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Food truck hire in Compton, Surrey
Planning food truck hire in Compton? We arrive with our truck or trailer and everything we need to serve, then serve your guests fresh on the day.
- Winter staff parties
- Parties in venue grounds
- Wedding evening food
Food truck hire in Compton
Food truck hire for your event in Compton
Pair the truck with our Mexican drinks bar with margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas. We can add a taco-bar station next to the truck. We serve burritos, loaded nachos and tacos from the hatch, which works well for end-of-year parties and milestone birthdays.
In a rural place like Compton, access is the main thing to plan for a hired truck: gate widths, soft ground and the route from the road all matter. Power and water may be limited, so we confirm the arrangements before the day. Everything is prepared fresh for your event and served from our truck or trailer.
How we price food truck hire
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The length of service
- Serving staff
- Food, drinks or both
- Parking and the route in
Extras, such as more dishes, extra drinks or a longer service, are quoted on request, so you choose what goes in.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Expected numbers
- Where the event is
- What you’d like on the menu
- Access for the truck or trailer, including gates and ground
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we will make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Perfect for your event in Compton
You do not need a kitchen, so gardens, fields and grounds all become options.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Client hospitality
- Staff appreciation days
- Anniversary celebrations
- Birthday parties
When the service is at a church such as St Marys Parish Church, the truck would serve at the reception venue rather than at the church.
Before booking anyone
- The caterer’s food hygiene rating
- A clear list of what’s included
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- VAT, if it applies
Places near Compton
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Your questions about food truck hire in Compton
Is Compton close to London?
Roughly 35 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it.
Do you come out to small places like Compton?
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.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it’s short notice, it is worth asking.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to plan for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will suggest mild options.
Can you run a bar?
Yes, we do. The drinks bar can be added to food or booked on its own. For alcohol, we’ll talk licensing through with you and your venue.
Do you come to Compton?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Compton is within our area and the rest of Surrey. To check your date, drop us a line using the enquiry form.
How much is food truck hire?
Each hire is quoted individually, based on guest numbers, the menu, the location and service times. For a price, send us your details through our quote form.
Is the truck suitable for a large group?
That depends on your timings and the event. Most bookings fall around 50 to 400 guests, so tell us your numbers.
For event organisers in Compton
Organising a club, school or community event in Compton? Service from a truck or trailer is quick, even for a crowd, and the menu can suit most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
If you are booking for a business, tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Should I do it myself?
For a small group, a taco night at home can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles allergen information for you.
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’ll do the serving.
What happens on the day
Guests tend to gather around the truck, so we plan a spot with space for people to queue. We can serve in the rain, though guests will want somewhere covered to stand or sit. Late-September events in Compton see sunset at about 7:05pm, so a later service will need some lighting. In late May, daylight lasts until about 8:55pm.
- Tell us what the event is and who’s coming.
- Together we plan dishes that cover your guests’ diets.
- Power, water and timings are agreed with you or the venue.
- Service runs at the times you choose.
- Once service ends, we tidy up and go.
How to prepare
- Check gates and access routes are wide and high enough
- Tell us when you want service to start
- Have a marquee or gazebo ready in case of rain
Getting a price
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.
Planning help
What we need at the venue
We will be honest if a space will not work. What matters most:
- Space in front of the hatch for guests to queue
- Enough width and height on the route in
- Somewhere for guests to sit or stand and eat
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
How it compares
For food that becomes part of the event, a private food truck is a strong option in Compton. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: serving hours, staff, disposables, travel and VAT. Contact us for a quote and we will set out what’s included.
What you get with us
- We cover Compton and the whole of Surrey
- Access, space and power checked in advance
- Menus for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests
- Allergen information for everything we serve
Read our pricing or our guide to catering costs.
Popular choices
Salsas and guacamole
Guacamole and a choice of salsas, freshly made.
Loaded nachos
Tortilla chips with cheese, a filling, salsa and guacamole, for sharing.
Hiring a food truck in Compton
Compton is about 1 mile east of Farnham, in Surrey. For food truck hire in Compton, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and fresh service on the day. Compton is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. Our truck and trailer cover the area from Compton to Guildford (9 miles away).
No room on the drive? A hired hall or sports club near Compton with parking may suit the truck or trailer. Before you plan a private event in Moor Park, ask whoever manages it about vehicles on site. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Compton, 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.
We cover events in every part of the GU10 and GU9 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Moor Park Lane, Compton Way and Moor Park Way; for an event at home on any of them, tell us where the truck or trailer can park. If your venue is just outside Compton, we also cover Runfold (1 mile east), The Sands (1 mile east), Badshot Lea (1 mile north), Farnham (1 mile west) and Sandy Cross (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (9 miles east), Woking (11 miles north-east), Camberley (9 miles north), Frimley (7 miles north), Haslemere (9 miles south) and Cranleigh (13 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Farnham Castle (1.8 miles west) and Seale and Tongham (1.8 miles east). Open spaces near Compton include Runfold Wood and Culverswell Hill.
- Local pubs include Shepherd & Flock pub (0.9 miles north-west)
- 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