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Food Truck Hire in Blackstone
From the moment the hatch opens to the end of service, a food truck at your event, serving Mexican street food from the hatch makes the serving truck part of your event in Blackstone.
- Back-garden parties
- Client events and product launches
- Private parties in fields and grounds
Book food truck hire in Blackstone
Space, access and the venue
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Somewhere for guests to sit or stand and eat
- Firm, level ground or hardstanding where the truck or trailer can park
- The landowner’s go-ahead for the truck or trailer
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Food truck hire in Blackstone, from our truck or trailer
When you hire our food truck, it serves your guests and nobody else. Unlike a stall at a festival or market, it is a private hire, so we plan the menu and service times around you. We serve tacos from the hatch, loaded nachos and burritos, which works well for winter staff parties and wedding receptions.
Near Blackstone, a hired food truck in a field or garden suits private parties and work away days alike. Guests order at the hatch, so plan a sheltered spot for the queue in case of rain. You will know what’s included before booking: menu, timings and any add-ons.
- Area
- Blackstone (BN5)
- County
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free
- Guests
- Around 50 to 400 is usual; ask about yours
- Extras
- Drinks bar, nachos to share
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 28 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Guest numbers
- Your choice of food and drinks
- Whether you add a drinks bar or food
- Plates, napkins and cutlery
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, staff, plates and napkins, travel and VAT. Contact us for a quote and we will set out what’s included.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
- How we drive in and where we can park
- Your menu ideas
Send us the date, your venue or BN5 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you will get menu ideas and a price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
How it compares
Cooking yourself saves on catering but costs you the day. Hire the truck and the cooking is ours so you can join in. A food truck can be a practical alternative to plated catering, because it needs no venue kitchen. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- Food and drinks from one caterer, if you want both
- A menu built around your guests
- Quick, friendly service from the hatch
- Allergen information for everything we serve
See how we price or the cost guide.
Planning for every diet
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Email us any allergies
- Tell us about coeliac guests
- Check early that your venue allows food trucks
- Have shelter ready in case of rain
Guests come to the hatch, order and wait a short moment for hot food.
Ask us about napkins, plates and cutlery and we will confirm the options in your quote.
Working with your venue
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: vehicle access, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Why choose food truck hire in Blackstone?
Nothing is needed from a venue kitchen, which opens up gardens, fields and car parks.
A truck or trailer works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Winter staff parties
- Company away days
- Anniversary celebrations
- Client events and product launches
Central London is about 40 miles from Blackstone, close enough for a London team’s away day.
Comparing caterers
- How long the service runs
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether plates, napkins and cutlery are included
What happens on the day
Once service is over, we pack up and leave our area tidy. Set-up and pack-down times are agreed with you and the venue. At midsummer, it stays light in Blackstone until about 9:20pm, and by late September sunset is about 7:05pm. In December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so the queue by the hatch needs lighting.
- Ask us whether your date is available.
- You get a menu for the hatch and a quote.
- We confirm the parking spot and the route in.
- We drive in, open the hatch and serve your guests.
- After service, we close up and leave the spot clear.
Before we arrive
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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Hiring our taco truck near Blackstone
Blackstone is about 5 miles west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. For food truck hire in Blackstone, we can park up at venues, fields, drives and courtyards in and around Blackstone. We serve in all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 8 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Hassocks station, about 3.9 miles east. If you are celebrating after a ceremony at a church like The Parish Church of St Bartholomew, our truck or trailer can be waiting at the reception spot. Blackstone is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park, 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.
Anywhere in BN5, we can bring the truck or trailer to your guests. Streets in the area include Blackstone Lane and Blackstone Street, and an event on any of them can work if the truck or trailer can park nearby. For events just outside Blackstone, we cover Woodmancote (1 mile south-west), High Cross (1 mile north-east), Albourne (1 mile east), Albourne Street (1 mile east) and Albourne Green (1 mile east). We also cater in nearby towns such as Crawley (13 miles north), Horsham (10 miles north), Worthing (10 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (8 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (5 miles east) and Littlehampton (15 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include The Dene Hospital (3.8 miles north-east) and The Budding Foundation Museum of Gardening (3.6 miles east). Open spaces near Blackstone include Woods Mill and Wolstonbury Hill.
Towns and villages near Blackstone
Also in Blackstone
About the menu
Burrito bowls
A bowl is a good choice for guests avoiding tortillas.
Salsas and guacamole
Guacamole and a choice of salsas, freshly made.
Questions from Blackstone
We are having a ceremony at The Parish Church of St Bartholomew: can you cater afterwards?
Yes. The church itself isn’t where we’d set up, but a hall, field or garden close by with room for the truck or trailer can work well. Let us know the reception address and we’ll check the access.
Can you bring a truck or trailer to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
What guest numbers do you cater for?
That depends on your timings and the event. Most bookings fall around 50 to 400 guests.
What does hiring your food truck involve?
You hire the truck or trailer for agreed service times. We cook to order, serve from the hatch and pack down afterwards.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan the menu with them in mind.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates go first, so it pays to ask early.
Do you do a taco bar?
Yes, a taco bar is one of our options. Tell us about your space and numbers and we’ll recommend how to serve.
What does it cost to hire the truck?
There is no fixed price list, as every booking is different. Tell us your plans and we will quote for your event. See the Mexican catering cost guide for background.
- 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