Chicken Food Truck Catering in Tuscaloosa
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+
Feel That Crimson-Crunch: Fresh Chicken Food Truck Catering in Tuscaloosa
Whether you’re tailgating outside Bryant-Denny, grabbing lunch on the University of Alabama Quad, or feeding a crowd along the Black Warrior Riverwalk, nothing beats a hot chicken sandwich made right in front of you. Tuscaloosa locals know the secret: order from a chicken food truck and the meal hits your hands (and your taste buds) while it’s still sizzling. No 45-minute delivery wait, no soggy buns—just juicy, made-to-order chicken that keeps the party rolling.
Best Food Trucks connects T-Town foodies with the area’s favorite rolling kitchens. Craving golden tenders, Nashville-style heat, or a classic Southern sandwich stacked with pickles and slaw? Our roster of trucks has you covered, and every bite is prepared curbside so it’s as fresh as an SEC game-day roar.
Check out a few local favorites ready to cater your next event:
- Fitts Company LLC – Tuscaloosa’s go-to for homestyle chicken plates, sandwiches, and tenders that taste like Saturday night at Grandma’s—only faster.
- Big Boys Wings – From smoky barbecue to tongue-tingling hot, their wings are a must-have for any Crimson Tide watch party.
- Hollywood Grill Food Truck – Pair your chicken with loaded fries worthy of a Hollywood close-up (and an Instagram post outside Tuscaloosa Amphitheater).
Ready to get your cluck on? Book chicken food truck catering in Tuscaloosa today and taste why Best Food Trucks is the city’s favorite way to feed a crowd—fresh, fast, and full of Southern flavor.
Backing T-Town’s Small Businesses
When you book chicken food truck catering in Tuscaloosa, your guests aren’t the only winners—you’re putting money right back into the Druid City community. Most of the rolling kitchens parked along University Boulevard or popping up in Northport are owned by UA alumni, military veterans, and family-run startups who call West Alabama home. Every platter of hot chicken you serve at your corporate lunch or tailgate helps these entrepreneurs pay staff, stock local farms, and keep our culinary scene vibrant.
Food trucks are also a smart, eco-friendly catering choice. Because they cook everything onboard, they draw far less power than a traditional banquet setup, and the streamlined menus mean less food waste. Many Tuscaloosa chicken food trucks even compost fryer oil and use recyclable service ware—so your next “corporate catering near me” search can support both Main Street and Mother Earth.
Ready to boost the local economy, tread lighter on the planet, and still wow everyone with crispy chicken sliders and Alabama white-sauce wings? Hit up Best Food Trucks and lock in a socially responsible—and seriously delicious—way to feed your crowd in Tuscaloosa.
To give you a taste
Southern Dirty Birdy Sandwich
Grilled BBQ Chicken Sandwich
Music City Family Packs
2 PC Tender Basket
Hot Chicken Mac & Cheese Bowl
Cajun Tenders Meal
Best Chicken Food Trucks in Tuscaloosa
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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 (160,583 reviews)
Jessica A.
12 August 2025
The team with Alabama Ali’s was amazing! They were on time, friendly and added a wonderful touch to our event! Also, the food was absolutely delicious!
Karen M.
7 August 2025
The shrimp was cooked to perfection. The rice was a little spicy but mmmmm. We we started eating, conversation stopped.
Michael R.
4 August 2025
This truck is great!
Marci P.
31 July 2025
Well, my husband and I ordered the Italian beef sandwich and it was phenomenal. The crunch on that bread was amazing. Probably the best sandwich I've ever had on Italian beef as a matter of fact, it was the best sandwich ever.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Jocelyn C.
28 July 2025
Great food and amazing service. Will definitely book again!
John W.
25 July 2025
The Gotti chicken sandwich, Hoffman hotdogs, and tots were excellent. Hope truck #2 will come back again!
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!
Margherita H.
24 July 2025
Extremely tasty chicken fajita quesadilla. I ate it at my desk and my co-workers asked me what smelled so good.
Ron E.
23 July 2025
Order was ready on time and the combination of the sandwich with the side of tots was delicious and a bargain.
Marcia B.
21 July 2025
Amazing food and wonderful staff!!!
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.