American Bistro Food Truck Catering in St. Louis
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
- 1,900+
- Caterings
- 2,000+
- Attendees
- 300,000+
- Cuisines
- 80+
St. Louis Bistro On The Go — The Best American Bistro Food Truck Catering
Why settle for reheated trays when you can bring the spirit of a Central West End bistro right to your parking lot? In St. Louis, great food should come out hot, fresh, and made to order—whether you’re parked under the Gateway Arch, feeding a hungry office in Clayton, or tailgating outside Busch Stadium. American Bistro food trucks deliver chef-driven meals that feel like a night on Washington Avenue without the wait.
Best Food Trucks makes it even easier. Our state-of-the-art online ordering system lets your team pick their dishes, skip the line, and get a text when their meal is ready. No more lukewarm casseroles or endless buffet queues—just the kind of fast-casual caliber St. Louis diners expect from their favorite bistros in The Hill or Soulard.
Looking for the perfect truck? St. Louis favorites such as Wing and a Prayer, Homestyle Grill Food Truck, the coffee-forward Dragon's Den Cafe, smoky specialists TreauX's Cajun BBQ, and barbecue legend Five Aces Bar-B-Que are ready to roll up to your curb with crowd-pleasing American Comfort and Barbecue classics.
From Forest Park company picnics to wedding receptions along the Mississippi, Best Food Trucks delivers the most reliable American Bistro food truck catering in St. Louis. Book today and taste why the Gateway City loves its meals on wheels.
Keeping St. Louis Small Businesses Rolling
Booking an American Bistro food truck isn’t just the tastiest way to feed your crowd—it’s a direct investment in St. Louis’ vibrant small-business community. Each truck that pulls up to your event is usually run by a Hill-born chef, a Maplewood family, or a pair of lifelong friends who perfected recipes at the Tower Grove farmers market before hitting the road. Your catering dollars stay right here in the Gateway City, creating jobs, supporting local suppliers, and pumping fresh energy into neighborhoods from Soulard to South Grand.
Food trucks also happen to be one of the greenest catering options available. Because they cook to order inside compact kitchens, St. Louis food trucks use far less electricity and water than a traditional banquet setup, and they generate only a fraction of the food-service waste. Many of our partner trucks run on clean generators and stock compostable flatware sourced from Missouri distributors—so your company picnic, wedding, or charity 5K can shrink its carbon footprint while still serving up smoked-brisket sliders or toasted-rav poutine hot off the griddle.
So the next time you Google “American Bistro food truck catering in St. Louis,” skip the generic listings and tap Best Food Trucks. We’ll match you with the perfect locally owned rig, give your guests restaurant-quality meals, and help keep St. Louis’ rolling kitchens—and our planet—thriving.
To give you a taste
Fried Catfish Basket
Mafioso Burger
Hand Cut French Fries
Fried Avocado Tacos
Tampa Cuban Sandwich
Conway Mac and Cheese
Best American Bistro Food Trucks in St. Louis
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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 (167,836 reviews)
Nathan M.
20 March 2026
Food was great! All our employees had nothing but good things to say.
Renee E.
11 June 2025
The food from Dragon's Den Cafe was delicious! We loved the uniqueness of the dishes, as well as the variety of offerings. Even the burgers weren't just burgers-they were unique and delicious in their own right. The variety of coffees and energy drinks was a definite plus. The staff was wonderful, too! We highly recommend Dragon's Den Cafe!
WAYNE A.
25 May 2023
not one complaint about the food or service. Operators of the truck were very personable. I would and will recommend to others. Only thing i would add is some side heat on the spice. Some expressed the taste is great but would have liked to add some heat on the side
Ryan W.
21 April 2026
Been getting food at this truck a while. I dont like the new packaging they use for the orders. The food quantity felt much smaller than usual and the sauce content was minimal. I cant in good faith give this experience a 5 but I love this truck and have been coming here every time they come by for years while purposely hunting them down at the other places they station at. Still good food I just expected better.
Charlene M.
20 April 2026
Our burgers and fries were delicious! We don't usually do fast food or food trucks. The food was hot with fresh ingredients on the hamburger. Our fries had a hint of salt which was perfect for us. The staff was also very friendly (even though there was a line). Thank you.
Anne S.
20 April 2026
The Mediterranean chicken salad was excellent We get a lot of burger trucks so it's nice they offer an alternative
Betty R.
19 April 2026
Thank you, so glad i could provide great food to my guest! people loved the wings and the portions of food.
Karen R.
17 April 2026
Oh my goodness! These have to be the sandwich. Best sandwiches we have ever had. Your toasted buns are phenomenal and you don’t skimp on the filling!!! Your chicken is so tender, and we loved the Reuben too. Looking forward to you coming back to Raintree again. 
Haley M.
16 April 2026
The flavor of the fries & corn dog were great & the fried cookie dough was a nice treat to have accessible given you typically only get the luxury of fair food at the fair. It's nice to have the option for fair food so easily accessible! Look forward to ordering again!
Janice D.
15 April 2026
The cheeseburger egg roll it was new to me. It was hot crispy and juicey so good perfect for a food truck easy to eat 😋 but tasty and very filling feels like quality food and not fast food garbage Definitely would order again!
Food Truck FAQ
- What is food truck catering?
- Food truck catering is when you hire a food truck to provide freshly made meals from a full service mobile kitchen for your event. Instead of using large containers filled with food made hours earlier, food is made fresh and onsite.
- How does food truck catering work with Best Food Trucks?
- With Best Food Trucks, you choose the budget for your event and provide details like, time, date, how many diners and what type of party you're throwing. Best Food Trucks will send out your request to regional food trucks who will submit a proposal based on your budget.
- How do we choose the budget for our food truck event?
- You choose the budget (within our parameters) and we'll find proposals that match that budget. Every proposal we send you will be for your submitted budget. For example if you submit a budget for $2000 for 80 people, we'll send you menus from vendors based on that budget. You'll see various menus, but they'll all be for your $2000 request.
- Are there different budgets for each food truck proposal?
- No. Each proposal will be for the budget you've chosen. If you have a budget of $2000, we'll only send you proposals for your budget of $2000.
- What are the menu choices for my food truck event budget?
- Once you choose a budget, we'll confirm the details and send out a request for proposals to the regions best food trucks! We'll submit a link for you to view food truck menus. You'll be able to select the food truck of your choice directly from the review link we send you.
- Can I request special options like gluten free or vegan from the food truck?
- YES!!! When you're requesting proposals you can make special requests in the "additional questions or comments" section.
- How long does it usually take to book a food truck for an event?
- In larger markets, it usually takes around one to three hours to start getting menu proposals back from food trucks. In smaller markets it can take up to 24 hours to see a list of menus for your region.
- How many people can one food truck serve for a catering event?
- Most food trucks can serve around 50-70 orders per hours. For bigger events, we suggest having multiple food trucks to ensure wait times don't get out of hand.
- Can we do online orders or pre-orders to reduce lines at the food truck for our event?
- Best Food Trucks has the best in class technology platform to allow your guests to skip the line and order directly from their phone. This ensures that your customers can enjoy your event and avoid waiting in line. When their order is ready, they'll get a text message to come pick up their order.
- Why should we book a food truck through Best Food Trucks instead of reaching out to food trucks directly?
- Best Food Trucks has a huge network of food trucks that we regularly work with. We collect ratings through online ordering system food trucks use daily. With our data we know which food trucks are right for your events. Additionally, we give you a selection of the best food trucks in your region so you don't have to worry about booking an unreliable food truck.
- Does a food truck need power?
- Food trucks come with their own generators. If you'd like to a quieter experience and have access to plugs, a food truck works best with two 20amp 110 circuits.
- What are the best food trucks for parties?
- Food trucks that can serve fast and serve a cuisine that can easily be eaten while standing without having to use utensils, typically work for a party atmosphere.
- Are food trucks cheaper than catering?
- Food trucks can be cheaper depending on the menu. However, the prices can vary considerably. Food trucks typically need a bit more staff and are bringing a full service kitchen to your event so they have additional costs which can impact the overall cost.