West Sussex · England
Food truck hire in Chilgrove, West Sussex
A menu that works for every guest: options for vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free guests, with allergen information for everything we serve. A food truck at your event, serving Mexican street food from the hatch in Chilgrove.
- Christenings and family parties
- Client hospitality
- Engagements and anniversaries
Food truck hire near Chilgrove
How our food truck hire works in Chilgrove
Pair the truck with our Mexican drinks bar with margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas, with licensing checked with you. We can add a taco-bar station next to the truck. Popular choices include quesadillas, tacos from the hatch and vegan tacos, which works well for birthday parties and launch events.
Somewhere as small as Chilgrove, food truck hire can mean a garden, a field or a barn. Tell us about narrow lanes, gates and long drives. Firm ground matters, especially after rain. Guests are served from our food truck or trailer, or from a serving table nearby, and we plan service so the queue keeps moving.
- Area
- Chilgrove (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free
- Numbers
- Typically around 50 to 400; ask us
- Also available
- Nachos, guacamole and a drinks bar
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 28 October 2026
Planning food truck hire around Chilgrove
Chilgrove is about 6 miles north of Chichester, in West Sussex. For food truck hire in Chilgrove, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and friendly service on the day. We cater in 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Chichester, about 6 miles away.
Historic houses near Chilgrove include West Dean House (1.6 miles south-east) and Uppark (4.4 miles north-west). Listed venues often control where vehicles go, so raise food truck hire at your first visit. Hiring our food truck for an event near the South Downs National Park, within about 5 miles of Chilgrove? Country lanes can be narrow and verges soft, so tell us about the route in.
This part of West Sussex takes in PO18. Close by, we cover events in East Marden (2 miles west), Didling (3 miles north), Elsted (4 miles north), Compton (4 miles west) and Ingrams Green (4 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Bognor Regis (10 miles south-east), Chichester (6 miles south), Selsey (13 miles south), Littlehampton (14 miles south-east), Emsworth (7 miles south-west) and Rustington (15 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Chichester Centre (5.2 miles south) and Museum of Gardening (1.7 miles south-east). The countryside around Chilgrove includes Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve and Bow Hill.
Nearby places to Chilgrove
Also in Chilgrove
Your questions about food truck hire in Chilgrove
Could we book your food truck for a private event in Chilgrove?
Yes, subject to the date and access for the truck or trailer. Tell us about the lane, gates, ground and parking.
Will you travel to a small place like Chilgrove?
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.
Do you do food truck hire for weddings?
The truck or trailer can serve the wedding breakfast, evening food or both. We fit service around your running order. See our food truck wedding guide.
Is there a minimum number of guests?
It depends on the menu and how long service runs, but our truck and trailer service usually suits around 50 to 400 guests. Tell us your numbers and we will advise.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
How does food truck hire work?
You hire the truck or trailer for agreed service times. We cook to order, serve from the hatch and pack down afterwards.
How much is a food truck for an event?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually need. Tell us your date and numbers and we will reply with a quote.
Do you have options for kids?
Yes, children are easy to plan for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll suggest mild options.
What we need at the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Power and water, confirmed with each booking
- Seating or standing room near the truck
- Agreement from the venue to bring in a catering vehicle
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Mexican drinks bar
- Quesadillas
- Burritos
- Loaded nachos
- Burrito bowls
- Tacos
About the menu
Quesadillas
Crisp tortillas folded round melted cheese.
Tacos from the hatch
Warm tortillas filled to order and finished with salsa, with a choice of fillings agreed with you.
Perfect for your event in Chilgrove
A food truck gives a private event a focal point, and the hatch draws people over.
Here are some of the events we cater in Chilgrove and West Sussex:
- Parties in venue grounds
- Launch events
- Engagement parties
- End-of-year parties
Central London is about 51 miles from Chilgrove, close enough for a London team’s away day.
Questions to ask before booking
- When final numbers are due
- Staff numbers and hours
- Space, access, power and water needs
- When payment is due
Food truck hire or something else?
Cooking yourself saves on catering but costs you the day. With a hired truck, we do the cooking so you can join in. What’s on the menu makes a difference to the total, so share your ideas with us. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
What you get with us
- Everything served fresh from the hatch
- Quick, friendly service from the hatch
- Book food, drinks or both
- Allergen information for everything we serve
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Confirm allergies with us in writing
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Confirm the venue accepts outside caterers and vehicles
- Collect diets and allergies with your RSVPs
Service starts when your timings say, and we cook each order as it comes.
Ask us about napkins, plates and cutlery and we’ll confirm what’s possible.
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day generally runs: we park up and get ready, we open the hatch when you’re ready, and we serve your guests fresh until service ends. Planning a private evening event in Chilgrove? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. Once it is dark, some lighting near the hatch makes ordering easier.
- First come the basics: date, location, numbers and diets.
- We suggest a menu for the hatch and quote for it.
- Where the truck or trailer will stand, the route in, and power and water are all agreed in advance.
- We arrive, open the hatch and cook to order for your guests.
- After service, we close the hatch, pack down and drive away.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to park
- Ask the venue about power and water
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you will get menu ideas and a price. To get started, use our quote form.
Planning help
DIY taco night or a caterer?
Running your own drinks table is one option, but someone has to serve all evening. Our margarita bar guide has tips.
Some hosts like to do it themselves. Common snags are cold tortillas, uneven quantities and the host missing the party. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the serving.
What food truck hire costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Serving staff
- Guest numbers
- Parking and the route in
- Plates, napkins and cutlery
There’s 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. Contact us for a quote.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- The address or venue name
- Whether you’d like food, drinks or both
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and allergy numbers
- Your date and when you want service to start
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, tell us about it on our contact page.
- 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