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Food truck hire in Cliffe, East Sussex
Planning food truck hire in Cliffe? We bring the truck or trailer, the ingredients and the kit, then serve your guests fresh on the day.
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Food truck hire for your event in Cliffe
Truck and trailer service generally suits around 50 to 400 guests. Smaller gatherings are looked at case by case, so tell us how many you expect. On the menu are fresh salsas and guacamole, burritos and tacos from the hatch, and it suits christenings and family parties and client events and product launches.
For a private or work event near Cliffe, our food truck or trailer brings its own kitchen; all we need is a level spot, a way in and permission. We will check the space, access and power with you before the day, so there are no surprises on arrival.
- Where
- Cliffe (BN7, BN8)
- County
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free
- Guest numbers
- Around 50 to 400 is usual; ask about yours
- Also available
- Nachos, guacamole and a drinks bar
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 28 October 2026
What’s on the menu
Tacos from the hatch
Tacos are quick to serve and easy to eat standing up, and corn tortillas suit gluten-free guests.
Salsas and guacamole
Salsas and guacamole finish every order, from mild to hot.
Food truck hire in Cliffe: local tips
Cliffe is about 1 mile east of Lewes, in East Sussex. We bring food truck hire to homes, gardens and venues in Cliffe. Cliffe is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 7 miles away.
The A26 serve Cliffe, so the drive to your event is a simple one for us. Around Cliffe, historic houses include Anne of Cleves House (0.7 miles south-west) and Glyndebourne (2 miles east). Listed venues often control where vehicles go, so raise food truck hire at your first visit. Cliffe is within about a mile 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.
Wherever your event is in BN7 and BN8, we can bring food truck hire to you. Local streets include Ham Lane, New Road and Court Road; for an event at home on any of them, tell us where the truck or trailer can park. Main roads around Cliffe include the A26, which makes travel to your event easy. Other places close to Cliffe for food truck hire include Southover (1 mile south-west), South Malling (1 mile north-west), Lewes (1 mile west), Hamsey (2 miles north) and Offham (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (13 miles south-east), Seaford (8 miles south-east), Hailsham (10 miles east), Crowborough (14 miles north-east), Uckfield (7 miles north-east) and Newhaven (6 miles south).
A little further out are Museum of Agricultural Bygones (3.5 miles north-east) and St Thomas à Becket Cliffe (within half a mile west). Not far away are Cliffe Hill and Malling Down.
- Nearby schools include South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery School (0.5 miles north) and Lewes Old Grammar School (0.6 miles west)
- Local pubs include Gardeners Arms (less than half a mile north-west)
Cliffe: your questions answered
Could you serve in Railway Land?
Only if the landowner, often the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide what they ask for from us.
Which station should guests use for Cliffe?
Guests can use Lewes station, which is right in Cliffe.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
That’s confirmed with each quote. Let us know what the venue supplies and we’ll talk it through.
Is the food suitable for children?
Of course. Mild dishes, quesadillas and nachos can be part of the menu. Tell us how many children are coming.
What do you serve?
Every menu is agreed with you. Fillings could include chicken tinga, pork carnitas, al pastor-style pork and vegan options like black beans. See our menu for ideas.
Can we hire a bar too?
You can add our drinks bar, with margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas. Licensing is checked with you.
Do you provide allergen information for each dish?
We plan allergen-aware menus, including for nut allergies, and give allergen information for every dish. We plan carefully and keep options separate, though we can’t promise a dish is allergen-free. Guests with severe allergies should talk to us before the event.
Can you do gluten-free food?
Yes, gluten-free options are available, using corn tortillas. Tell us about any coeliac guests before the event so we can explain how we prepare their food. See are corn tortillas gluten-free?
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Planning for every diet
A Mexican menu is easy to plan for mixed diets, because guests can choose what suits them. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Tell us when guests should eat
- Tell us about coeliac guests
- Email us any allergies
Service starts when your timings say, and we cook each order as it comes.
Quesadillas make an easy option for children, if you’d like a kids’ choice.
Organising for someone else?
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide the information the landowner or council asks for from us.
For larger events, we plan serving points around your timings, so guests are looked after quickly. Let us know how long the break is.
How it compares
For food that becomes part of the event, a private food truck is a strong option in Cliffe. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed in your quote.
Why book with us
- Served fresh from our food truck or trailer
- A clear quote
- A menu agreed with you
- Events in Cliffe and across East Sussex
What happens on the day
We need a level, firm spot we can drive the truck or trailer onto, with power and water arrangements agreed beforehand. A picture of the space helps. A hired food truck at a summer event in Cliffe can serve in daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer, and by late September sunset is about 7:05pm. For winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, plan lighting where guests queue at the hatch.
- Tell us what the event is and who’s coming.
- We suggest fillings and dishes for every diet.
- We check power, water and timings with the venue.
- Service runs at the times you choose.
- When everyone is fed, we clear our area.
Before we arrive
- Have a marquee or gazebo ready in case of rain
- Have level hardstanding or firm ground ready
- Confirm the venue allows outside caterers
Get a quote
To get a price, just send a quick message through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll suggest a menu to suit.
Planning help
Planning the serving area
We serve from a truck or trailer, so the spot needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A place for guests to eat close to the hatch
- Some space between the truck and nearby homes
- Level, solid ground for the vehicle
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Quesadillas
- Mexican drinks bar
- Burritos
- Burrito bowls
- Tacos
- Loaded nachos
Can I do a taco night myself?
Doing it yourself? Start with the quantities: see how many tacos per person. Keep warmed tortillas covered, and label anything containing allergens.
Not sure whether to do it yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Contact us for a quote to compare.
How we price food truck hire
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The menu you choose
- Timings and hours
- What the venue already provides
- Distance and access to the venue
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- What you’d like on the menu
- The address or venue name
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that 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