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Food Truck Hire for Hankham events
Planning food truck hire in Hankham? We arrive with our food truck or trailer and everything we need to serve, and look after your guests on the day.
- Birthday parties
- Leaving parties
- Private parties in fields and grounds
Book food truck hire in Hankham
Food truck hire in Hankham, from our truck or trailer
Truck and trailer service generally suits around 50 to 400 guests. Smaller parties are quoted case by case. Popular choices include tacos from the hatch, fresh salsas and guacamole and burrito bowls, and it is a good fit for big birthdays and weddings.
For a rural spot like Hankham, 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. We serve from the hatch of our truck or trailer, or from a serving station, and we plan the service around your numbers.
- Area
- Hankham (BN24)
- County
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free
- Guest numbers
- Typically around 50 to 400; ask us
- Also available
- Drinks bar, nachos to share
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 28 October 2026
Dietary needs and planning tips
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
- Guests with serious allergies should contact us first
- Measure gates and look for low branches on the way in
Guests order at the hatch and their food is handed out hot.
Ask us about napkins, plates and cutlery and we’ll confirm what’s possible.
Hankham questions
Could you come to a seaside event near Hankham?
We can, given firm ground and the landowner’s permission. Beaches and promenades usually need the council’s agreement, so check that first.
Can we hire your food truck for a private party in Hankham?
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.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Can you do gluten-free food?
We can, using 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.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, they’re part of the planning from the start. Tell us your numbers when you ask for a quote, and we’ll keep their options separate.
Do you come to Hankham?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Hankham and the rest of East Sussex. To check your date, use our quote form.
What about vegan and gluten-free guests?
Diets are planned with you in advance, though we can’t guarantee there are no traces of any allergen. Guests with severe allergies should talk to us first.
Can we hire a bar too?
You can add our drinks bar, with margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas. Licensing is checked with you.
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How it works
When service finishes, we pack up and leave our area tidy. Set-up and pack-down times are agreed with you and the venue. A hired food truck at a summer event in Hankham can serve in daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer, and by late September sunset is about 7:00pm. For winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, plan lighting where guests queue at the hatch.
- First come the basics: date, location, numbers and 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.
- We arrive, open the hatch and cook to order for your guests.
- After service, we close the hatch, pack down and drive away.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the venue allows outside caterers
- Tell us what power and water the site has
- Have a marquee or gazebo ready in case of rain
Getting a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
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Planning the serving area
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work. The main points are:
- Any parking or loading permission needed for street locations
- Some space between the truck and nearby homes
- Level, solid ground for the vehicle
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Hankham
- Loaded nachos
- Burritos
- Burrito bowls
- Tacos
- Mexican drinks bar
- Quesadillas
Hiring a food truck in Hankham
Hankham is about 3 miles north of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. We cater events at homes, gardens and venues in Hankham and nearby villages. Hankham is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we can bring food truck hire. Our truck and trailer cover the area from Hankham to Brighton (19 miles away).
Close to Hankham are historic houses such as Michelham Priory (4.4 miles north-west) and Horselunges Manor (4.7 miles north-west). Listed venues often control where vehicles go, so raise food truck hire at your first visit. Central London is about 50 miles from Hankham. With the South Downs National Park within about 7 miles, a rural setting for your private or work event is within reach. Firm ground and a clear way in matter most for the truck or trailer. The coast is within about 5 miles of Hankham, 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 typically need permission.
We serve at events all over the BN24 postcode area. Streets in the area include Hankham Road, Milton Street and Foords Lane, and an event on any of them can work if the truck or trailer can park nearby. Other places close to Hankham for food truck hire include Blackness (1 mile south-west), Stone Cross (1 mile south), Polegate (2 miles west), Lower Willingdon (2 miles south-west) and Willingdon (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (3 miles south), Hastings (12 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles east), Seaford (9 miles west), Lewes (13 miles west) and Hailsham (3 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Eastbourne District General Hospital (2.9 miles south-west) and Pevensey Castle (1.7 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Combe Hill.
- Local schools include Causeway School (1.2 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Red Lion pub (0.6 miles south)
Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in Hankham? Service from a truck or trailer is quick, even for a crowd, and the menu can suit most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the space and tell us about the drive and gates, and we’ll tell you honestly whether a truck or trailer will fit.
Why choose food truck hire in Hankham?
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. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: serving hours, staff, disposables, travel and VAT. Our quote sets out what’s included.
Why us?
- Served fresh from our food truck or trailer
- A quote that sets out what’s included
- Set-up planned with you and your venue
- Fast service, even with a queue
Read how we price or our guide to catering costs.
Occasions we cater for in Hankham
Nothing is needed from a venue kitchen, which opens up gardens, fields and car parks.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- End-of-year celebrations
- Private parties in fields and grounds
- Wedding receptions
- Birthday parties
Guests leaving a church like St Luke's Church could walk or drive to a nearby garden or hall where the truck is ready.
Questions to ask before booking
- When payment is due
- Whether travel is included
- A food hygiene rating you can check
- Who provides plates and napkins
Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Travel, parking and access
- Whether you add a drinks bar or food
- Timings and hours
- What’s on the menu
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
To check availability and price, we need:
- Where the event is
- How we drive in and where we can park
- The date and rough timings
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and allergy numbers
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just use our quote form.
DIY taco night or a caterer?
You can set up your own drinks table, but someone has to serve all evening. Our margarita bar guide has tips.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up in the kitchen. Booking a caterer means you can relax with everyone else.
- 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