Hampshire · England
Food Truck Hire for Bartley events
A Mexican food truck serving tacos and burritos at your event in Bartley, served fresh from our food truck or trailer, wherever your event is.
- Wedding evening food
- End-of-year parties
- Family celebrations
Get a quote for food truck hire in Bartley
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan guests. To get it right:
- Collect diets and allergies with your RSVPs
- Plan a covered area for guests to eat
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Confirm allergies with us in writing
We can serve through rain, but guests will want a covered area to eat.
Add a build-your-own taco bar beside the truck for a wedding breakfast or lunch.
How our food truck hire works in Bartley
You could pick fillings such as chicken tinga, carnitas or beef birria, with vegan choices like black bean and sweet potato. We plan for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan guests. For christenings and family parties and wedding receptions, we can serve tacos from the hatch, vegan tacos and burritos.
Near Bartley, a hired food truck in a field or garden suits private parties and work away days alike. Guests queue at the hatch, so have some cover ready in case of rain. We’ll check the space, access and power with you before the day, so there are no surprises on arrival.
Common questions in Bartley
Which station should guests use for Bartley?
Guests can use Ashurst New Forest station, about 2.2 miles south-east of Bartley.
Can we hire your food truck for a private party in Bartley?
Yes, as long as we are available on the date and can get the truck or trailer in. Tell us about the lane, gates, ground and parking.
How does private food truck hire work?
We bring our food truck or trailer to your venue, park in the agreed spot and serve your guests from the hatch. Only your guests are served.
Do you need power and water?
Tell us what the site has, for instance a supply from the venue, and we’ll confirm what we need with your quote.
What space does the truck need?
Send us the address and a description of the spot, and we will check it works. Our guide to space and power has more.
Do you provide plates and napkins?
We confirm that with your quote. Let us know what the venue supplies and we will talk it through.
Do you sell to the public at private events?
When you hire us, the booking is yours, so we do not serve passers-by. Organisers wanting us to trade at their event can see our festival page.
How spicy is the food?
That is your choice: we can keep the main dishes mild, with hotter salsas served separately. Read more about how spicy Mexican food is.
How it compares
For food that becomes part of the event, a private food truck is a strong option. Your choice of food and drinks affects the price, so tell us what you have in mind. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why us?
- Set-up planned with you and your venue
- Everything served fresh from the hatch
- Service planned around your numbers
- Options for vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free guests
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Places near Bartley
Other catering in Bartley
Food truck hire in Bartley: local tips
Bartley is about 2 miles west of Totton, in Hampshire. Events in Bartley are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and friendly service on the day. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 7 miles away.
If you’re celebrating after a ceremony at a church like Bartley Village Hall, our truck or trailer can be waiting at the reception spot. The New Forest National Park is within about 4 miles of Bartley, with country venues and gardens where a hired food truck could serve. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules on vehicles, so check with yours.
For food truck hire in SO40, we plan around your venue and the route in and timings. Streets in the area include Chinham Road, Shepherds Close and Pundle Green, and an event on any of them can work if the truck or trailer can park nearby. Close by, we cover events in Cadnam (1 mile north-west), Winsor (1 mile north-east), Copythorne (1 mile north), Woodlands (1 mile south-east) and Netley Marsh (1 mile east). We also cater in nearby towns such as Winchester (15 miles north-east), Eastleigh (10 miles east), Chandler's Ford (9 miles north-east), Hedge End (11 miles east), Lymington (11 miles south) and Romsey (6 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include National Dairy Museum (2.7 miles south-east) and Tatchbury Mount Hospital (1.8 miles north-east). The countryside around Bartley includes Copythorne Common.
- Local pubs include Haywain pub (under half a mile north-west)
What’s on the menu
Burrito bowls
Bowls suit anyone skipping tortillas.
Tacos from the hatch
Tacos are quick to serve and easy to eat standing up.
Step by step
When service finishes, 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 Bartley? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June. After that, festoon lights or lamps near the truck help guests order.
- Send us your date, the address, a headcount and dietary needs.
- 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.
- On the day we drive in, set up and serve to order from the hatch.
- After service, we close the hatch, pack down and drive away.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a marquee or gazebo ready in case of rain
- Tell us what power and water the site has
- Confirm the venue allows outside caterers
Ask for a quote
Thinking about food truck hire for your event in Bartley? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
DIY taco night or a caterer?
Weighing up a DIY taco night against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Contact us for a quote to compare.
You can host your own taco night for a crowd, but it takes planning. Fillings need slow cooking, tortillas need warming as you go, and salsas need making. Our taco bar guide explains how.
What affects the price in Bartley
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- What the venue already provides
- How long we’re needed on site
- Serving staff
- What’s on the menu
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: service time, staff, plates and napkins, travel and VAT. Contact us for a quote and we’ll set out what’s included.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- How we drive in and where we can park
- The venue or postcode
- What you’d like on the menu
- Roughly how many adults and children
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send you a clear quote.
What we need at the venue
Many gardens, fields and venues can take a truck or trailer, but there are a few things to check:
- Any parking or loading permission needed for street locations
- A flat parking spot on firm ground or hardstanding
- The venue’s or landowner’s permission for a food truck
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Why choose food truck hire in Bartley?
Mixed diets are easy to plan, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free options from the same hatch.
In Bartley and nearby, we can cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Leaving parties
- Engagement parties
- Client hospitality
- Wedding receptions
Colleagues or friends without a car may like to know that Ashurst New Forest station is about 2.2 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if it rains
- Who provides plates and napkins
- Staff numbers and hours
- The caterer’s food hygiene rating
- 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