Twin Cities Food Truck Catering Guide 2026: 10 Top Trucks for Minneapolis-St. Paul Events

**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 | | **Instagram** | @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."

**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 | | **Instagram** | @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.

**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 | | **Email** | info@redwagon-mpls.com | | **Website** | redwagon-mpls.com/catering | | **Instagram** | @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.

**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 | | **Email** | info@holaarepa.com | | **Website** | holaarepa.com | | **Instagram** | @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.

**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 | | **Email** | TRUPIZZA@GMAIL.COM | | **Website** | trupizzacatering.com | | **Instagram** | @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.

**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 | | **Instagram** | @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.

**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 | | **Instagram** | @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."

**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) | | **Email** | STATIONNO6@GMAIL.COM | | **Website** | stationno6foodtruck.com | | **Instagram** | @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."

**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 | | **Instagram** | @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."

**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 | | **Email** | 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."

| 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 **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.

**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:** 1. **Book early**: 2-3 months minimum; longer for James Beard/Food Network trucks 2. **Verify space**: Wood-fired pizza trucks need 40x20 ft paved surface 3. **Use trusted platforms**: [Edesia Catering](https://edesia.catering), Roaming Hunger, or The Knot 4. **Consider seasonality**: Many trucks operate April-October; some have year-round options 5. **Ask about minimums**: Most require $900-1,500 minimum 6. **Plan for weather**: Minnesota weather requires contingency plans for outdoor events