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.
- Cities
- 1900+
- Caterings
- 2,000+
- Attendees
- 300,000+
- Cuisines
- 80+
Food Truck Catering for Fundraisers in Santa Barbara
Whether you’re rallying support for a Goleta school, hosting a silent auction in Montecito, or throwing a sunset benefit at the Courthouse Sunken Gardens, you’ve already poured priceless hours into a cause you love. Let Best Food Trucks handle the food so you can concentrate on the donors, bids, and big decisions. Our Santa Barbara fundraiser catering program removes the headaches of menu planning, ingredient buying, and flaky private chefs. Instead, we roll up with fully-equipped kitchens on wheels, friendly crews, and crowd-pleasing menus that feel right at home from Stearns Wharf to the Funk Zone.
Working with Best Food Trucks means you get vetted local favorites with hundreds of five-star reviews and a logistics team that’s dialed in. We coordinate permits, parking, and power — you get seamless service and happy guests. Our digital ordering platform even lets supporters place and pay for meals right from their phones, reducing lines and keeping the focus on your mission instead of a confusing buffet queue.
Want Baja-style tacos that taste like a day on East Beach? Book Tacos Pipeye for sizzling carne asada, freshly-pressed tortillas, and salsa that pops. Craving something with a little Caribbean flair? Maravilla Latin Cuisine brings the sabor with plantain bowls and mojo-marinated chicken that turns any parking lot into a fiesta. If classic street tacos are your love language, Gloria's Gourmet Kitchen delivers al pastor and veggie options that keep every donor smiling. And for comfort food that crosses borders — from crispy fried chicken to fusion burritos — Yummy Bird has you covered with gluten-free and vegan choices, too.
From State Street block parties to UCSB alumni drives, our curated fleet serves fresh, affordable, gourmet cuisine without the stress of juggling multiple vendors. Partner with Best Food Trucks and watch donors mingle, volunteers relax, and your fundraising totals soar — all while enjoying the best food truck catering Santa Barbara has to offer.
Skip the Line and Keep Your Santa Barbara Fundraiser in the Spotlight
Every second counts when you’ve got donors mingling under the palms at the Santa Barbara Zoo or bidding on auction items at the El Presidio chapel. Best Food Trucks’ mobile ordering platform lets guests soak up the Riviera vibes—rather than stand in a queue. Supporters simply scan a QR code, choose their favorites, and receive a text when their tri-tip sliders or Baja shrimp tacos are hot off the grill.
Planning a sunset gala at the Cabrillo Pavilion or a beach clean-up benefit on Leadbetter? Send a pre-order link with the RSVP so attendees can select a specific pickup time before they even hit the sand. No lines, no cash boxes, no stress—just seamless food truck catering for fundraisers in Santa Barbara.
From Old Spanish Days fiestas to UCSB scholarship drives, pairing local food trucks with our friction-free ordering means you stay focused on the cause while guests enjoy exceptional eats—easy, hassle-free, and absolutely unforgettable.
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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 (160,850 reviews)
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.
Bronwen B.
25 August 2025
Delicious sauce on the Yakatori chicken and I appreciate the option to choose a green salad instead of Mac salad. Speedy order fulfillment too!
Nate P.
24 August 2025
Easy to work with, good communication and great food
DeMarlo K.
22 August 2025
One of the best food trucks around! I use them often for my events, and they never disappoint. Highly recommend giving them a try.
DeMarlo K.
22 August 2025
One of the best food trucks around! I use them often for my events, and they never disappoint. Highly recommend giving them a try.
