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Food truck caterers in Downe
From the first guest in the queue to the last, food truck hire with tacos, burritos, bowls and nachos keeps your guests happy at your event in Downe.
- Back-garden parties
- End-of-year celebrations
- Wedding receptions
Planning an event in Downe?
How we price food truck hire
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- How long we’re needed on site
- Serving staff
- Travel, parking and access
- Plates, napkins and cutlery
Extras, such as more dishes, extra drinks or a longer service, are quoted on request, so you can choose what you need.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- What power and water the site has
- Where the event is
- Whether you’d like food, drinks or both
- Your date and when you want service to start
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote.
About our food truck hire in Downe
Food truck hire means our food truck or trailer is booked for your guests only. Unlike a stall at a festival or market, it is a private hire, so the menu and timings are set around your event. We serve quesadillas, tacos from the hatch and burritos, which works well for company away days and family reunions.
In Downe, a yard, forecourt or car park can suit a hired food truck. The truck or trailer needs level ground and space for guests to queue, plus your venue’s agreement. Everything is prepared fresh for your event and served from our truck or trailer.
- Location
- Downe (BR6)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free
- Guests
- Normally around 50 to 400; ask us
- Add-ons
- Nachos, guacamole and a drinks bar
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 28 October 2026
What else we do in Downe
Hiring a food truck in Downe
Downe is about 4 miles south-west of Orpington, in Greater London. For food truck hire in Downe, we can serve in gardens, fields, venues, car parks and courtyards with access. We cater in 764 places across Greater London. Our truck and trailer cover the area from Downe to Croydon (7 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Down House (0.6 miles south) and Addington Palace (4.3 miles west). Listed venues often control where vehicles go, so raise food truck hire at your first visit. Before you plan a private event in South Park, ask whoever manages it about vehicles on site. Downe is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, 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.
Food truck hire in BR6 is planned around your venue and access and timings. That could mean an event at a home with a drive on High Street, North End Lane and Belle Vue Road. Nearby, we also cater events in Farthing Street (1 mile north-west), Hazelwood (1 mile east), Luxted (1 mile south), Leaves Green (1 mile west) and Single Street (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include London (13 miles north-west), City of Westminster (15 miles north-west), Marylebone (15 miles north-west), St Pancras (15 miles north-west), Shoreditch (14 miles north-west) and Hoxton (15 miles north-west).
A little further out are Crofton Roman Villa (2.7 miles north-east) and Princess Royal University Hospital (1.8 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Downe Bank Nature Reserve and Betsom's Hill.
- Schools near Downe include Charles Darwin School (1.8 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Queens Head pub (under half a mile south)
How it works
We take care of everything you’ve booked, from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your event. By late September, it is dark in Downe at around 7:05pm, so a later service will need some lighting. A late-May event keeps its light until roughly 8:50pm.
- Tell us the date, the location, rough numbers and any diets.
- We suggest a menu for the hatch and quote for it.
- We confirm the parking spot, access, power and water with you or the venue.
- Your guests order at the hatch and we serve hot food at the agreed times.
- When service ends, we pack up and leave the spot clear.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the truck or trailer
- Measure any gates or arches on the way in
- Check the venue is happy to have a truck or trailer on site
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get menu ideas and a price. Just send a quick message through our quote form.
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Occasions we cater for in Downe
It feels informal but well looked after.
We cater all kinds of occasions in Downe and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Family celebrations
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Private outdoor parties
- Client hospitality
After a service at a church such as St Mary's Church, a hired food truck at a garden, field or venue nearby can feed everyone.
What your quote should include
- How many staff are serving, and for how long
- The caterer’s food hygiene rating
- What happens if it rains
- VAT, if it applies
Dietary needs and planning tips
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Look into parking permissions if the truck cannot go off-road
- Confirm the venue accepts outside caterers and vehicles
- Walk the access route and note narrow gaps
- Plan a covered area for guests to eat
We can serve through rain, but guests will want a covered area to eat.
Tell us what serveware you need and we will confirm the options in your quote.
What’s on the menu
Loaded nachos
Crisp chips loaded with toppings, salsa and guacamole.
Burrito bowls
Everything from a burrito, served in a bowl.
Why choose food truck hire in Downe?
Burger and pizza vans are familiar. A Mexican food truck offers something less expected while staying easy to eat. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: serving hours, staff, disposables, travel and VAT. Our quote sets out what’s included.
What we offer in Downe
- Served fresh from our food truck or trailer
- Access, space and power checked in advance
- Book food, drinks or both
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests
See how we price and what Mexican catering costs.
DIY taco night or a caterer?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up in the kitchen. With a caterer, you get the food and drinks without the work.
A DIY taco night works well for a small group. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, with allergen information for every dish.
Common questions in Downe
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.
Could you serve our guests after a service at St Mary's Church?
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.
How many guests can you serve?
Truck and trailer service typically suits around 50 to 400 guests. Smaller parties are quoted case by case, and festivals can be larger. Tell us your numbers.
What guest numbers do you cater for?
Hiring the truck or trailer normally suits around 50 to 400 guests. Smaller gatherings are looked at case by case.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Greater London, Kent and Medway, Surrey, East Sussex, West Sussex, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire.
Do you cover Downe?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Downe is within our area and the rest of Greater London. To check your date, tell us about it on our contact page.
What does food truck hire cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the length of service and the location. Contact us for a quote.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan fillings, such as spiced mushrooms or black beans, can be part of the menu, served alongside the meat options.
Organising for someone else?
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the space and tell us about the drive and gates, and we’ll tell you honestly whether a truck or trailer will fit.
- 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