West Sussex · England
Food Truck Hire in Hickstead
We bring a Mexican food truck serving tacos and burritos at your event to Hickstead and nearby, catering for vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free guests.
- Private outdoor parties
- Launch events
- Wedding receptions
Food truck hire near Hickstead
Food truck hire in Hickstead, from our truck or trailer
As a guide, hiring the truck or trailer suits around 50 to 400 guests. Smaller gatherings are looked at case by case. It works well for staff appreciation days and back-garden parties, serving burritos, loaded nachos and quesadillas.
Somewhere as small as Hickstead, food truck hire can mean a garden, a field or a barn. Tell us about narrow lanes, gates and long drives. Soft ground after rain is worth mentioning too. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the menu, the service time and any extras you choose.
- Where
- Hickstead (RH17, BN6)
- County
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free
- Guests
- Typically around 50 to 400 guests; tell us yours
- Extras
- Margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 28 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
We serve from a truck or trailer, so where we park matters. These are the things we check:
- Firm, level ground or hardstanding where the truck or trailer can park
- The landowner’s go-ahead for the truck or trailer
- Distance from houses and windows
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
Salsas and guacamole
Salsas and guacamole finish every order, from mild to hot.
Quesadillas
Toasted tortillas with melted cheese and a filling, cut into wedges.
Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Walk the access route and note narrow gaps
- Guests with serious allergies should contact us first
- Share your running order
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
We can serve through rain, but guests will want a covered area to eat.
Simple quesadillas suit younger guests, if you’d like a kids’ choice.
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where vehicles can park, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether a truck or trailer will fit.
Events we cater in Hickstead
Mixed diets are easy to plan, since vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free choices come from the same hatch.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Hickstead, our truck or trailer can be the centre of it. We’re happy to cater:
- Parties in venue grounds
- Family celebrations
- Big birthdays
- Winter staff parties
Central London is about 37 miles from Hickstead.
Before booking anyone
- Whether plates, napkins and cutlery are included
- If the price includes VAT
- Space, access, power and water needs
- The caterer’s food hygiene rating
Why choose food truck hire in Hickstead?
A private hire is not the same as a festival stall. At a festival we trade to the public; when you hire us, we serve only your guests, on your timings. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: serving hours, staff, disposables, travel and VAT. Our quote sets out what’s included.
Why us?
- Fast service, even with a queue
- Everything served fresh from the hatch
- Tacos, burritos and a drinks bar
- Access, space and power checked in advance
Take a look at how we price and what Mexican catering costs.
The process
A typical event goes like this: we park up and get ready, we open the hatch when you’re ready, and we serve your guests fresh until service ends. December events in Hickstead lose the light at about 3:55pm, so choose a well-lit spot for the truck or trailer. In late June, it stays light until about 9:20pm.
- Check our availability for your date.
- You get a menu for the hatch and a quote.
- We confirm the parking spot and the route in.
- We drive in, open the hatch and serve your guests.
- After service, we close up and leave the spot clear.
How to prepare
- Find out what power and water are available
- Tell us about narrow gates or low branches
- Get the venue’s permission for us to park and serve
Getting a price
Send us the date, your venue or RH17 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get menu ideas and a price. Just use our quote form.
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Hickstead questions
Do you cater in villages like Hickstead?
Yes. Villages and hamlets are part of our area, and the main thing is access: tell us about the lane, the gate and the ground.
Which station is closest to Hickstead?
Guests can use Burgess Hill station, about 3.1 miles east of Hickstead.
How much does food truck hire cost?
Each hire is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, location and timings. Contact us for a quote.
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.
How long are you on site?
It depends on your event. We agree arrival, service and pack-down times with you to suit your day.
What happens if it rains?
We can keep serving from the truck or trailer in the rain, but your guests will want somewhere covered, such as a marquee, gazebo or nearby building.
Can you plan for allergies?
Our menus are planned with allergies in mind, nut allergies included, and give allergen information for every dish. We keep options separate, but we can’t promise anything is completely allergen-free. If a guest has a severe allergy, please talk to us before the event.
Are plates and napkins included?
We confirm that with your quote. Let us know what the venue supplies and we will talk it through.
Towns and villages near Hickstead
More for events in Hickstead
Planning food truck hire around Hickstead
Hickstead is about 3 miles west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Tell us where your event in Hickstead will be, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. We cover 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages, wherever the truck or trailer can get in. We cater right across the region, from Hickstead to Brighton (about 10 miles away).
When the service is at a church such as The Parish Church of St Peter, the truck would serve at the reception venue rather than at the church. Close to Hickstead are historic houses such as Ockenden Manor (3.4 miles north-east) and Tyes Place (5 miles north). Listed venues often control where vehicles go, so raise food truck hire at your first visit. Hiring our food truck for an event near the South Downs National Park, within about 5 miles of Hickstead? Country lanes can be narrow and verges soft, so tell us about the route in.
For food truck hire in RH17 and BN6, we plan around your venue and the route in and your guests. If your venue is just outside Hickstead, we also cover Goddards Green (1 mile east), Sayers Common (1 mile south), Abbotsford (2 miles east), Ansty (2 miles north-east) and Hurstpierpoint (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (10 miles north), Horsham (9 miles north-west), Worthing (13 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (5 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (3 miles east) and East Grinstead (14 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find The Dene Hospital (1.3 miles east) and Clayton Castle (4.6 miles south-east). Not far away are Wolstonbury Hill and Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Hickstead include St Paul's Catholic College (1.8 miles east)
Should I do it myself?
You can set up your own drinks table, but someone still has to mix, pour and keep an eye on it all evening. See our margarita bar guide.
If you do it yourself, work out quantities first: see how many tacos per person. Keep tortillas warm in a covered basket, and label anything containing allergens.
- 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