Food Truck Movie Set Catering 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+
Hot, Customizable Meals for Every Santa Barbara Studio Set
Whether you’re filming a sunset scene on Butterfly Beach or shooting a commercial along State Street, our Santa Barbara studio food truck catering keeps your cast and crew fueled and on schedule. Best Food Trucks partners with the Central Coast’s most popular mobile kitchens to deliver fresh, chef-driven menus right to your soundstage, backlot, or on-location set.
From planning rotating daily menus to pinpointing the perfect parking spot in the Funk Zone, we handle every detail: streamlined mobile ordering, timed pick-ups, and a clear cost analysis that stays within your production budget. We also vet every vendor for local permits, insurance, and health compliance, so you can focus on hitting your call sheets instead of chasing paperwork.
Looking for bold Mexican flavors? Book Tacos Pipeye or the family-owned Taqueria Mena. Need Latin fusion that wows vegan and gluten-free eaters alike? Maravilla Latin Cuisine has you covered. Craving crispy comfort food between takes? Yummy Bird delivers fried-chicken bliss, while Gloria's Gourmet Kitchen serves up artisan tacos that rival any downtown taquería.
Food truck catering for studios in Santa Barbara isn’t just convenient—it’s sustainable. Trucks cook to order, slashing food and packaging waste compared to traditional buffets. Let Best Food Trucks remove the guesswork from mealtime; your crew will stay happy, productive, and ready for the next scene.
Supporting Santa Barbara’s Small Businesses, One Set at a Time
Every time you book studio food truck catering in Santa Barbara, you’re feeding more than just your cast and crew—you’re fueling our local economy. The trucks we work with are run by Goleta-based families, UCSB grads chasing culinary dreams, and longtime entrepreneurs who buy their produce at the Saturday Farmers Market on Cota Street. Your production dollars stay right here on the Central Coast, circulating from the harbor to the hills of Santa Ynez.
Food trucks also happen to be one of the most eco-friendly studio catering options in Santa Barbara. Compact kitchens mean lower energy use, while made-to-order service slashes the food waste that traditional buffet lines leave behind. Many of our partner trucks even power their flat-tops and fridges with solar panels—no noisy generators breaking the on-set silence when you call “Action!”
So the next time “low-budget film catering near me” pops into your search bar, remember that the best answer is rolling on four wheels. Book Santa Barbara studio food truck catering with Best Food Trucks and taste the difference that local, sustainable businesses bring to every scene.
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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 (164,000 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.
Tracy P.
22 November 2025
The brisket melt was one of the best I’ve ever had. The cheese 🧀 was a nice bonus. The staff was super friendly.
Kenneth J.
21 November 2025
We hired the truck for an employee recognition event. Everyone enjoyed the fresh food!
Faith B.
21 November 2025
The food was delicious, their menu was well presented including ingredient lists which helps those of us with allergies so much!
Steven H.
21 November 2025
Very tasty, and great portions. I ordered more than I could eat. It was delicious and filling. I would definitely recommend
Melissa D.
20 November 2025
The steak on the Philly steak sandwich was very tender. Lobster roll had a good amount of lobster. Was excellent
Gene M.
20 November 2025
Nothing specific, my wife just thought the Sonora steak tacos were ok but nothing special. My 3 mahi mahi tacos tasted great but were cold and I had to heat them in the microwave.
William C.
19 November 2025
First experience. All was pretty good. Burger was well seasoned, bacon was good. Could have used a bit more of the signature sauce. All in all a good experience
Allison S.
19 November 2025
Food was delicious! I hope they come back, would love to support again. The guy working the truck was so nice and had great customer service skills!
