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Food truck hire in Barfrestone, Kent
Looking for food truck hire in Barfrestone? We bring the truck or trailer, the ingredients and the kit, then serve your guests fresh on the day.
- Back-garden parties
- Staff appreciation days
- Private parties in fields and grounds
Food truck hire near Barfrestone
About our food truck hire in Barfrestone
Our drinks bar can be hired with the truck for margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas, with licensing checked with you. A build-your-own taco bar can sit beside the truck too. On the menu are tacos from the hatch, quesadillas and loaded nachos, and it suits birthday parties and end-of-year parties.
In a rural place like Barfrestone, access is the main thing to plan for a hired truck: gate widths, soft ground and the route from the road all matter. We confirm power and water arrangements with you. Guests are served from our truck or trailer, or from a serving table nearby, and we plan the service around your numbers.
Is food truck hire right for your event?
If you want guests to remember the food, a private food truck is a strong option in Barfrestone. Extra dishes, drinks and longer service are priced on request, so you can choose what you need.
Why us?
- Access, space and power checked in advance
- Tacos, burritos and a drinks bar
- Options for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan guests
- Menus chosen with you
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to catering costs.
Also near Barfrestone
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Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Gate widths, overhead branches and soft ground checked in advance
- Seating or standing room near the truck
- Some space between the truck and nearby homes
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we will advise.
On the menu in Barfrestone
- Quesadillas
- Tacos
- Burritos
- Loaded nachos
- Mexican drinks bar
- Burrito bowls
Food truck hire in Barfrestone: local tips
Barfrestone is about 5 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. We bring food truck hire to gardens, halls and venues around Barfrestone and the surrounding area. Barfrestone is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 9 miles away.
If you’re celebrating after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Nicholas, our food truck or trailer can be waiting at the reception spot. Around Barfrestone, historic houses include Goodnestone Park (2.7 miles north). If you’re hiring a historic venue, check early whether it allows a catering vehicle on site. Hiring our food truck for an event near the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 7 miles of Barfrestone? Country lanes can be narrow and verges soft, so tell us about the route in.
We cater events across the CT15 postcode area and the streets around it. Close by, we cover events in Frogham (1 mile north-west), Elvington (1 mile east), Nonington (1 mile north-west), Snowdown (2 miles north-west) and Woolage Village (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (9 miles north-west), Margate (14 miles north-east), Dover (5 miles south-east), Folkestone (9 miles south), Ramsgate (12 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (14 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Buckland Hospital (5.5 miles south-east).
Occasions we cater for in Barfrestone
It is relaxed for guests and easy for hosts.
Whatever you are celebrating in Barfrestone, the serving truck can be a highlight. We are happy to cater:
- Private outdoor parties
- Retirement parties
- Back-garden parties
- Christenings and family parties
Central London is about 61 miles from Barfrestone.
Before booking anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- A food hygiene rating you can check
- The deposit and payment dates
- If the price includes VAT
What affects the price in Barfrestone
We quote for your event, and the price is based on:
- Staff for serving and the bar
- The length of service
- How many guests we are serving
- What’s on the menu
What’s on the menu makes a difference to the total, so share your ideas with us. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Where the event is
- What you’d like on the menu
- What power and water the site has
- Access for the truck or trailer, including gates and ground
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send you a clear quote.
What happens on the day
Once service is over, we pack down and clear our own area. Set-up and pack-down times are agreed with you and the venue. Planning a private evening event in Barfrestone? Sunset is around 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June. Once it is dark, some lighting near the hatch makes ordering easier.
- Ask us whether your date is available.
- We agree a hatch menu and send a quote.
- We confirm the parking spot and the route in.
- On the day, guests order at the hatch and we cook to order.
- We pack down and drive away when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the truck or trailer
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, food or drinks or both, and the access. To send your details, send a quick message through our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We’ll provide the information the landowner or council asks for from us.
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about access, and we will let you know if it’s a good fit.
Should I do it myself?
Weighing up a DIY taco night against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Plenty of people try a DIY taco night at home. Common snags are cold tortillas, uneven quantities and the host missing the party. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us serve.
Questions from Barfrestone
Can you bring a truck or trailer to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
We do, where the venue allows a catering vehicle. Lanes can be narrow and ground soft, so tell us how we’d get in.
What’s the nearest station to Barfrestone for guests?
The closest is Shepherds Well station, roughly 1.3 miles away.
Can guests build their own tacos?
Yes, a taco bar is one of the ways we serve. Let us know your numbers and space and we will suggest the best set-up.
Is the food suitable for children?
Of course. We can keep dishes mild, and simple options such as quesadillas or nachos can be part of the menu. Tell us how many children are coming.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
What space does the truck need?
Level, firm ground or hardstanding, access wide and high enough to drive in, and the venue’s permission. We confirm power and water when you book.
What about vegan and gluten-free guests?
There are gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan options, with corn tortillas for gluten-free guests. Allergen information is available for every dish.
Can we hire the truck for our wedding?
Wedding food from a truck feels relaxed and sociable. We’ll check access and timings with your venue.
Planning for every diet
A Mexican menu is easy to plan for mixed diets, because options can be kept separate. A few tips:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Tell us about coeliac guests
- Look into parking permissions if the truck cannot go off-road
- Confirm the venue accepts outside caterers and vehicles
Guests come to the hatch, order and wait a short moment for hot food.
Quesadillas make an easy option for children, if you’d like a kids’ choice.
- 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