Award-Winning
Food Truck Catering in Southern California
Two-time Food Network champions, cooking California-Mexican food to order at weddings, offices, birthdays, and festivals since 2010.
The Lime Truck brings food truck catering to events all over Southern California, from a 30-person backyard party to a 10,000-guest festival. Everything is cooked fresh on the truck while your guests watch, and every menu has vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options. We handle setup, service, and cleanup, so you get to enjoy your own event.
We started in Orange County in 2010. Our founder, chef Daniel Shemtob, launched the truck in his hometown, and a year later we won Food Network's Great Food Truck Race. We won it again on the All-Stars season in 2021, which makes us one of only a handful of teams to win twice.
THE LIME TRUCK IS NOW COOKING WITH
NO SEED OILS
We are proud to partner with Zero Acre Farms as part of our commitment to making the world a better, more delicious place.
What food truck catering with us looks like
A traditional caterer usually shows up with trays or a buffet. We show up with a kitchen. Your guests walk up to the window, order, and get food that was cooked a minute ago. The last person in line eats as well as the first.
That format works well for a few reasons:
- Outdoor venues are easy. Backyards, vineyards, parks, office lots, and beach-adjacent venues don't need a kitchen when the kitchen drives in.
- Mixed crowds are easy. Guests order for themselves, so the vegan cousin and the steak lover are in the same line and both leave happy.
- It gives the party a center. People gather around the truck. It's a good icebreaker and it makes for good photos.
We can accommodate vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free, and other dietary needs. Tell us your numbers ahead of time and we'll plan for them.
Searching for a food truck to rent? With us, renting the truck always includes the crew, the food, and cleanup. Our food truck rental page explains how it works.
PROUDLY SERVING SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Where we cater
We have three locations, so a truck is never too far away. We serve almost every county in Southern California.
Los Angeles. From our Glendale location, we cover Hollywood, Burbank, Pasadena, Downtown LA, Santa Monica, the Westside, the Valley, and the rest of LA County.
Orange County. Home since 2010. Irvine, Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa, Anaheim, and everywhere in between.
San Diego. From our Market Street location, we cater downtown, La Jolla, Coronado, Mission Bay, North Park, and up the coast to Carlsbad.
Inland Empire. Riverside, San Bernardino, Temecula, Rancho Cucamonga, Ontario, and Corona.
Palm Springs and Santa Barbara. We travel there too. Travel fees may apply.
FULLY CUSTOM PACKAGES
Catering packages
Every package can be customized. These are the starting points, and the full details are on our catering packages menu.
Taste Le Truck Package. Our most popular, and it's unlimited. Each guest can get up to two mains and two sides per visit and come back for more. Think SoCal Steak Quesadilla, Rojo Chicken, Seared Ahi Tuna, and Mr. Potato tacos, Mexican Street Corn, Legendary Brussels, Zesty Guacamole, House Chips and Pico, and drinks or churros.
Signature TLT Package. One trip to the truck per guest, with two tacos or one entree plus a side, guac, and chips and pico. Includes the Trippy Mushroom Taco for plant-based guests.
Taco Package. One trip, two tacos, plus House Chips and Pico. Simple and fast. See our taco catering page.
Breakfast packages. Breakfast tacos, the Epic Breakfast Burrito, and more for morning events. See breakfast catering.
Appetizer Package and a la carte. Pick four appetizers for a cocktail hour, or build your own spread from the menu.
Our packages include eco-friendly plates, utensils, napkins, and serving supplies. Many include two hours of on-site service plus setup and cleanup.
Events we cater
- Weddings, from rehearsal dinners to late-night tacos
- Corporate catering, including office lunches, all-hands, and holiday parties
- Private parties, like birthdays, anniversaries, showers, and graduations
- Festivals and public events
- Film and production sets
- Holiday parties
Drop-off catering without the truck is available in Orange County only.
How booking works
- Send your details. Fill out our catering request form with your date, venue, rough guest count, event type, and any dietary needs. Prefer the phone? Call Ethan at (949) 232-0690.
- Get your proposal. Our team usually gets back to you within 24 hours with availability and a custom proposal built around your event.
- Lock the date. A 50% non-refundable deposit secures your date. We work first come, first served, so the first deposit on a date holds it.
- We show up. On event day, we pull up, set up, cook, serve, and clean up.
We don't publish flat rates. Your quote depends on guest count, menu, location, and how long you'd like us serving. Minimums vary by day of the week and season, and we'll tell you the current minimum when you ask.
Booking for the holidays
Holiday party season is here. December dates for company parties and family get-togethers go fast, and since the first deposit holds a date, it pays to reach out early. For same-week events, we offer a limited menu of our most popular items, and we never charge a last-minute premium.
OUR HAPPYCLIENTS
We cater everything from weddings, birthday parties, and small corporate lunches to massive 10,000+ person high-profile events. We offer customized catering packages to make every event, no matter the size, unforgettable!
WHAT THEY'RE SAYING ABOUT THE LIME TRUCK
"I ordered catering for a surprise party for a family member. The team came and executed the event perfectly. They arrived 30 min early, super friendly, set up the truck and it was super easy. The food was amazing and it was a wonderful event. Loved the churros, limeade, steak taco, and brussels."
- Elyse Nash, Private Event Client
"I went to a wedding recently with the lime truck doing the food. I was absolutely blown away!! I am vegan, and never get to eat at weddings due to meet or fish only options. Not only did the lime truck have options for me, but the food quality was soooo good."
- Olivia Hoff, Catered Wedding Guest
"The Lime Truck is amazing! We had them come to our office and they fed over 50 people quicker than any foodtruck we have used in the past. Every employee commented on how good there food was and went back for seconds and thirds!"
- Melinda Peek, Corporate Event Client
Food Truck Catering FAQ
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