Our Story
It all started with One Pickup Truck.
In 1990, Brett was a 20-year-old college student trying to finish school at CSUN. As a “broke” student Brett decided to use his savings to purchase a truck and a beat-up old ice cream cart.
He was not trying to build a company. He simply wanted a way to pay his bills and finish college.
Weekends by weekend, birthday party by birthday party, business slowly grew. There was no grand business plan, simply hard work, a willingness to say yes to opportunities, and a determination to treat every customer well.
More than three decades later, that little pickup truck has grown into Barts Carts, serving thousands of events across Southern California.
Built, Not Bought
Everyone has a favorite subject in high school. For Brett, it was Metalwork.
That passion became the foundation of Barts Carts. Many of our original food carts were designed and built by Brett, alongside a few members of our Core Crew who shared his love of creating things with their hands.
Around here, some carts have lived more than one life. A cotton candy cart might "grow up" to become a churro cart. If a better idea comes along, we do not replace it, we redesign it.
Over the years, The Shop has become something of a museum. Around here, we do not throw away something with history if it can be rebuilt, improved, and given a new purpose.
Even today, you will often find Brett downstairs in The Shop, refining equipment, building new stations, or finding ways to make every event run just a little smoother.
Because at Barts Carts, we are never satisfied with "good enough." We believe there is always a better way—and we are always looking for it.
Meet the Crew!
Great people build every great company.
Roberto, Fabio, Rey, Edgardo, Wil, Maria, Eduardo, and Ignacio ("Nacho") are not just employees, they are the people who helped build Barts Carts into what it is today.
From our humble beginnings with just Brett, Anna, and Rob, one truck, and a small workshop, we did everything together. Friday nights often stretched well past midnight as we loaded trucks, prepped menus, and got everything ready for the weekend's events.
As the years passed, one by one, more incredible people joined the team. Thankfully, they decided to stay.
Today, many members of our Core Crew have been with us for more than 20 years. Along the way, we have grown together, celebrated milestones, raised families, and built lasting friendships. They are much more than colleagues; they are part of the Barts Carts family.
When you book an event with us, you are not just hiring a catering company. You are meeting the same experienced people who have been creating memorable events together for decades.
Still Growing
More than 35 years after that first pickup truck, we are still doing what we have always done—showing up early, serving great food, looking after our customers, and constantly finding better ways to do things.
We still believe relationships matter.
We still believe people deserve to be treated well.
And we are excited to keep creating unforgettable events for our amzing customers.
While our carts might catch your eye, it's our people who make every event a success. Many members of our Core Crew have been with Barts Carts for more than 20 years.
They've helped create thousands of memorable events, and they bring that experience, professionalism, and care to every setup.
When you book Barts Carts, you're not hiring temporary staff.You're working with a team that has grown together, learned together, and takes genuine pride in every event.