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Food Truck Hire for Ashton events
Planning food truck hire in Ashton? We bring the truck or trailer, the ingredients and the kit, and look after your guests on the day.
- Wedding evening food
- Parties in venue grounds
- Big birthdays
Food truck hire near Ashton
Food truck hire for your event in Ashton
Everyone orders at the hatch and gets food cooked to order. It is simple, quick and sociable. On the menu are vegan tacos, quesadillas and loaded nachos, and it suits parties in venue grounds and launch events.
For a rural spot like Ashton, food truck hire needs a little planning: gate widths, soft ground and the route from the road all matter. Power and water may be limited, so we confirm the arrangements before the day. Access, space and power are agreed with you beforehand, so set-up goes smoothly.
Planners, venues and businesses
For big numbers, we plan service to keep queues short, so guests are looked after quickly. Tell us how long you have for food and drinks.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where vehicles can park, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Towns and villages near Ashton
Also in Ashton
How the day works
Guests tend to gather around the truck, so we will help you choose a spot with room for a queue. Rain does not normally stop us serving, but guests will need somewhere covered. Late-September events in Ashton see sunset at about 7:10pm, so a later service will need some lighting. A late-May event keeps its light until roughly 8:55pm.
- Tell us the date, the location, rough numbers and any diets.
- We suggest a menu for the hatch and quote for it.
- Where the truck or trailer will stand, the route in, and power and water are all agreed in advance.
- Your guests order at the hatch and we serve hot food at the agreed times.
- When service ends, we pack up and leave the spot clear.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Have a marquee or gazebo ready in case of rain
- Get the venue’s permission for us to park and serve
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, menu ideas and access. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
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Perfect for your event in Ashton
People eat when they’re hungry, rather than all at once.
Here are some of the events we cater in Ashton and Hampshire:
- Christenings and family parties
- Retirement parties
- End-of-year parties
- Big birthdays
Ashton is about 61 miles from central London, close enough for a London team’s away day.
Questions to ask before booking
- How each diet is kept separate
- How many staff are serving, and for how long
- How bad weather is handled
- Where to see their hygiene rating
Ashton: parking, access and venues
Ashton is about 5 miles north-east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Across the SO32 area, we can bring the truck or trailer to you, as long as there is access. Ashton is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our truck and trailer cover the area from Ashton to Southampton (about 8 miles away).
Colleagues or friends without a car may like to know that Botley station is about 4 miles away. If you are celebrating after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Peter, our food truck or trailer can be waiting at the reception spot.
For food truck hire in SO32, we plan around your venue and the route in. If your venue is just outside Ashton, we also cover Upham (1 mile north-west), Bishop's Waltham (1 mile south), Durley Street (1 mile south-west), Lower Upham (1 mile west) and Wintershill (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (8 miles north-west), Gosport (12 miles south), Havant (13 miles south-east), Eastleigh (5 miles west), Fareham (8 miles south) and Horndean (10 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Bishop's Waltham Museum (1.1 miles south) and Moorgreen Hospital (5.3 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Beacon Hill and Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
- Schools near Ashton include Swanmore College of Technology (2.4 miles south-east)
FAQs for Ashton
How far is Ashton from central London?
It is about 61 miles from central London, and inside the area we cover.
Do you come out to small places like Ashton?
Yes. Villages and hamlets are part of our area, and the main thing is access: tell us about the lane, the gate and the ground.
Can you cater for guests who avoid dairy?
We can. We offer dairy-free options, and we’ll tell you which dishes contain milk.
Is the food suitable for children?
Yes, children are easy to plan for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll suggest mild options.
Do you do food truck hire for weddings?
We can serve from the truck for the wedding meal, the evening or both. Timings are agreed with you and your venue. Read more in having a food truck at a wedding.
What’s on the menu?
Mexican street food and drinks: tacos and build-your-own taco bars, burritos, burrito bowls, nachos and quesadillas, plus salsas, guacamole and toppings. A drinks bar is available too.
Can you cater for special diets?
We plan for diets before the day, though we can’t guarantee there are no traces of any allergen. Guests with severe allergies should talk to us first.
Can we have a build-your-own taco bar?
We can. We can set up a build-your-own taco bar, served from the truck or a serving table, with fillings, salsas, guacamole and toppings. Read our taco bar guide.
Comparing your options
A marquee kitchen with plated service needs more space, more staff and more time. A food truck arrives as a kitchen and serves from the hatch, needing level ground, access and the venue’s permission. Access, parking and the distance to your venue can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed in your quote.
What you get with us
- Quick, friendly service from the hatch
- Everything served fresh from the hatch
- A menu agreed with you
- Quoted for your event
Read how we price and what Mexican catering costs.
How we price food truck hire
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Food, drinks or both
- The number of people
- Staff for serving and the bar
- What the venue already provides
What’s on the menu makes a difference to the total, so share your ideas with us. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Gate widths, slopes and the ground
- The venue or postcode
- The date and rough timings
- Roughly how many adults and children
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
What’s on the menu
Burritos
Rice, beans, a filling and salsa wrapped in a big tortilla.
Tacos from the hatch
Tacos made to order at the hatch, with a choice of fillings agreed with you.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Ask guests about dietary needs when they reply
- Ask the venue about catering vehicles before booking
- Tell us about coeliac guests
- Put anyone with a severe allergy in touch with us
When service ends, we pack away and drive off quietly.
Loaded nachos to share while the first orders cook are a good way to begin.
DIY taco night versus a caterer
Some hosts like to do it themselves. The usual problems are cold tortillas, running out of a popular filling and a host stuck at the stove. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us serve.
For a small group, a taco night at home can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, with allergen information for every dish.
- Served from our truck or trailer at your venue, garden or event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free options, with allergen information
- Tacos and taco bars, burritos, bowls, nachos and quesadillas
- Mexican drinks bar: margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas