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Food truck caterers in Folkestone
Looking for food truck hire in Folkestone? We arrive with our truck or trailer and everything we need to serve, and look after your guests on the day.
- Engagements and anniversaries
- Retirement parties
- End-of-year parties
Planning an event in Folkestone?
About our food truck hire in Folkestone
You could pick fillings such as chicken tinga, carnitas or beef birria, with vegan choices like black bean and sweet potato. We plan for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests. At summer parties at home and engagements and anniversaries, we will put together a menu of tacos from the hatch, quesadillas and burrito bowls.
With our food truck or trailer hired for your event in Folkestone, nobody is stuck in the kitchen. Guests order at the hatch, so plan space for a line beside the truck. Timings are planned around your event, so service starts when you want it.
Folkestone: parking, access and venues
Folkestone is in Kent. Whether your event is in the middle of Folkestone or on the outskirts, food truck hire works the same way: a truck or trailer at your event, options for every diet and a clear price. Folkestone is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We cater right across the region, from Folkestone to Canterbury (about 14 miles away).
Colleagues or friends without a car may like to know that Folkestone has its own station, Folkestone Central station. By road, Folkestone is on or near the A259 and A260, which makes it easy for us to reach with the truck or trailer. Folkestone 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. With the coast within about a mile of Folkestone, wind is worth planning for. A sheltered, firm spot for the truck or trailer and the queue works best.
We cover events in every part of the CT20, CT19 and CT21 postcode area and the streets around it. We can cater an event on streets such as Christ Church Road, Middelburg Square and Station Road or the roads around them. Folkestone sits on or near the A259 and A260, so getting the truck or trailer to your event is simple. If your venue is just outside Folkestone, we also cover Cheriton (1 mile west), Sandgate (1 mile south-west), Hawkinge (2 miles north), Arpinge (2 miles north-west) and Seabrook (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (14 miles west), Canterbury (14 miles north), Dover (7 miles north-east), Deal (13 miles north-east), Hythe (4 miles west) and Tower Hamlets (7 miles north-east). Folkestone is one of the larger places we cover in Kent, with plenty of venues for events.
Other landmarks nearby include Folkestone Museum (0.7 miles south-east) and Folkestone Castle (1 mile north). Open spaces near Folkestone include Sugar Loaf Hill.
- Nearby schools include The Harvey Grammar School (under half a mile west) and The Folkestone Academy (0.5 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Park Inn Hotel (within half a mile south-east)
Your questions about food truck hire in Folkestone
We are having a ceremony at United Reformed Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes. The church itself isn’t 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.
Could you come to a seaside event near Folkestone?
Yes, as long as the site allows it and the ground is firm. Seafront and beach spots usually need permission, and wind is the main thing to plan for.
Can you serve in the rain?
We can keep serving from the truck or trailer in the rain, but your guests will want somewhere covered, such as a marquee, gazebo or nearby building.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it’s short notice, it is worth asking.
What food and drinks do you offer?
We agree a sample menu with each client. Fillings might include slow-cooked pork carnitas, chicken tinga, beef birria and vegan options such as spiced mushrooms or black beans. See our menu for ideas.
Can you do dairy-free food?
We can. We offer dairy-free options, and we’ll tell you which dishes contain milk.
What guest numbers do you cater for?
It depends on the event and how long service runs. As a guide, it’s around 50 to 400 guests, so tell us your numbers.
Is there a minimum number of guests?
That depends on the menu and the service time, but around 50 to 400 guests is the usual range. Tell us your numbers and we’ll advise.
DIY taco night versus a caterer
You can host your own taco night for a crowd, but it takes planning. There are fillings to slow-cook, tortillas to keep warm and salsas to make. Our taco bar guide explains how.
If you do it yourself, work out quantities first: our guide to how many tacos per person helps. Keep tortillas warm in a covered basket, and label dishes for guests with allergies.
Before you choose a spot
Access is the first thing to check for a truck or trailer. We need:
- Room for guests to gather at the hatch
- A parking suspension, where a street spot is needed
- The landowner’s go-ahead for the truck or trailer
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we will advise.
On the menu in Folkestone
- Burrito bowls
- Loaded nachos
- Quesadillas
- Tacos
- Mexican drinks bar
- Burritos
How it compares
A marquee kitchen with plated service needs more space, more staff and more time. Our food truck or trailer brings the kitchen and serves from one hatch. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the length of service, along with extras and where your event is. Every event gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Allergen-aware menus
- A truck or trailer that comes to you
- A quote that sets out what’s included
- Menus for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan guests
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
What affects the price in Folkestone
We quote for your event, which reflects:
- The menu you choose
- Food, drinks or both
- The length of service
- How many guests we are serving
Extra dishes, drinks and longer service are priced on request, so you choose what goes in.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Expected numbers
- Where the event is
- Gate widths, slopes and the ground
- What you’d like on the menu
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
The menu, item by item
Quesadillas
Toasted tortillas with melted cheese and a filling.
Burritos
A large flour tortilla rolled round rice, beans, a filling and toppings.
How the day works
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, let us know and we’ll adjust where we can. By late September, it’s dark in Folkestone at around 7:00pm, so a later service will need some lighting. A late-May event keeps its light until roughly 8:45pm.
- Tell us what the event is and who’s coming.
- We suggest fillings and dishes for every diet.
- Power, water and timings are agreed with you or the venue.
- The truck serves at the agreed times.
- Once service ends, we tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue is happy to have a truck or trailer on site
- Tell us when you want service to start
- Have a marquee or gazebo ready in case of rain
Get a quote
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, use our quote form.
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Catering for every guest
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Ask guests about dietary needs when they reply
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Check parking and loading rules for street locations
- Check early that your venue allows food trucks
Guests order at the hatch and their food is handed out hot.
A taco-bar station can sit next to the truck.
What else we do in Folkestone
Events we cater in Folkestone
Mixed diets are easy to plan, since vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free choices come from the same hatch.
Whatever you are celebrating in Folkestone, the serving truck can be a highlight. We are happy to cater:
- Big birthdays
- Parties in venue grounds
- Engagements and anniversaries
- End-of-year parties
Nearby historic houses include Acrise Place (3.9 miles north). Historic houses and estates normally have firm rules on vehicles, so ask where a hired food truck could park before you book.
What your quote should include
- A food hygiene rating you can check
- How long the service runs
- How each diet is kept separate
- A clear list of what’s included
- 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