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Food truck hire in Downham, Greater London
From the first guest in the queue to the last, a food truck at your event, serving Mexican street food from the hatch makes the serving truck part of your event in Downham.
- Summer parties at home
- Company away days
- Launch events
Food truck hire for Downham events
Space, access and the venue
Access is the first thing to check for a truck or trailer. We need:
- The venue’s or landowner’s permission for a food truck
- Space in front of the hatch for guests to queue
- A spot away from neighbours
In Downham, 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.
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
How our food truck hire works in Downham
Food truck hire suits weddings, milestone birthdays and staff events, and any gathering where guests want hot food without a sit-down meal. At wedding receptions and leaving dos and retirements, we’ll put together a menu of tacos from the hatch, fresh salsas and guacamole and burritos for your guests.
At a private or office event in Downham, guests order at the hatch of our food truck or trailer. Tell us about the route in, height barriers and narrow entrances, and send a photo if you can. You will know what’s included before booking: the menu, the service time and any extras you choose.
- Area
- Downham (BR1, SE6, SE12)
- County
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free
- Guest numbers
- Around 50 to 400 is usual; ask about yours
- Also available
- Drinks bar, nachos to share
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 28 October 2026
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A closer look at the menu
Burritos
A burrito is a full meal in the hand and travel well from the hatch.
Tacos from the hatch
Tacos made to order at the hatch, with fillings such as carnitas, chicken tinga or spiced mushroom.
FAQs for Downham
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Barnabas?
Yes, at a garden, field or venue nearby where the truck or trailer can park. We’d serve at the reception venue rather than at the church itself. Tell us where the reception will be.
What’s the nearest station to Downham for guests?
The closest is Grove Park station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
What’s on the menu?
Mexican street food: tacos, taco bars, burritos, bowls, nachos and quesadillas, plus salsas, guacamole and toppings. A drinks bar is available too.
What does food truck hire cost?
We quote for each event, so the price fits what you want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Is private hire the same as trading at a festival?
At a private hire, we serve your guests and nobody else, with a menu and timings you agree with us. Festival and market trading is open to the public.
Can you keep it mild?
It’s up to you: we can keep the main dishes mild, with hotter salsas served separately. Read more about how spicy Mexican food is.
Is food truck hire good for weddings?
We can serve from the truck for the wedding meal, the evening or both. Timings are agreed with you and your venue. Read more in having a food truck at a wedding.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
Hiring a food truck in Downham
Downham is about 2 miles north of Bromley, in Greater London. Anywhere in BR1, we can serve your guests. We serve in 764 places across Greater London, wherever the truck or trailer can get in. You can also see our page for Croydon, about 6 miles away.
No room on the drive? A hired hall or sports club near Downham with parking may suit the truck or trailer. If guests are travelling by rail, Grove Park station is about 0.8 miles away.
We serve at events all over the BR1, SE6 and SE12 postcode area. That could mean an event at a home with a drive on Shaw Road, Arcus Road and Brook Lane. Close by, we cover events in Plaistow (1 mile south), Grove Park (1 mile north-east), Sundridge (1 mile south-east), Chinbrook (1 mile east) and Bellingham (1 mile west). Further out, we also cater in London (7 miles north-west), City of Westminster (9 miles north-west), Marylebone (9 miles north-west), Kensington (10 miles north-west), St Pancras (9 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (8 miles north-west).
A little further out are Municipal Borough of Bromley (1.8 miles south) and Prefab Museum (0.7 miles north-west). The countryside around Downham includes Summer Hill and Downham Woodland Walk.
- Nearby schools include Bonus Pastor Catholic College (less than half a mile west) and Holy Trinity College Bromley (1.4 miles south-east)
Why choose food truck hire in Downham?
For food that becomes part of the event, a private food truck is a strong option. Pricing depends on the event. A simple party menu and a full wedding day are very different jobs. Your quote sets it all out.
What we offer in Downham
- Book food, drinks or both
- Allergen information for everything we serve
- Served fresh from our food truck or trailer
- Catering across Greater London, including Downham
Take a look at our prices page or what Mexican catering costs.
What affects the price in Downham
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- What the venue already provides
- The number of people
- Distance and access to the venue
- What’s on the menu
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.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Your date and when you want service to start
- Whether you’d like food, drinks or both
- Where the event is
- Access for the truck or trailer, including gates and ground
To get a price, just tell us about it on our contact page. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Organising for someone else?
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Downham? Service from a truck or trailer is quick, even for a crowd, and the menu can suit most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Check parking and loading rules for street locations
- Tell us about coeliac guests
- Check gate widths and any height limits
- Put anyone with a severe allergy in touch with us
We drive in at the agreed time and park in the planned spot. It helps if someone can meet us on arrival.
Nachos for sharing at the start.
Step by step
Guests tend to gather around the truck, so we will help you choose a spot with room for a queue. Rain does not usually stop us serving, but guests will need somewhere covered. Late-September events in Downham see sunset at about 7:05pm, so a later service will need some lighting. In late May, daylight lasts until about 8:50pm.
- Share your plans for the event.
- We suggest fillings and dishes for every diet.
- Power, water and timings are agreed with you or the venue.
- Service runs at the times you choose.
- When everyone is fed, we clear our area.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Ask the venue about power and water
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. Contact us for a quote: just use our quote form.
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Events we cater in Downham
You don’t need a kitchen, which opens up gardens, fields and car parks with the venue’s agreement.
A truck or trailer works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Big birthdays
- Garden parties
- Client events and product launches
- Company away days
Close to Downham are historic houses such as Bromley Palace (1.7 miles south-east) and Eltham Palace (2.4 miles north-east). Listed venues often control where vehicles go, so raise food truck hire at your first visit.
What to look for in a quote
- The wet-weather plan
- Allergen information for each dish
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Plates and napkins, or nothing at all
- 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