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Food truck caterers in Chailey: Mexican street food
Looking for food truck hire in Chailey? We bring the truck or trailer, the ingredients and the kit, then serve your guests fresh on the day.
- Christenings and family parties
- Winter staff parties
- Leaving parties
Book food truck hire in Chailey
Events we cater in Chailey
Every order is cooked and served hot, rather than waiting under foil.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Summer parties at home
- Milestone birthdays
- Weddings
- Leaving parties
Colleagues or friends without a car may like to know that the nearest station is Plumpton station, about 3.1 miles south-west.
What your quote should include
- What happens if it rains
- Space, access, power and water needs
- Where to see their hygiene rating
- How long the service runs
About our food truck hire in Chailey
You could pick fillings such as chicken tinga, carnitas or beef birria, with vegan choices like black bean and sweet potato. There are options for vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free guests, and corn tortillas suit gluten-free diets. At company away days and engagements and anniversaries, we can serve loaded nachos, fresh salsas and guacamole and tacos from the hatch and more.
For a rural spot like Chailey, food truck hire needs a little planning: gate widths, soft ground and the route from the road all matter. Power and water may be limited, so we confirm the arrangements before the day. Everything is prepared fresh for your event and served from our food truck or trailer, so guests get it at its best.
- Where
- Chailey (BN8)
- County
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free
- Numbers
- Typically around 50 to 400 guests; tell us yours
- Extras
- Drinks bar, nachos to share
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 28 October 2026
For event organisers in Chailey
For larger events, we plan serving points around your timings, so everyone is served promptly. Tell us how long you have for food and drinks.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the space and tell us about the drive and gates, and we will tell you honestly whether a truck or trailer will fit.
Should I do it myself?
You can set up your own drinks table, but someone still has to mix, pour and keep an eye on it all evening. Our margarita bar guide has tips.
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.
How it works
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, tell us and we will adjust the start of service where we can. A hired food truck at a summer event in Chailey can serve in daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, while late September brings sunset forward to around 7:05pm. For winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, plan lighting where guests queue at the hatch.
- Tell us the date, the location, rough numbers and any diets.
- We check availability and send a menu and a quote for hiring the truck or trailer.
- Before the day, we agree the spot, the way in, power and water.
- We arrive, open the hatch and cook to order for your guests.
- Once guests are fed, we clear our area and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue is happy to have a truck or trailer on site
- Ask the venue about power and water
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. Contact us for a quote: just use our quote form.
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Your questions about food truck hire in Chailey
Do you cater in villages like Chailey?
Yes, we cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates, ground and parking.
Do you cater in the South Downs National Park?
We do, where the venue allows a catering vehicle. Lanes can be narrow and ground soft, so tell us how we’d get in.
Do you do food truck hire for weddings?
Wedding food from a truck feels relaxed and sociable, especially in the evening. We agree access and timings with the venue.
How long do you serve for?
That depends on your event and menu. We agree arrival, service and pack-down times with you so everything fits your schedule.
Is the food very hot?
The food can be kept mild, and hotter salsas go on the side for guests who like heat.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
Please ask us. Let us know what you already have, and we’ll set out plates, napkins and cutlery in your quote.
Who clears up?
We pack down and leave our area tidy. Let us know the venue’s rules on waste and we will talk it through.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Space, access and the venue
Plenty of outdoor spaces and venues work for us, but there are a few things to check:
- Space in front of the hatch for guests to queue
- Distance from houses and windows
- The venue’s or landowner’s permission for a food truck
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we will advise before you book.
Planning food truck hire around Chailey
Chailey is about 5 miles south-east of Haywards Heath, in East Sussex. Tell us where your event in Chailey will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. Chailey is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we can bring food truck hire. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 10 miles away.
Chailey is about 37 miles from central London. If you are celebrating after a ceremony at a church like The Parish Church of St Peter, our truck or trailer can be waiting at the reception spot. With the South Downs National Park within about 6 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 BN8. Nearby, we also cater events in North Chailey (1 mile north), South Street (1 mile south-west), Newick (1 mile north-east), Founthill (1 mile east) and South Chailey (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Seaford (14 miles south), Lewes (6 miles south), Hailsham (13 miles south-east), Crowborough (10 miles north-east), Uckfield (5 miles east) and Newhaven (12 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Princess Royal Hospital (4.1 miles north-west). Open spaces near Chailey include Blackcap and Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Chailey Heritage School (1.2 miles north-west) and Chailey School (1.6 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Five Bells Inn (0.5 miles south-west)
A closer look at the menu
Quesadillas
A quesadilla suits cautious eaters.
Burrito bowls
Rice, beans, a filling and toppings in a bowl.
Other catering in Chailey
What food truck hire costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Staff for serving and the bar
- Food, drinks or both
- What’s on the menu
- Guest numbers
There is no one-size-fits-all price for food truck hire. A short lunch service for a team is a different job from a full wedding day. Your quote sets it all out.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Gate widths, slopes and the ground
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and rough timings
Send us the date, your venue or BN8 postcode and guest numbers, along with 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
Booking several street food trucks means juggling several suppliers. One Mexican truck with a varied menu keeps things simple. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What we offer in Chailey
- A truck or trailer that comes to you
- A plan agreed before the day
- Catering across East Sussex, including Chailey
- A clear quote
Read our pricing or our guide to catering costs.
- 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