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Food truck hire in Chilham, Kent
Fresh, colourful and made to share: a Mexican food truck serving tacos and burritos at your event in Chilham and the surrounding area.
- Garden parties
- Client events and product launches
- Private outdoor parties
Food truck hire near Chilham
Before you choose a spot
Many gardens, fields and venues can take a truck or trailer, but there are a few things to check:
- The landowner’s go-ahead for the truck or trailer
- Room for guests to gather at the hatch
- Enough width and height on the route in
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Mexican drinks bar
- Loaded nachos
- Burrito bowls
- Burritos
- Quesadillas
- Tacos
How our food truck hire works in Chilham
Food truck hire suits weddings, milestone birthdays and staff events. It suits client events and product launches and leaving parties, serving loaded nachos, fresh salsas and guacamole and burritos.
Near Chilham, 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. Your quote sets out what’s included: menu, timings and any add-ons.
What happens on the day
Once service is over, we pack down and clear our own area. We agree set-up and pack-down times with you and your venue. A Christmas party in Chilham with a hired food truck will be in the dark from about 3:50pm, so ask the venue about outdoor lighting where we will park. In late June, it stays light until about 9:15pm.
- Check our availability for your date.
- We agree a hatch menu and send a quote.
- The spot and the way in are agreed in advance.
- On the day, guests order at the hatch and we cook to order.
- After service, we close up and leave the spot clear.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a marquee or gazebo ready in case of rain
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Ask the venue about power and water
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, drop us a line using the enquiry form.
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Food truck hire or something else?
Several trucks mean several quotes and arrival times. One Mexican truck with a varied menu keeps things simple. Catering from a truck or trailer can be a practical alternative to a sit-down meal, because it needs no venue kitchen. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- Fast service, even with a queue
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests
- A quote that sets out what’s included
- Allergen information for everything we serve
Hiring our taco truck near Chilham
Chilham is about 5 miles south-west of Canterbury, in Kent. Across the CT4 area, we’ll come to your venue or site. Chilham is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we can bring food truck hire.
If you’re celebrating after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Mary, our truck or trailer can be waiting at the reception spot. Central London is about 49 miles from Chilham, which can suit a team day out of the city with a hired food truck. Chilham is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, 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.
Here we cover the CT4 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it with access for the truck or trailer. Whether your event is on The Street, The Square and Bagham Road or a nearby road, we can bring food truck hire there, given access. Other places close to Chilham for food truck hire include Mountain Street (1 mile south-west), Old Wives Lees (1 mile north), Godmersham (2 miles south), Shottenden (2 miles west) and Perrywood (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (8 miles south-west), Canterbury (5 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north-west), Folkestone (14 miles south-east), Whitstable (8 miles north) and Faversham (6 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Kent and Canterbury Hospital (5.3 miles east) and Chilham Castle (less than half a mile west). Green spaces nearby include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Local pubs include Woolpack Inn (under half a mile west)
The menu, item by item
Tacos from the hatch
Tacos made to order at the hatch, with a choice of fillings agreed with you.
Quesadillas
Toasted tortillas with melted cheese and a filling.
Events we cater in Chilham
People eat when they’re hungry.
In Chilham and nearby, we can cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- End-of-year celebrations
- Family celebrations
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Staff appreciation days
Rail travellers will be glad to hear that Chilham has its own station, Chilham station.
Comparing caterers
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- If the price includes VAT
- The caterer’s food hygiene rating
- How bad weather is handled
Should I do it myself?
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. Read our guide to taco bars.
If you do it yourself, work out quantities first: our guide to how many tacos per person helps. Keep tortillas warm in a covered basket, and label anything containing allergens.
Chilham questions
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and catering, so check with yours. Tell us about narrow lanes and soft ground.
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Mary: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, field or venue nearby where the truck or trailer can park. Service would be at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
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.
Can we add drinks?
The drinks bar comes with bar staff. We’ll talk through licensing first.
Is the food very hot?
That’s your choice: we can keep it mild and put the hotter salsas on the side. Read more about how spicy Mexican food is.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t generally stop service from the truck or trailer. Plan cover for guests, such as a marquee or gazebo, and let us know if the ground gets soft after heavy rain.
Is the food made fresh?
We cook to order in our food truck or trailer kitchen, or serve from a taco bar. Fillings are slow-cooked beforehand and finished on site.
Do you have gluten-free options?
Yes, with corn tortillas. Corn is naturally gluten-free, though some sauces and toppings can contain gluten, so we plan gluten-free dishes carefully and give allergen information.
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How we price food truck hire
We quote for your event, which reflects:
- Guest numbers
- The length of service
- What the venue already provides
- Travel, parking and access
The price depends on guest numbers, the menu and how long you’d like us to serve, along with extras and where your event is. We quote for each event individually.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- What you’d like on the menu
- Access for the truck or trailer, including gates and ground
- Expected numbers
- Your date and when you want service to start
To get a price, just use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send what the landowner or council needs from us.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
- 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