Food Truck Youth Athletics & Academics 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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- Attendees
- 300,000+
- Cuisines
- 80+
Food Truck Catering for Fundraisers in Santa Barbara
From the sea breeze on Cabrillo Boulevard to the bustling energy of State Street, Santa Barbara knows how to turn every gathering into a celebration. When your nonprofit or school club is hosting a fundraiser at the Mission Rose Garden, a UCSB alumni mixer in Isla Vista, or a concert night outside the Santa Barbara Bowl, you shouldn’t be stressing over chafing dishes and pot-luck sign-ups. Let Best Food Trucks handle the food truck catering so you can focus on rallying support for your cause.
Our Santa Barbara fundraiser catering program delivers crowd-pleasing trucks, punctual service, and crystal-clear online ordering that keeps your lines moving faster than traffic on the 101. No more scrambling for last-minute groceries or worrying whether a private chef will show—our vetted partners arrive with everything they need, serve gourmet meals in minutes, and back it all up with 5-star reviews.
Imagine your donors stepping up to Tacos Pipeye for authentic carne asada tacos, sampling bold Latin flavors at Maravilla Latin Cuisine, or grabbing crispy fried chicken sliders from Yummy Bird before bidding in your silent auction. Add local favorites like Gloria’s Gourmet Kitchen and Taqueria Mena, and you’ve got a menu as diverse as the Riviera neighborhood itself—all without haggling with multiple vendors.
Best Food Trucks is the industry leader in food-truck logistics. Our digital ordering platform lets guests purchase meals right from their phones—perfect for paddle-raise moments or live-streamed fund-a-need segments—while we track prep times and delivery so you don’t miss a beat on stage. Affordable pricing, transparent communication, and delicious food mean happier supporters, bigger donations, and a Santa Barbara fundraiser everyone will remember long after the sun sets behind the pier.
Skip the line and soak up your Santa Barbara fundraiser
Picture your donors mingling under string lights in the Funk Zone or taking selfies with a Pacific sunset backdrop at Chase Palm Park—without getting stuck in a food queue. Best Food Trucks’ cutting-edge online ordering lets guests tap, pay, and get a text when their tri-tip sandwich or Baja fish taco is hot off the grill. No lines, no paper tickets, just more time to bid on auction items and toast your cause.
Want an even smoother flow? Send out our pre-order link with your e-vite or Instagram promo. Supporters can choose a precise pick-up window before they ever set foot on Cabrillo Boulevard, so service starts the moment your check-in table opens. Food trucks plus mobile ordering is the Santa Barbara-smart way to keep attention on your fundraiser while dishing out exceptional eats—zero hassle, zero extra work for your team.
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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 (164,236 reviews)
Terri D.
6 October 2025
This food truck was amazing, the food was fantastic, everyone at my event agreed! Pricing was fair, the lead Rueben communicated so well prior to event and was very prompt and responsive. I highly recommend this food truck to anyone!
Jennifer D.
16 April 2025
I hosted an office event that was made wonderful by having Poblanos Taco Truck! The food was DELICIOUS and they were set up to serve 40 people very efficiently. Every one loved the food. Jonathan and his collegue were so friendly! Big Hit! Highly recommend.
Junior S.
12 November 2024
Their Mexican food is great. Only reason for 4 stars instead of 5 is the steak sliders were slightly inconsistent, but great tasting.
Junior S.
12 November 2024
Great food. Fresh ingredients and the trailer looks great.
Claire H.
1 July 2024
The food was delicious, service was impeccable. Thank you.
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.
Karen F.
6 December 2025
All of it. Pizza ready and hot on time. Crust chewy, veggies and pepperoni all excellent quality and very tasty!
Dina B.
5 December 2025
The food was hot and delicious!! Also it was ready on time (a couple of minutes ahead of time actually 😁).
Miranda J.
5 December 2025
The food was well made, beautifully seasoned, and perfectly portioned! Thank you so much happy holidays!
