Kent · England
Food truck hire in Gravesend, Kent
Bring our Mexican catering truck or trailer to your event in Gravesend. We serve your guests straight from the truck.
- Company away days
- Leaving parties
- Wedding evening food
Food truck hire for Gravesend events
Where the truck can go in Gravesend
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Distance from houses and windows
- Space in front of the hatch for guests to queue
- Enough width and height on the route in
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we will advise.
How our food truck hire works in Gravesend
Service is planned around your timings: a set lunch hour, an evening slot or a few hours through a party. Let us know your running order and we will plan around it. At launch events and retirement parties, we’ll put together a menu of fresh salsas and guacamole, tacos from the hatch and quesadillas.
In a town like Gravesend, a hired food truck can park on a drive, in a club or hall car park, or at a hired venue. All can work, given a way in and level ground. Every guest is catered for, gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan included, and we give allergen information for every dish.
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Have shelter ready in case of rain
- Tell us when guests should eat
- Collect diets and allergies with your RSVPs
- Guests with serious allergies should contact us first
At the end of service, we close the hatch and pack down, leaving our spot tidy.
Tell us what serveware you need and we will confirm the options in your quote.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- What the venue already provides
- Your choice of food and drinks
- Food, drinks or both
- How many guests we are serving
Catering from a truck or trailer can be a practical alternative to a sit-down meal, because it needs no venue kitchen. Contact us for a quote to compare.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- A picture of the space, if it is a garden or field
- The date and rough timings
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Access for the truck or trailer, including gates and ground
Planning food truck hire in Gravesend? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Perfect for your event in Gravesend
It’s a private hire, so there are no public queues and the menu is set for your guests.
We cater all kinds of occasions in Gravesend and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Milestone birthdays
- Engagement parties
- End-of-year parties
- Leaving parties
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Gravesend station, about 0.9 miles north-west.
What to look for in a quote
- How many staff are serving, and for how long
- Whether plates, napkins and cutlery are included
- Where to see their hygiene rating
- The deadline for final numbers
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Gravesend? A truck or trailer serves a crowd quickly, with options for most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: vehicle access, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Popular choices
Tacos from the hatch
A taco is ideal food from a truck.
Quesadillas
A quesadilla suits cautious eaters.
DIY taco night versus a caterer
You can set up your own drinks table, but someone has to serve all evening. Our margarita bar guide has tips.
If you do it yourself, work out quantities first: see how many tacos per person. Keep warmed tortillas covered, and label anything containing allergens.
How the day works
We arrive in good time before service, set up the truck or trailer and get everything ready. Guests come up to order when service opens. A Christmas party in Gravesend with a hired food truck will be in the dark from about 3:50pm, so ask the venue about outdoor lighting where we’ll park. At midsummer, sunset is around 9:20pm.
- Tell us the date, the location, rough numbers and any diets.
- We suggest a menu for the hatch and quote for it.
- Before the day, we agree the spot, the way in, power and water.
- We arrive, open the hatch and cook to order for your guests.
- Once guests are fed, we clear our area and head off.
How to prepare
- Plan a covered area for guests if rain is likely
- Confirm the venue allows outside caterers
- Have level hardstanding or firm ground ready
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
Your questions about food truck hire in Gravesend
Which station should guests use for Gravesend?
The closest is Gravesend station, roughly 0.9 miles away.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Christ Church Milton?
Yes, at a garden, field or venue nearby where the truck or trailer can park. Service would be at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
How much is food truck hire?
We don’t publish set prices, because each hire is different. Tell us your plans and we’ll quote for your event. Our food truck hire guide explains what affects the cost.
What does food truck hire cost?
We quote for each event, so the price fits what you want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we’ll reply with a quote.
What space does the truck need?
A firm, level spot, a way in that fits the vehicle, and the venue’s agreement. Power and water are confirmed with each booking.
Is there a minimum number of guests?
Our truck and trailer service normally suits events of around 50 to 400 guests. Festivals can be bigger, and smaller parties are quoted case by case. Send us your numbers and we’ll advise.
Can you come to a private house?
That depends on access. If the truck or trailer can’t reach the garden, a drive or a spot nearby may work, with permission. Send us a picture and we’ll talk it through.
What guest numbers do you cater for?
Truck and trailer service typically suits around 50 to 400 guests. Smaller parties are quoted case by case.
Also near Gravesend
Other catering in Gravesend
Gravesend: parking, access and venues
Gravesend is about 9 miles north-west of Gillingham, in Kent. Wherever your event is in the DA12 area, we can serve your guests. Gravesend is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we can bring food truck hire. You can also see our page for Maidstone, about 13 miles away.
Hoping to hire a food truck for a gathering in Northfleet Urban Country Park? A catering vehicle in a public park normally needs the landowner’s permission. Historic houses near Gravesend include Cobham College (2.9 miles south). Historic houses and estates typically have firm rules on vehicles, so ask where a hired food truck could park before you book.
We serve at events all over the DA12 and DA11 postcode area. Local streets include Christ Church Road, Hillside Drive and Laurel Avenue; for an event at home on any of them, tell us where the truck or trailer can park. Being close to the A2 and A226, Gravesend is easy for us to reach with the truck or trailer for your event. Other places close to Gravesend for food truck hire include Windmill Hill (1 mile north-west), Milton-next-Gravesend (1 mile north-east), Denton (1 mile east), Singlewell or Ifield (1 mile south) and Northfleet (1 mile west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (13 miles south-east), Dartford (7 miles west), Sevenoaks (13 miles south-west), Swanley (9 miles west), Kings Hill (11 miles south) and Foley Park (12 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Gravesham Museum (0.9 miles north-west) and Stone Castle (4.5 miles west). The countryside around Gravesend includes Sawyers Lake and Gad's Hill.
- Local schools include St John's Catholic Comprehensive (under half a mile north-east) and St John's Catholic Comprehensive (less than half a mile north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Waterloo Public House (0.6 miles north-west)
- 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