Food Truck National Event Series 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 Old Spanish Days Fiesta, large gatherings in our city demand two things: sweeping Pacific views and unforgettable food. Modern food truck catering for large-scale events in Santa Barbara delivers both. Unlike old-school tent kitchens that need generators, fire permits and hours of setup on Cabrillo Boulevard, today’s food trucks roll in with fully self-contained commercial kitchens—ready to serve thousands at Elings Park, UCSB athletics, or a wedding at the Historic Carousel House on the beach.
Best Food Trucks partners with a curated fleet of local favorites to keep lines short and guests happy. Want authentic street tacos after a sunset paddle out? Tacos Pipeye brings handcrafted tortillas and sizzling al pastor straight to your venue. Craving vibrant Latin flavors for the Summer Solstice Parade? Maravilla Latin Cuisine plates up arroz con pollo and plantain maduros that rival any State Street restaurant.
For corporate picnics at Chase Palm Park, fuel your team with Cali-fresh fusion from Yummy Bird—think crispy fried chicken sandwiches with a Korean-Mex mashup twist. Planning a late-night reception overlooking Stearns Wharf? Gloria's Gourmet Kitchen can keep the taco bar open ‘til the moon dips behind the Riviera. Even specialty Asian fare is covered by our friends at DELETE, perfect for film-festival crowds seeking something different between screenings at the Arlington Theatre.
Whether you need one show-stopping truck or a lineup of five to feed 5,000 music lovers, Best Food Trucks streamlines scheduling, permits and point-of-sale so you can focus on your event. No generators to rent, no grease traps to haul away—just fresh, fast and local cuisine served with that laid-back Santa Barbara smile.
Skip the Line and Soak Up Santa Barbara’s Scene
Best Food Trucks’ cutting-edge online ordering system lets guests spend more time dancing at the Santa Barbara Bowl or cheering on Gauchos baseball—and zero time standing in a food line. With a few taps on their phone, attendees place an order, wander Cabrillo Boulevard or snap selfies at Mission Rose Garden, then receive a text when their meal is hot and ready.
Hosting Old Spanish Days Fiesta or a company retreat at El Presidio? Send a pre-event ordering link so people can choose a precise pickup window before the gates even open. Our platform is built to handle the rapid-fire volume that comes with food truck catering for large-scale events in Santa Barbara, keeping kitchens organized and hungry crowds happy.
Food trucks plus mobile ordering equals more time for sunset views, wine-country networking, and Riviera-side revelry—while still serving the exceptional eats that make Santa Barbara legendary.
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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 (160,542 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.
Alex H.
15 August 2025
Great customer service and delicious food. Thanks for taking the time to make sure my order was correct. I appreciate you!
Karen R.
15 August 2025
Delicious!!! Rangoon‘s were a bit on the cool side, but still delicious. Everything else was hot and steamy. Can’t wait till you come back to Raintree again.
Shannon N.
15 August 2025
More than 5! They worked their butts off to get the food out. All of it was delicious! Probably the best burger meat I've ever had, melted in my mouth!
Amy S.
15 August 2025
Food was great and she was very pleasant. She was by herself when I went down there but she had a great system and stayed positive during a hectic time. I loved being able to pre-order and that they texted me when my food was ready.
Jim H.
15 August 2025
The food was incredibly tasty and the portions were large - enough left over for lunch tomorrow. There aren't many creole trucks out there so knocking it out of the park flavor-wise was great!
Allan Y.
14 August 2025
Delicious food, ready for pickup exactly when promised, and friendly, welcoming folks running the operation. I hope they return to Greyhawk Landing.
Melody F.
14 August 2025
Food was delicious but I have a feeling I got someone else's order. Be careful with your online orders.
Lesley I.
14 August 2025
Everything was great but no one knew they could get a cookie, the sign for the type of pizza's and the cookie was not very visible. The team did a great job, food was hot and delicious (salad very good). We had some happy campers.
