Austin's Chicken Trucks
Chicken on Austin's roster comes four ways: an Indo-Mexican truck with chicken 65, chicken manchurian, chicken curry and vindaloo rice bowls and chicken tenders with fries; a smoked-meat truck with a buffalo sandwich; a BBQ truck with smoked chicken by the half pound and on a sandwich; and an island truck with chicken pastor tacos and a kickin' chicken bowl.
Austin's Chicken Styles for Your Next Event
Every item below comes from a chicken truck you can book in Austin today.
Chicken Tenders & Fries
Tenders and fries, mozzarella sticks and coconut shrimp from the same window. The kid-safe order on a truck that also does curry.
Chicken 65 & Manchurian
Indian street-food chicken: spicy fried chicken 65 and chicken manchurian, with samosa and paneer 'takos' for the vegetarians.
Curry & Vindaloo Rice Bowls
Chicken curry and chicken vindaloo over rice, with dal fry and grilled paneer bowls alongside, and mango lassi and masala chai to drink.
Buffalo & Smoked Chicken Sandwiches
A buffalo sandwich from the smoked-meat truck and a smoked chicken sandwich from the BBQ truck, both with a gluten-free option on request.
Chicken Pastor Tacos & Bowls
Chicken al pastor tacos by the trio and a kickin' chicken bowl from the island truck, with agua fresca on the side.
Smoked Chicken by the Half Pound
Smoked chicken by the half pound for a buffet or a drop-off, from the Central Texas BBQ truck.
Why Event Planners Choose Food Trucks
The catering choice that delivers on taste and experience
Every Heat Level
From plain tenders to vindaloo, the Austin roster covers guests who want mild and guests who want it hot.
Serious Vegetarian Options
The Indo-Mexican truck's paneer, dal and samosa items mean a chicken order still feeds vegetarians well.
Fast Lines
Tenders, sandwiches and bowls all serve quickly. One truck keeps a lunch window moving.
Something Different
Chicken 65 and curry bowls give an office that has had every taco truck in town a new reason to line up.
Perfect for Any Austin Occasion
From corporate gatherings to backyard celebrations
Office Lunches & Team Events
Curry bowls and tenders for a team that wants both. A single Indo-Mexican truck covers a wide range of tastes.
Weddings & Rehearsal Dinners
Chicken pastor tacos or smoked chicken sandwiches for a casual reception at a Hill Country venue.
Birthday Parties & Celebrations
Tenders and fries for the kids, chicken 65 for the adults, from one window.
Campus & Tailgate Events
Buffalo sandwiches and tenders at UT home-game tailgates and student events.
Community & Cultural Events
Indian and Indo-Mexican menus are a natural fit for cultural festivals and community celebrations across North Austin and Round Rock.
Brand & Festival Events
SXSW pop-ups use chicken trucks for a menu that serves fast and photographs well.
What's Included with Your Catering
Full-service food truck catering across Greater Austin
Best Times to Book in Austin
Plan around Central Texas weather and the festival calendar
Bowls and tenders hold up in the heat. Plan shade for the line and an evening slot for a July event.
UT football Saturdays and ACL Fest weekends in October are the contested dates, so book those early. Otherwise this is the best outdoor weather of the year.
December holiday parties fill calendars, and January is the quietest month, with the widest choice of trucks. Austin's mild winters keep outdoor service comfortable most days.
SXSW week in March goes first, so book that early. April and May bring ideal weather, and graduation Saturdays in late May fill fast.
Austin Catering Experts
Austin's chicken trucks span Indian street food, Central Texas smoke and island tacos: chicken 65 and curry bowls, smoked chicken by the half pound, a buffalo sandwich and chicken pastor tacos.
The Indo-Mexican truck's paneer and dal dishes make a chicken order one of the more vegetarian-friendly bookings on the roster.
Downtown & East Austin
Office towers, Rainey Street venues and East Austin warehouses book chicken trucks for lunches, launches and after-parties.
South Congress & South Austin
Backyard parties in Travis Heights and Zilker, plus the venues along South Congress and South Lamar, keep chicken trucks busy on weekends.
The Domain & North Austin
Tech campuses along the MoPac and I-35 corridors book chicken trucks for employee lunches and recruiting days.
Round Rock, Cedar Park & the northern suburbs
Youth sports banquets, neighborhood block parties and suburban office parks from Round Rock to Leander book chicken trucks through the same roster.
Read the complete chicken food truck catering guide for national pricing, menu breakdowns, and event planning tips.
Common Questions About Chicken Truck Catering in Austin
What you need to know before booking.