Food Truck Music Festivals & Arena Concerts 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 weekend art shows along Cabrillo Boulevard, the best large-scale events in Santa Barbara share two things: panoramic Pacific views and unforgettable food. Modern food truck catering lets you give guests both. Instead of wrestling with old-school tent kitchens, you can roll in fully self-contained mobile restaurants that meet local health codes and plug into zero extra power. That means faster setup on the UCSB campus, simpler permitting for Old Spanish Days Fiesta, and no generators humming over the sound of waves at East Beach.
Best Food Trucks specializes in coordinating multiple trucks for high-volume service, so a crowd on State Street can grab anything from crispy fried chicken to authentic street tacos without a wait. Need variety? We partner with beloved local favorites like Tacos Pipeye and Taqueria Mena for classic Mexican flavors, or book Maravilla Latin Cuisine when you want Latin fusion that spices up a sunset wine festival in the Funk Zone. Craving comfort food? Yummy Bird brings their famous fried chicken sandwiches, while Gloria's Gourmet Kitchen serves up tacos worthy of a post-surf feast at Leadbetter.
Whether you’re organizing a large corporate retreat at the Ritz-Carlton Bacara or a 10,000-person seaside marathon expo, our curated roster of Santa Barbara food trucks can scale to any headcount. Best Food Trucks handles the scheduling, on-site logistics, and real-time ordering technology, so you can focus on the music, the keynote, or that iconic Channel Islands backdrop. Elevate your event with food truck catering for large-scale events in Santa Barbara and watch attendees rave about the menu long after the final toast.
Skip the Line—Soak Up Santa Barbara’s Large-Scale Events
Nothing ruins a Channel-Islands backdrop faster than a snaking food line. Best Food Trucks fixes that with an online ordering system built for large-scale events in Santa Barbara. Guests at the Santa Barbara Bowl, Funk Zone wine walks, or UCSB’s Extravaganza can browse menus on their phones, pay in seconds, then dive back into the music or the mermaid parade on State Street.
Here’s how it works: attendees tap the truck they want—maybe a taco from Tacos Pipeye before the Fiesta fireworks or a gluten-free bowl from Gloria’s Gourmet Kitchen at East Beach. The moment their order is ready, they get a text alert. No crowded queues, no shouted names, just Pacific breezes and flawless timing.
Hosting a sunrise half-marathon or a corporate summit at the Ritz-Carlton Bacara? Send out a pre-order link so runners and executives can lock in pickup times before the starting gun or first keynote. Our platform handles thousands of simultaneous orders without a hiccup, making it the premier solution for food truck catering at large-scale events in Santa Barbara.
Food trucks + online ordering = happy crowds, higher sales, and an event that lets Santa Barbara’s scenery—not its food lines—steal the show.
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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 (164,475 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.
Lionel D.
15 December 2025
The brisket and collards were on point. The flavor profile was spot on. Looking forward for the next time.
Matt T.
15 December 2025
Showed up early, were very friendly and the food was good.
Joe K.
15 December 2025
I wish there was another slice of tomato on my loaded grilled cheese, it was a lot of bread. The kale salad was very tasty. Thanks
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.
Terri B.
15 December 2025
the ribs had a nice smoky flavor and parts that were burnt ends, I love that. Sauce was very good too
Kim S.
13 December 2025
The only thing we would not order again is the Barbacoa tacos. Expected them to be more finely shredded. The meat was a little tough. Everything else was great!
David H. D.
13 December 2025
More accurate timeline to have the food ready. My grandkids waited 45 mins after being told it would be 10 minutes
Tracy P.
12 December 2025
The chicken pesto and Brisket were delicious! The Ayer tots were cooked perfect with a golden crisp.
