Food Truck Tv And Film 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.
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- 300,000+
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- 80+
Santa Barbara Studio Food Truck Catering – Hot, Customizable Meals Right on Set
Filming a sunrise scene on East Beach or a night shoot in the Funk Zone? Best Food Trucks delivers fresh, made-to-order meals to every corner of Santa Barbara’s vibrant production landscape. We’ve spent years serving Southern California film crews, and we know exactly how to keep a hungry cast and crew happy during those tight 30-minute meal breaks mandated by union rules.
Our local lineup covers every craving. Think sizzling carne asada from Tacos Pipeye, soul-warming Latin comfort plates from Maravilla Latin Cuisine, street-style tacos at lightning speed from Gloria’s Gourmet Kitchen, crispy fried chicken and fusion eats from Yummy Bird, and authentic regional Mexican flavors courtesy of Taqueria Mena. Rotating these trucks throughout your shoot keeps every mealtime fresh and exciting.
We’ll work hand-in-hand with your production manager to craft daily menus, map out the best service spots—whether it’s a tucked-away ranch in the Santa Ynez foothills or a tight downtown backlot—handle online ordering, and vet every vendor for permits, insurance, and safety compliance. You’ll get a clear cost summary that fits your budget, plus eco-friendly service that slashes food and packaging waste compared with traditional buffet catering.
When it comes to studio food truck catering in Santa Barbara, let Best Food Trucks handle the logistics so you can focus on getting the perfect shot. One call, countless delicious possibilities.
Supporting Santa Barbara’s Small Businesses — One Food Truck at a Time
Every time you book studio food truck catering in Santa Barbara, you’re fueling more than just your production. You’re keeping family-run kitchens on Milpas Street humming, helping Goleta commissaries hire extra prep cooks, and giving Carpinteria farmers another reason to show up at the Tuesday market. Most of our trucks are owned by solo entrepreneurs and multigenerational families who’ve traded brick-and-mortar overhead for the freedom of the open road—and your film set.
Choosing a food truck over traditional buffet service is also a win for the Central Coast environment. Our rigs sip electricity from efficient generators, many run on biodiesel, and every menu is built to minimize food waste. Fewer chafing dishes, zero disposable sternos, and compostable serviceware approved by Santa Barbara County’s green-business program keep your shoot true to the region’s eco-forward reputation.
So the next time you punch “low-budget film catering near me” or “studio food truck catering Santa Barbara” into your phone, remember that Best Food Trucks delivers flavor, planet-friendly practices, and local economic impact in one parking spot. Let’s make mealtime the easiest scene of the day.
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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 (164,093 reviews)
Genaro A.
26 September 2025
The food, service, and support were incredible. They were so good that we wanted to add another day of rental for the next day at our production, but they were already booked. Will definitely work with them again.
Ronamae L.
28 January 2025
This was everyones favorite food truck!
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.
Tonya K.
1 December 2025
.... the chicken wings was not seasoned like I requested and in ordered a Buffalo sauce only to get bbq and taco sauce.
WENDY R.
1 December 2025
The food was absolutely amazing—the meats were tender and smoky, and every side dish was flavorful. The service team was outstandingly professional, friendly, and efficient, ensuring all our guests were served quickly and with a smile. Most importantly, the entire event went off without a single issue. Sweet Magnolia Smokehouse delivered incredible food and zero stress, making them the absolute highlight of our day!
Tim K.
30 November 2025
My husband and I each had a fried chicken sandwich- the classic one and the one with cheese, lettuce and tomato. These were the best chicken sandwiches! We liked them better than Chick fil A!!
Meagan S.
30 November 2025
Extremely professional, and the food was so dang good. My guests loved it.
Maggie L.
28 November 2025
Piccolo Pizzetta’s pizza truck is truly wonderful! Their New York–style pizza is absolutely delicious—full of flavor, and so authentic. I did have to put it in the air fryer for a couple of minutes to get it super crispy as I prefer. And those zeppoles? They took me straight back to my childhood at a Manhattan pizzeria and the San Gennaro Festival. Such nostalgic, delightful bites! I definitely recommend it if you're craving genuine New York flavor right here in Epperson! 🍕💛
Melinda S.
25 November 2025
The food was delicious ❤️ it was prepared on time 😍 I can't wait for them to come back! See you soon 😃
