East Sussex · England
Food Truck Hire in Friar's Gate
A food truck at your event, serving Mexican street food from the hatch in Friar's Gate, served fresh from our food truck or trailer, wherever your event is.
- Weddings
- Leaving parties
- Staff appreciation days
Food truck hire in Friar's Gate
Hiring a food truck in Friar's Gate
Friar's Gate is about 2 miles north-west of Crowborough, in East Sussex. We serve at events in homes, gardens and venues in Friar's Gate and the surrounding area. Friar's Gate is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we can bring food truck hire. Our truck and trailer cover the area from Friar's Gate to Royal Tunbridge Wells (about 7 miles away).
Friar's Gate is about 31 miles from central London, close enough for a London team’s away day. Guests leaving a church like St John's Church could walk or drive to a nearby garden or hall where the truck is ready. With the High Weald National Landscape within about 5 miles, a rural setting for your private or work event is within reach. Firm ground and a clear way in matter most for the truck or trailer.
This part of East Sussex takes in TN6, so your event can be anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Marden's Hill (1 mile south-east), Chuck Hatch (1 mile west), Crowborough (2 miles south-east), Steel Cross (2 miles east) and Mott's Mill (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Lewes (15 miles south-west), Hailsham (15 miles south), Uckfield (7 miles south), South Malling (14 miles south), Heathfield (9 miles south-east) and Southover (15 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Bolebroke Castle (3.4 miles north) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (1.9 miles south-east). Open spaces near Friar's Gate include Crowborough Country Park.
- Nearby schools include Beacon Academy (2 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Half Moon Inn (less than half a mile north)
How our food truck hire works in Friar's Gate
Food truck hire means our food truck or trailer is booked for your guests only. Unlike a stall at a festival or market, it’s a private hire, so the menu and timings are set around your event. On the menu are fresh salsas and guacamole, quesadillas and tacos from the hatch, and it suits end-of-year celebrations and private outdoor parties.
In a rural place like Friar's Gate, access is the main thing to plan for a hired truck: gate widths, soft ground and the route from the road all matter. We confirm power and water arrangements with you. Every guest is catered for, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free included, with allergen information for everything we serve.
- Where
- Friar's Gate (TN6)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free
- Guests
- Generally around 50 to 400; ask us
- Also available
- Margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 28 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Seating or standing room near the truck
- Room for guests to gather at the hatch
- The landowner’s go-ahead for the truck or trailer
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Towns and villages near Friar's Gate
Also in Friar's Gate
Planning for every diet
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free included. To make it work smoothly:
- Ask guests about dietary needs when they reply
- Ask guests with severe allergies to speak to us beforehand
- Confirm the venue accepts outside caterers and vehicles
- Check gate widths and any height limits
At the end of service, we close the hatch and pack down and drive off quietly.
Nachos for sharing at the start.
How it compares
Several trucks mean several quotes and arrival times. One truck with tacos, burritos and nachos is one booking to manage. Pricing depends on the event. A short lunch service for a team is a different job from a full wedding day. Your quote sets it all out.
Why us?
- Menus for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests
- A menu agreed with you
- Set-up planned with you and your venue
- Tacos, burritos and a drinks bar
Read our prices page and our guide to catering costs.
Questions from Friar's Gate
Do you cater in villages like Friar's Gate?
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.
How far is Friar's Gate from central London?
It is about 31 miles from central London, and inside the area we cover.
How many guests can the truck serve?
Truck and trailer service generally suits around 50 to 400 guests. Smaller parties are quoted case by case.
Can you cater for special diets?
We plan for diets before the day, though we cannot guarantee there are no traces of any allergen. Guests with severe allergies should talk to us first.
Can you come to a private house?
Yes, as long as there is access and a level, firm spot. Send us a picture of the access and the space, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, we offer a Mexican drinks bar, with margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas and soft drinks. Your venue or event may need the right licence for alcohol, so we’ll go through the licensing with you.
How much does food truck hire cost in Friar's Gate?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and where your event is. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you need electricity?
It depends on the event and the set-up, so we confirm power and water arrangements with each booking. Let us know whether there’s a supply near where we will park.
Why choose food truck hire in Friar's Gate?
Guests can come back to the hatch when they’re ready, rather than all at once.
A truck or trailer suits almost any gathering. People in Friar's Gate can book us for occasions like:
- Summer parties at home
- Anniversary celebrations
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Staff appreciation days
Around Friar's Gate, historic houses include Bassetts Manor (3.6 miles north-west) and Groombridge Place (3.8 miles north-east). If you’re hiring a historic venue, check early whether it allows a catering vehicle on site.
What to look for in a quote
- How long the service runs
- What happens if it rains
- What the price includes, item by item
- Any travel, parking or access charges
About the menu
Loaded nachos
A tray of nachos works as a starter or a late snack; dairy-free versions can be planned.
Tacos from the hatch
Tacos made to order at the hatch, with a choice of fillings agreed with you.
What affects the price in Friar's Gate
Pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- How long we are needed on site
- How many staff you need
- Food, drinks or both
- What’s on the menu
The price depends on guest numbers, the menu and how long you’d like us to serve, along with extras and where your event is. Every event gets its own quote.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Gate widths, slopes and the ground
- A picture of where we’d park
- Where the event is
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
What happens on the day
When service finishes, we pack up and leave our area tidy. We agree set-up and pack-down times with you and your venue. A Christmas party in Friar's Gate with a hired food truck will be in the dark from about 3:55pm, 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.
- You get a menu for the hatch and a quote.
- The spot and the way in are agreed in advance.
- On the day, guests order at the hatch and we cook to order.
- We pack down and drive away when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Ask the venue about power and water
- Confirm the venue allows outside caterers
Get a quote
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Organising for someone else?
For larger events, we plan serving points around your timings, so everyone is served promptly. Let us know how long the break is.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can check the date.
- 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