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Food Truck Hire in Barkingside
Something for every guest: options for vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free guests, with allergen information for everything we serve. A Mexican food truck serving tacos and burritos at your event in Barkingside.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Back-garden parties
- Staff appreciation days
Food truck hire near Barkingside
The menu, item by item
Loaded nachos
Nachos are good for sharing between friends; dairy-free versions can be planned.
Burrito bowls
Bowls suit anyone skipping tortillas, and they’re easy to adapt.
Food truck hire in Barkingside, served fresh
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. We serve tacos from the hatch, burritos and quesadillas, and it’s a good fit for anniversary celebrations and company away days.
Hiring a food truck in Barkingside starts with where it can park. A courtyard, forecourt or drive can work, with permission, and a parking suspension may be needed on some streets. Like all of Greater London, Barkingside is inside the ULEZ. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests, and we give allergen information for every dish.
- Location
- Barkingside (IG6, IG2, IG5)
- Region
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free
- Guest numbers
- Typically around 50 to 400 guests; tell us yours
- Also available
- Drinks bar, nachos to share
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 28 October 2026
Comparing your options
A hog roast suits meat eaters well, but a Mexican menu covers vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests more easily. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed in your quote.
Why us?
- Access, space and power checked in advance
- Events in Barkingside and across Greater London
- Quick, friendly service from the hatch
- Quoted for your event
Read how we price or the cost guide.
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Barkingside questions
Is parking a problem for events in Barkingside?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. Some streets may need a parking suspension from the council, and all of Greater London is inside the ULEZ.
Could you serve in Fairlop Waters?
It depends on the park’s owner, who would need to agree to a catering vehicle on site. Ask them first; if they say yes, we’ll send what they need from us.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, they’re part of the planning from the start. Let us know how many vegetarian and vegan guests to expect.
Do you have dairy-free options?
Yes. Dairy-free options are part of our menus, and we will tell you which dishes contain milk.
How does private food truck hire work?
You hire the truck or trailer for agreed service times. We cook, serve and clear away.
Can guests build their own tacos?
We can. A build-your-own taco bar can be served from the truck or a serving station, with fillings, salsas and toppings to choose from.
Can we hire the truck for our wedding?
A food truck suits a relaxed wedding well. We agree access and timings with the venue.
Do you offer a bar with the truck?
You can add our drinks bar, serving margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas and soft drinks. We will check the licensing with you.
What affects the price in Barkingside
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Travel, parking and access
- Plates, napkins and cutlery
- Whether you add a drinks bar or food
- Timings and hours
Extra dishes, drinks and longer service are priced on request, so you can choose what you need.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Whether you’d like food, drinks or both
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of where we’d park
- The venue or postcode
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Measure gates and look for low branches on the way in
- Agree service times with us
- Check parking and loading rules for street locations
- Ask guests about dietary needs when they reply
Guests come to the hatch, order and wait a short moment for hot food.
Margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas from our drinks bar can join the truck.
What happens on the day
A typical event goes like this: we arrive and set up, we open the hatch when you’re ready, and your guests are served fresh for the agreed time. At midsummer, it stays light in Barkingside until about 9:20pm, and by late September sunset is about 7:05pm. In December it’s dark by about 3:50pm, so the queue by the hatch needs lighting.
- Send us your date, the address, a headcount and dietary needs.
- We check availability and send a menu and a quote for hiring the truck or trailer.
- 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.
- After service, we close the hatch, pack down and drive away.
Preparing for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for us to park and serve
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Tell us what power and water the site has
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, menu ideas and access. When you’re ready, tell us about it on our contact page.
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Where the truck can go in Barkingside
We’ll agree the spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Parking arrangements if we are not on private land
- A flat parking spot on firm ground or hardstanding
- Space in front of the hatch for guests to queue
London streets around Barkingside can be narrow and busy, and all of Greater London sits inside the ULEZ. Tell us about loading, permits and any parking suspension when you enquire.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Burritos
- Loaded nachos
- Tacos
- Quesadillas
- Burrito bowls
- Mexican drinks bar
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.
You can set up your own drinks table, but someone has to serve all evening. Our margarita bar guide has tips.
Food truck hire in Barkingside: local tips
Barkingside is about 3 miles south-east of Woodford, in Greater London. Events in Barkingside are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and fresh service on the day. We cover all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, wherever the truck or trailer can get in. You can also see our page for London, about 10 miles away.
Historic houses near Barkingside include Valentines Mansion (1.2 miles south-west) and Eastbury Manor House (3.6 miles south). Listed venues often control where vehicles go, so raise food truck hire at your first visit. A food truck in Fairlop Waters would need the park owner’s agreement, so check that first.
For food truck hire in IG6, IG2 and IG5, we plan around your venue and the route in. Local streets include Bute Road, Duke Road and Oaks Lane; for an event at home on any of them, tell us where the truck or trailer can park. For events just outside Barkingside, we cover Newbury Park (1 mile south), Gants Hill (1 mile south-west), Seven Kings (1 mile south-east) and Redbridge (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in London (10 miles south-west), City of Westminster (11 miles south-west), Marylebone (11 miles south-west), Kensington (14 miles south-west), St Pancras (10 miles south-west) and Shoreditch (8 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Waltham Holy Cross Urban District (1.2 miles north-east) and King George Hospital (1.2 miles east). The countryside around Barkingside includes Hollow Pond and Hainault Lodge.
- Nearby schools include Ilford County High School (0.5 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The New Fairlop Oak pub (0.6 miles north)
Working with your venue
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
- 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