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Food truck hire in Goodnestone, Kent
Planning food truck hire in Goodnestone? We arrive with our truck or trailer and everything we need to serve, then serve your guests fresh on the day.
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Food truck hire near Goodnestone
About our food truck hire in Goodnestone
As a guide, hiring the truck or trailer suits around 50 to 400 guests. Smaller gatherings are looked at case by case. We serve burritos, fresh salsas and guacamole and vegan tacos, which works well for staff summer parties and parties in venue grounds.
For a rural spot like Goodnestone, food truck hire needs a little planning: gate widths, soft ground and the route from the road all matter. We confirm power and water arrangements with you. Everything is prepared fresh for your event and served from our truck or trailer.
What affects the price in Goodnestone
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Guest numbers
- Travel, parking and access
- The length of service
- Your choice of food and drinks
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can feel generous.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- A picture of the space, if it is a garden or field
- How we drive in and where we can park
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
Send us the date, your venue or ME13 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just send a quick message through our quote form.
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Planning food truck hire around Goodnestone
Goodnestone is about 2 miles east of Preston, in Kent. For an event in Goodnestone, we can serve in gardens, fields, venues, car parks and courtyards with access. We cover 922 places in Kent, wherever the truck or trailer can get in. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 7 miles away.
Around Goodnestone, historic houses include Belmont House and Gardens (5 miles south-west). If you’re hiring a historic venue, check early whether it allows a catering vehicle on site. When the service is at a church such as St Bartholomew's Church, the truck would serve at the reception venue rather than at the church. A private event by the sea is within reach, as Goodnestone is within about 5 miles of the coast. Promenades and beaches usually need the council’s agreement for a catering vehicle.
For food truck hire in ME13, we plan around your venue and the route in and timings. From Head Hill Road and Cherrywood or a nearby road, we’ll plan where to park and serve. Other places close to Goodnestone for food truck hire include Culmers (1 mile north-east), Graveney (1 mile north-east), Broom Street (1 mile north), Staplestreet (1 mile south-east) and Slutshole (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (7 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles west), Whitstable (5 miles north-east), Herne Bay (9 miles north-east) and Minster (9 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (5.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Schools near Goodnestone include Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (1.7 miles west)
For planners, venues and organisers
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the space and tell us about the drive and gates, and we will tell you honestly whether a truck or trailer will fit.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Goodnestone? A truck or trailer serves a crowd quickly, with options for most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Can I do a taco night myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party serving. Booking a caterer means you can relax with everyone else.
Running your own drinks table is one option, but someone has to serve all evening. See our margarita bar guide.
Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Confirm allergies with us in writing
- Walk the access route and note narrow gaps
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Put anyone with a severe allergy in touch with us
We keep allergen information for every dish at the hatch.
Ask us about napkins, plates and cutlery and we’ll confirm the options in your quote.
Goodnestone: your questions answered
Can you serve near the sea around Goodnestone?
Yes, as long as the site allows it and the ground is firm. Wind, sand and seafront permissions are the main things to plan on the coast.
Could we book your food truck for a private event in Goodnestone?
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.
Can you do dairy-free food?
Yes, on request. Let us know your dairy-free numbers, and we will include them in the plan.
How is the food prepared?
Food is cooked to order in our truck or trailer, or served from a build-your-own taco bar. Slow-cooked fillings are prepared in advance and kept hot on site.
Can you cater in a back garden?
Yes, as long as there’s access and a level, firm spot. Tell us about the drive, gates and any slopes.
How many guests can the truck serve?
Truck and trailer service normally suits around 50 to 400 guests. Smaller gatherings are looked at case by case.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it’s short notice, it’s worth asking.
What if the weather’s bad?
We can keep serving from the truck or trailer in the rain, but your guests will want somewhere covered, such as a marquee, gazebo or nearby building.
How the day works
Once service is over, we pack down and clear our own area. We agree set-up and pack-down times with you and your venue. A Christmas party in Goodnestone with a hired food truck will be in the dark from about 3:50pm, so choose a well-lit spot for the truck or trailer. At midsummer, sunset is around 9:15pm.
- 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.
- When everyone is fed, we clear our area.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Check gates and access routes are wide and high enough
- Plan a covered area for guests if rain is likely
How to get a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
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Space, access and the venue
Before the day, we will agree where we park and serve. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Level, solid ground for the vehicle
- The landowner’s go-ahead for the truck or trailer
- Any parking or loading permission needed for street locations
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Goodnestone
- Burritos
- Mexican drinks bar
- Loaded nachos
- Tacos
- Quesadillas
- Burrito bowls
Is food truck hire right for your event?
A private hire is not the same as a festival stall. At public events, anyone can buy; a private hire means your guests, your menu and your timings. What’s on the menu makes a difference to the total, so share your ideas with us. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why book with us
- A quote that sets out what’s included
- Served fresh from our truck or trailer
- Catering across Kent, including Goodnestone
- Access, space and power checked in advance
Take a look at how we price and our guide to catering costs.
About the menu
Burritos
Burritos suit hungry guests.
Quesadillas
Toasted tortillas with melted cheese and a filling, cut into wedges.
- 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