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Food truck caterers in Balcombe
Looking for food truck hire in Balcombe? We bring the truck or trailer, the ingredients and the kit, then serve your guests fresh on the day.
- Back-garden parties
- Private outdoor parties
- Family reunions
Get a quote for food truck hire in Balcombe
How the day works
We get there well before you want to serve, then set up and prepare everything. Guests come up to order when service opens. Late-September events in Balcombe see sunset at about 7:05pm, so evening service from the truck may run past dusk. A late-May event keeps its light until roughly 8:50pm.
- Tell us the date, the location, rough numbers and any diets.
- You get a hatch menu and a quote for the hire.
- 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.
- Once guests are fed, we clear our area and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Measure any gates or arches on the way in
How to get a price
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, tell us about it on our contact page.
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Food truck hire in Balcombe, served fresh
We cook inside our food truck or trailer, so your venue doesn’t need a kitchen. What we do need is level ground, a way in and the venue’s agreement, with power and water confirmed per booking. At leaving parties and staff appreciation days, we can serve burritos, fresh salsas and guacamole and loaded nachos.
For a rural spot like Balcombe, 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 there are no surprises on arrival.
- Where
- Balcombe (RH17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free
- Guests
- Around 50 to 400 is usual; ask about yours
- Add-ons
- Drinks bar, nachos to share
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 28 October 2026
Why choose food truck hire in Balcombe?
A food truck gives a private event a focal point.
These are some of the occasions we serve around Balcombe:
- Private parties in fields and grounds
- End-of-year parties
- Big birthdays
- Family celebrations
Historic houses near Balcombe include Tyes Place (2.1 miles south-west) and Priest House (3.5 miles east). Historic houses and estates generally have firm rules on vehicles, so ask where a hired food truck could park before you book.
Questions to ask before you book
- Payment terms and deposit
- How bad weather is handled
- VAT, if it applies
- How long the service runs
Towns and villages near Balcombe
What else we do in Balcombe
DIY taco night versus a caterer
Some hosts like to do it themselves. Common snags are cold tortillas, uneven quantities and the host missing the party. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us serve.
You can set up your own drinks table, but someone still has to mix, pour and keep an eye on it all evening. Our margarita bar guide has tips.
Before you choose a spot
We serve from a truck or trailer, so the spot needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- The landowner’s go-ahead for the truck or trailer
- Parking arrangements if we’re not on private land
- A place for guests to eat close to the hatch
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Balcombe
- Burritos
- Burrito bowls
- Mexican drinks bar
- Loaded nachos
- Tacos
- Quesadillas
What’s on the menu
Tacos from the hatch
A taco is ideal food from a truck.
Quesadillas
Crisp tortillas folded round melted cheese, cut into wedges.
Your questions about food truck hire in Balcombe
Can we hire your food truck for a private party in Balcombe?
Yes, subject to the date and access for the truck or trailer. Let us know about access and where we’d park.
Which station should guests use for Balcombe?
Guests can use Balcombe station, which is right in Balcombe.
Do you provide allergen information for each dish?
Yes. Tell us about allergies when you book. Under UK rules, caterers must give information on 14 allergens, and we do that for every dish (Food Standards Agency guidance). Anyone with a severe allergy should speak to us before the event.
Do you need power and water?
That depends on the set-up, so we confirm power and water arrangements with each booking. Tell us what’s available at your venue.
What do you need at the venue?
Tell us where you’d like the truck, and we’ll check it works. Our guide to space and power has more.
What does it cost to hire the truck?
We quote for every hire, based on guest numbers, the menu, the location and service times. Contact us for a quote.
Who clears up?
Our area is packed away and left tidy. Tell us the venue’s rules on waste and clearing up and we will talk it through.
Where do you cater?
We cover London and the South East, West Sussex included. See all areas.
Is food truck hire right for your event?
Burger and pizza vans are familiar. Tacos and burritos from a truck feel different while staying easy to eat. Catering from a truck or trailer can be a practical alternative to a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire. Contact us for a quote to compare.
What you get with us
- Catering across West Sussex, including Balcombe
- Options for vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free guests
- Everything served fresh from the hatch
- Menus chosen with you
See how we price and the cost guide.
What food truck hire costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Food, drinks or both
- The number of people
- Travel, parking and access
- The menu you choose
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can feel generous.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Gate widths, slopes and the ground
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A picture of where we’d park
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. When you’re ready, drop us a line using the enquiry form.
Hiring our taco truck near Balcombe
Balcombe is about 4 miles north of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. Anywhere in RH17, we can bring the truck or trailer to you, as long as there’s access. We cover 371 places across West Sussex, wherever the truck or trailer can get in.
Roughly 31 miles separate Balcombe from central London, which can suit a team day out of the city with a hired food truck. Being close to the B2036 makes Balcombe an easy run for the truck. With the High Weald National Landscape within about 8 miles, a rural setting for your private or work event is within reach. Firm ground and a clear way in matter most for the truck or trailer.
Wherever your event is in RH17, we can bring food truck hire to you. Whether your event is on London Road, Stockcroft Road and Deanland Road or a nearby road, we’ll plan where to park and serve. Being close to the B2036, Balcombe is easy for us to reach. For events just outside Balcombe, we cover Balcombe Lane (1 mile north), Brook Street (2 miles south), Staplefield (2 miles south-west), Worth Abbey (3 miles north) and Whitemans Green (3 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Crawley (5 miles north-west), Horsham (8 miles west), Haywards Heath (4 miles south), Burgess Hill (7 miles south), East Grinstead (7 miles north-east) and Broadfield (4 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Princess Royal Hospital (4.9 miles south) and Cuckfield Museum (3.5 miles south). The countryside around Balcombe includes Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow and Tilgate Lake.
Diets, allergies and planning
A Mexican menu is easy to plan for mixed diets, because guests can choose what suits them. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Send allergy details in writing
- Ask the venue about catering vehicles before you book
- Walk the access route and note narrow gaps
- Ask about parking rules if we’ll be on a road
Service starts when your timings say.
Margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas from our drinks bar can join the truck.
- 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