The Burger Bus • Food Truck Catering
Burgers worth chasing. Catering made easy.
A burger truck experience built for real events, real crowds, and hosts who want food people actually remember.
The Burger Bus brings crowd-pleasing burger catering to private parties, corporate events, weddings, schools, breweries, festivals, and community gatherings — with food truck service, buffet options, and regional partner support when the fit is right.
Built from a bus. Made for real events.
The Burger Bus started in 2016 inside an actual short bus in Santa Barbara, California. Founder Michael Gardner built the original concept with a big, simple goal: create a burger-slinging brand people would remember. The bus eventually made its way east to Denver, Colorado, where Jacob Ibarra carried the legacy forward and refined the operation through real truck service, real events, and real guest feedback.
In 2022, The Burger Bus became part of Food Truck Avenue under David Sevcik, a local Colorado operator and longtime industry friend. At first, we did not try to reinvent it. Michael and Jacob had already built something special, so we learned the system, protected the personality, and slowly expanded the brand alongside other Food Truck Avenue concepts like Mac ‘N Noodles, Capital City Wraps, and Colorado Pig Rig.
As demand grew, so did the model. We added a Burger Bus trailer in 2024 and began working with other burger trucks that shared our standards for fresh food, dependable service, and host-first communication. The original 1998 bus has since been retired, and as of 2025, Burger Bus events are fulfilled through trusted partner and catering trucks under the Burger Bus network.
What has not changed is the reason people call us: they want a good burger, a responsive team, and someone who understands the logistics before the truck ever arrives. We help hosts think through timing, parking, service flow, menu fit, licensing needs, and the small details that can make or break a food truck event.
A burger can be made anywhere. A burger experience that makes guests feel taken care of is what The Burger Bus was built to deliver.
Fresh burgers without the catering chaos.
Burger Bus catering is built around hot food from the window, a focused event menu, and a line that keeps moving. Instead of overwhelming guests with every possible option, we help hosts choose the right burger lineup for the crowd.
Fresh From the Window
We prioritize burgers served hot and fresh, because that is usually where burger catering beats a buffet.
Built for Event Flow
For catering, we usually guide hosts toward 3 mains and 2 sides to reduce wait times and keep service smooth.
Flexible for the Crowd
We can adjust around dietary restrictions, event type, timing, and the service setup that makes the most sense.
Pick the event. We’ll help plan the food flow.
Burger Bus works best when the food is part of the experience — easy to understand, fun to serve, and planned around the way your guests will actually move through the event.
Corporate Catering
Best for: offices, teams, client events
Fast, familiar food for employee lunches, company celebrations, client events, appreciation meals, and office gatherings.
Weddings
Best for: receptions, rehearsals, late-night bites
A fun, memorable option for couples who want relaxed food that still feels special for the celebration.
Private Events
Best for: birthdays, backyards, house parties
Bring the burger truck energy to casual celebrations without making the host manage the meal.
Public Events
Best for: festivals, neighborhoods, community days
Event-ready burger service for public gatherings where speed, line flow, and menu clarity matter.
Milestone Events
Best for: graduations, retirements, anniversaries
Celebrate big moments with food that feels fun, approachable, and easy for guests of all ages to enjoy.
Any Event That Needs Great Food
Best for: flexible formats and custom plans
From small gatherings to large multi-truck events, we help match the service plan to the crowd, timing, and space.
How Burger Bus service works today
Burger Bus started as a single short bus slinging burgers in 2016. Over the years, we learned what makes food truck catering actually work — not just the food, but the timing, communication, and event flow behind it.
Today, Burger Bus events are fulfilled through a network of partner and catering trucks depending on location, date, and event size. What stays consistent is how we handle the process: fast communication, clear expectations, and helping you plan the right setup for your event.
Whether it is a single truck or a multi-truck event, our job is to make sure the food shows up on time, runs smoothly, and fits the crowd.
Tell us about your event
Submit your event details through our form. We respond quickly — usually within 30 minutes during business hours.
Pick your package
Choose from simple, tiered options based on guest count, service style, and menu. We help guide you if needed.
We handle the rest
The truck shows up ready to serve. Timing, setup, and service flow are already planned so you can focus on your event.
Need more than burgers? We can help there too.
Our network helps match your event with the right food — whether that’s burgers, BBQ, tacos, wraps, mac, grazing tables, or a full multi-truck setup.
Fresh, flexible, and crowd-friendly.
Great for offices, team lunches, and mixed crowds that want lighter options alongside burgers.
Fast, flavorful, and built for crowds.
Perfect for high-volume events, festivals, and casual gatherings.
Smoked meats and hearty plates.
For events that need bold flavor and satisfying portions.
Mac & Cheese
Comfort food catering with big crowd appeal.
Cheesesteaks
Hot sandwich catering for casual events.
Charcuterie & Grazing
Elevated appetizer spreads and event tables.
Food Truck Avenue
Our concierge layer to help plan, compare, and match your event with the right truck or catering concept.
Explore FTABookingFoodTrucks.com
Our booking and compliance platform for multi-truck events, regional routing, and more complex catering needs.
Visit BFTReal people behind the booking process.
Burger Bus uses a regional booking support model so hosts can get practical help with menu fit, truck logistics, timing, communication, and event flow.
David
Owner-operator experience across trucks, concepts, commissary work, and event planning flow.
States: KS, NE, ND, OK, SD, TX
Brandon
Strong on pricing, menu consultation, service fit, and high-volume food truck operations.
States: AZ, CO, NV, NM, UT, WY
Zo
Food-first guidance from a truck owner with deep culinary and event experience.
States: CA, ID, MT, OR, WA
Thomas
Operator and builder perspective for practical truck fit, setup, and event logistics.
States: IL, IA, MI, MN, MO, WI
Simon
Hands-on food truck experience, billing awareness, and event-tested support.
States: CT, MA, NY, RI, VT
Kaleb
Detail-oriented support shaped by real truck and catering experience.
States: AL, FL, GA, NC, SC
John
Responsive vendor communication and coordination from hands-on truck experience.
States: IN, ME, NH, OH, WV
Jess
Organized follow-up, menu support, and client clarity backed by commissary operations experience.
States: AR, KY, LA, MS, TN
Stephen
Multi-truck logistics and throughput experience for events with more moving parts.
States: DE, DC, MD, NJ, PA, VA
Simple booking. Clear expectations.
Most hosts are not trying to become food truck experts. We walk you through the details so the burger truck, menu, timing, and service flow all make sense before event day.
Tell us the basics
Share your date, location, venue, guest count, event type, and ideal service style through our quote form.
We review the fit
During normal business hours, we usually respond in 30 minutes or less. If you reach us after hours, we’ll follow up when the booking team is back online.
You choose your package
We help you compare tiered catering options based on guest count, menu direction, service window, and event setup.
You confirm the details
Your event is confirmed when the catering agreement is signed and the menu selection is locked in.
The truck shows up ready
Timing, parking, setup, menu, and service flow are already planned so you can focus on your guests.
Professional catering support, not just a food truck showing up
Event catering requires more than good food. We account for timing, guest flow, setup requirements, venue access, and local compliance needs.
Licensed & Insured
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Event Flow
We consider arrival timing, service windows, guest count, line flow, and venue setup needs.
Partner Standards
When a partner is involved, the goal is reliable communication, clear expectations, and event-ready service.
Questions about Burger Bus catering
Does Burger Bus serve every city directly?
Not always. Some events are handled directly by Burger Bus, while others may be supported by regional catering partners through the Burger Bus, Food Truck Avenue, or BookingFoodTrucks.com network.
Can we book a burger buffet instead of the truck?
In many cases, yes. Buffet-style burger catering may be available when a truck setup is not the best fit for the venue, weather, timing, or guest flow.
What types of events does Burger Bus cater?
Burger Bus can support corporate events, private parties, weddings, school events, breweries, festivals, and community gatherings depending on market availability.
What happens if Burger Bus is not available?
When Burger Bus is not the right fit or not available in a market, we may recommend a trusted partner option through Food Truck Avenue or BookingFoodTrucks.com.
Bring Burger Bus to your next event
Send us your date, city, guest count, and event type. We’ll help confirm the best burger catering option for your event.