Roaming Hunger

Santa Monica Food Truck Catering

Hire the right gourmet food truck for your next catered event

The Best Santa Monica Food Truck Catering

Choosing food truck catering in Santa Monica, CA, is a great way to transform any event into something special and memorable. Below are some of our favorite and most reliable food truck caterers.

Hire Your Perfect Caterer

Hire the right food truck for your Santa Monica event. From all the food trucks in Santa Monica, we’ll get you available and reliable options based on your event details and budget. That gives you more time to salivate over the menu.

Make Everyone Happy

Satisfy every taste bud by selecting the right cuisines and dietary restrictions for your Santa Monica event. Whether you want to choose from dozens of cuisine options or create a customized menu, you’ll get what your guests need.

Sit Back and Relax

Book your Santa Monica event with confidence knowing we have established relationships with the food trucks. We hold all funds until after your event, so we can guarantee you’ll get fantastic service every time.

Why Work With Us?

Your food truck catering event is protected by the 100% Roaming Hunger Service Guarantee.

We guarantee every Santa Monica food truck catering event, every time. Because food just tastes better when you have peace of mind. Read our service guarantee for more details.

Protected
Payments

We hold the caterer's payment in escrow to guarantee you get fantastic day-of service. Our vendors get paid in full only after each event, ensuring your payment is protected.

Just-in-Case
Support

Every event booking comes with our Just-in-Case Support program to make sure that if anything unforeseen happens, we can have a great replacement ready to roll.

Verified
Caterers

With a network of over 21,000 food trucks, carts, pop-ups, and caterers, we offer the best, proven selection of reliable and delicious catering options in Santa Monica.

Tap into
Our Experience

Facilitating over ten million meals since our inception, we know what it takes to make your event a yummy success. Book with Roaming Hunger knowing that you are working with the most experienced team in the industry.

RepEAT, RepEAT

Ready to keep every event catering fresh and exciting? Whether for another special celebration, every weekday, or at multiple locations, Roaming Hunger makes it simple to book another tasty event. Being the host with the most in Santa Monica has never been easier.

How to Book a Santa Monica Food Truck for Your Event

1

Give Us Your Details

Tell us when and where your Santa Monica event is, and what type of food truck catering you need.

2

Choose Your Cuisine

We'll send you a list of available food trucks with menus and pricing

3

Get Ready to Dig In

We’ll coordinate the logistics and support you through the day of the event.

Recent Customer Reviews in Santa Monica

Want to know what it’s like to work with us? Here is real feedback from recent customers in the Santa Monica area.

6 Reviews

5

Jessica in Santa Monica

Corporate | 75 People | 09/29/2023

Working with Roaming Hunger saved me! I was a little worried there was a cancelation, but they responded promptly. Kourtney and George were great. I especially liked how easy it was to peruse and order online. Very simple - always what I need to take care of, given my chaotic workdays. Will definitely need to use them again.

Great Communication
Great variety
Exactly what I wanted
Easy
5

Alexandra in Los Angeles

Marketing Event | 150 People | 03/30/2023

Customer service during the booking process and communication with coordinator were great. Guests loved the food, and the whole event was completed by the taco truck service. Thank you!

Great Communication
Last minute booking
Exactly what I wanted
Above & Beyond
5

Sanha in Santa Monica

Corporate | 200 People | 03/30/2023

5

Chaz in Santa Monica

Corporate | 120 People | 02/09/2023

Roaming Hunger was there for us in a pinch and the final product was delicious and amazing! Our venue was coordinating a catering option that ultimately fell through the week before our event - luckily Roaming Hunger was easily found on Google and their follow-up with quotes, conversation and next steps made the whole last-minute booking experience a breeze. Roaming Hunger literally saved the day and helped me sleep better at night! The fact that I was able to browse food truck options and book all in one day was clutch. Our account manager, Jody, helped book a next-day consultation and review options immediately - Roaming Hunger's use of technology is so seamless, from reviewing proposals, to booking a consulting call, to selecting and paying a reservation hold - it all worked together so well. The process was painless and rather amazing!!! In the final steps of our pre-event process, our catering and events coordinator, Ashton, helped confirm all details with the food truck and translate some dietary restriction needs we had. I owe such a great and delicious event to team Jody and Ashton - so thankful to them for saving this event!

Great Communication
Great variety
Last minute booking
Exactly what I wanted
Easy
Above & Beyond
5

Nicole in Santa Monica

Corporate | 100 People | 12/08/2022

Great Communication
Great variety
Exactly what I wanted
Easy
Above & Beyond
5

How Much Does Food Truck Catering Cost?

Use our Santa Monica food truck catering cost calculator to see how much your catering could cost based on your eaters and the type of food you’re looking for.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to rent a food truck in Santa Monica?

On average renting a food truck for catering in Santa Monica costs $1,541, and costs typically range from $800-$2,500.

Cuisine affects the costs of your food truck catering more than any other factor. Here are typical per-person prices along with average minimums.

CuisineAverage Price per Person1-100 Eaters (Minimum)
Taco Truck Catering$10-15$1,000
Burger,  BBQ, &  Pizza Truck Catering$15-25$1,500
Dessert Truck Catering$8-20$800
Beverage Truck Catering$8-20$800

Use our  Food Truck Catering Cost Calculator

Adding drinks or dessert options (with a savory food truck) will increase the price per person by $1-$5.

If you're having a smaller corporate event of 50 guests or less, you'll probably be affected by the food truck catering minimums, and the price per person will increase.

Typical service times are 2-3 hours. Additional hours will increase total costs. Travel fees can also affect pricing. Food trucks may charge a per-mile fee if your event is outside their normal travel radius (20-30 miles).

This average cost is based on historical data from Roaming Hunger catering bookings in the Santa Monica area and does not include any taxes or fees.

What are the best food trucks in Santa Monica, CA for catering?

These are the food trucks that get booked the most for catering in Santa Monica:

We update this list every month based on new data.

How do I get pricing, availability, and catering packages for food trucks in Santa Monica?

Get started by clicking any of the buttons on this page.

To get available options, you’ll need a confirmed date and location because food trucks get booked up every day. Once you submit your event details, we’ll send your catering request to food trucks in your area.

Your request will be sent to food trucks near you in Santa Monica and available trucks will submit a catering package with pricing and menu. From there you can choose the best Santa Monica food truck for you.

Why should I use Roaming Hunger to book a Santa Monica food truck vs. finding one on my own?

Roaming Hunger is the largest website for quality food trucks and mobile food businesses. Since 2009, we've helped thousands of companies and individuals book food trucks for catering and events. Today, our site has over 21,000 independent food trucks, trailers, carts, and pop-ups.

  1. Variety - Our network consists of 1163 Santa Monica vendors, all of them offering different cuisines, menus and formats.
  2. Save Time - Why have 100 conversations to find one food truck when you can have one conversation to find 100 food trucks?!
  3. Local Expertise - Who do you choose once you get all your options? Use our team’s expertise to hire the best caterer for your event.
  4. Speed - We will provide every available Santa Monica food truck option if you are ready to book one day or one month out from your event.
  5. Quality Options - All the food trucks we work with are gourmet, vetted, licensed, proven, and reliable.
  6. Service - Our 100% Roaming Hunger Service Guarantee protects every catering. If the caterer does not show up, we'll get you a replacement caterer or refund 100% of your money.

What kind of fees does Roaming Hunger charge for booking a food truck in Santa Monica, CA?

Service Fee: The service fee helps us operate our platform. Our service fee starts at 7% for catering, but it will vary based on factors such as the size of your event, the location, the number of food trucks, and the level of service your event requires.