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Food Truck Hire in Gatcombe
From the moment the hatch opens to the end of service, our Mexican food truck or trailer, hired for your private or corporate event makes the serving truck part of your event in Gatcombe.
- Engagements and anniversaries
- Retirement parties
- Christenings and family parties
Food truck hire for Gatcombe events
Is food truck hire right for your event?
Hiring a food truck is different from finding one at a festival. At a festival we trade to the public; a private hire means your guests, your menu and your timings. 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.
Why us?
- Allergen information for every dish
- Everything served fresh from the hatch
- Menus chosen with you
- Events in Gatcombe and across the Isle of Wight
Read how we price or the cost guide.
About our food truck hire in Gatcombe
As a guide, hiring the truck or trailer suits around 50 to 400 guests. Smaller parties are quoted case by case. On the menu are loaded nachos, burrito bowls and vegan tacos, which works well for company away days and private outdoor parties.
Somewhere as small as Gatcombe, food truck hire can mean a garden, a field or a barn. Tell us about narrow lanes, gates and long drives. Soft ground after rain is worth mentioning too. We serve from the hatch of our food truck or trailer, or from a serving station, and we plan service so the queue keeps moving.
- Where
- Gatcombe (PO30)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free
- Guests
- Around 50 to 400 is usual; ask about yours
- Also available
- Margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 28 October 2026
FAQs for Gatcombe
We are having a ceremony at St. Olave's Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes. The church itself is not where we’d set up, but a hall, field or garden close by with room for the truck or trailer can work well. Let us know the reception address and we will check the access.
Could we book your food truck for a private event in Gatcombe?
Yes, depending on the date. For a private or work event in a village or hamlet, the main thing is access: tell us about the lane, the gate and the ground.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our own area when service is finished. Ask us if you’d like help with anything else.
Can you cater for guests who avoid dairy?
Yes, we can. Tell us how many guests need dairy-free food, and we will plan the menu around them.
Do you need power and water?
It depends on the event and the set-up, and we agree power and water with you before the day. Tell us what’s available at your venue.
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.
How much is food truck hire?
There is no fixed price list, as every booking is different. Send your details and you will get a quote. See the Mexican catering cost guide for background.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates go first, so get in touch early.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can check the date.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Towns and villages near Gatcombe
Other catering in Gatcombe
Dietary needs and planning tips
Every guest is catered for, gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan included. To make it work smoothly:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Ask the venue about catering vehicles before you book
- Collect diets and allergies with your RSVPs
- Agree service times with us
If your timings move, let us know, and we will work around it.
A taco-bar station can sit next to the truck.
The menu, item by item
Loaded nachos
A tray of nachos works as a starter or a late snack.
Quesadillas
A quesadilla suits cautious eaters.
What food truck hire costs
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Timings and hours
- Whether you add a drinks bar or food
- Travel, parking and access
- Whether you need disposables
Extras, such as more dishes, extra drinks or a longer service, are quoted on request, so you can choose what you need.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- A picture of the space, if it’s a garden or field
- Your date and when you want service to start
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and allergy numbers
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you need. For a quote, tell us about it on our contact page.
Occasions we cater for in Gatcombe
Every order is cooked and served hot, rather than waiting under foil.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Family reunions
- Leaving parties
- End-of-year parties
- Back-garden parties
Historic houses near Gatcombe include Gatcombe House (less than half a mile south-east) and Sheat Manor (0.5 miles south-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
- When payment is due
- A food hygiene rating you can check
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- How late numbers can change
How the day works
We arrive in good time before service, then set up and prepare everything. When service opens, guests come up to the hatch or serving table. A hired food truck at a summer event in Gatcombe can serve in daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, while late September brings sunset forward to around 7:10pm. In December it is dark by about 4:00pm, so the queue by the hatch needs lighting.
- Tell us the date, the location, rough numbers and any diets.
- We suggest a menu for the hatch and quote for it.
- We confirm the parking spot, access, power and water with you or the venue.
- Your guests order at the hatch and we serve hot food at the agreed times.
- When service ends, we pack up and leave the spot clear.
How to prepare
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Confirm the venue allows outside caterers
How to get a price
Thinking about food truck hire for your event in Gatcombe? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just use our quote form.
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Food truck hire in Gatcombe: local tips
Gatcombe is about 2 miles south of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. For an event in Gatcombe, we can serve in gardens, fields, venues, car parks and courtyards with access in and around Gatcombe. Gatcombe is one of 125 places in the Isle of Wight we cover. Our truck and trailer cover the area from Gatcombe to Portsmouth (about 14 miles away).
When the service is at a church such as St. Olave's Church, the truck would serve at the reception venue rather than at the church.
We cater events across PO30. Streets in the area include Gatcombe Road, Rectory Lane and Newbarn Lane, and an event on any of them can work if the truck or trailer can park nearby. We also serve at events in Chillerton (1 mile south), Plaish (2 miles north-west), Clatterford (2 miles north), Bowcombe (2 miles north-west) and Carisbrooke (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Ryde (8 miles north-east), Cowes (6 miles north), Sandown (6 miles east), Shanklin (6 miles east), Ventnor (6 miles south-east) and East Cowes (6 miles north). For an event at a remote venue, tell us early so we can plan the journey, access and power.
Nearby you’ll also find Carisbrooke Castle (1.6 miles north) and Isle of Wight Music Museum (2.5 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Briddlesford Nature Reserve and Brighstone Down.
- Schools near Gatcombe include Christ The King College (2.1 miles north)
Should I do it myself?
Running your own drinks table is one option, 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 larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles allergen information for you.
- 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