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Food truck caterers in Crabtree
Something for every guest: options for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan guests, with allergen information for everything we serve. A Mexican food truck serving tacos and burritos at your event for events in Crabtree.
- End-of-year celebrations
- Summer parties at home
- Company away days
Get a quote for food truck hire in Crabtree
Food truck hire in Crabtree, from our food truck or trailer
A hired food truck works for weddings, birthdays and staff days. It suits leaving dos and retirements and winter staff parties, serving burrito bowls, vegan tacos and tacos from the hatch.
Near Crabtree, 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. You’ll know what’s included before booking: menu, timings and any add-ons.
- Area
- Crabtree (RH13)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free
- Guests
- Normally around 50 to 400; ask us
- Add-ons
- Margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 28 October 2026
DIY taco night versus a caterer
Doing it yourself? Start with the quantities: see how many tacos per person. Keep tortillas warm in a covered basket, and label dishes for guests with allergies.
You can set up your own drinks table, but someone still has to mix, pour and keep an eye on it all evening. Our margarita bar guide has tips.
Planning food truck hire around Crabtree
Crabtree is about 5 miles south-east of Horsham, in West Sussex. Events in Crabtree are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and fresh service on the day. We cover 371 places across West Sussex, wherever the truck or trailer can get in. We cater right across the region, from Crabtree to Crawley (about 7 miles away).
Guests leaving a church like Old Church House the Glebe could walk or drive to a nearby garden or hall where the truck is ready. Historic houses near Crabtree include Tyes Place (4.3 miles north-east) and Ockenden Manor (4.9 miles east). If you’re hiring a historic venue, check early whether it allows a catering vehicle on site.
Wherever your event is in RH13, we can bring the truck or trailer to your guests. From Mill Lane, Peppersgate and Long Hill or anywhere nearby, we’ll plan where to park and serve. For events just outside Crabtree, we cover Lower Beeding (1 mile north), Colwood (1 mile south-east), Monk's Gate (2 miles north-west), Plummers Plain (2 miles north-east) and Mannings Heath (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (7 miles north-east), Horsham (5 miles north-west), Worthing (14 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (7 miles east), Burgess Hill (7 miles south-east) and East Grinstead (13 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Horsham Hospital (4.9 miles north-west). Open spaces near Crabtree include Knepp Wildland.
About the menu
Burrito bowls
A bowl is a good choice for guests avoiding tortillas, and they’re easy to adapt.
Burritos
Rice, beans, a filling and salsa wrapped in a big tortilla.
Perfect for your event in Crabtree
The truck is yours for the booking, so the queue is your guests only and the menu suits them.
Almost any gathering can work with a truck or trailer. In Crabtree, you could book us for events such as:
- Birthday parties
- Back-garden parties
- Wedding receptions
- Winter staff parties
Colleagues or friends without a car may like to know that the nearest station is Horsham station, about 4.6 miles north-west.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- Who provides plates and napkins
- How long the service runs
- What happens if it rains
Dietary needs and planning tips
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Look into parking permissions if the truck can’t go off-road
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Have shelter ready in case of rain
Allergen information is available at the hatch for every dish, so guests can ask before ordering.
Ask about a second service later in the evening.
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If things run behind, let us know and we’ll adjust where we can. A hired food truck at a summer event in Crabtree can serve in daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, while late September brings sunset forward to around 7:05pm. In December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so the queue by the hatch needs lighting.
- First come the basics: date, location, numbers and diets.
- You get a hatch menu and a quote for the hire.
- Before the day, we agree the spot, the way in, power and water.
- We arrive, open the hatch and cook to order for your guests.
- When service ends, we pack up and leave the spot clear.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Check gates and access routes are wide and high enough
- Plan a covered area for guests if rain is likely
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send a quick message through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will suggest a menu to suit.
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Organising for someone else?
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Planning the serving area
If a space isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you. The main points are:
- Somewhere for guests to sit or stand and eat
- Parking arrangements if we’re not on private land
- Some space between the truck and nearby homes
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Tacos
- Burrito bowls
- Mexican drinks bar
- Burritos
- Loaded nachos
- Quesadillas
What affects the price in Crabtree
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Staff for serving and the bar
- The number of people
- Adding food to drinks, or drinks to food
- What the venue already provides
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can feel generous.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- A photo of the space, if it’s a garden or field
- Gate widths, slopes and the ground
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Roughly how many adults and children
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. Contact us for a quote: just drop us a line using the enquiry form.
FAQs for Crabtree
Could you serve in Leonardslee?
It depends on the park’s owner, who would need to agree to a catering vehicle on site. Ask them first; if they say yes, we’ll send what they need from us.
We are having a ceremony at Old Church House the Glebe: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall with access for the truck or trailer. Service would be at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Do you sell to the public at private events?
When you hire us, the booking is yours, so we do not serve passers-by. Organisers wanting us to trade at their event can see our festival page.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Do you have gluten-free options?
Yes, gluten-free options are available, using corn tortillas. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can explain how we prepare their food. See are corn tortillas gluten-free?
Where can the truck park?
Level, firm ground or hardstanding, access wide and high enough to drive in, and the venue’s permission. We confirm power and water when you book.
Do you need electricity?
That depends on the set-up, and we agree power and water with you before the day. Let us know whether there is a supply near where we’ll park.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Greater London, Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes and Oxfordshire.
What else we do in Crabtree
- 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