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Food truck caterers in Dormansland
Bring our Mexican catering truck or trailer to your event in Dormansland. Everything is served fresh from the hatch, with a clear quote before you book.
- Back-garden parties
- Birthday parties
- Weddings
Food truck hire in Dormansland
Food truck hire in Dormansland, served fresh
As a guide, hiring the truck or trailer suits around 50 to 400 guests. Smaller gatherings are looked at case by case. For parties in venue grounds and anniversary celebrations, we will put together a menu of burrito bowls, burritos and loaded nachos and more.
Near Dormansland, a hired food truck in a field or garden suits private parties and work away days alike. Guests order at the hatch, so plan a sheltered spot for the queue in case of rain. Guests are served from our truck or trailer, or from a serving table nearby, and we plan service so the queue keeps moving.
Perfect for your event in Dormansland
Guests can come back to the hatch when they’re ready, rather than all at once.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Parties in venue grounds
- Staff appreciation days
- Big birthdays
- Winter staff parties
Parks such as Centenary Fields generally need permission for vehicles and catering, so a garden or hired venue is often simpler.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- A clear list of what’s included
- If the price includes VAT
- What the caterer needs from your venue
What food truck hire costs
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Serving staff
- Guest numbers
- The menu you choose
- Food, drinks or both
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- The date and time of the event
- How we drive in and where we can park
- A picture of the space, if it’s a garden or field
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and allergy numbers
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll make suggestions. When you’re ready, send a quick message through our quote form.
Food truck hire in Dormansland: local tips
Dormansland is about 3 miles north of East Grinstead, in Surrey. We serve at events in homes, gardens and venues in Dormansland and the surrounding area. Dormansland is one of 395 places in Surrey where we can bring food truck hire. Our nearest city page is Crawley, about 9 miles away.
Dormansland is about 24 miles from central London, which can suit a team day out of the city with a hired food truck. Around Dormansland, historic houses include Hammerwood Park (3.2 miles south-east) and Saint Hill Manor (4.2 miles south). Listed venues often control where vehicles go, so raise food truck hire at your first visit. Hiring our food truck for an event near the High Weald National Landscape, within about 5 miles of Dormansland? Country lanes can be narrow and verges soft, so tell us about the route in.
We cater events across the RH7 postcode area. We can cater an event on streets such as Dormans High Street, Locks Meadow and Newhache. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Dormans Park (1 mile south-west), Lingfield (1 mile north-west), Felcourt (1 mile west), Lingfield Common (2 miles north-west) and Hammerwood (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Horley (8 miles west), Redhill (9 miles north-west), Reigate (10 miles north-west), Caterham (10 miles north-west), Dorking (15 miles west) and Oxted (6 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Haxted Watermill Museum (2.2 miles north-east) and Hever Castle (5 miles east). The countryside around Dormansland includes Hedgecourt Lake.
- Local schools include Lingfield College (0.7 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Old House at Home (within half a mile south-west)
Common questions in Dormansland
Is it possible to have you in Centenary Fields?
Only if the landowner, often the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide what they ask for from us.
Will you travel to a small place like Dormansland?
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.
Can guests build their own tacos?
Yes, a taco bar is one of the ways we serve. Tell us about your space and numbers and we’ll suggest the best set-up.
Is there a minimum number of guests?
Truck and trailer service usually suits around 50 to 400 guests. Smaller parties are quoted case by case, and festivals can be larger. Tell us your numbers.
Do you offer a bar with the truck?
The drinks bar comes with bar staff. We will talk through licensing first.
Do you do food truck hire for weddings?
The truck or trailer can serve the wedding breakfast, evening food or both. We fit service around your running order. See our food truck wedding guide.
How is the food prepared?
Fillings are slow-cooked in advance, then finished and kept hot on site. Tortillas are warmed on site, and salsas and guacamole are made fresh.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, we run a Mexican drinks bar, serving margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas such as hibiscus and horchata, and soft drinks. Your venue or event may need the right licence for alcohol, so we will talk licensing through with you.
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How the day works
We get there well before you want to serve, set up the truck or trailer and get everything ready. When service opens, guests come up to the hatch or serving table. December events in Dormansland lose the light at about 3:55pm, so choose a well-lit spot for the truck or trailer. In late June, it stays light until about 9:20pm.
- 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.
- The truck serves at the agreed times.
- Once service ends, we tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a marquee or gazebo ready in case of rain
- Get the venue’s permission for us to park and serve
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
To get a price, just drop us a line using the enquiry form. Tell us about your event in Dormansland, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
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DIY taco night versus a caterer
A DIY taco night is possible for a crowd, but it’s more work than it looks. Fillings need slow cooking, tortillas need warming as you go, and salsas need making. Read our guide to taco bars.
Weighing up a DIY taco night against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Contact us for a quote to compare.
Catering for every guest
With a little notice, most diets are easy. Our advice:
- Tell us when guests should eat
- Tell us about coeliac guests
- Ask guests with severe allergies to speak to us beforehand
- Ask guests about dietary needs when they reply
Guests come to the hatch, order and wait a short moment for hot food.
Our Mexican drinks bar, with margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas can be added to the booking, with licensing checked with you.
A closer look at the menu
Quesadillas
Quesadillas are a simple choice for children.
Burrito bowls
A bowl is a good choice for guests avoiding tortillas.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Arrangements for power and water, agreed when you book
- Any parking or loading permission needed for street locations
- Gate widths, overhead branches and soft ground checked in advance
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Dormansland
- Burritos
- Mexican drinks bar
- Quesadillas
- Loaded nachos
- Tacos
- Burrito bowls
How it compares
For food that becomes part of the event, hiring a Mexican food truck is worth considering. The price depends on guest numbers, the menu and how long you’d like us to serve, plus any add-ons and the location. We quote for each event individually.
Why us?
- Every guest catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free included
- A truck or trailer that comes to you
- Catering across Surrey, including Dormansland
- Book food, drinks or both
Read how we price and our guide to catering costs.
- 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