Food Truck Marathon 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 Large Scale Events in Santa Barbara
From concerts at the Santa Barbara Bowl to UCSB graduation celebrations and Old Spanish Days Fiesta on State Street, the American Riviera knows how to throw a party. What every successful gathering has in common is great entertainment paired with unforgettable food. That’s where food truck catering for large scale events in Santa Barbara really shines.
In the past, planners had to rely on bulky tent kitchens that required extra permits, power drops, and hours of setup. Modern food trucks, however, drive in with fully self-contained commercial kitchens, roll up the serving window, and instantly start feeding the crowd. Whether you’re hosting thousands at Elings Park or an intimate corporate retreat overlooking Stearns Wharf, food trucks give you a flexible, fast, and flavorful solution.
Best Food Trucks partners with the Central Coast’s most popular mobile kitchens, so your guests can pick and choose exactly what they crave. Want authentic street tacos? Book Tacos Pipeye or Taqueria Mena. Looking for pan-Latin comfort food that matches the city’s Spanish architecture? Maravilla Latin Cuisine has you covered. Craving crispy fried chicken with a twist? Yummy Bird brings the heat (and vegan options!). Need gourmet fusion tacos that please even the pickiest eaters? Gloria’s Gourmet Kitchen never disappoints.
No matter the headcount, we can stage multiple trucks, coordinate staggered service times, and handle all permitting with the City of Santa Barbara and the County, so you can focus on your event. When you’re ready to elevate your festival, race day at Leadbetter Beach, or large corporate off-site, let Best Food Trucks show you why we’re the top choice for food truck catering for large scale events in Santa Barbara.
Skip the Line and Soak Up Your Santa Barbara Event
Whether your guests are dancing at the Santa Barbara Summer Solstice Parade or cheering on runners at the Nite Moves 5K along Cabrillo Boulevard, nobody wants to stand in a food queue. Best Food Trucks’ mobile ordering platform lets attendees place and pay for their meals from their phones, then get a text when the food truck on-site is plating their order. Zero guesswork, zero crowding—just more time to enjoy the Pacific breeze and palm-lined views.
Planning a large-scale event at Earl Warren Showgrounds or the Conference Center? Our system easily handles thousands of simultaneous orders, automatically staggering pickup times so trucks stay efficient and lines stay short. You can even email or post a pre-order link days in advance, giving VIPs a guaranteed pickup window before the first band hits the stage.
Food truck catering for large scale events in Santa Barbara gets even better when technology meets taste. Pair local favorites like empanadas from Maravilla Latin Cuisine with Best Food Trucks’ streamlined ordering, and you’ll deliver the seamless, sun-kissed experience every Santa Barbaran expects. Book today and let your guests spend less time waiting and more time living the Santa Barbara lifestyle.
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How We Make Food Truck Catering Easy
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 (166,047 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.
Emily L.
20 February 2026
Our food was cold. My husband was at the truck when I got the text. earlier notification would be better.
Stephanie B.
19 February 2026
Brisket was very tender. Fries were well seasoned. Good portion sizes. Friendly personality of the vendor.
Mark A.
19 February 2026
.8 the app did not message me on time as when I got the message I went to the truck and she was calling my order for 10 minutes
Renee S.
19 February 2026
Fries were cooked and seasoned to perfection. The hot dog was excellent as well. The staff us very friendly as well.
Barbara P.
19 February 2026
The brisket was a little dry. Still good but I did use more bbq sauce than I usually do on a sandwich.
Shirley D.
19 February 2026
The workers arrived early and were very pleasant and helpful!
Breanna W.
18 February 2026
Hard to pick a favorite part! The Phillies were incredible!!! We loved the seasoning on the fries. We also had the wrap and it was delicious. The serving sizes were really good too. Overall def a great experience. Also wonderful customer service!
Lexi G.
18 February 2026
actually my favorite truck that comes here!!! i mark my calendar every time i see it. best burgers & fries i've had.
