Hampshire · England
Food Truck Hire in Eastrop
From the moment the hatch opens to the end of service, food truck hire with tacos, burritos, bowls and nachos makes the serving truck part of your event in Eastrop.
- Retirement parties
- Weddings
- Client events and product launches
Food truck hire in Eastrop
What food truck hire costs
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Serving staff
- The length of service
- Adding food to drinks, or drinks to food
- Whether you need disposables
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- What you’d like on the menu
- The venue or postcode
- Expected numbers
- What power and water the site has
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: give us the basics about your event, and we will suggest a menu. To start, use our quote form.
How our food truck hire works in Eastrop
A hired food truck works for weddings, birthdays and staff days. Popular choices include burrito bowls, tacos from the hatch and vegan tacos, and it’s a good fit for wedding receptions and garden parties.
Around Eastrop, a hired food truck can serve in a garden, a field or a hall car park. Narrow roads and soft ground are fine if we know about them. You can book food, drinks or both, so the food and drinks can come from one caterer.
Also near Eastrop
Other catering in Eastrop
What we need at the venue
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Some space between the truck and nearby homes
- A parking suspension, where a street spot is needed
- A clear area for a queue at the hatch
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Burrito bowls
- Tacos
- Burritos
- Loaded nachos
- Mexican drinks bar
- Quesadillas
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Ask the venue about catering vehicles before you book
- Send allergy details in writing
- Look into parking permissions if the truck cannot go off-road
- Flag any coeliac guests
Guests order at the hatch and their food is handed out hot.
Add a build-your-own taco bar beside the truck for a wedding breakfast or lunch.
Popular choices
Burrito bowls
Rice, beans, a filling and toppings in a bowl.
Loaded nachos
A tray of nachos works as a starter or a late snack; dairy-free versions can be planned.
Is food truck hire right for your event?
Cooking yourself saves on catering but costs you the day. With a hired truck, we do the cooking. The cost per head can fall as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- Served fresh from our food truck or trailer
- Allergen information for every dish
- Menus for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan guests
- A clear quote
See our pricing and what Mexican catering costs.
Food truck hire in Eastrop: local tips
Eastrop is about 1 mile east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. For food truck hire in Eastrop, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and fresh service on the day. Eastrop is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we can bring food truck hire.
When the service is at a church such as Church of St Mary, the truck would serve at the reception venue rather than at the church. Roughly 46 miles separate Eastrop from central London.
Food truck hire in RG21 and RG24 is planned around your venue and access and your guests. Streets in the area include New Road, Vyne Road and Goat Lane, and an event on any of them can work if the truck or trailer can park nearby. Eastrop sits on or near the A3010, so getting the truck or trailer to your event is simple. We also serve at events in Oakridge (1 mile north-west), Viables (1 mile south), Lychpit (1 mile east), Popley (1 mile north) and Old Basing (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Farnborough (14 miles east), Fleet (11 miles east), Aldershot (14 miles east), Alton (9 miles south-east), Yateley (12 miles north-east) and Tadley (7 miles north-west).
A little further out are Festival Place (under half a mile west) and Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (1.6 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Farleigh Hill and Daneshill Park Woods.
- Nearby schools include Fairfields Primary School (0.5 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Angel pub (within half a mile west)
Occasions we cater for in Eastrop
Nothing is needed from a venue kitchen, so gardens, fields and grounds all become options with the venue’s agreement.
In Eastrop and nearby, we can cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Client hospitality
- Milestone birthdays
- Family reunions
- Staff appreciation days
Parks such as Eastrop Park usually need permission for vehicles and catering, so a garden or hired venue is often simpler.
Before booking anyone
- How long the service runs
- Whether plates, napkins and cutlery are included
- Space, access, power and water needs
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
How it works
A typical event goes like this: we arrive and set up, service opens at the agreed time, and your guests are served fresh until service ends. At midsummer, it stays light in Eastrop until about 9:25pm, while late September brings sunset forward to around 7:10pm. In December it is dark by about 4:00pm, so the queue by the hatch needs lighting.
- Share your plans for the event.
- We suggest fillings and dishes for every diet.
- We check power, water and timings with the venue.
- The truck serves at the agreed times.
- When everyone is fed, we clear our area.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a covered area for guests if rain is likely
- Confirm the venue allows outside caterers
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, food or drinks or both, and the access. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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Eastrop: your questions answered
Which station should guests use for Eastrop?
Guests can use Basingstoke station, which is right in Eastrop.
Could you serve in Eastrop Park?
Only with permission from whoever runs the park, often the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide what they ask for from us.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
What’s on the menu?
We agree a sample menu with each client. Fillings might include chicken tinga, pork carnitas, al pastor-style pork and vegan options like black beans. See our menu for ideas.
What if the weather’s bad?
We can keep serving from the truck or trailer in the rain, but guests need somewhere covered to eat and drink, like a marquee or gazebo.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, we do. Our drinks bar can be booked on its own or with food, with alcohol-free options such as aguas frescas. We’ll check the licensing for alcohol with you.
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.
How does food truck hire work?
Our food truck or trailer comes to your venue and serves your guests from the hatch. It’s a private booking for your guests only.
Working with your venue
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can check the date.
For big numbers, we plan service to keep queues short, so everyone is served promptly. Tell us how long you have for food and drinks.
- 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