Kent · England
Food Truck Hire in Herne Bay
A menu that works for every guest: options for vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free guests, with allergen information for everything we serve. A food truck at your event, serving Mexican street food from the hatch in Herne Bay.
- Wedding evening food
- Family reunions
- Company away days
Get a quote for food truck hire in Herne Bay
The menu, item by item
Salsas and guacamole
Guacamole and a choice of salsas, freshly made.
Tacos from the hatch
Warm tortillas filled to order and finished with salsa, with a choice of fillings agreed with you.
Food truck hire in Herne Bay, served fresh
We cook inside our truck or trailer, 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. For anniversary celebrations and winter staff parties, we can serve vegan tacos, quesadillas and burrito bowls.
With our truck or trailer hired for your event in Herne Bay, nobody is stuck in the kitchen. Guests order at the hatch, so plan space for a line beside the truck. Everything is prepared fresh for your event and served from our food truck or trailer.
DIY taco night or a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party serving. Booking a caterer means you can relax with everyone else.
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.
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Think about cover if the weather turns
- Check gate widths and any height limits
- Check early that your venue allows food trucks
- Agree service times with us
The hatch opens at the time you choose.
Simple quesadillas suit younger guests.
Occasions we cater for in Herne Bay
Food comes from the hatch hot, one order at a time, rather than waiting under foil.
Big or small, a truck or trailer works well. Common bookings include:
- Private parties in fields and grounds
- Garden parties
- Christenings and family parties
- Engagement parties
From central London, Herne Bay is about 54 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- Staff numbers and hours
- Whether VAT is included
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- A food hygiene rating you can check
Comparing your options
Booking several street food trucks means juggling several suppliers. One Mexican truck with a varied menu keeps things simple. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can feel generous.
Why us?
- Allergen information for everything we serve
- Quoted for your event
- Service planned around your numbers
- Catering across Kent, including Herne Bay
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to catering costs.
FAQs for Herne Bay
What’s the nearest station to Herne Bay for guests?
Guests can use Herne Bay station, about 0.7 miles west of Herne Bay.
Could you serve our guests after a service at Christ Church?
Yes. The church itself isn’t 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 will check the access.
Can you run a bar?
Yes, we do. The drinks bar can be added to food or booked on its own. We will check the licensing for alcohol with you.
Do you do a taco bar?
We can. We can set up a build-your-own taco bar, served from the truck or a serving table, with fillings, salsas, guacamole and toppings. Read our taco bar guide.
Are plates and napkins included?
Please ask us. Let us know what you already have, and we’ll confirm what’s included with your quote.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, they’re part of the planning from the start. Let us know how many vegetarian and vegan guests to expect, and we’ll keep their options separate.
How is private hire different from festival trading?
At a private hire, we serve your guests and nobody else, with a menu and timings you agree with us. Festival and market trading is open to the public.
Can you plan for allergies?
Yes. Tell us about allergies when you book. Under UK rules, caterers must give information on 14 allergens, and we give it for every dish (Food Standards Agency guidance). Anyone with a severe allergy should speak to us before the event.
How we price food truck hire
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Whether you add a drinks bar or food
- Whether you need disposables
- The menu you choose
The cost per head can fall as numbers rise, because the set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- How we drive in and where we can park
- The address or venue name
- Whether you’d like food, drinks or both
- Roughly how many adults and children
Send us the date, your venue or CT6 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you will get menu ideas and a price. To get started, use our quote form.
Hiring a food truck in Herne Bay
Herne Bay is about 7 miles north of Canterbury, in Kent. For food truck hire in Herne Bay, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and friendly service on the day. Herne Bay is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 7 miles away.
Colleagues or friends without a car may like to know that Herne Bay station is about 0.7 miles away. Guests leaving a church like Christ Church could walk or drive to a nearby garden or hall where the truck is ready. A private event by the sea is within reach, as Herne Bay is within about a mile of the coast. Promenades and beaches generally need the council’s agreement for a catering vehicle.
We cater events across the CT6 postcode area. Whether your event is on High Street, Viscount Square and Market Street or anywhere nearby, we can bring food truck hire there, given access. Herne Bay sits on or near the A299 and B2205, which makes travel to your event easy. For events just outside Herne Bay, we cover Hunters Forstal (1 mile south-east), Eddington (1 mile south-west), Broomfield (1 mile south-east), Herne (1 mile south) and Beltinge (1 mile east). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (7 miles south), Margate (11 miles east), Ramsgate (12 miles east), Broadstairs (13 miles east), Whitstable (5 miles west) and Deal (15 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Tankerton Castle (4.3 miles west) and Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (3.6 miles west). The countryside around Herne Bay includes West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Schools near Herne Bay include Herne Bay High School (1 mile south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Queen's Head Public House (within half a mile north-west)
Places near Herne Bay
Other catering in Herne Bay
Step by step
The truck or trailer tends to draw a crowd, so we plan a spot with space for people to queue. We can serve in the rain, though guests will want somewhere covered to stand or sit. At midsummer, it stays light in Herne Bay until about 9:15pm, and by late September sunset is about 7:00pm. For winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, plan lighting where guests queue at the hatch.
- Share your plans for the event.
- We suggest fillings and dishes for every diet.
- Power, water and timings are agreed with you or the venue.
- Service runs at the times you choose.
- Once service ends, we tidy up and go.
Before we arrive
- Measure any gates or arches on the way in
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Getting a price
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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Planning the serving area
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Seating or standing room near the truck
- Parking arrangements if we’re not on private land
- Room for guests to gather at the hatch
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
- 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