Hampshire · England
Food truck hire in Forestside, Hampshire
A menu that works for every guest: gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan options, plus allergen information for every dish. Our Mexican food truck or trailer, hired for your private or corporate event in Forestside.
- Summer parties at home
- Client hospitality
- Parties in venue grounds
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Food truck hire for your event in Forestside
We cook inside our truck or trailer, so there’s no need for kitchen space at the venue. We need a level spot, safe access and the venue’s permission. We serve burritos, fresh salsas and guacamole and burrito bowls, and it suits garden parties and parties in venue grounds.
For a rural spot like Forestside, food truck hire needs a little planning: gate widths, soft ground and the route from the road all matter. Power and water may be limited, so we confirm the arrangements before the day. You can book food, drinks or both, so one caterer can cover more of the day.
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Timings and hours
- The number of people
- Serving staff
- Whether you need disposables
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, staff, plates and napkins, travel and VAT. Our quote sets out what’s included.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- The address or venue name
- What power and water the site has
- Your date and when you want service to start
- How we drive in and where we can park
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send you a clear quote.
Catering for every guest
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Ask guests with severe allergies to speak to us beforehand
- Let us know who is coeliac
- Email us any allergies
- Measure gates and look for low branches on the way in
At the end of service, we close the hatch and pack down.
Ask about a second service later in the evening.
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What’s on the menu
Burrito bowls
Everything from a burrito, served in a bowl.
Salsas and guacamole
Guests can add salsa and guacamole to taste.
DIY taco night or a caterer?
Running your own drinks table is one option, but someone has to serve all evening. See our margarita bar guide.
You can host your own taco night for a crowd, but it takes planning. Fillings need slow cooking, tortillas need warming as you go, and salsas need making. Our taco bar guide explains how.
For event organisers in Forestside
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
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.
Space, access and the venue
If a space is not suitable, we will tell you. The main points are:
- A flat parking spot on firm ground or hardstanding
- The venue’s or landowner’s permission for a food truck
- A place for guests to eat close to the hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we will advise.
Forestside: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Forestside?
Guests can use Rowlands Castle station, about 2.2 miles south-west of Forestside.
Do you cater in villages like Forestside?
Yes. Villages and hamlets are part of our area, and the main thing is access: tell us about the lane, the gate and the ground.
Do you need power and water?
Tell us what the site has, for example a supply from the venue, and we’ll confirm the arrangements with your quote.
Can you keep it mild?
It is up to you: we can keep it mild and put the hotter salsas on the side.
How many guests can the truck serve?
That depends on your timings and the event. Most bookings fall around 50 to 400 guests, so tell us your numbers.
Do you have options for kids?
Yes, children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan the menu with them in mind.
How long do you serve for?
It depends on your event. We agree arrival, service and pack-down times with you to suit your day.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, they’re part of the planning from the start. Let us know how many vegetarian and vegan guests to expect.
Food truck hire in Forestside: local tips
Forestside is about 4 miles east of Horndean, in Hampshire. We serve at events in gardens, halls and venues around Forestside and nearby villages. We serve in 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages, wherever the truck or trailer can get in. Our truck and trailer cover the area from Forestside to Chichester (about 8 miles away).
Historic houses near Forestside include Uppark (3.2 miles north) and Warblington Castle (5 miles south-west). Listed venues often control where vehicles go, so raise food truck hire at your first visit. A food truck in Stansted Park would need the park owner’s agreement, so check that first. Hiring our food truck for an event near the South Downs National Park, within about 5 miles of Forestside? Country lanes can be narrow and verges soft, so tell us about the route in.
For food truck hire in PO9, we plan around your venue and the route in. From Lodge Lane and Forestside or a nearby road, we can bring food truck hire there, given access. Nearby, we also cater events in West Marden (1 mile north-east), Chalton (3 miles north-west), Blendworth (3 miles west), Buriton (5 miles north) and Nursted (5 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Gosport (13 miles south-west), Havant (5 miles south-west), Fareham (13 miles west), Horndean (4 miles west), Waterlooville (6 miles west) and Petersfield (7 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Clanfield Earthwork (4 miles north-west) and Havant War Memorial Hospital (5 miles south-west). The countryside around Forestside includes Compton Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
How it compares
Hog roasts are popular with meat eaters, but a Mexican menu covers vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests more easily. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed in your quote.
What you get with us
- Allergen information for everything we serve
- Fast service, even with a queue
- Tacos, burritos and a drinks bar
- Catering across Hampshire, including Forestside
The process
We take care of everything you’ve booked, from set-up to service, so you can spend time with your guests. Planning a private evening event in Forestside? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. After that, festoon lights or lamps near the truck help guests order.
- Share your plans for the event.
- Together we plan dishes that cover your guests’ diets.
- Power, water and timings are agreed with you or the venue.
- Service runs at the times you choose.
- Once service ends, we tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Have a marquee or gazebo ready in case of rain
- Let us know the timings for the day
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get menu ideas and a price. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- 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