Hampshire · England
Food truck hire in Horndean, Hampshire
From the moment the hatch opens to the end of service, food truck hire with tacos, burritos, bowls and nachos keeps your guests happy at your event in Horndean.
- Company away days
- Anniversary celebrations
- Client events and product launches
Get a quote for food truck hire in Horndean
How our food truck hire works in Horndean
Our food truck or trailer is available to hire for events across Horndean and nearby: gardens, venue grounds, car parks and business parks. It suits staff summer parties and garden parties, with burritos, tacos from the hatch and fresh salsas and guacamole.
With our truck or trailer hired for your event in Horndean, nobody is stuck in the kitchen. Guests order at the hatch, so leave room for a queue near the serving side. Guests are served from our truck or trailer, or from a serving table nearby, and we plan service so the queue keeps moving.
FAQs for Horndean
What’s the nearest station to Horndean for guests?
Rowlands Castle station, about 2.6 miles south-east of the centre.
Is Horndean close to London?
It is about 57 miles from central London, and inside the area we cover.
What guest numbers do you cater for?
That depends on your timings and the event. As a guide, it’s around 50 to 400 guests.
How spicy is the food?
It is up to you: we can keep the main dishes mild, with hotter salsas served separately. Read more about how spicy Mexican food is.
Are plates and napkins included?
Ask us when you enquire. Tell us what your venue provides, and we will confirm what’s included with your quote.
How does private food truck hire work?
You hire the truck or trailer for agreed service times. We cook, serve and clear away.
How long do you serve for?
We arrive in good time to set up before service. Serving times are agreed with you in advance.
Can you cater for special diets?
We plan vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free options, with corn tortillas for gluten-free guests. Allergen information is available for every dish.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Agree service times with us
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Check gate widths and any height limits
- Ask the venue about catering vehicles before you book
If your timings move, let us know.
Add a build-your-own taco bar beside the truck.
Step by step
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our food truck or trailer, and serve without fuss. Late-September events in Horndean see sunset at about 7:05pm, so evening service from the truck may run past dusk. In late May, daylight lasts until about 8:55pm.
- Ask us whether your date is available.
- You get a menu for the hatch and a quote.
- We confirm the parking spot and the route in.
- On the day, guests order at the hatch and we cook to order.
- After service, we close up and leave the spot clear.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, firm spot for the truck or trailer
- Plan a covered area for guests if rain is likely
- Confirm the venue allows outside caterers
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Occasions we cater for in Horndean
It feels informal but well looked after.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Company away days
- Birthday parties
- Leaving parties
- Wedding receptions
For guests coming by train, Rowlands Castle station is about 2.6 miles away.
What your quote should include
- What the price includes, item by item
- When final numbers are due
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- What happens if it rains
A closer look at the menu
Salsas and guacamole
Guests can add salsa and guacamole to taste.
Loaded nachos
Tortilla chips with cheese, a filling, salsa and guacamole.
Planning food truck hire around Horndean
Horndean is about 7 miles north-east of Portsmouth, in Hampshire. Events in Horndean are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and fresh service on the day. We cater in 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Portsmouth, about 7 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Warblington Castle (4.8 miles south-east). If you are hiring a historic venue, check early whether it allows a catering vehicle on site. When the service is at a church such as Saint Wilfrid's, the truck would serve at the reception venue rather than at the church. Hiring our food truck for an event near the South Downs National Park, within about 8 miles of Horndean? Country lanes can be narrow and verges soft, so tell us about the route in.
For food truck hire in PO8 and PO7, we plan around your venue and the route in and your guests. Streets in the area include London Road, Kings Mede and Causeway Farm, and an event on any of them can work if the truck or trailer can park nearby. Main roads around Horndean include the A3 and A3(M), which makes travel to your event easy. For events just outside Horndean, we cover Lovedean (1 mile west), Wecock Farm (1 mile south-west), Catherington (2 miles north), Anmore (2 miles west) and Denmead (2 miles west). We also cater in nearby towns such as Gosport (9 miles south-west), Havant (3 miles south), Eastleigh (15 miles west), Fareham (9 miles south-west), Hedge End (13 miles west) and Petersfield (7 miles north-east). Horndean is among the bigger towns we cover in Hampshire, with plenty of venues for events.
Well-known places in the area include Havant War Memorial Hospital (3.8 miles south) and Clanfield Earthwork (3 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Windmill Hill and Southmoor Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Horndean Infant School (0.5 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include Red Lion Inn (0.7 miles north-east)
For planners, venues and organisers
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.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
DIY taco night or 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. Ask us for a quote and compare.
A DIY taco night works well for a small group. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles allergen information for you.
How we price food truck hire
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Plates, napkins and cutlery
- Adding food to drinks, or drinks to food
- Guest numbers
- Serving staff
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the length of service, along with extras and where your event is. Every event gets its own quote.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and allergy numbers
- Whether you’d like food, drinks or both
- Your date and when you want service to start
- How we drive in and where we can park
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Planning the serving area
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Room for guests to gather at the hatch
- A spot away from neighbours
- Agreement from the venue to bring in a catering vehicle
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
- 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