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 the Santa Barbara Bowl to an all-day beach volleyball tournament at East Beach, the Central Coast knows how to throw unforgettable gatherings. What every successful event in Santa Barbara has in common—besides jaw-dropping ocean views—is delicious, hassle-free cuisine. That’s where food truck catering for large-scale events in Santa Barbara shines. Instead of old-school tent kitchens that require extra permits, power drops, and hours of set-up, modern food trucks roll in with fully contained commercial kitchens, ready to serve thousands within minutes.
Best Food Trucks partners with the area’s favorite rolling restaurants to keep your crowds happy and well-fed. We’ll coordinate multiple trucks so guests can choose everything from authentic Tacos Pipeye street tacos to the bold flavors of Maravilla Latin Cuisine, crispy comfort food from Yummy Bird, or the gourmet creations of Gloria’s Gourmet Kitchen. Whether you’re hosting a Fiesta parade after-party, UCSB commencement celebration, or a tech conference at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort, our curated lineup gives attendees the variety they crave without the logistical headaches.
Because every truck carries its own water, power, and refrigeration, setup at venues like Earl Warren Showgrounds or Elings Park is quick and compliant with Santa Barbara County regulations. Your guests spend less time in line and more time enjoying live music, wine-country sunsets, and the vibrant community vibe our city is famous for.
Ready to elevate your next large-scale event? Contact Best Food Trucks for seamless, Santa Barbara-style food truck catering that tastes as good as the Pacific looks at golden hour.
Skip the State Street lines—enjoy your Large-Scale Event in Santa Barbara!
At a bustling Santa Barbara International Film Festival screening or a packed Old Spanish Days Fiesta concert, the last thing your guests want to do is stand in line for lunch. Best Food Trucks’ Santa Barbara-ready online ordering system lets attendees place and pay for their meal right from their phones, then stroll the Funk Zone or snap selfies against the Riviera backdrop until their “food’s ready!” text arrives.
Our platform is built for serious volume, so whether you’re feeding 200 runners at the Semana Nautica 15K or 10,000 fans at a UCSB Gauchos tailgate, each order flows seamlessly to every truck on-site. No bottlenecks, no missed sessions—just fast, fresh bites from the best food truck catering for large-scale events in Santa Barbara.
Want to dial up the convenience even more? Send guests a pre-order link with their ticket confirmation. Beach volleyball players at East Beach can schedule pickup between matches, and wine lovers at the Solvang Grape Stomp can lock in tri-tip sliders before the rush. By the time doors open, every truck is staging meals by name and time, keeping lines short and smiles wide.
Food trucks for large-scale events plus our online ordering equals pure Santa Barbara magic: sunsets, surf, and sensational eats—without the wait.
Hire a Food Truck for your Music Festivals & Arena Concertsin Santa Barbara today
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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 (161,594 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.
Anthony P.
15 September 2025
The variety of item choices and quality of the food was great. All participants of our event praised the food. Definitely a good choice.
Sara B.
15 September 2025
They were fabulous!! Sandwiches and customer service were amazing. We strongly recommend them for your next event.
Maggie J.
15 September 2025
The food was fantastic and HUGE! It was a big hit. Excellent communication from the trunk owner. Small hiccups that were professional handled.
Maria P.
12 September 2025
Fresher ingredients. The tomatoes was kinda not fresh - like the skin was separating from the flesh. Maybe more veggies, as well. Overall it was good.
Liz W.
12 September 2025
Hot Off the Press is amazing!!!! We tried 3 different things and all of it was great! Definitely look forward to trying other menu items.
Trish D.
12 September 2025
There's no sauce listed on salmon burger description. Said they put it on the side but they didn't. Too spicy for me
Joe M.
12 September 2025
Ease of ordering on line and no waiting around for it to be picked up, also great taste and quality of ingredients.
William G.
12 September 2025
The flavors in the mac and cheese really pop. The chicken in it is good. The heat is correctly advertised and enjoyable.
