Kent · England
Food truck hire in Harbledown, Kent
Food truck hire with tacos, burritos, bowls and nachos in Harbledown, served from our food truck or trailer, wherever your event is.
- Wedding receptions
- Retirement parties
- End-of-year celebrations
Planning an event in Harbledown?
How our food truck hire works in Harbledown
Our drinks bar can be hired with the truck for margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas. A build-your-own taco bar can sit beside the truck too. Popular choices include burrito bowls, fresh salsas and guacamole and loaded nachos, which works well for retirement parties and family celebrations.
In a rural place like Harbledown, access is the main thing to plan for a hired truck: the gate, the ground and the distance from the lane. We confirm power and water arrangements with you. We arrive ready to serve, and clear our own area when service is finished.
The process
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our food truck or trailer, and serve without fuss. December events in Harbledown lose the light at about 3:50pm, so ask the venue about outdoor lighting where we’ll park. At midsummer, sunset is around 9:15pm.
- Tell us what the event is and who’s coming.
- We suggest fillings and dishes for every diet.
- We check power, water and timings with the venue.
- Service runs at the times you choose.
- Once service ends, we tidy up and go.
How to prepare
- Check gates and access routes are wide and high enough
- Confirm the venue allows outside caterers
- Find out what power and water are available
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you need. To ask for one, tell us about it on our contact page.
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Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Count children separately
- Look into parking permissions if the truck can’t go off-road
- Send allergy details in writing
- Have shelter ready in case of rain
At the end of service, we close the hatch and pack down.
Margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas from our drinks bar can join the truck.
Harbledown: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Harbledown?
Canterbury West station, about 0.8 miles east of the centre.
We are having a ceremony at St Michael and All Angels Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, field or venue nearby where the truck or trailer can park. We’d serve at the reception venue rather than at the church itself. Tell us where the reception will be.
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 have options for kids?
Yes, children are easy to plan for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll suggest mild options.
What do you serve?
Every menu is agreed with you. Fillings could include slow-cooked pork carnitas, chicken tinga, beef birria and vegan options such as spiced mushrooms or black beans. See our menu for ideas.
Is private hire the same as trading at a festival?
A private hire is booked and quoted for you, and we don’t sell to the public. Organisers wanting us to trade at their event can see our festival page.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your event and menu. We agree arrival, service and pack-down times with you to suit your day.
What does hiring your food truck involve?
You book the truck or trailer for set hours at your event. We cook to order, serve from the hatch and pack down afterwards.
DIY taco night versus a caterer
Not sure whether to do it yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Contact us for a quote to compare.
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.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll agree the spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Level, solid ground for the vehicle
- A way in wide and high enough for the vehicle
- The landowner’s go-ahead for the truck or trailer
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Tacos
- Burrito bowls
- Loaded nachos
- Burritos
- Mexican drinks bar
- Quesadillas
Why choose food truck hire in Harbledown?
It is a private hire, so there are no public queues and the menu is set for your guests.
We cater all kinds of occasions in Harbledown and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Retirement parties
- Milestone birthdays
- Wedding evening food
- Staff appreciation days
Central London is about 52 miles from Harbledown, close enough for a London team’s away day.
Questions to ask before you book
- Plates and napkins, or nothing at all
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- A food hygiene rating you can check
- Staff numbers and hours
Nearby places to Harbledown
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A closer look at the menu
Salsas and guacamole
Salsas and guacamole finish every order.
Tacos from the hatch
A taco is ideal food from a truck.
What food truck hire costs
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- The length of service
- Whether you need disposables
- Food, drinks or both
- The menu you choose
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- Access for the truck or trailer, including gates and ground
- The date and rough timings
- Diets and allergies you know about
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we will suggest a menu. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Food truck hire in Harbledown: local tips
Harbledown is about 1 mile west of Canterbury, in Kent. We serve at events in homes, gardens and venues in Harbledown. Harbledown is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover.
If guests are travelling by rail, the nearest station is Canterbury West station, about 0.8 miles east. Hoping to hire a food truck for a gathering in Whitehall Meadows? A catering vehicle in a public park usually needs the landowner’s permission. A private event by the sea is within reach, as Harbledown is within about 6 miles of the coast. Promenades and beaches generally need the council’s agreement for a catering vehicle.
Anywhere in CT2, we can bring food truck hire to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Lanfranc Gardens, Mill Lane and Church Hill, and an event on any of them can work if the truck or trailer can park nearby. Other places close to Harbledown for food truck hire include Rough Common (1 mile north-west), Wincheap (1 mile south-east), Thanington (1 mile south), Upper Harbledown (1 mile west) and Canterbury (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (13 miles south-west), Dover (14 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles west), Folkestone (14 miles south), Whitstable (5 miles north) and Deal (15 miles east).
A little further out are Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (0.9 miles east) and Sidney Cooper Museum (0.9 miles east). The countryside around Harbledown includes Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Local schools include The Canterbury Academy (within half a mile south-east) and St Edmund's School (0.6 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Monument Inn (0.6 miles east)
For event organisers in Harbledown
Throwing 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.
Organising a club, school or community event in Harbledown? 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’ll suggest a menu.
- 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