Kansas City Food Truck Catering Guide 2026: 10 Top Trucks for Your Next Event

**KC's Original Loaded Fry Truck** — Family-owned, operating since 2012. | Detail | Information | |--------|-------------| | **Cuisine** | Loaded French Fries / Creative Comfort Food | | **Founded** | 2012 | | **Parent Company** | KCFoodTrucks, LLC (family-owned) | | **Phone** | (816) 209-5430 | | **Website** | twistedtaterkc.com | | **Hours** | Mon-Sun 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM | Kansas City's original loaded fry specialist serving golden french fries with creative toppings. Part of KCFoodTrucks family that includes KC BBQ Truck, Savanna Jane Lemonade, and Road Kill Cafe. Local family-owned business that "still believes in hard work, good food and having a good time." **Event Types:** Luncheons, weddings, public celebrations, private events, corporate catering. **Menu Highlights:** - Taco Fryz — Sweet-seasoned ground beef, nacho cheese & real crumbled bacon - Bacon Cheese Fryz — Nacho cheese and real crumbled bacon - Greek Fryz — Gyro meat, feta cheese, tzatziki sauce, and chives - Loaded Fryz — Nacho cheese sauce, fresh bacon bits, shredded cheddar, ranch sour cream, fresh chives - BBQ Pulled Pork Fryz — Nacho cheese, slow-smoked pulled pork, Twisted Q sauce - Philly Cheesesteak Fryz — Philly steak meat with green peppers, onions, nacho cheese sauce **Recognition:** Yelp top-rated (#1-2 in KC food truck catering), Kansas City Food Truck Association member since 2012. "The tastiness of these twisted taters are the talk of the town!"

**Kansas City's signature BBQ** — Part of KCFoodTrucks family, epitomizing KC-style smoked meats. | Detail | Information | |--------|-------------| | **Cuisine** | Kansas City-Style BBQ | | **Parent Company** | KCFoodTrucks, LLC (family-owned) | | **Website** | kcfoodtrucks.com | | **Specialty** | KC-style smoked meats with neutral smokiness | Epitomizes Kansas City's famous BBQ with scrumptious smoked & grilled meats. Part of the local family-owned KCFoodTrucks operation serving succulent Kansas City-style BBQ. Featured prominently in Visit KC's event catering recommendations. **Event Types:** Corporate events, weddings, festivals, public celebrations. **Menu Highlights:** - Smoked brisket - Pulled pork - Ribs - Burnt ends (KC specialty) - Classic BBQ sides - Kansas City-style sauces **Recognition:** Featured in Roaming Hunger's KC description, Visit KC official tourism guide. Known for "prominent and yet neutral smokiness" characteristic of KC BBQ.

**Top-rated catering** with diverse menu options. | Detail | Information | |--------|-------------| | **Cuisine** | Contemporary American / Diverse | | **Service** | Full-service catering | | **Specialty** | Versatile menu options | Highly-rated Kansas City food truck known for quality catering and diverse menu offerings. Featured in multiple top catering lists. **Event Types:** Corporate catering, private events, weddings. **Menu:** Contemporary American cuisine, diverse menu options, customizable catering packages. **Recognition:** Yelp #1 ranked in Kansas City food truck catering, Visit KC featured.

**Comfort food specialists** with soul food influence. | Detail | Information | |--------|-------------| | **Cuisine** | Soul Food / Comfort Food | | **Specialty** | Traditional soul food and comfort dishes | | **Service** | Soul food catering | Kansas City favorite serving soul food and comfort classics. Known for quality, flavorful preparations. **Event Types:** Corporate events, private parties, community events. **Recognition:** Consistently ranked in top 3 for Kansas City food truck catering on Yelp.

**Upscale soul food** with gourmet preparations. | Detail | Information | |--------|-------------| | **Cuisine** | Gourmet Soul Food / Southern | | **Specialty** | Gourmet takes on Southern classics | | **Service** | Bistro-style soul food | Elevated soul food with bistro-style preparations. Kansas City favorite for upscale comfort food. **Event Types:** Weddings, corporate catering, upscale events. **Recognition:** Yelp top-rated (top 4 in KC), Visit KC featured as "Beauty of the Bistro."

**Mexican street food** specialists. | Detail | Information | |--------|-------------| | **Cuisine** | Mexican Street Food / Tacos | | **Service Area** | Kansas City metro including Overland Park | | **Specialty** | Fresh preparations and traditional flavors | Kansas City's go-to for authentic Mexican street food and tacos. Known for fresh preparations and traditional flavors. **Event Types:** Corporate events, festivals, private parties. **Menu:** Authentic tacos, Mexican street food favorites, fresh salsas and toppings, traditional preparations. **Recognition:** Consistently ranked in top 5-6 for Kansas City food truck catering on Yelp.

**Traditional Mexican** with authentic preparations. | Detail | Information | |--------|-------------| | **Cuisine** | Traditional Mexican | | **Specialty** | Authentic Mexican dishes | | **Service** | Traditional Mexican catering | Authentic Mexican cuisine serving Kansas City with traditional recipes and fresh ingredients. **Event Types:** Corporate catering, private events, festivals. **Recognition:** Consistently ranked in top 6-8 for Kansas City food truck catering on Yelp.

**Gourmet grilled cheese** and comfort food. | Detail | Information | |--------|-------------| | **Cuisine** | Gourmet Grilled Cheese / Comfort Food | | **Specialty** | Gourmet grilled cheese varieties | | **Service** | Made-to-order comfort food | Kansas City favorite for creative grilled cheese sandwiches and comfort food favorites. **Event Types:** Corporate events, private parties, festivals. **Menu:** Gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches, creative cheese combinations, comfort food sides. **Recognition:** Consistently ranked in top 7-8 for Kansas City food truck catering on Yelp.

**Artisan ice cream** specialists. | Detail | Information | |--------|-------------| | **Cuisine** | Artisan Ice Cream / Desserts | | **Specialty** | Artisan ice cream flavors | | **Service** | Ice cream catering | Kansas City's premium mobile ice cream caterer specializing in artisan flavors and dessert service. **Event Types:** Weddings, corporate events, birthday parties, festivals. **Menu:** Artisan ice cream flavors, specialty desserts, custom event packages. **Recognition:** Ranked in top 7 for Kansas City food truck catering on Yelp.

**Gourmet burgers** with craft beer pairings. | Detail | Information | |--------|-------------| | **Cuisine** | Gourmet Burgers / Craft Beer | | **Specialty** | Premium burgers with creative toppings | | **Service** | Gourmet burger service | Kansas City burger specialist known for quality beef and creative burger combinations. **Event Types:** Corporate events, festivals, private parties. **Menu:** Gourmet burger varieties, premium beef options, craft beer pairings, creative topping combinations. **Recognition:** Ranked in top 9 for Kansas City food truck catering on Yelp.

**Taylor Made Food Truck and Catering** — Dedicated BBQ truck + universal food truck. Can handle large events. **SSaaCC Lunch Truck** — Soup, Sandwich, and a Cupcake. Awesome lunch choices with dessert. **CoffeeCakeKC** — Coffee & bakery. Every bean roasted and brewed by owner. Signature bananas foster cupcake. Perfect post-BBQ pick-me-up. **Snowie Shaved Ice of Kansas City** — Shaved ice with unique combinations. Brightly colored converted school bus. **Chef Baldee's Pizza** — Pizza slices and pies. Kansas City pizza truck favorite. **Casual Foodie Truck & Catering** — Versatile catering options. Can handle last-minute events.

| Best For | Top Recommendations | |----------|---------------------| | **Kansas City BBQ (Signature)** | KC BBQ Truck (KC-style specialist) | | **Large Events** | Taylor Made (dedicated BBQ + universal truck), KC BBQ Truck | | **Loaded Fries/Comfort** | Twisted Taters (original since 2012) | | **Soul Food** | Beautiful Soul Bistro (upscale), Wilma's Good Food | | **Mexican/Tacos** | TACO NACO KC, El Tenedor KC | | **Grilled Cheese** | Cheesy Street | | **Dessert** | Melt Box Ice Cream, CoffeeCakeKC, Snowie Shaved Ice | | **Burgers** | Burg & Barrel Food Truck | | **Quick Lunch** | SSaaCC Lunch Truck (soup, sandwich, cupcake) | | **Versatile/Last Minute** | Casual Foodie Truck & Catering, Crave | **Want a simpler booking experience?** [Edesia Catering](https://edesia.catering) offers a modern platform to discover, compare, and book food trucks for any event size.

**Kansas City Food Truck Association (KCFTA):** - Website: kcfoodtrucks.org - Description: Locally owned food trucks, individually operated since 2012 - Service Area: All over Kansas City metro area - Members Include: KC BBQ Truck, Twisted Taters, Savanna Jane Lemonade, Road Kill Cafe **Roaming Hunger Kansas City:** - 151+ food trucks, trailers, carts, pop-ups - Top Cuisines: BBQ (21+ caterers), Sandwiches (51+ caterers), Tacos (24+ caterers), Burgers (24+ caterers), Desserts (12+ caterers) - 100% Roaming Hunger Guarantee **Best Food Trucks Kansas City:** - Mobile App: iOS & Android available - Features: Real-time tracking, mobile ordering, location alerts **Visit KC (Official Tourism):** - Event Planning: visitkc.com/articles/food-trucks-events-rental/ - Services: RFP submission for meetings & conventions

Kansas City's food truck scene reflects its unique Midwestern character and culinary heritage: **BBQ Capital Identity:** Famous Kansas City-style BBQ epitomized by food trucks. Signature neutral smokiness, burnt ends specialty, multiple BBQ trucks competing for excellence. **Downtown Revitalization:** Massive downtown construction and growth. Big companies moving in. Thriving Garment District. Power and Light District (named after city's industrial history). **Midwestern Hospitality:** "People definitely look out for each other in the Midwest." Food trucks as extension of regional hospitality. "Quality meals lovingly prepared and served up fresh." **Bi-State Metro:** Spans Missouri and Kansas border. Unique dual-state food truck scene. Cross-state event capabilities. **Popular Event Locations:** - Mill Creek Park (Fountain Fest - April) - Power and Light District - Garment District - Corporate parks downtown - Brewery partnerships (Cinder Block Brewery, etc.) **Pricing Standards:** - Range: **$1,000-$2,500** per event - Two models: Pay-per-meal (host pays) or Guest-pay (truck sells direct) **Planning Tips:** 1. **Book early**: 2-4 weeks for standard; 1-3 months for weddings 2. **Peak season**: April through October (Fountain Fest kicks off in mid-April) 3. **Last-minute**: Some trucks like Casual Foodie specialize in quick turnaround 4. **Use trusted platforms**: [Edesia Catering](https://edesia.catering), KCFTA, or Roaming Hunger