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Food Truck Fun Run Catering in Traverse City

The success and staying power of a well-organized Fun Run is predicated on an enjoyable, festive atmosphere at the finish line, as well as enjoyable amenities along the way and there is no better option for gourmet food than food trucks that can easily move to different areas along your course with ease. So partner with Best Food Trucks, the industry leader in food trucks for fun runs. We’ll make it easy to ditch the old style of catering for your next Fun Run and turn the fun up to 11.
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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 Traverse City

From the National Cherry Festival on Front Street to summer concerts at the Open Space overlooking Grand Traverse Bay, Traverse City knows how to throw a party—and locals expect the food to be as memorable as the sunset over Lake Michigan. Modern food trucks turn any gathering into a gourmet block party, bringing fully self-contained commercial kitchens right to your venue. No extra generators to rent, no tents to permit, and no hours of set-up like the old days—just roll in, serve, and roll out.

Best Food Trucks specializes in coordinating multiple food truck vendors for crowds that number in the hundreds or even the tens of thousands. Whether your large-scale event is a marathon finish line near Clinch Park, a craft-beer release in Warehouse District, or a Spartan race at Turtle Creek Stadium, we’ll curate a lineup that keeps the lines moving and the appetites satisfied.

Looking for local flavor?

  • Lost Village Pierogi: The Polished Cuban Grill serves up hearty Polish comfort food—think handmade pierogi stuffed with cherry-smoked pork and drizzled with dill sour cream, perfect fuel for festival-goers.
  • King Wubbz slings Traverse City–sized tacos loaded with fresh whitefish, local greens, and a splash of tart cherry salsa for that unmistakable Northern Michigan twist.

From gourmet to grab-and-go, there’s a Traverse City food truck ready to meet your crowd’s craving. Partner with Best Food Trucks and turn your next large-scale event into the tastiest ticket in town.

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Skip the Line & Soak Up the Traverse City Vibes

Best Food Trucks brings more than great eats to large-scale events in Traverse City—we also bring tech that keeps the party moving. Our mobile ordering platform lets festival-goers place orders from their phones while they’re snapping lighthouse selfies at Clinch Park or cheering finishers at the Bayshore Marathon. A quick text alerts them the moment their whitefish taco or cherry-smoked pierogi is ready, so they spend less time in line and more time enjoying the shoreline breeze off Grand Traverse Bay.

Hosting an early-morning start at the National Cherry Festival airshow or a sunset concert at the Open Space? Send guests a pre-order link and they can lock in a pickup time before they even park the car on Front Street. Our system is built to handle Traverse City’s biggest crowds—tens of thousands of rapid-fire orders without a hiccup—making food truck catering for large-scale events simple, fast, and delicious.

Food trucks + online ordering = happier attendees, smoother operations, and the most memorable large-scale events Traverse City has ever tasted.

Hire a Food Truck for your Fun Runin Traverse City today

Set up a regular food truck program or just a one time event

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 (165,068 reviews)

Tracy P.

17 January 2026

The brisket melt is absolutely delicious. We loved the seasoning on the fresh cut fries. This is definitely our favorite sandwich truck that comes to Talavera.

Abigail L.

16 January 2026

Second time trying BFT and i like how quick they get orders ready. This is our first time trying the truffalo pizza and it's one of my favorites now.

Matthew L.

16 January 2026

The quality and uniqueness of the food. The buns were stamped! And the marshmallow sauce was extraordinary!

Belitza L.

16 January 2026

The bread was nice, hit n toasty and the BBQ pork had great taste. Definitely appreciated the season on the fries.

Aileen P.

16 January 2026

I was just a little disappointed that they didn't have the chess pie that I had ordered. The red beans and rice were really good.

Sarah C.

16 January 2026

Food is delicious. However my order was messed up tonight :(. Asked for extra chicken but they dumped shrimp all over the rice instead. Couldn’t eat it

Eivori N.

15 January 2026

The brisket melt was phenomenal and the fries were cooked perfectly. Everything was delicious and they owners were so gracious and kind.

Kelley R.

15 January 2026

The turkey burger was good. I don't eat onions and have allergies to that so I scraped them off. There wasn't a space to request ti have them removed. Perhaps, an "instructions" space can be added for that particular burger as well. Many have allergies to foods. Thank you!🙂

Schahara S.

15 January 2026

Truck was great, would like a lid for the pudding to carry a little easier. And would like more trucks with healthier options

Kyle S.

14 January 2026

Less crema on the fish taco. But otherwise all of it was delicious and the jerk chicken taco was my favorite. Great flavor and perfect heat for jerk.

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