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Food Truck Hire in Budlett's Common
Planning food truck hire in Budlett's Common? We arrive with our food truck or trailer and everything we need to serve, and look after your guests on the day.
- Launch events
- Winter staff parties
- Leaving dos and retirements
Planning an event in Budlett's Common?
DIY taco night or a caterer?
Running your own drinks table is one option, but someone has to serve all evening. See our margarita bar guide.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party serving. With a caterer, you get the food and drinks without the work.
How our food truck hire works in Budlett's Common
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, and corn tortillas suit gluten-free diets. Popular choices include fresh salsas and guacamole, burritos and loaded nachos, which works well for client events and product launches and retirement parties.
In a small place like Budlett's Common, a hired food truck might park in a garden, paddock or field. Lanes, gates and long drives are fine if we know about them. Soft ground after rain is worth mentioning too. Your quote sets out what’s included: the menu, the service time and any extras you choose.
- Location
- Budlett's Common (TN22)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free
- Guest numbers
- Typically around 50 to 400 guests; tell us yours
- Also available
- Drinks bar, nachos to share
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 28 October 2026
Budlett's Common: parking, access and venues
Budlett's Common is about 1 mile north of Uckfield, in East Sussex. Whether your event is in the middle of Budlett's Common or on the outskirts, food truck hire works the same way: fresh service from our truck or trailer, every diet planned for and a clear quote. Budlett's Common is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. We cater right across the region, from Budlett's Common to Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles away).
Parks such as West Park usually need permission for vehicles and catering, so a garden or hired venue is often simpler. From central London, Budlett's Common is about 36 miles away, close enough for a London team’s away day. 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.
We cater events across the TN22 postcode area. Other places close to Budlett's Common for food truck hire include Maresfield (1 mile north-west), Down Street (2 miles west), Ridgewood (2 miles south), Little Horsted (3 miles south) and Founthill (4 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Seaford (15 miles south), Lewes (9 miles south-west), Hailsham (11 miles south-east), Crowborough (5 miles north-east), Newhaven (14 miles south) and Peacehaven (14 miles south).
A little further out are Tickerage Castle (2.7 miles south-east) and Uckfield Community Hospital (1.7 miles south). Open spaces near Budlett's Common include Brickfield Meadow.
- Nearby schools include Uckfield College (1.1 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find Ringles Cross pub (0.5 miles south-east)
The process
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, get the serving area ready, and serve without fuss. December events in Budlett's Common lose the light at about 3:55pm, so choose a well-lit spot for the truck or trailer. In late June, it stays light until about 9:15pm.
- Tell us the date, the location, rough numbers and any diets.
- We suggest a menu for the hatch and quote for it.
- We confirm the parking spot, access, power and water with you or the venue.
- We arrive, open the hatch and cook to order for your guests.
- When service ends, we pack up and leave the spot clear.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange somewhere covered for guests to eat
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or low branches
Getting a price
To get a price, just drop us a line using the enquiry form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.
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Space, access and the venue
The route in matters as much as the spot itself. We need:
- Some space between the truck and nearby homes
- The landowner’s go-ahead for the truck or trailer
- Enough width and height on the route in
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Burritos
- Mexican drinks bar
- Burrito bowls
- Quesadillas
- Tacos
- Loaded nachos
Working with your venue
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: vehicle access, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Comparing your options
Plated catering needs a kitchen tent, waiting staff and set courses. Our food truck or trailer brings the kitchen and serves from one hatch. Your choice of food and drinks affects the price, so share your ideas with us. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What we offer in Budlett's Common
- Book food, drinks or both
- Allergen-aware menus
- Quoted for your event
- Quick, friendly service from the hatch
Read our pricing or what Mexican catering costs.
About the menu
Burritos
Burritos suit hungry guests and travel well from the hatch.
Tacos from the hatch
A taco is ideal food from a truck, and corn tortillas suit gluten-free guests.
What affects the price in Budlett's Common
We quote for your event, which reflects:
- How many guests we’re serving
- Food, drinks or both
- Timings and hours
- Travel, parking and access
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: serving hours, staff, disposables, travel and VAT. Contact us for a quote and we’ll set out what’s included.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Your date and when you want service to start
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Your menu ideas
- Access for the truck or trailer, including gates and ground
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. Contact us for a quote: just drop us a line using the enquiry form.
Occasions we cater for in Budlett's Common
Nothing is needed from a venue kitchen, so gardens, fields and grounds all become options with the venue’s agreement.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Budlett's Common, our food truck or trailer can be the centre of it. We are happy to cater:
- Family celebrations
- Wedding evening food
- Engagement parties
- Company away days
Colleagues or friends without a car may like to know that the nearest station is Uckfield station, about 1.5 miles south.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for each dish
- Space, access, power and water needs
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether plates, napkins and cutlery are included
FAQs for Budlett's Common
Could you serve in West Park?
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 in villages like Budlett's Common?
Yes. Villages and hamlets are part of our area, and the main thing is access: tell us about the lane, the gate and the ground.
Can we have a build-your-own taco bar?
We can. A build-your-own taco bar can be served from the truck or a serving station, with fillings, salsas, guacamole and toppings.
Is the truck suitable for a large group?
That depends on your timings and the event. As a guide, it is around 50 to 400 guests.
Do you have gluten-free options?
Yes, gluten-free options are available, using corn tortillas. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can explain how we prepare their food. See are corn tortillas gluten-free?
What happens if it rains?
The truck or trailer can serve in the rain, but your guests will want somewhere covered, such as a marquee, gazebo or nearby building.
Do you need electricity?
Let us know what’s available on site, such as a supply from the venue near where we’ll park, and we’ll confirm what we need with your quote.
Is food truck hire good for weddings?
We can serve from the truck for the wedding meal, the evening or both. Timings are agreed with you and your venue. See our food truck wedding guide.
- 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