Food Truck On Location Catering Catering in Tacoma
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+
Hot, Customizable Meals for Every Tacoma Studio Set
When the cameras are rolling on the Tideflats or up the hill near the old Nalley Valley soundstage, you don’t have time for meal-break mishaps. Best Food Trucks has spent years dialing in film crew catering, and now we’re bringing that expertise straight to Tacoma’s studio scene. From the first “Action!” to the last wrap shot, we’ll build rotating daily menus that keep your cast and crew fueled without slowing production.
We handle every detail: selecting the ideal service spot—whether that’s outside a converted warehouse in the Dome District or along the scenic Ruston Way waterfront—streamlining online ordering and pickup, vetting every truck for Pierce County permits and insurance, and delivering a clear cost breakdown that stays within your budget. Food truck catering cuts down on food and packaging waste too, so your shoot is kinder to Puget Sound.
Looking for local flavor? Treat the team to smoky brisket from KC Deez BBQ, diner-style classics from Stacks Burgers #3, or a Cajun kick courtesy of Seattle favorite Creole Soul. Mix in island fusion from FlavorWorks and late-night quesabirrias from Morena’s Mexican Food, and every palate on set will be covered.
Let Best Food Trucks take the guesswork out of mealtime for your Tacoma studio. From the Port to Point Defiance, we’ve got the South Sound’s best food truck catering ready when you are.
Supporting Tacoma’s Small Businesses—On and Off the Set
Every time you book food truck catering for a studio in Tacoma, you’re putting real dollars back into the 253. Most of our trucks are run by Hilltop chefs, Lincoln District families, or vets who grew up cheering for the Rainiers at Cheney Stadium. These are solo entrepreneurs and multi-generation crews who keep the South Sound’s culinary scene vibrant—and your cast and crew happy.
Choosing a truck over a traditional buffet line is also the greener call. A modern rig parked outside your Fife warehouse set or along Pacific Avenue pulls far less power than a pop-up kitchen and sends a fraction of the packaging to the landfill. That means lower utility runs, cleaner streets, and a lighter footprint on Commencement Bay.
So next time “low-budget film catering Tacoma” lands in your search bar, skip the soggy boxed lunches. Let Best Food Trucks connect your production with local Tacoma food trucks that taste great, support small businesses, and keep your shoot on schedule.
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Our Food Truck Catering Cuisines
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 (165,928 reviews)
Matt T.
15 December 2025
Showed up early, were very friendly and the food was good.
Bill B.
21 October 2025
Very nice people.
Tracey L.
5 September 2025
aside from their late arrival the food was great, my guests were very happy with the food and atmosphere they provided.
Constance W.
25 June 2024
Brian did an excellent job at our party. The food was terrific! He had a variety of options including vegetarian but our guests really raved about the beef and chicken tacos. Also, the cheesy beans were so good! Brian is very engaging and fun and his truck is cute and festive. I would definitely hire them again.
Sara T.
23 January 2024
The food and service was amazing! Highly reccomend this food truck!
Morgan T.
18 February 2026
Great quality, delicious pizza, reasonable price. Please come back to Artisan Lakes again for Food Truck Tuesdays. You guys are the best!!
Deborah P.
17 February 2026
Very tasty dumplings! Ability to order ahead of time was wonderful as often the wait times for food trucks is long
Tracy P.
13 February 2026
The cheese, pulled pork Quesadilla and Taco Nachos were so tasty. My dad loved your cheese quesadilla. The chocolate cake was delicious too.
Sarah A.
12 February 2026
I like both pizzas, especially the one with mushroom, cheese, carm onion, and arugula with truffle oil. Also being able to pre-order ahead, service was fast. Thank you!
Alan W.
12 February 2026
Delicious and PROMPT! Such a refreshing change from most trucks that start 20 to 40 minutes late. Awesome job have them back!
