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Food truck hire in Friston, East Sussex
We bring our Mexican food truck or trailer, hired for your private or corporate event to Friston and nearby, catering for vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free guests.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Retirement parties
- Back-garden parties
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Fillings might include carnitas, al pastor-style pork or chicken tinga, alongside a vegan option such as spiced mushroom. We plan for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan guests, and corn tortillas suit gluten-free diets. Popular choices include quesadillas, burritos and vegan tacos, and it suits wedding evening food and client hospitality.
Hire our food truck for an event near Friston and the kitchen comes with it; we just need level ground, access and the venue’s permission. Access, space and power are agreed with you beforehand, so set-up goes smoothly.
- Location
- Friston (BN20)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free
- Guest numbers
- Typically around 50 to 400 guests; tell us yours
- Add-ons
- Nachos, guacamole and a drinks bar
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 28 October 2026
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: vehicle access, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
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Food truck hire or something else?
Plated catering needs a kitchen tent, waiting staff and set courses. Our food truck or trailer brings the kitchen and serves from one hatch. There is no one-size-fits-all price for food truck hire. A simple party menu and a full wedding day are very different jobs. Contact us for a quote.
Why book with us
- Catering across East Sussex, including Friston
- Tacos, burritos and a drinks bar
- Everything served fresh from the hatch
- A menu built around your guests
Diets, allergies and planning
We cater for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Count children separately
- Think about cover if the weather turns
- Ask guests about dietary needs when they reply
- Walk the access route and note narrow gaps
Guests order at the hatch and their food is handed out hot.
Our Mexican drinks bar, with margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas can join the truck.
FAQs for Friston
What’s the nearest station to Friston for guests?
Guests can use Eastbourne station, about 3.2 miles east of Friston.
Could you come to a seaside event near Friston?
Yes, with permission for the spot and firm ground for the truck or trailer. Seafront and beach spots typically need permission, and wind is the main thing to plan for.
Do you provide plates and napkins?
Ask us when you enquire. Tell us what your venue provides, and we’ll set out plates, napkins and cutlery in your quote.
What’s on the menu?
We agree a sample menu with each client. Fillings could include chicken tinga, pork carnitas, al pastor-style pork and vegan options like black beans. Our sample menu has more ideas.
Is there a minimum number of guests?
Our truck and trailer service generally suits events of around 50 to 400 guests. Smaller parties are quoted case by case, and festivals can be larger. Send us your numbers and we will advise.
What do you need at the venue?
Level, firm ground or hardstanding, access wide and high enough to drive in, and the venue’s permission. We confirm power and water when you book.
What does food truck hire cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the length of service and the location. Send us the details for a quote.
Can you do gluten-free food?
Yes, with corn tortillas. Corn tortillas are naturally gluten-free, but some fillings, sauces and toppings may not be, so we plan gluten-free dishes carefully and give allergen information.
Hiring a food truck in Friston
Friston is about 4 miles south-west of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. For an event in Friston, we can park up at venues, fields, drives and courtyards in and around Friston. Friston is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 16 miles away.
Guests leaving a church like The Parish Church of St Simon and St Jude could walk or drive to a nearby garden or hall where the truck is ready. Rail travellers will be glad to hear that the nearest station is Eastbourne station, about 3.2 miles east. The South Downs National Park is within about 4 miles of Friston, 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. The coast is within about 4 miles of Friston, so a hired food truck at a seaside venue is an option. The truck or trailer needs firm ground rather than sand or shingle, and seafront spots generally need permission.
For food truck hire in BN20, we plan around your venue and the route in and timings. From Dene Side, Dene Close and Michel Close or anywhere nearby, we can bring food truck hire there, given access. We also serve at events in East Dean (1 mile south-west), Birling Gap (1 mile south), Jevington (2 miles north), Old Town (3 miles east) and Meads (3 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (4 miles north-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (13 miles north-east), Seaford (4 miles west), Lewes (12 miles north-west), Hailsham (7 miles north) and Uckfield (15 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Eastbourne District General Hospital (3 miles north-east) and Filching Manor And Motor Museum (3 miles north). Not far away are Combe Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Tiger Inn (less than half a mile south-west)
DIY taco night versus a caterer
You can set up your own drinks table, but someone still has to mix, pour and keep an eye on it all evening. See our margarita bar guide.
Doing it yourself? Start with the quantities: see how many tacos per person. Keep tortillas warm in a covered basket, and label anything containing allergens.
How the day works
We work to your timings. If things run behind, let us know and we will adjust where we can. A hired food truck at a summer event in Friston can serve in daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer, while late September brings sunset forward to around 7:05pm. For winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, plan lighting where guests queue at the hatch.
- Tell us what the event is and who’s coming.
- We suggest fillings and dishes for every diet.
- We check power, water and timings with the venue.
- The truck serves at the agreed times.
- Once service ends, we tidy up and go.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, based on what you need. For a quote, drop us a line using the enquiry form.
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How we price food truck hire
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Timings and hours
- Whether you need disposables
- Parking and the route in
- How many staff you need
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: serving hours, staff, disposables, travel and VAT. Our quote sets out what’s included.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- What you’d like on the menu
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The date and rough timings
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and allergy numbers
Planning food truck hire in Friston? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, use our quote form.
What we need at the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where we park and serve. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Any parking or loading permission needed for street locations
- A clear area for a queue at the hatch
- Firm, level ground or hardstanding where the truck or trailer can park
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Friston
- Quesadillas
- Mexican drinks bar
- Tacos
- Loaded nachos
- Burritos
- Burrito bowls
The menu, item by item
Burritos
Rice, beans, a filling and salsa wrapped in a big tortilla.
Burrito bowls
A bowl is a good choice for guests avoiding tortillas.
- 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