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Food truck hire in East Dean, West Sussex
A Mexican food truck serving tacos and burritos at your event in East Dean, served fresh from our food truck or trailer, wherever your event is.
- Family celebrations
- End-of-year parties
- Launch events
Food truck hire near East Dean
How our food truck hire works in East Dean
The truck or trailer is a working kitchen on wheels, so your venue does not need a kitchen. We need a level spot, safe access and the venue’s permission. For winter staff parties and garden parties, we’ll put together a menu of vegan tacos, burritos and tacos from the hatch for your guests.
Somewhere as small as East Dean, food truck hire can mean a garden, a field or a barn. Lanes, gates and long drives are fine if we know about them. Firm ground matters, especially after rain. Guests are served from our food truck or trailer, or from a serving table nearby, and we plan service so the queue keeps moving.
- Area
- East Dean (PO18)
- County
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free
- Numbers
- Around 50 to 400 is usual; ask about yours
- Also available
- Drinks bar, nachos to share
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 28 October 2026
Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Check gate widths and any height limits
- Collect diets and allergies with your RSVPs
- Email us any allergies
- Look into parking permissions if the truck cannot go off-road
Running late? Tell us, and we’ll work around it.
Loaded nachos to share while the first orders cook are a good way to begin.
About the menu
Salsas and guacamole
Salsas and guacamole finish every order.
Burritos
Rice, beans, a filling and salsa wrapped in a big tortilla.
For event organisers in East Dean
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether a truck or trailer will fit.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where vehicles can park, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
What happens on the day
A typical event goes like this: we park up and get ready, service opens at the agreed time, and we serve your guests fresh until service ends. By late September, it’s dark in East Dean at around 7:05pm, so a later service will need some lighting. A late-May event keeps its light until roughly 8:50pm.
- Ask us whether your date is available.
- You get a menu for the hatch and 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.
- After service, we close up and leave the spot clear.
Preparing for the day
- Ask the venue about power and water
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Get a quote
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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FAQs for East Dean
Do you cater in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Can you cater a reception after a service at The Parish Church of All Saints?
Yes. The church itself is not where we’d set up, but a hall, field or garden close by with room for the truck or trailer can work well. Let us know the reception address and we will check the access.
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.
Can you cater for guests who avoid dairy?
We can. We offer dairy-free options.
Can you do gluten-free food?
Yes, gluten-free options are available, using corn tortillas. Tell us about any coeliac guests before the event so we can talk through how their food is prepared. See are corn tortillas gluten-free?
How spicy is the food?
The food can be kept mild, with hotter salsas on the side for anyone who wants more heat.
Do you cater in East Dean?
We do. We serve at events in East Dean and across West Sussex. Send us your date to check availability.
Is the food suitable for children?
Yes. We can keep dishes mild, and simple options such as quesadillas or nachos can be part of the menu. Tell us how many children are coming.
More for events in East Dean
How we price food truck hire
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- How long we’re needed on site
- Your choice of food and drinks
- Serving staff
- Plates, napkins and cutlery
Larger events can cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the space, if it’s a garden or field
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and allergy numbers
- Roughly how many adults and children
To get a price, just fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in East Dean, and we’ll suggest a menu to suit.
Occasions we cater for in East Dean
Every order is cooked and served hot, rather than waiting under foil.
Whatever you’re celebrating in East Dean, our truck or trailer can be the centre of it. We are happy to cater:
- Private outdoor parties
- Christenings and family parties
- Back-garden parties
- Leaving dos and retirements
Historic houses near East Dean include West Dean House (2.6 miles west) and Goodwood House (2.9 miles south-west). If you’re hiring a historic venue, check early whether it allows a catering vehicle on site.
What to look for in a quote
- The deadline for final numbers
- Payment terms and deposit
- Staff numbers and hours
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Is food truck hire right for your event?
Burger and pizza vans are familiar. A Mexican food truck offers something less expected while staying easy to eat. Your choice of food and drinks affects the price, so share your ideas with us. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why us?
- A truck or trailer that comes to you
- Events in East Dean and across West Sussex
- A menu built around your guests
- Options for vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free guests
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Planning the serving area
We will be honest if a space won’t work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- A spot away from neighbours
- Gate widths, overhead branches and soft ground checked in advance
- A clear area for a queue at the hatch
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
East Dean: parking, access and venues
East Dean is about 6 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Tell us where your event in East Dean will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. East Dean is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Chichester, about 6 miles away.
After a service at a church such as The Parish Church of All Saints, a hired food truck at a garden, field or venue nearby can feed everyone. East Dean is about 49 miles from central London, close enough for a London team’s away day. Hiring our food truck for an event near the South Downs National Park, within about 6 miles of East Dean? Country lanes can be narrow and verges soft, so tell us about the route in.
We serve at events all over PO18. Your event could be at a home on Main Road, Chapel Row and Charlton Road. For events just outside East Dean, we cover Charlton (1 mile west), Singleton (2 miles west), West Dean (3 miles west), Heyshott (3 miles north) and Cocking (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Worthing (15 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (8 miles south), Chichester (6 miles south-west), Selsey (13 miles south), Littlehampton (11 miles south-east) and Emsworth (10 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Weald and Downland Gridshell (1.8 miles west) and Chichester Centre (5 miles south-west). Open spaces near East Dean include Graffham Common and Levin Down.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Star And Garter Public House (less than half a mile south)
- 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