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Food truck hire in Forest Gate, Greater London
Bring our Mexican catering truck or trailer to your event in Forest Gate. Everything is served fresh from the hatch.
- Big birthdays
- Winter staff parties
- Back-garden parties
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Food truck hire in Forest Gate: local tips
Forest Gate is about 6 miles north-east of London, in Greater London. We bring food truck hire to gardens, halls and venues around Forest Gate and the surrounding area. We serve in all 764 towns and villages across Greater London. Our truck and trailer cover the area from Forest Gate to London (about 6 miles away).
The A114 and A116 serve Forest Gate, so the drive to your event is a simple one for us. If guests are travelling by rail, Wanstead Park station is in Forest Gate itself.
Food truck hire in E7, E15 and E11 is planned around your venue and access and your guests. Your event could be at a home on Elm Road, Ash Road and Cary Road or the roads around them. Main roads around Forest Gate include the A114 and A116, so getting the truck or trailer to your event is simple. For events just outside Forest Gate, we cover Upton (1 mile south), Aldersbrook (1 mile north), Holloway Down (1 mile west), Plashet (1 mile south-east) and Little Ilford (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include London (6 miles south-west), City of Westminster (8 miles west), Marylebone (8 miles west), Kensington (10 miles west), St Pancras (6 miles west) and Shoreditch (5 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Cann Hall (0.8 miles north-west) and Passmore Edwards Museum (0.9 miles south-west). Open spaces near Forest Gate include Hollow Pond and Old Ford Island.
- Nearby schools include Forest Gate Community School (less than half a mile west) and Tyndale Academy (0.6 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Hudson Bay pub (within half a mile south)
Food truck hire in Forest Gate, from our truck or trailer
We bring the truck or trailer to private and work events in and around Forest Gate. Popular choices include fresh salsas and guacamole, burrito bowls and quesadillas, which works well for christenings and family parties and engagements and anniversaries.
Around Forest Gate, a hired truck or trailer needs a yard, forecourt or drive it can reach. We need a level spot and room for a queue at the hatch, plus your venue’s agreement. We cater for vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free guests, and we give allergen information for every dish.
- Location
- Forest Gate (E7, E15, E11)
- Region
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free
- Numbers
- Normally around 50 to 400; ask us
- Extras
- Margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 28 October 2026
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Space, access and the venue
Plenty of outdoor spaces and venues work for us, but a few things matter:
- Seating or standing room near the truck
- Enough width and height on the route in
- Agreement from the venue to bring in a catering vehicle
Forest Gate is in London, inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, which covers all of Greater London, and parking can be tight: let us know about permits, bays, off-street space or a parking suspension.
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Food truck hire or something else?
A hog roast suits meat eaters well, but tacos and bowls make vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests easier to feed. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What you get with us
- A clear quote
- Every guest catered for, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free included
- A truck or trailer that comes to you
- Events in Forest Gate and across Greater London
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to catering costs.
The menu, item by item
Quesadillas
Quesadillas are a simple choice for children.
Loaded nachos
Nachos are good for sharing between friends.
Perfect for your event in Forest Gate
Diets are simple to plan for, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free options from the same hatch.
Whatever the occasion, the serving truck can be a highlight. We’re happy to cater:
- Parties in venue grounds
- Engagements and anniversaries
- Weddings
- Milestone birthdays
When the service is at a church such as A Radical Church, the truck would serve at the reception venue rather than at the church.
Questions to ask before you book
- How many staff are serving, and for how long
- What happens if it rains
- What the price includes, item by item
- When final numbers are due
Forest Gate questions
We’re having a ceremony at A Radical Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, field or venue nearby where the truck or trailer can park. Service would be at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Can we hire your food truck for an event at home in Forest Gate?
That depends on the space. A drive, a courtyard or a suspended bay can all work, as long as the truck or trailer can reach a level spot. Tell us what’s outside, and remember the ULEZ covers all of Greater London.
How long do you serve for?
We get there well before service to set up. Serving times are agreed with you in advance, along with pack-down.
How much is a food truck for an event?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the length of service and the location. Send us the details for a quote.
How does food truck hire work?
Our food truck or trailer comes to your venue and serves your guests from the hatch. It is a private booking for your guests only.
How much is food truck hire?
We do not publish set prices, because each hire is different. Send your details and you will get a quote. See the Mexican catering cost guide for background.
Do you give allergen information?
Yes. Tell us about allergies when you book. Under UK rules, caterers must give information on 14 allergens, and we give it for every dish (Food Standards Agency guidance). Anyone with a severe allergy should speak to us before the event.
Do you do parties at home?
It depends on access. If the truck or trailer cannot reach the garden, a drive or a spot nearby may work, with permission. Tell us about the space and we’ll advise.
Organising for someone else?
Many venues have rules for 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.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Can I do a taco night myself?
You can set up your own drinks table, but someone has to serve all evening. Our margarita bar guide has tips.
For a small group, a taco night at home can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles allergen information for you.
Step by step
The truck or trailer tends to draw a crowd, so we’ll help you choose a spot with room for a queue. We can serve in the rain, though guests will want somewhere covered to stand or sit. December events in Forest Gate lose the light at about 3:50pm, so choose a well-lit spot for the truck or trailer. In late June, it stays light until about 9:20pm.
- Check our availability for your date.
- We agree a hatch menu and send a quote.
- We confirm the parking spot and the route in.
- On the day, guests order at the hatch and we cook to order.
- After service, we close up and leave the spot clear.
How to prepare
- Check gates and access routes are wide and high enough
- Check the venue is happy to have a truck or trailer on site
- Find out what power and water are available
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send you a clear quote.
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Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Ask about parking rules if we’ll be on a road
- Check gate widths and any height limits
- Send allergy details in writing
- Share your running order
We arrive in the agreed window and park where we have arranged. It helps if someone can meet us on arrival.
Add a build-your-own taco bar beside the truck.
- 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