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Food Truck Hire in Downside
A menu that works for every guest: vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free options, plus allergen information for every dish. Food truck hire with tacos, burritos, bowls and nachos in Downside.
- Private parties in fields and grounds
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Weddings
Planning an event in Downside?
Food truck hire in Downside, served fresh
When you hire our food truck, it serves your guests and nobody else. Unlike a stall at a festival or market, it’s a private hire, so we plan the menu and service times around you. For end-of-year parties and leaving dos and retirements, we can serve fresh salsas and guacamole, vegan tacos and loaded nachos for your guests.
In a small place like Downside, a hired food truck might park in a garden, paddock or field. Lanes, gates and long drives are fine if we know about them. Firm ground matters, especially after rain. Access, space and power are agreed with you beforehand, so there are no surprises on arrival.
Should I do it myself?
Some hosts like to do it themselves. The usual problems are cold tortillas, running out of a popular filling and a host stuck at the stove. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the serving.
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.
Planning for every diet
A Mexican menu is easy to plan for mixed diets, because guests can choose what suits them. A few tips:
- Plan a covered area for guests to eat
- Agree service times with us
- Ask the venue about catering vehicles before you book
- Count children separately
If your timings move, let us know and we’ll adjust service.
Nachos for sharing at the start.
Step by step
We take care of everything you’ve booked, from set-up to service, so you can spend time with your guests. By late September, it’s dark in Downside at around 7:05pm, so a later service will need some lighting. In late May, daylight lasts until about 8:55pm.
- 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.
- We drive in, open the hatch and serve your guests.
- After service, we close up and leave the spot clear.
Before we arrive
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Confirm the venue allows outside caterers
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send a quick message through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will suggest a menu to suit.
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Perfect for your event in Downside
A food truck gives a private event a focal point, and the hatch draws people over.
In Downside and nearby, we can cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Engagement parties
- Staff summer parties
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Birthday parties
Around Downside, historic houses include Byfleet Manor (2.7 miles north-west) and The Homewood (2.8 miles north). Historic houses and estates normally have firm rules on vehicles, so ask where a hired food truck could park before booking.
Before you book anyone
- Whether VAT is included
- How late numbers can change
- What happens if it rains
- What the caterer needs from your venue
The menu, item by item
Tacos from the hatch
Tacos are quick to serve and easy to eat standing up.
Quesadillas
Quesadillas are a simple choice for children.
What food truck hire costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Parking and the route in
- What the venue already provides
- The number of people
- Timings and hours
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for food truck hire. A short lunch service for a team is a different job from a full wedding day. Your quote sets it all out.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and rough timings
- The address or venue name
- Gate widths, slopes and the ground
- Expected numbers
Send us the date, your venue or KT11 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get menu ideas and a price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Comparing your options
A private hire is not the same as a festival stall. At public events, anyone can buy; a private hire means your guests, your menu and your timings. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: serving hours, staff, disposables, travel and VAT. Contact us for a quote and we will set out what’s included.
Why us?
- A menu agreed with you
- Book food, drinks or both
- We cover Downside and the whole of Surrey
- A quote that sets out what’s included
See how we price or the cost guide.
Common questions in Downside
Is Downside close to London?
It’s about 19 miles from central London, and inside the area we cover.
Do you hire out your food truck for parties in places like Downside?
Yes, as long as we’re available on the date and can get the truck or trailer in. Let us know about access and where we’d park.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, we do. The drinks bar can be added to food or booked on its own. For alcohol, we’ll go through the licensing with you and your venue.
What does food truck hire cost?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually need. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Do you come to Downside?
We do. We serve at events in Downside and across Surrey. Send us your date to check availability.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground or hardstanding for the truck or trailer, and a route in it can fit through, plus the venue’s permission. Power and water arrangements are confirmed with each booking.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
How many guests can the truck serve?
That depends on your timings and the event. As a guide, it’s around 50 to 400 guests.
Hiring a food truck in Downside
Downside is about 4 miles west of Leatherhead, in Surrey. Give us the address of your event in Downside, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We cater in 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater right across the region, from Downside to Woking (7 miles away).
Central London is about 19 miles from Downside. When the service is at a church such as St Michael's Chapel, the truck would serve at the reception venue rather than at the church. Downside is within about 6 miles of the Surrey Hills 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.
Anywhere in KT11, we can bring food truck hire to you. We can cater an event on streets such as Downside Common, Downsview Close and Deacon Close or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Hatchford (1 mile west), Martyr's Green (1 mile south-west), Hatchford End (2 miles west), Whiteley Village (3 miles north) and Wisley (3 miles west). We also cater in nearby towns such as Guildford (8 miles south-west), Woking (7 miles west), Camberley (14 miles west), Epsom (6 miles east), Horley (14 miles south-east) and Redhill (12 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Epsom Cottage Hospital (5.1 miles north-east) and Send and Ripley History Society Museum (3.8 miles west). Open spaces near Downside include Jubilee Wood and Boldermere Lake.
- Local schools include Parkside School (1.2 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Plough Public House (0.7 miles north)
What we need at the venue
Many gardens, fields and venues can take a truck or trailer, but a few things matter:
- Firm, level ground or hardstanding where the truck or trailer can park
- A way in wide and high enough for the vehicle
- Power and water, confirmed with each booking
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Places near Downside
Also in Downside
- 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