns first-time visitors into lifelong fans.
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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 (163,289 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!
