Isle of Wight · England
Food Truck Hire in Gurnard
A menu that works for every guest: vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free options, plus allergen information for every dish. A Mexican food truck serving tacos and burritos at your event in Gurnard.
- Family reunions
- Staff summer parties
- Winter staff parties
Food truck hire in Gurnard
Food truck hire in Gurnard, served fresh
Guests walk up to the hatch, order and take their food away hot. It is simple, quick and sociable. It works well for staff appreciation days and end-of-year parties, with tacos from the hatch, vegan tacos and burritos.
In a hamlet or village like Gurnard, our truck or trailer can serve a private party or a team day in a field or garden. Guests order at the hatch, so plan a sheltered spot for the queue in case of rain. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Area
- Gurnard (PO31)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free
- Numbers
- Typically around 50 to 400 guests; tell us yours
- Add-ons
- Margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 28 October 2026
What’s on the menu
Burrito bowls
Rice, beans, a filling and toppings in a bowl.
Quesadillas
Toasted tortillas with melted cheese and a filling, cut into wedges.
Gurnard: parking, access and venues
Gurnard is about 1 mile west of Cowes, in the Isle of Wight. For an event in Gurnard, we can serve in gardens, fields, venues, car parks and courtyards with access. We cater in 125 places across the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages, wherever the truck or trailer can get in. You can also see our page for Portsmouth, about 11 miles away.
Close to Gurnard are historic houses such as Osborne House (2.3 miles east) and Carisbrooke Castle (4.7 miles south). Historic houses and estates usually have firm rules on vehicles, so ask where a hired food truck could park before booking. With the coast within about a mile of Gurnard, wind is worth planning for. A sheltered, firm spot for the truck or trailer and the queue works best.
Here we cover the PO31 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Cow Lane, The Avenue and Shore Road, and an event on any of them can work if the truck or trailer can park nearby. If your venue is just outside Gurnard, we also cover Cowes (1 mile east), Northwood (1 mile south), Rew Street (1 mile south-west), Great Thorness (2 miles south-west) and Noke Common (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (4 miles south), Ryde (7 miles east), Sandown (10 miles south-east), Shanklin (11 miles south-east), Ventnor (12 miles south-east) and Oakfield (8 miles east). Remote venues take a little more planning, so contact us in good time about access, ground and power.
A little further out are St Mary's Hospital (3.2 miles south) and Isle of Wight Natural History Centre (0.5 miles south-east). Not far away are Mill Hill and Briddlesford Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Cowes Enterprise College (0.8 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Portland Inn (less than half a mile south-east)
How it compares
Plated catering needs a kitchen tent, waiting staff and set courses. A food truck arrives as a kitchen and serves from the hatch. Your choice of food and drinks affects the price, so tell us what you have in mind. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What you get with us
- We cover Gurnard and the whole of the Isle of Wight
- Tacos, burritos and a drinks bar
- Served fresh from our food truck or trailer
- Allergen information for everything we serve
Gurnard: your questions answered
Can we hire your food truck for a private party in Gurnard?
Yes, as long as we are available on the date and can get the truck or trailer in. Tell us about the lane, gates, ground and parking.
Can you cater a reception after a service at All Saints' Church?
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’ll check the access.
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. See our menu for ideas.
Can you cater in a back garden?
Yes, if the truck or trailer can get in and park on level, firm ground. Tell us about the drive, gates and any slopes, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
How is private hire different from festival trading?
Private hire means we serve only your guests, on a menu and timings agreed with you. At festivals and markets we trade to the public.
Do you cook on site?
We cook to order in our truck or trailer kitchen, or serve from a taco bar. Fillings are slow-cooked beforehand and finished on site.
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 for a clear quote.
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.
Should I do it myself?
Doing it yourself? Start with the quantities: our guide to how many tacos per person helps. Keep warmed tortillas covered, and label dishes for guests with allergies.
You can set up your own drinks table, but someone has to serve all evening. See our margarita bar guide.
Where the truck can go in Gurnard
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- Level, solid ground for the vehicle
- Power and water details confirmed in advance
- Some space between the truck and nearby homes
For somewhere as remote as Gurnard, early notice helps us plan the trip, the route in and power.
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Also near Gurnard
More for events in Gurnard
How we price food truck hire
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Distance and access to the venue
- The number of people
- Serving staff
- Whether you add a drinks bar or food
Catering from a truck or trailer can be a practical alternative to a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire. Contact us for a quote to compare.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- What power and water the site has
- Expected numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Access for the truck or trailer, including gates and ground
Planning food truck hire in Gurnard? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Occasions we cater for in Gurnard
It feels informal but well looked after, because we cook, serve and clear away.
We cater all kinds of occasions in Gurnard and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Private parties in fields and grounds
- Big birthdays
- Wedding evening food
- Family reunions
When the service is at a church such as All Saints' Church, the truck would serve at the reception venue rather than at the church.
Comparing caterers
- The deadline for final numbers
- The venue requirements
- What happens if it rains
- When payment is due
How it works
On the day, we position the truck or trailer and get the serving area ready. Service starts at the time we have agreed, planned around your event. A Christmas party in Gurnard with a hired food truck will be in the dark from about 4:00pm, so ask the venue about outdoor lighting where we will park. At midsummer, sunset is around 9:20pm.
- Send us your date, the address, a headcount and dietary needs.
- You get a hatch menu and a quote for the hire.
- Where the truck or trailer will stand, the route in, and power and water are all agreed in advance.
- We arrive, open the hatch and cook to order for your guests.
- When service ends, we pack up and leave the spot clear.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the truck or trailer
- Have a marquee or gazebo ready in case of rain
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. Contact us for a quote: just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Check early that your venue allows food trucks
- Send allergy details in writing
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Put anyone with a severe allergy in touch with us
When service ends, we pack away and drive off quietly.
Add a build-your-own taco bar beside the truck.
- 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