Kent · England
Food truck hire in Coldharbour, Kent
Book our food truck or trailer for your event in Coldharbour. Everything is served fresh from the hatch.
- Parties in venue grounds
- Launch events
- Wedding receptions
Food truck hire in Coldharbour
How the day works
Your timings come first. If things run behind, let us know and we’ll adjust where we can. A hired food truck at a summer event in Coldharbour can serve in daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, while late September brings sunset forward to around 7:00pm. For winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, plan lighting where guests queue at the hatch.
- Send us your date, the address, a headcount and dietary needs.
- We check availability and send a menu and a quote for hiring the truck or trailer.
- Where the truck or trailer will stand, the route in, and power and water are all agreed in advance.
- On the day we drive in, set up and serve to order from the hatch.
- When service ends, we pack up and leave the spot clear.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the truck or trailer
- Give us a contact for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
Get a quote
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. Contact us for a quote: just drop us a line using the enquiry form.
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How our food truck hire works in Coldharbour
Our drinks bar can be hired with the truck for margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas, with licensing checked with you. We can add a taco-bar station next to the truck. At weddings and winter staff parties, we can serve quesadillas, fresh salsas and guacamole and burritos and more.
In a rural place like Coldharbour, access is the main thing to plan for a hired truck: the gate, the ground and the distance from the lane. Power and water may be limited, so we confirm the arrangements before the day. Food and drinks can be booked together or separately, so one caterer can cover more of the day.
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.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
How we price food truck hire
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Your choice of food and drinks
- Serving staff
- Guest numbers
- Adding food to drinks, or drinks to food
Catering from a truck or trailer can be a practical alternative to a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire. Contact us for a quote to compare.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Whether you’d like food, drinks or both
- Your date and when you want service to start
- A photo of the space, if it’s a garden or field
- Roughly how many adults and children
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
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. See our margarita bar guide.
A DIY taco night is possible for a crowd, but it is more work than it looks. There are fillings to slow-cook, tortillas to keep warm and salsas to make. Read our guide to taco bars.
Why choose food truck hire in Coldharbour?
Food comes from the hatch hot, one order at a time, rather than waiting under foil.
These are some of the occasions we serve in Coldharbour and Kent:
- Birthday parties
- Client hospitality
- Anniversary celebrations
- Staff appreciation days
From central London, Coldharbour is about 24 miles away, close enough for a London team’s away day.
Before you book anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether plates, napkins and cutlery are included
- A food hygiene rating you can check
- The deposit and payment dates
Popular choices
Burrito bowls
Rice, beans, a filling and toppings in a bowl.
Tacos from the hatch
Tacos made to order at the hatch, with a choice of fillings agreed with you.
How it compares
A private hire is not the same as a festival stall. At public events, anyone can buy; a private hire means your guests, your menu and your timings. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: serving hours, staff, disposables, travel and VAT. Our quote sets out what’s included.
Why us?
- Tacos, burritos and a drinks bar
- Everything served fresh from the hatch
- A plan agreed before the day
- Fast service, even with a queue
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to catering costs.
Planning food truck hire around Coldharbour
Coldharbour is about 2 miles north of Tonbridge, in Kent. Give us the address of your event in Coldharbour, and we’ll plan access and set-up. Coldharbour is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Royal Tunbridge Wells, about 6 miles away.
If you are celebrating after a ceremony at a church like Parish Church of St John, our food truck or trailer can be waiting at the reception spot. Colleagues or friends without a car may like to know that the nearest station is Hildenborough station, about 1.6 miles south-west.
We cater events across the TN11 postcode area. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Hildenborough (1 mile south-west), Hilden Park (1 mile south), Watt's Cross (1 mile west), Budds (1 mile north) and Stocks Green (2 miles south-west). We also cater in nearby towns such as Maidstone (12 miles east), Dartford (15 miles north), Sevenoaks (5 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (6 miles south), Gravesend (15 miles north) and Northfleet (15 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Tonbridge Castle (2.2 miles south) and The Milne Museum (2 miles south). Not far away are Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve and Barden Lake.
- Schools near Coldharbour include Hugh Christie Technology College (1.4 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Flying Dutchman Public House (1 mile south-west)
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Collect diets and allergies with your RSVPs
- Plan a covered area for guests to eat
- Check parking and loading rules for street locations
Running late? Tell us.
Ask us about napkins, plates and cutlery and we will confirm what’s possible.
Places near Coldharbour
Other catering in Coldharbour
Common questions in Coldharbour
How far is Coldharbour from London?
It is about 24 miles from central London, and inside the area we cover.
Which station should guests use for Coldharbour?
The closest is Hildenborough station, roughly 1.6 miles away.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, gluten-free options are available, using corn tortillas. Tell us about any coeliac guests before the event so we can talk through how their food is prepared. See are corn tortillas gluten-free?
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including Kent. Find your area.
Can we have a build-your-own taco bar?
We can. We can set up a build-your-own taco bar, served from the truck or a serving table, with fillings, salsas and toppings to choose from. Read our taco bar guide.
How is private hire different from festival trading?
At a private hire, we serve your guests and nobody else, with a menu and timings you agree with us. At festivals and markets we trade to the public.
How does food truck hire work?
You hire the truck or trailer for agreed service times. We cook, serve and clear away.
Can you come to a private house?
That depends on access. If the truck or trailer cannot reach the garden, a drive or a spot nearby may work, with permission. Send us a photo and we’ll talk it through.
- 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