Kent · England
Food truck caterers in Forstal
From the first guest in the queue to the last, our Mexican food truck or trailer, hired for your private or corporate event makes the serving truck part of your event in Forstal.
- Big birthdays
- Anniversary celebrations
- Family reunions
Food truck hire in Forstal
How our food truck hire works in Forstal
We cook inside our truck or trailer, so there’s no need for kitchen space at the venue. What we do need is level ground, a way in and the venue’s agreement. At staff summer parties and client events and product launches, we will put together a menu of vegan tacos, burritos and tacos from the hatch for your guests.
For a rural spot like Forstal, 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. We plan the timings around your day, so service starts when you want it.
Comparing your options
A marquee kitchen with plated service needs more space, more staff and more time. A food truck arrives as a kitchen and serves from the hatch, needing level ground, access and the venue’s permission. 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.
What you get with us
- Service planned around your numbers
- A truck or trailer that comes to you
- A quote that sets out what’s included
- Access, space and power checked in advance
Read how we price or our guide to catering costs.
How the day works
On the day, we position the truck or trailer and get the serving area ready. Service starts at the time we have agreed, so everything runs to your schedule. December events in Forstal lose the light at about 3:50pm, so ask the venue about outdoor lighting where we’ll park. In late June, it stays light until about 9:15pm.
- Tell us the date, the location, rough numbers and any diets.
- We check availability and send a menu and a quote for hiring the truck or trailer.
- Where the truck or trailer will stand, the route in, and power and water are all agreed in advance.
- We arrive, open the hatch and cook to order for your guests.
- Once guests are fed, we clear our area and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Find out what power and water are available
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. Contact us for a quote: just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What’s on the menu
Burrito bowls
Bowls suit anyone skipping tortillas.
Tacos from the hatch
Tacos are quick to serve and easy to eat standing up, and corn tortillas suit gluten-free guests.
Who books food truck hire in Forstal?
People eat when they’re hungry, rather than all at once.
These are some of the occasions we serve:
- Engagement parties
- Wedding receptions
- End-of-year celebrations
- Family reunions
Close to Forstal are historic houses such as Starkey Castle (4.4 miles north). If you are hiring a historic venue, check early whether it allows a catering vehicle on site.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- The caterer’s food hygiene rating
- Space, access, power and water needs
- The deposit and payment dates
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Send allergy details in writing
- Ask guests with severe allergies to speak to us beforehand
- Ask the venue about catering vehicles before booking
- Collect diets and allergies with your RSVPs
Guests order at the hatch and their food is handed out hot.
Ask about a second service later in the evening.
Food truck hire in Forstal: local tips
Forstal is about 3 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. We serve at events in homes, gardens and venues in Forstal and nearby villages. Forstal is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we can bring food truck hire.
Guests leaving a church like Methodist Church Including Sunday School could walk or drive to a nearby garden or hall where the truck is ready. From central London, Forstal is about 29 miles away, which can suit a team day out of the city with a hired food truck. Forstal is within about 7 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.
Wherever your event is in ME20, we can bring the truck or trailer to your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Beddow Way and Forstal Road, and an event on any of them can work if the truck or trailer can park nearby. For events just outside Forstal, we cover Pratling Street (1 mile north-east), Eccles (1 mile north-west), New Hythe (2 miles west), Burham (2 miles north) and Larkfield (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (3 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles east), Dartford (15 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (13 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-west) and Gravesend (10 miles north-west).
A little further out are Medway megaliths (1 mile north) and Maidstone Hospital (2 miles south). Not far away are Boxley Hills and Burham Down.
- Local schools include Aylesford School (1.3 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The Bush pub (0.5 miles west)
Forstal questions
What’s the nearest station to Forstal for guests?
The closest is Aylesford station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
Is Forstal close to London?
About 29 miles from central London, and we cover it.
What do you need at the venue?
The main things are access and a level spot: a level spot to park, space for guests to queue and a little room for a serving table. Send us a picture and tell us about gates, slopes and soft ground.
Is private hire the same as trading at a festival?
A private hire is booked and quoted for you, and we do not sell to the public. Organisers wanting us to trade at their event can see our festival page.
How many guests can you serve?
That depends on the menu and the service time, but our truck and trailer service normally suits around 50 to 400 guests. For anything outside that, ask us.
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.
Can you cater in a back garden?
Yes, if the truck or trailer can get in and park on level, firm ground. Tell us about the drive, gates and any slopes.
Can you cater for special diets?
There are gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan options, with corn tortillas for gluten-free guests. Allergen information is available for every dish.
More for events in Forstal
Working with your venue
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We can send what the landowner or council needs from us.
If you are booking for a business, tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Space, access and the venue
Everything is served from our food truck or trailer, so where we park matters. Here’s what we look for:
- Any parking or loading permission needed for street locations
- Space in front of the hatch for guests to queue
- Seating or standing room near the truck
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Forstal
- Burrito bowls
- Burritos
- Loaded nachos
- Mexican drinks bar
- Tacos
- Quesadillas
What affects the price in Forstal
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Whether you need disposables
- How long we are needed on site
- The menu you choose
- Parking and the route in
Extra dishes, drinks and longer service are priced on request, so you can choose what you need.
Details that help
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The venue or postcode
- Whether you’d like food, drinks or both
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Gate widths, slopes and the ground
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, tell us about it on our contact page.
- 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