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Food Truck Marathon Catering in Sarasota

The success and staying power of a well-organized Marathon is predicated on an enjoyable, festive atmosphere at the finish line and there's no better option for gourmet food than mobile food vendors that can easily move to where you need them. So partner with Best Food Trucks, the industry leader in food trucks for marathons. We’ll make it easy to ditch the old style of catering for your next Marathon and show your runners, supporters, and event staff that you mean business and are offering them the best food around with the easiest way possible to order it!
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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 Large-Scale Events in Sarasota

Sarasota knows how to throw a party—whether it’s a packed weekend at Siesta Beach, a Rowing Championship on Nathan Benderson Lake, or a Friday night block-buster at the Van Wezel. The one thing every great Sarasota gathering needs is memorable food, and that’s where food truck catering shines. Instead of the old-school tent kitchens that require extra permits, generators, and hours of setup, modern food trucks roll in with fully self-contained commercial kitchens, ready to serve in minutes.

Best Food Trucks makes organizing food truck catering for large-scale events in Sarasota simple. We coordinate a lineup that fits your crowd size, venue requirements, and favorite local flavors—gourmet to casual and everything in between. Guests love that they can stroll the grounds, catch the live entertainment, then choose from several rolling restaurants without the long buffet line.

Some of the Sarasota favorites we frequently book include:

  • Big Chef American Cuisine Food Truck – 🏆VOTED BEST FOOD TRUCK IN FLORIDA 2025🏆. Founder Hafide Busra Kizilirmak brings crowd-pleasing chicken specialties that disappear faster than sunset at Lido Key.
  • Currywursttruck SRQ – German-inspired fries and sausages that pair perfectly with a cold craft beer at Sarasota’s many outdoor festivals.
  • Mr.Bulgogi – Korean BBQ bowls and tacos packed with flavor; ideal for hungry fans after a spring training game at Ed Smith Stadium.
  • LA CASITA tacos &mas – Authentic Latin street tacos that keep arts lovers fueled while exploring the Sarasota Chalk Festival.
  • Nas Philly Steaks – Cheesesteaks so good they make the Ringling Bridge feel like South Street.

No matter how many attendees you’re expecting, our team will create a diversified truck roster, manage scheduling, handle permits, and ensure speedy service so your guests spend less time waiting and more time enjoying the event. For the most reliable, flavor-packed food truck catering for large scale events in Sarasota, partner with Best Food Trucks and watch your event become the talk of the Gulf Coast!

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Skip the Line at Your Sarasota Large-Scale Event

Whether you’re packing Bayfront Park for Thunder by the Bay, filling the stands for a regatta at Nathan Benderson Lake, or welcoming film lovers to the Sarasota Film Festival, nobody wants to waste time stuck in a food line. Best Food Trucks’ Sarasota-optimized online ordering system lets guests tap, stroll, and eat—no crowded queue required. From anywhere on the grounds they can browse every participating food truck, place an order, and get a text the moment their meal is hot and ready.

Planning a truly huge crowd? Our high-capacity platform was engineered for large-scale event catering in Sarasota, processing hundreds of orders per minute without a hitch. You can even email or post a pre-order link days in advance so vendors know exactly how many lobster rolls or Cuban sandwiches to prep before the gates open. Food trucks for large-scale events plus Best Food Trucks’ online ordering equals shorter lines, happier guests, and a smoother event from first sip of cold brew to final sunset over the Gulf.

Hire a Food Truck for your Marathonin Sarasota 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 (166,179 reviews)

Julia L.

20 May 2025

Responsive, on time and delivered as promised! Everyone loved their meals! Easy peasy party to plan, thanks in part to BFT and Tampa Burger Co!

Terri B.

9 August 2023

Wich Press showed up on time and did a great job. EVERYONE raved about the food! They were professional and I would definitely hire them again.

Kasidy N.

26 February 2026

The food was amazing, service was fast, and they were so nice! We really appreciate them coming so late!

Donna H.

25 February 2026

We loved every bite! The bread was so yummy and the schnitzel was cooked to perfection and the aioli mayo is so good!

Michael M.

25 February 2026

! Best pizza I have ever had, and I have had pizza in NY, NJ, California, Chicago, Detroit, as well as the DMV.

Chris R.

25 February 2026

Everyone loved the food and menu options - definitely a success and look forward to a repeat visit!

Brandy B.

23 February 2026

The steak and cheese was fantastic! The Nutella one was great too. But the steak and cheese was definitely my favorite!

Tracy P.

21 February 2026

The empanada and chicken bowl was delicious. I loved the green sauce, rice and beans that were included.

Olivia D.

21 February 2026

It was the best gluten-free pizza I've had since New York City and the chocolate Dubai dessert was amazing. I hope they come to Starkey ranch again soon!!

Coleen D.

20 February 2026

Once home, we discovered that we weren't given the broth that was to accompany the Birrias or the sauce and limes that were to accompany the tacos. Disappointing...

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