Twin Cities Food Truck Catering Guide 2026: 10 Top Trucks for Minneapolis-St. Paul Events
Complete guide to Twin Cities food truck catering in 2026. Discover 10 top trucks from James Beard Award winners to Food Network favorites, with pricing...
The Minneapolis-St. Paul food truck scene offers exceptional catering options across cuisines, from James Beard Award-winning Latin fare to wood-fired pizza featured on Food Network. These 10 trucks represent the best catering-ready mobile kitchens in the metro, each offering professional event services, diverse menus, and strong track records. Average catering costs range from $1,300-$2,500 per event, with per-person pricing typically between $12-25 depending on cuisine and service style.
Looking for an easier way to book food trucks for your event? Edesia Catering connects you with vetted food trucks across the Twin Cities and beyond—browse menus, compare prices, and book directly through one simple platform.
1. Gastrotruck
Minnesota's self-proclaimed "#1 Food Truck Caterer" has earned its reputation through 14 years of chef-driven excellence and a commitment to sustainability.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Cuisine | Contemporary American/Artisanal Street Food |
| Founded | 2011 |
| Owners | Catherine and Stephen Trojhan (husband-wife team) |
| Phone | (763) 607-6055 |
| Website | gastrotruck.mobi |
| @gastrotruck |
Chef Stephen Trojhan brings 30+ years of culinary experience. The operation has grown to 3 food trucks, a brick-and-mortar restaurant (Carbon Kitchen + Market), and a private event venue (The Luminare) in Northeast Minneapolis.
Service Capabilities: Weddings, corporate events, rehearsal dinners, graduation parties. Food truck, buffet stations, passed appetizers, drop-off delivery. Serves 140-250+ guests.
Dietary Options: Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal, kosher, nut-free available.
Signature Items: Braised beef brisket sliders, turkey wild rice sliders, Thai chicken burgers, beer cheese nachos, 3-grain pilaf bowls.
Pricing: $800-$2,500 range (custom quotes).
Recognition: WeddingWire 4.5/5 stars (19 reviews). "Our wedding food was the best I've ever had."
2. Butcher Salt
A women-owned, LGBTQ-owned catering company offering both food trucks and full-service bar service—a rare combination in the Twin Cities market.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Cuisine | American Comfort Food with Gourmet Twist |
| Founded | 2013 |
| Address | 208 29th Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55411 |
| Website | butchersalt.com |
| @butchersalt (2,260 followers) |
Named after butcher salt (sea salt infused with rosemary, thyme, sage, and marjoram). All menu items incorporate the signature herb blend.
Fleet: 2 food trucks (Marj, Rosie) + mobile bar (Thyme).
Service Styles: Food truck, plated dinners, buffet, passed appetizers, charcuterie/grazing tables, full bar service. Capacity 200+ guests.
Catering Pricing:
- Charcuterie Grazing Table: $22/person
- Plated Chicken Dinner: Starting $33/person
- Plated Beef Dinner: Starting $37/person
- Vegetarian: Starting $31/person
Recognition: Minnesota Bride 2025 Finalist – Best Mobile Catering. Yelp Health Score: 100/100.
3. Red Wagon Pizza Company
Featured on three episodes of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Red Wagon brings legitimate TV-famous wood-fired pizza to your event.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Cuisine | Modern American Thin-Crust Wood-Fired Pizza |
| Founded | 2012 (mobile oven); restaurant 2014 |
| Owners | Peter and Jacquie Campbell |
| Phone | (612) 259-7147 |
| info@redwagon-mpls.com | |
| Website | redwagon-mpls.com/catering |
| @redwagonpizza (12,000 followers) |
Started at Linden Hills Farmers Market; Peter's family operated a New Jersey pizzeria since 1962.
Space Required: 40 x 20 foot paved surface.
Event Types: Weddings, graduation parties, block parties, company picnics. Guests watch pizza slide into wood-fired oven and choose toppings.
Signature Pizza: Red Wagon Pizza (sopressata, banana peppers, sausage, chili flakes, fig balsamic). Guy Fieri called it "dynamite."
Other Highlights: P.S.O. (hot habanero honey), Carl the Cuban (12-hour citrus pork), Vegan Red Wagon.
Recognition: Food Network: Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives (3 episodes). Mpls-St. Paul Magazine: Best Pizza, Best Beer Bar, Best Kid-Friendly Restaurant.
4. Hola Arepa
2024 James Beard Award Winner for Best Chef: Midwest—this is elite-level catering with food truck origins.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Cuisine | Venezuelan/Latin American Street Food |
| Founded | 2011 (food truck); restaurant 2014 |
| Owners | Chef Christina Nguyen and Birk Grudem |
| Phone | (612) 345-5583 |
| info@holaarepa.com | |
| Website | holaarepa.com |
| @holaarepa (21,000 followers) | |
| Restaurant | 3501 Nicollet Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55408 |
The daughter of Vietnamese refugees, Christina Nguyen is a self-taught chef who built Hola Arepa from a food truck into one of America's most celebrated restaurants.
Event Types: Corporate events, weddings, festivals, film/TV production. Food truck available through Roaming Hunger.
Signature Items: Venezuelan Arepas (handmade cornmeal cakes stuffed with slow-roasted pork, shredded beef, chipotle chicken), Tostada Chilaquiles (featured on Food & Wine Magazine cover), Brazilian Chicken Cachapas, mini churros.
Estimated Catering: $2,485 average event via Roaming Hunger.
Recognition: James Beard Award 2024: Best Chef Midwest. Bon Appétit: 50 Best Restaurants in America (2015). Eater Young Guns Class of 2014.
5. TRU Pizza Truck
The only mobile wood-fired Neapolitan pizza truck in the Twin Cities, with authentic Italian technique learned directly in Italy.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Cuisine | Wood-Fired Neapolitan Pizza |
| Founded | 2014 |
| Owner | Jason M. |
| Phone | 612-499-8091 |
| TRUPIZZA@GMAIL.COM | |
| Website | trupizzacatering.com |
| @trupizzaneapolitan |
The owner traveled across Italy's pizza regions to learn from authentic pizzaiolos. The truck's 2,500 lb wood-fired oven "Wilson" cooks pizzas in 60-90 seconds at 800-1,000 degrees.
Event Types: Weddings, corporate catering, graduation parties, brewery events.
Menu & Pricing:
- Margherita: $12-14
- Cheese & Pepperoni: $12-15
- The Truth (pepperoni, truffle oil, basil): $14-18
- The Detroiter (sausage, pepperoni, banana peppers): $14-18
Crust Options: Traditional, whole wheat, gluten-free.
Recognition: Yelp 4.2 stars. Featured in Mpls.St.Paul Magazine and Minnesota Bride.
6. Sasquatch Sandwiches
Time Out National named it one of the "Best Food Trucks in America"—this family-owned operation enters its 11th season in 2025.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Cuisine | Gourmet Sandwiches/Minnesota Street Food |
| Founded | ~2015 |
| Owner/Chef | Graham Messenger |
| Phone | 612-723-5625 (call/text) |
| Website | sasquatchsandwiches.com |
| @sasquatchsammys (1,445 followers) |
Custom truck built by Chameleon Concessions (13' tall, 8' wide, 28' long). Perfect reliability record—never cancelled a contracted event.
Capacity: ~100 orders/hour. Service area: Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Menu & Pricing:
- Signature Sasquatch (braised beef short rib): $12
- Crispy Chicky: $12
- Smashburger Supreme: $12
- Apple n' Brie Grilled Cheese: $10
- "Best Fries Ever": $6-8
Minimum: ~$1,500 (food, travel, service, tax, gratuity).
Recognition: Time Out National: Best Food Trucks in America. Star Tribune "5 Best Things" (June 2025). City Pages: Best New Food Trucks.
7. Habanero Tacos
Operating two food trucks plus two restaurant locations, this family operation delivers authentic Mexican cuisine across both cities.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Cuisine | Authentic Mexican Street Food |
| Founded | April 2015 |
| Owner | Marcos M. |
| Phone | (612) 501-6929 |
| Website | habanerotacosgrill.com |
| @habanerotacos (1,146 followers) |
Locations: 3223 E Lake Street, Minneapolis | 80 N Snelling Ave, St. Paul. Hours: 7 days/week, 10 AM - 8 PM.
Fleet: 2 food trucks available for events.
Signature Items: Street Taco Trio, Quesabirria Tacos with consomé, burritos, fajitas, pozole. Meat options: Asada, Barbacoa, Carnitas, Al Pastor, Chorizo, Pollo, plus vegetarian/vegan.
Pricing: $10-20/person range.
Recognition: Google 4.7 stars. Listed among "Best 7 Food Trucks in Minneapolis."
8. Station No. 6 Food Truck
A viral sensation with cult following, this firehouse-themed truck gained fame after a single Facebook post.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Cuisine | Smash Burgers/BBQ |
| Founded | May 2020 |
| Owner | Josh Matthews (South Minneapolis native) |
| STATIONNO6@GMAIL.COM | |
| Website | stationno6foodtruck.com |
| @station_no6_foodtruck |
Matthews learned to smoke meats from his Mississippi-born father. The truck went viral in 2021 after posting in the MSP Burgers Facebook group. Now also operates a restaurant at Rosetown American Legion in Roseville.
Locations: Minnehaha Park, Midtown Farmers Market, Target Field area, U.S. Bank Stadium area.
Signature Burgers (5-oz smash patties):
- OG Smash: Garlic aioli, griddled onions, American cheese
- Spicy Boi: Pepperjack, griddled jalapeños, Thai chilies
- Hot Honey: Sweet and spicy honey glaze
- Bourbon Bacon Cheddar
Recognition: Racket Magazine: "Buzziest Burger in Town." Best Food Trucks: "Arguably the best burger in the metro."
9. Go Concessions (GoBBQ + Street Eats Grill)
The corporate event specialist, trusted by Fortune 500 companies including Target, Medtronic, and Abbott.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Cuisine | BBQ, Tacos, American Classics |
| Brands | GoBBQ, Street Eats Grill, State Fair Cookie Company |
| Address | 680 Hale Ave N STE 130, Oakdale, MN 55128 |
| Website | goconcessions.com |
| @gobbqmn |
Multi-brand mobile food company with commercial rotisserie smokers. Meats are smoked up to 14 hours and never reheated.
Corporate Clients: Target, Medtronic, UPS, Home Depot, Lowe's, Abbott, McKesson, Fidelity, Northwestern Mutual, Polaris, Boston Scientific.
Capacity: Served 160 wedding guests in ~1 hour.
GoBBQ Menu: Pulled pork sandwich, legendary pork ribs (half racks), smoked brisket, pork & chicken street tacos.
Street Eats Grill: 100% Angus beef burgers, pulled pork/chicken sandwiches, wings, crispy fries.
Pricing: $10-20/person.
Reviews: "10/10 on all fronts." "Hands down, the best ribs I have ever had anywhere."
10. El TacoTorro
Family-owned authenticity with both a seasonal food truck and year-round deli at Midtown Global Market.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Cuisine | Authentic Mexican |
| Owner | Jose Haro & Familia |
| Phone | (612) 800-2176 |
| tacotorro.mn@gmail.com | |
| Website | eltacotorromn.com |
| Deli Location | Midtown Global Market, 920 E. Lake Street, Minneapolis |
Jose's grandmother inspired his cooking; the Haro family immigrated 23 years ago pursuing the American Dream. Food truck operates spring through fall; deli serves year-round.
Event Types: Graduations, weddings, banquets, corporate events.
Menu & Pricing:
- Street Tacos: $2.75 each
- Lengua (Beef Tongue) Taco: $3.00
- Taco Combo (3 tacos, rice, beans, soda): $12-13
- Burrito: $11-12
- Quesa Tacos (3 with Barbacoa + broth): $12
Recognition: Google 4.6 stars. Bark: 5-star rated caterer. "We drive 40 mins just for their food."
Quick Comparison by Event Type
| Best For | Top Recommendations |
|---|---|
| Weddings | Gastrotruck, Butcher Salt, Red Wagon Pizza |
| Corporate Events | Go Concessions, Gastrotruck, Butcher Salt |
| Graduation Parties | TRU Pizza, Sasquatch Sandwiches, El TacoTorro |
| Upscale/Award-Winning | Hola Arepa (James Beard), Red Wagon Pizza (Food Network) |
| Budget-Friendly | El TacoTorro, Habanero Tacos |
| Unique Experience | Station No. 6 (cult following), TRU Pizza (wood-fired) |
Booking Platforms:
- Roaming Hunger: roaminghunger.com/food-trucks/minneapolis-mn/ (258+ trucks)
- Best Food Trucks: bestfoodtrucks.com/food-trucks/catering/minneapolis
- The Knot: theknot.com/marketplace/catering-minneapolis-mn/food-truck
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Pricing and Planning Tips
Industry Averages for Twin Cities:
- Average per event: $1,359 (range $800-$2,500)
- Per-person costs: $12-25 for meal service
- Typical minimums: 50-100 guests or $900-$1,500 spending
- Standard service window: 2-3 hours
Planning Tips:
- Book early: 2-3 months minimum; longer for James Beard/Food Network trucks
- Verify space: Wood-fired pizza trucks need 40x20 ft paved surface
- Use trusted platforms: Edesia Catering, Roaming Hunger, or The Knot
- Consider seasonality: Many trucks operate April-October; some have year-round options
- Ask about minimums: Most require $900-1,500 minimum
- Plan for weather: Minnesota weather requires contingency plans for outdoor events
Conclusion
The Twin Cities food truck scene offers exceptional diversity, from James Beard Award-winning Hola Arepa to Food Network-featured Red Wagon Pizza to corporate-trusted operations like Go Concessions. Whether you're planning an intimate graduation party or a 200+ guest wedding, these 10 trucks deliver professional service, creative menus, and memorable experiences.
Key considerations: Gastrotruck and Butcher Salt excel at weddings with full-service capabilities. Go Concessions handles Fortune 500 corporate events. El TacoTorro and Habanero Tacos offer authentic Mexican at budget-friendly prices. Station No. 6 brings cult-favorite smash burgers with viral appeal.
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