Italian Food Truck Catering in Tampa
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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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Italian Food Truck Catering in Tampa
Searching for authentic Italian food truck catering in Tampa for your wedding on Bayshore Boulevard, a corporate lunch in Downtown, or a Gasparilla after-party? Best Food Trucks has you covered. We connect you with the top Italian food trucks rolling through Tampa Bay, so you can serve piping-hot pizza and handcrafted pasta without leaving the sunshine or the waterfront views.
From the Riverwalk to Raymond James Stadium, locals know that great Italian flavors belong outside—fresh dough stretching in the open air, bubbling mozzarella under Florida palms, and bold aromas drifting across the venue. Our curated roster includes beloved hometown favorites like Piccolo Pizzetta, where pizzaiolo Angelo Cracchiolo fires Neapolitan pies worthy of Ybor City, and the crowd-pleasing fire-engine-turned-pizzeria ENGINE 53 PIZZA. Each truck brings Tampa’s laid-back vibe together with time-honored Italian tradition.
Whether you need quick lunch service for 30 or a plated family-style dinner for 300, our team handles every detail—permits, parking, scheduling, and payment—so you can focus on enjoying the party. We even offer add-ons from other local favorites like the burger pros at Tampa Burger Company, sweet finales from Craving Donuts, and fair-style treats from Funnel Vision.
Why choose an Italian food truck for your Tampa event? It’s interactive, Instagram-worthy, and delivers restaurant-quality dishes faster than a traditional caterer. Imagine guests strolling Hyde Park with a Margherita slice in hand or twirling forkfuls of al dente pasta at a sunset beach reception—memories they’ll rave about long after the last cannoli is gone.
When it’s time to book the best Italian food truck catering Tampa has to offer, partner with Best Food Trucks. Our local expertise and extensive vendor network ensure your event tastes amazing and runs flawlessly. Tap the button below, tell us about your date and headcount, and we’ll bring Tampa’s finest Italian cuisine straight to you.
Skip the Line—Let Tampa’s Best Italian Food Trucks Come to You
Nothing kills the vibe of a Bayshore Boulevard wedding reception or a Gasparilla block party faster than a long food line. That’s why Best Food Trucks brings Tampa Italian food truck catering into the twenty-first century with our seamless mobile ordering platform. Guests simply scan a QR code, choose their favorite Neapolitan pie or pesto-tossed pasta right from their phone, then soak up the Florida sunshine until a text tells them their meal is hot and ready.
Hosting a lunch rush at a Westshore office park? Send out a pre-order link the day before and your team can schedule pick-ups down to the minute—no more crowding the sidewalk outside the truck. Planning a late-night after-party near Ybor City? Let revelers lock in their carbonara or cannoli before they even leave the dance floor. Our tech keeps the focus on fun while guaranteeing everyone gets the authentic Italian flavors they crave.
Professional event planners all over Tampa Bay rely on Best Food Trucks’ online ordering to keep gatherings organized, Instagram-worthy, and running on time. Whether you’re an experienced coordinator or a first-time host, our system makes Italian food truck catering in Tampa effortless, efficient, and downright delicious.
To give you a taste
12" Pizza Margherita
18” Pepperoni Pizza
Small Shaved Ice - Build your own!
Polpette
Whannoli®
Meaty Trio
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Our features
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 (160,786 reviews)
Nicole K.
21 August 2025
This is one of our favorites trucks. All pizzas are delicious as well as garlic knots and other sides
Jessica H.
7 August 2025
They were on time and ready to serve when requested. The mini donuts were fresh and delicious.
Michael R.
4 August 2025
This truck is great!
Terry F.
25 July 2025
Customer service, the food, the atmosphere. They stayed during a storm, on top of all that did I say the food was great? Because it's soo good!
Jen S.
24 July 2025
for everything except the funnel cake. A 2 for the funnel cake. It was not done it was doughy. It's in the air fryer right now 😞
Anthony B.
18 July 2025
Let Angelo know, he makes the best pizza I buy. Piccolo Pizzeta is the best food truck that comes to Union Park.
Ken S.
18 July 2025
Swiss burger was getting good, fries perfect crisp and salt, onion rings and strawberry Chipotle are awesome
Valerie I.
18 July 2025
Best pizza in Tampa Bay. Consistent and always nice. Would love them to come of Union Park Subdivision more often 😊
Bryce S.
9 July 2025
I was missing an a la carte order of onion rings $7 and one of the sandwiches was supposed to have a up charge $1 lettuce instead of the bun
Yvonne A.
9 July 2025
Food was excellent! Fries were crispy, burger was great and the bun was slightly crispy, not soggy, win!!
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.