Kent · England
Food truck caterers in Dartford
Food truck hire with tacos, burritos, bowls and nachos in Dartford, served from our truck or trailer, at your venue, garden or site.
- Big birthdays
- Client hospitality
- End-of-year celebrations
Get a quote for food truck hire in Dartford
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. Our margarita bar guide has tips.
You can host your own taco night for a crowd, but it takes planning. There are fillings to slow-cook, tortillas to keep warm and salsas to make. Read our guide to taco bars.
Food truck hire in Dartford, served fresh
Pair the truck with our Mexican drinks bar with margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas, with licensing checked with you. A build-your-own taco bar can sit beside the truck too. We serve tacos from the hatch, quesadillas and loaded nachos, and it suits birthday parties and leaving dos and retirements.
With our truck or trailer hired for your event in Dartford, nobody is stuck in the kitchen. Guests order at the hatch, so plan space for a line beside the truck. We will check the space, access and power with you before the day, so there are no surprises on arrival.
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What affects the price in Dartford
Pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Plates, napkins and cutlery
- The number of people
- The menu you choose
- Staff for serving and the bar
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the length of service, along with extras and where your event is. Every event gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A picture of the space, if it is a garden or field
- How we drive in and where we can park
- Whether you’d like food, drinks or both
- Expected numbers
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. When you’re ready, tell us about it on our contact page.
The process
We need a level, firm spot we can drive the truck or trailer onto, and we agree power and water arrangements before the day. A photo of the space helps. Planning a private evening event in Dartford? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. Once it is dark, some lighting near the hatch makes ordering easier.
- Ask us whether your date is available.
- We agree a hatch menu and send a quote.
- The spot and the way in are agreed in advance.
- On the day, guests order at the hatch and we cook to order.
- We pack down and drive away when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us what power and water the site has
- Arrange somewhere covered for guests to eat
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Ask for a quote
To get a price, just tell us about it on our contact page. Tell us about your event in Dartford, and we will put together a menu and price.
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Events we cater in Dartford
Guests can come back to the hatch when they’re ready, rather than all at once.
A truck or trailer suits almost any gathering. In Dartford, you could book us for events such as:
- Engagement parties
- Client hospitality
- Parties in venue grounds
- Company away days
By road, Dartford is on or near the A2 and A206, which makes it easy for us to reach with the truck or trailer.
Comparing caterers
- The deadline for final numbers
- What happens if it rains
- Travel and parking costs
- Whether VAT is included
Hiring a food truck in Dartford
Dartford is about 14 miles east of London, in Kent. Events in Dartford are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and fresh service on the day. We cater in 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages, wherever the truck or trailer can get in. We cater right across the region, from Dartford to London (14 miles away).
Parks such as Central Park typically need permission for vehicles and catering, so a garden or hired venue is often simpler. Rail travellers will be glad to hear that Dartford has its own station, Dartford station. Hiring our food truck for an event near the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 8 miles of Dartford? Country lanes can be narrow and verges soft, so tell us about the route in.
We cover events in every part of the DA1, DA2, DA5 and DA13 postcode area. From High Street, Market Street and Temple Hill Square or a nearby road, we will plan where to park and serve. Dartford sits on or near the A2 and A206, so getting the truck or trailer to your event is simple. Nearby, we also cater events in Temple Hill (1 mile north), Hawley (1 mile south), Stone (2 miles east), Clement Street (2 miles south) and Darenth (2 miles south-east). We also cater in nearby towns such as Sevenoaks (11 miles south), Gravesend (7 miles east), Northfleet (5 miles east), Swanley (4 miles south-west), Kings Hill (14 miles south-east) and Swanscombe (3 miles east). Dartford is among the bigger towns we cover in Kent, with plenty of venues for events.
Well-known places in the area include West Hill Hospital (0.6 miles west) and Stone Castle (2.3 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Wansunt Pit and Sawyers Lake.
- Nearby schools include Leigh Academy (0.7 miles south-east) and Stone Lodge School (1.1 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Rose pub (under half a mile north-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Colyers (2.9 miles north-west)
Food truck hire or something else?
A DIY barbecue keeps a host at the grill. With a hired truck, we do the cooking so you can join in. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, staff, plates and napkins, travel and VAT. Our quote sets out what’s included.
What we offer in Dartford
- We cover Dartford and the whole of Kent
- Fast service, even with a queue
- Allergen information for every dish
- Access, space and power checked in advance
See our pricing and what Mexican catering costs.
Popular choices
Quesadillas
A quesadilla suits cautious eaters.
Salsas and guacamole
Fresh salsas and guacamole, made for your event.
Space, access and the venue
Plenty of outdoor spaces and venues work for us, but a few things matter:
- A place for guests to eat close to the hatch
- Gate widths, overhead branches and soft ground checked in advance
- Power and water, confirmed with each booking
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we will advise before booking.
Working with your venue
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the space and tell us about the drive and gates, and we’ll tell you honestly whether a truck or trailer will fit.
For big numbers, we plan service to keep queues short, so everyone is served promptly. Tell us how long you have for food and drinks.
Common questions in Dartford
How far is Dartford from London?
Roughly 14 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it.
Do you come to events in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
We do, where the venue allows a catering vehicle. Lanes can be narrow and ground soft, so tell us how we’d get in.
Is the food made fresh?
We cook to order in our food truck or trailer kitchen, or serve from a taco bar. Slow-cooked fillings are prepared in advance and kept hot on site.
Do you have options for kids?
Yes, children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll suggest mild options.
Do you cover Dartford?
Yes, we do. Dartford is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you need electricity?
Tell us what the site has, such as a supply from the venue near where we’ll park, and we’ll confirm the arrangements with your quote.
Do you have dairy-free options?
We can. We offer dairy-free options, and we will tell you which dishes contain milk.
How is private hire different from festival trading?
At a private hire, we serve your guests and nobody else, on a menu and timings agreed with you. Festival and market trading is open to the public; see our street food catering page.
- 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