Next date
Diwali: Sunday, November 8, 2026
- How the date is set
- Follows the Hindu lunisolar calendar, so it moves between mid-October and mid-November. Some communities celebrate on a neighboring day.
- The year after
- Friday, October 29, 2027
Diwali Party Food Truck with a Halal Menu
Festival of lights
Lights up, window open.
Diwali parties run late, draw a crowd and mix several generations. A truck outside the community hall or at the end of the driveway keeps hot food coming while the sparklers come out.
- 100% halal menu
- Faith & cultural holidays
When to book
Inside the usual lead time
Diwali weekend lines up with fall festival season, and many families pick the same Saturday. Six weeks of notice is a sensible target.
Dates close to the holiday can still be open. Ask anyway, or check short-notice booking.
Diwali
A food truck for Diwali.
Diwali, the festival of lights, falls in October or November and is celebrated by Hindu, Sikh, Jain and many other families across Loudoun, Fairfax and Montgomery counties with lamps, sweets, fireworks and long evenings of visiting.
Our menu is street food, not Indian food, and it is 100% halal. Many Diwali hosts want a vegetarian-friendly spread. The Veggie Falafel is the dish marked vegetarian on our menu, and we can build the rest of your event menu around chicken, fries and sides. Ask us how any item is prepared.
Planning tips
- Tell us how many guests prefer vegetarian food so we plan enough falafel and sides.
- Diwali evenings are cool and get dark early; pick a lit spot for the line.
- If fireworks are part of the night, keep them well away from where the truck parks.
Event ideas
Ways to book the truck for Diwali.
Community hall celebration
Cultural associations and temples host Diwali nights with dance and music. The truck parks outside and serves between performances.
Neighborhood Diwali
Several families on one cul-de-sac light diyas together. A truck at the curb means nobody spends the evening in the kitchen.
Office Diwali lunch
Teams mark the festival with a lunch outside the building, and colleagues who do not celebrate get to join in.
Marinated chicken with fresh vegetables and garlic sauce.
Chicken street tacos with onion, cilantro and lime.
Hand-breaded chicken tenders with a crisp finish.
Hot, crisp golden fries.
Warm cinnamon-sugar churros.
Event menus and pricing are quoted per event.
Do you have vegetarian options for a Diwali party?
The Veggie Falafel is marked vegetarian on our menu. Fries, mozzarella sticks, onion rings and sweets are also on the truck; ask us how each is prepared so you can decide what fits your guests.
When is Diwali in 2026?
Diwali falls on Sunday, November 8, 2026. Some communities celebrate on a neighboring day, so plan around the date your family or temple follows.
Can you leave beef off our menu?
Yes. You pick the dishes for your event, so you can build it around chicken, falafel and sides.
How much does it cost to book the truck?
Every event is quoted individually. Price depends on the date, location, guest count, service time, menu and whether the host covers the food or guests pay for their own. Request your date and we will send a quote.
Is the food halal?
Yes. Bella Bites serves a 100% halal menu, cooked to order on the truck.
Where do you bring the truck?
Washington DC, Northern Virginia and Maryland, including Washington, DC, Arlington, VA, Alexandria, VA, Fairfax County, VA, Loudoun County, VA, Prince William County, VA, Montgomery County, MD, Prince George's County, MD. Not sure if you are in range? Call 571-992-6050 or send the address with your request.
Your event. Our next stop.
Festival of lights.
Let’s plan it.
Send the date, the place and a rough headcount. We reply with availability, a menu plan for your crowd and a quote.
