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Food truck hire in Hawkenbury, Kent
Book our truck or trailer for your event in Hawkenbury. We serve your guests straight from the truck, with a clear quote before you book.
- Client hospitality
- Engagement parties
- Summer parties at home
Food truck hire near Hawkenbury
About our food truck hire in Hawkenbury
The truck or trailer is a working kitchen on wheels, so there is no need for kitchen space at the venue. What we do need is level ground, a way in and the venue’s agreement. It works well for weddings and leaving parties, with fresh salsas and guacamole, burritos and loaded nachos.
In a hamlet or village like Hawkenbury, our food truck or trailer can serve a private party or a team day in a field or garden. Guests queue at the hatch, so have some cover ready in case of rain. We will check the space, access and power with you before the day, so there are no surprises on arrival.
Food truck hire in Hawkenbury: local tips
Hawkenbury is about 7 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. For food truck hire in Hawkenbury, we can park up at venues, fields, drives and courtyards. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, wherever the truck or trailer can get in. Our truck and trailer cover the area from Hawkenbury to Maidstone (7 miles away).
From central London, Hawkenbury is about 37 miles away. Hawkenbury is within about 6 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, with country venues and gardens where a hired food truck could serve. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules on vehicles, so check with yours.
Food truck hire in TN12 is planned around your venue and access and your guests. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Farthing Green (1 mile north-east), Devil's Den (1 mile north), Staplehurst (1 mile south-west), Cross-at-Hand (2 miles north-west) and Sinkhurst Green (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (7 miles north), Ashford (13 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles west), Tonbridge (13 miles west) and Kings Hill (10 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Brattle Farm Museum (2.4 miles south-west) and Sutton Valence Castle (2.6 miles north).
Food truck hire or something else?
A DIY barbecue keeps a host at the grill. Hire the truck and the cooking is ours. Larger events can cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- Access, space and power checked in advance
- Menus chosen with you
- Events in Hawkenbury and across Kent
- Allergen information for every dish
Hawkenbury questions
How far is Hawkenbury from London?
It is about 37 miles from central London, and inside the area we cover.
Do you cater in villages like Hawkenbury?
Yes, we cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking for the truck or trailer.
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.
Can you cater in a back garden?
It depends on access. A drive or a spot nearby may work, with permission, if the garden itself is out of reach. Send us a picture and we will talk it through.
How is private hire different from festival trading?
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.
How long do you serve for?
We arrive in good time to set up before service. The length of service is agreed when you book.
Do you do food truck hire for weddings?
We can serve from the truck for the wedding meal, the evening or both. We fit service around your running order. See our food truck wedding guide.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
Ask us when you enquire. Let us know what you already have, and we’ll set out plates, napkins and cutlery in your quote.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can check the date.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send what the landowner or council needs from us.
Places near Hawkenbury
Other catering in Hawkenbury
What we need at the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where we park and serve. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Level, solid ground for the vehicle
- A parking suspension, where a street spot is needed
- The landowner’s go-ahead for the truck or trailer
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Hawkenbury
- Burrito bowls
- Loaded nachos
- Quesadillas
- Burritos
- Mexican drinks bar
- Tacos
Why choose food truck hire in Hawkenbury?
It’s relaxed for guests and easy for hosts.
These are some of the occasions we serve:
- Private outdoor parties
- Summer parties at home
- Anniversary celebrations
- Winter staff parties
Rail travellers will be glad to hear that Staplehurst station is about 1.3 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- When final numbers are due
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Catering for every guest
A Mexican menu is easy to plan for mixed diets, because guests can choose what suits them. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Ask guests with severe allergies to speak to us beforehand
- Measure gates and look for low branches on the way in
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Send allergy details in writing
Wet weather does not close the hatch, but guests will want a covered area to eat.
Ask about a second service later in the evening, quoted with the main booking.
How we price food truck hire
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Adding food to drinks, or drinks to food
- Plates, napkins and cutlery
- Distance and access to the venue
- Your choice of food and drinks
What’s on the menu makes a difference to the total, so tell us what you have in mind. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Details that help
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Roughly how many adults and children
- A photo of the space, if it is a garden or field
- Gate widths, slopes and the ground
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.
DIY taco night versus a caterer
You can set up your own drinks table, but someone still has to mix, pour and keep an eye on it all evening. Our margarita bar guide has tips.
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, with allergen information for every dish.
Step by step
We need a level, firm spot we can drive the truck or trailer onto, with power and water arrangements agreed beforehand. Send us a photo of the space if you are unsure. Late-September events in Hawkenbury see sunset at about 7:00pm, so a later service will need some lighting. A late-May event keeps its light until roughly 8:50pm.
- Tell us the date, the location, rough numbers and any diets.
- We check availability and send a menu and a quote for hiring the truck or trailer.
- Before the day, we agree the spot, the way in, power and water.
- Your guests order at the hatch and we serve hot food at the agreed times.
- After service, we close the hatch, pack down and drive away.
Before we arrive
- Plan a covered area for guests if rain is likely
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Measure any gates or arches on the way in
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get menu ideas and a price. Just use our quote form.
Related guides
- 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