Kent · England
Food Truck Hire for Cliftonville events
From the moment the hatch opens to the end of service, a food truck at your event, serving Mexican street food from the hatch keeps your guests happy at your event in Cliftonville.
- Launch events
- Wedding receptions
- Staff appreciation days
Food truck hire in Cliftonville
How our food truck hire works in Cliftonville
Truck and trailer service generally suits around 50 to 400 guests. Smaller gatherings are looked at case by case. It suits parties in venue grounds and anniversary celebrations, serving vegan tacos, tacos from the hatch and fresh salsas and guacamole.
For a place the size of Cliftonville, food truck hire at your own home is often simplest: no venue to book, and guests order straight from the hatch. Tell us about the lane and the drive. You can book food, drinks or both, so the food and drinks can come from one caterer.
Food truck hire in Cliftonville: local tips
Cliftonville is about 1 mile north-east of Margate, in Kent. Give us the address of your event in Cliftonville, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. Cliftonville is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We cater right across the region, from Cliftonville to Canterbury (about 16 miles away).
Around Cliftonville, historic houses include Quex Park (3.9 miles west). If you’re hiring a historic venue, check early whether it allows a catering vehicle on site. Guests leaving a church like Church of St Paul could walk or drive to a nearby garden or hall where the truck is ready. The coast is within about a mile of Cliftonville, so a hired food truck at a seaside venue is an option. The truck or trailer needs firm ground rather than sand or shingle, and seafront spots generally need permission.
Anywhere in CT9, we can bring the truck or trailer to your guests. Streets in the area include Gap Road, Sweyn Road and Holly Lane, and an event on any of them can work if the truck or trailer can park nearby. Other places close to Cliftonville for food truck hire include Palm Bay (1 mile north-east), Northdown (1 mile east), Kingsgate (2 miles east), St Peter's (2 miles south) and Broadstairs (2 miles south-east). We also cater in nearby towns such as Ramsgate (3 miles south), Deal (12 miles south), Herne Bay (12 miles west), Walmer (13 miles south), St Lawrence (4 miles south) and Newington (3 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital (1 mile south-west) and Margate West (2.4 miles west).
- Schools near Cliftonville include Hartsdown Academy (1.7 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include Clifton Arms Public House (0.7 miles west)
The process
When we arrive, we park the truck or trailer in the agreed spot and set up. We are ready to serve at the agreed time, planned around your event. Evening events in Cliftonville stay light until about 9:15pm at midsummer. Once it’s dark, some lighting near the hatch makes ordering easier.
- Check our availability for your date.
- You get a menu for the hatch and a quote.
- The spot and the way in are agreed in advance.
- We drive in, open the hatch and serve your guests.
- We pack down and drive away when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the venue allows outside caterers
- Have a marquee or gazebo ready in case of rain
- Check gates and access routes are wide and high enough
Getting a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Can I do a taco night myself?
Weighing up a DIY taco night against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Contact us for a quote to compare.
Doing it yourself? Start with the quantities: our guide to how many tacos per person helps. Keep tortillas warm in a covered basket, and label dishes for guests with allergies.
Planning the serving area
Before the day, we will agree where we park and serve. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- The landowner’s go-ahead for the truck or trailer
- A clear area for a queue at the hatch
- Power and water, confirmed with each booking
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Occasions we cater for in Cliftonville
Every order is cooked and served hot, rather than waiting under foil.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- End-of-year celebrations
- Weddings
- Birthday parties
- Client events and product launches
Colleagues or friends without a car may like to know that the nearest station is Margate station, about 1.4 miles west.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if it rains
- Whether plates, napkins and cutlery are included
- The deposit and payment dates
- The venue requirements
The menu, item by item
Salsas and guacamole
Guests can add salsa and guacamole to taste.
Tacos from the hatch
Warm tortillas filled to order and finished with salsa, with a choice of fillings agreed with you.
Places near Cliftonville
What else we do in Cliftonville
What affects the price in Cliftonville
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Staff for serving and the bar
- How many guests we’re serving
- What the venue already provides
- The length of service
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can feel generous.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and time of the event
- What you’d like on the menu
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs and allergies
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, food or drinks or both, and the access. To send your details, tell us about it on our contact page.
Your questions about food truck hire in Cliftonville
Which station is closest to Cliftonville?
Guests can use Margate station, about 1.4 miles west of Cliftonville.
Could you come to a seaside event near Cliftonville?
We can, given firm ground and the landowner’s permission. Beaches and promenades typically need the council’s agreement, so check that first.
Can you plan for allergies?
Yes, and it helps to hear about allergies when you book. UK law requires caterers to provide information on 14 allergens, and we give it for every dish (Food Standards Agency guidance). For severe allergies, please talk to us first.
How does food truck hire work?
Our food truck or trailer comes to your venue and serves your guests from the hatch. It is a private booking for your guests only.
How much is food truck hire?
We don’t publish set prices, because each hire is different. Send your details and you’ll get a quote. Our food truck hire guide explains what affects the cost.
Do you need power and water?
Let us know what’s available on site, for instance a supply from the venue, and we will confirm the arrangements with your quote.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
Ask us when you enquire. Let us know what you already have, and we’ll confirm what’s included with your quote.
Do you do parties at home?
Yes, as long as there is access and a level, firm spot. Tell us about the drive, gates and any slopes, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Measure gates and look for low branches on the way in
- Put anyone with a severe allergy in touch with us
- Ask the venue about catering vehicles before you book
- Tell us how many children are coming
When service ends, we pack away.
Ask us about napkins, plates and cutlery and we will confirm what’s possible.
Working with your venue
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: vehicle access, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We will provide the information the landowner or council asks for from us.
- 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