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Food truck hire in Cranbrook, Greater London
We bring our Mexican food truck or trailer, hired for your private or corporate event to Cranbrook and nearby, catering for vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free guests.
- Parties in venue grounds
- Engagements and anniversaries
- Summer parties at home
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About our food truck hire in Cranbrook
Service is planned around your timings: a set lunch hour, an evening slot or a few hours through a party. Tell us when guests should eat and we’ll plan around it. On the menu are loaded nachos, burrito bowls and fresh salsas and guacamole, which works well for private outdoor parties and family celebrations.
At a private or office event in Cranbrook, guests order at the hatch of our truck or trailer. Let us know about the access, any barriers and the width of the way in, and send a photo if you can. Everything is prepared fresh for your event and served from our truck or trailer, so guests get it at its best.
- Location
- Cranbrook (IG1, IG2, E12)
- County
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free
- Guests
- Typically around 50 to 400 guests; tell us yours
- Extras
- Margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 28 October 2026
DIY taco night versus a caterer
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party serving. Booking a caterer means you can relax with everyone else.
You can host your own taco night for a crowd, but it takes planning. Fillings need slow cooking, tortillas need warming as you go, and salsas need making. Our taco bar guide explains how.
How it works
We arrive in good time before service, set up the truck or trailer and get everything ready. Guests come up to order when service opens. Late-September events in Cranbrook see sunset at about 7:05pm, so evening service from the truck may run past dusk. A late-May event keeps its light until roughly 8:50pm.
- Check our availability for your date.
- We agree a hatch menu and send a quote.
- We confirm the parking spot and the route in.
- On the day, guests order at the hatch and we cook to order.
- After service, we close up and leave the spot clear.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a marquee or gazebo ready in case of rain
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to park
- Check the venue is happy to have a truck or trailer on site
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send you a clear quote.
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Planning food truck hire around Cranbrook
Cranbrook is about 2 miles north-east of Forest Gate, in Greater London. For food truck hire in Cranbrook, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and fresh service on the day. Cranbrook is one of 764 places in Greater London where we can bring food truck hire. We cater right across the region, from Cranbrook to London (about 8 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Ilford station, about 0.5 miles south-east. Around Cranbrook, historic houses include Valentines Mansion (0.5 miles north) and Eastbury Manor House (2.7 miles south-east). Historic houses and estates normally have firm rules on vehicles, so ask where a hired food truck could park before booking.
Food truck hire in IG1, IG2 and E12 is planned around your venue and access and timings. We can cater an event on streets such as Mill Road, York Road and Prior Road or the roads around them. We also serve at events in Ilford (1 mile south-east), Redbridge (1 mile north-west), Gants Hill (1 mile north-east), Little Ilford (1 mile south) and Manor Park (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include London (8 miles south-west), City of Westminster (10 miles west), Marylebone (10 miles west), Kensington (12 miles west), St Pancras (8 miles west) and Shoreditch (7 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Redbridge Museum (0.7 miles south-east) and Wanstead Hospital (2.1 miles north-west). The countryside around Cranbrook includes Ripple Nature Reserve and Hollow Pond.
- Nearby schools include Highlands Primary School (less than half a mile west)
- Local pubs include Great Spoon of Ilford pub (under half a mile south-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Cann Hall (2.3 miles west)
Common questions in Cranbrook
Can you bring your truck or trailer to Valentines Park?
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.
Can we hire your food truck for an event at home in Cranbrook?
That depends on the space. A drive, a courtyard or a suspended bay can all work, as long as the truck or trailer can reach a level spot. Tell us what’s outside, and remember the ULEZ covers all of Greater London.
Is private hire the same as trading at a festival?
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.
Is there a minimum number of guests?
It depends on the menu and how long service runs, but around 50 to 400 guests is the usual range. Tell us your numbers and we’ll advise.
Do you do food truck hire for weddings?
A food truck suits a relaxed wedding well, especially in the evening. We agree access and timings with the venue.
How much is a food truck for an event?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and where your event is. Send us the details for a quote.
Can you do dairy-free food?
We can. We offer dairy-free options, and we’ll tell you which dishes contain milk.
Can you do gluten-free food?
We can, using corn tortillas. Corn is naturally gluten-free, though some sauces and toppings can contain gluten, so we plan gluten-free dishes carefully and give allergen information.
Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Cranbrook? 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.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where vehicles can park, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
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What we need at the venue
We serve from a truck or trailer, so the spot needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Some space between the truck and nearby homes
- A flat parking spot on firm ground or hardstanding
- A clear area for a queue at the hatch
In Cranbrook, as everywhere in Greater London, the ULEZ applies and kerb space is limited. Where will the truck or trailer stop? A drive, a courtyard or a suspended bay can all work.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we will advise before you book.
Occasions we cater for in Cranbrook
People eat when they’re hungry, rather than all at once.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Launch events
- Weddings
- Big birthdays
- Family celebrations
Before you plan a private event in Valentines Park, ask whoever manages it about vehicles on site.
What your quote should include
- Space, access, power and water needs
- What the price includes, item by item
- Travel and parking costs
- Who provides plates and napkins
Planning for every diet
Mixed diets are straightforward to plan for, because guests can choose what suits them. A few tips:
- Tell us about coeliac guests
- Think about cover if the weather turns
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Look into parking permissions if the truck can’t go off-road
We drive in at the agreed time and park in the planned spot. Someone on site to meet us makes it smoother.
Ask us about evening food later on.
How it compares
A DIY barbecue keeps a host at the grill. Hire the truck and the cooking is ours so you can join in. Pricing depends on the event. A simple party menu and a full wedding day are very different jobs. Contact us for a quote.
What we offer in Cranbrook
- Every guest catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free included
- Service planned around your numbers
- A quote that sets out what’s included
- A menu agreed with you
See our pricing and our guide to catering costs.
The menu, item by item
Salsas and guacamole
Fresh salsas and guacamole, made for your event.
Burrito bowls
Rice, beans, a filling and toppings in a bowl.
- 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