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Food Truck Strip Malls and Open Lots Catering in Santa Barbara

Times are tough and sometimes it seems people only head out to pick up food. Maybe you manage a strip mall where daily visits have decreased significantly, or you've got a business with ample parking space but not a lot of traffic or you sell alcohol but not food and plenty of your customers get hungry. Whatever your needs for traffic are, Best Food Trucks has your back with the best catering for your strip malls!
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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 Santa Barbara Neighborhood Events

Planning a block party on Micheltorena Street, a summer movie night at Alameda Park, or a Sunday concert in Goleta? Let Best Food Trucks handle the eats while you soak up that classic Santa Barbara sunshine. Our neighborhood food truck catering brings everything you need—gourmet meals, friendly service, and the coastal vibe locals love—right to your curb.

Instead of juggling unreliable private chefs or racing across town for supplies, partner with Best Food Trucks and our trusted Santa Barbara fleet. Picture handcrafted tacos from Tacos Pipeye, Latin-inspired plates from Maravilla Latin Cuisine, fresh-griddled favorites from Gloria's Gourmet Kitchen, crispy fried-chicken fusion from Yummy Bird, or authentic street fare from Taqueria Mena—all parked steps from your party.

Our online ordering platform lets neighbors order and pay from their phones, so there’s no cash line snaking down the sidewalk and no stress over who’s up next. From a single truck serving 50 guests to a food-truck court feeding the whole Mesa, we scale to fit your event and budget.

Best Food Trucks is the proven leader in Santa Barbara food truck logistics; we vet every vendor, coordinate permits, and confirm arrival times, leaving you free to greet guests, enjoy the sunset over the Riviera, and create memories—not headaches. Book today and see why local organizers trust us for seamless, flavorful neighborhood catering in Santa Barbara.

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Skip the Line and Soak Up Your Santa Barbara Neighborhood Event!

With Best Food Trucks’ cutting-edge online ordering system, your guests can savor the ocean breeze—not stand in a queue. Whether you’re hosting a surf-side block party on Shoreline Drive or a twilight gathering in the Funk Zone, our Santa Barbara neighborhood food truck catering lets attendees order straight from their phones and get a text when their tri-tip tacos or vegan bowls are ready. No long lines, no crowding—just more time for lawn games, live music, and sunset selfies.

Want to keep things even smoother? Send out a pre-order link so neighbors can lock in a specific pickup time before, during, or after the festivities. Food truck catering plus mobile ordering is the smartest way to feed your Santa Barbara neighborhood fast, fresh, and hassle-free—leaving you to mingle with friends and watch the fog roll off the Riviera while we handle the plates.

Strip Malls and Open Lots catering

Hire a Food Truck for your Strip Malls and Open Lotsin Santa Barbara today

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Our Food Truck Catering Cuisines

With more than 80 food truck cuisines available, these are just a few of the favorites our clients love:

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 (168,846 reviews)

Lynnell H.

12 March 2026

The truck arrived promptly, set up efficiently and began making us wonderful meals. Attendees were pleased and had a great time at our first food truck event.

Lauren T.

10 June 2025

They were amazing!! The food and the service was impeccable. Thank you for making our event a successful one!

Debra L.

11 January 2025

Our guests loved the "Little Italy in the USA. The owner was so nice and the food was delicious!

Emery G.

16 October 2023

Jordan's did a great job for our event. We would recommend them!

Angela A.

5 October 2023

I never heard any complaints about the food. I had the Philly Cheesesteak and it was delicious.

Tracy G.

12 September 2023

Guest Driven BBQ was delicious. We loved it, they were very friendly and professional.

Maddie R.

18 July 2023

The staff were so awesome. They spoke multiple languages, which was incredibly helpful for our attendees. People loved the food!

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.

Jared W.

22 May 2026

Gina was fantastic

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