Hampshire · England
Food truck hire in Hythe, Hampshire
Something for every guest: gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan options, plus allergen information for every dish. Food truck hire with tacos, burritos, bowls and nachos in Hythe.
- Private outdoor parties
- Christenings and family parties
- Back-garden parties
Planning an event in Hythe?
What’s on the menu
Tacos from the hatch
Tacos are quick to serve and easy to eat standing up, and corn tortillas suit gluten-free guests.
Quesadillas
Quesadillas are a simple choice for children.
Food truck hire for your event in Hythe
Truck and trailer service generally suits around 50 to 400 guests. Smaller parties are quoted case by case, so tell us how many you expect. At engagements and anniversaries and back-garden parties, we can serve fresh salsas and guacamole, burritos and quesadillas and more.
Hiring our food truck for a party or work do in Hythe means no cooking for you. Guests order at the hatch, so plan space for a line beside the truck. Access, space and power are agreed with you beforehand, so there are no surprises on arrival.
Hythe questions
Which station is closest to Hythe?
Guests can use Southampton Town Quay station, about 2.3 miles north of Hythe.
Do you come to events in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and catering, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
How much is food truck hire?
Each hire is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, location and timings. Contact us for a quote.
Do you do margaritas?
Yes, we run a Mexican drinks bar, serving margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas such as hibiscus and horchata, and soft drinks. Alcohol at an event may need a licence, such as a premises licence or a Temporary Event Notice, so we will go through the licensing with you.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, with corn tortillas. Corn tortillas are naturally gluten-free, but some fillings, sauces and toppings may not be, so we check every dish and give allergen information.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not generally stop service from the truck or trailer. Plan cover for guests, such as a marquee or gazebo, and let us know if the ground gets soft after heavy rain.
How does private food truck hire work?
You book the truck or trailer for set hours at your event. We cook to order, serve from the hatch and pack down afterwards.
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.
Towns and villages near Hythe
Also in Hythe
Why choose food truck hire in Hythe?
It is relaxed for guests and easy for hosts, because we cook, serve and clear away.
Big or small, a truck or trailer works well. Common bookings include:
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Engagements and anniversaries
- Garden parties
- Client events and product launches
Historic houses near Hythe include Medieval Merchant's House (2.6 miles north) and Southampton Tudor House and Garden (2.6 miles north). Historic houses and estates generally have firm rules on vehicles, so ask where a hired food truck could park before you book.
What your quote should include
- The caterer’s food hygiene rating
- How bad weather is handled
- When final numbers are due
- The deposit and payment dates
What happens on the day
We need a level, firm spot we can drive the truck or trailer onto, and we agree power and water arrangements before the day. Send us a photo of the space if you are unsure. At midsummer, it stays light in Hythe until about 9:25pm, while late September brings sunset forward to around 7:10pm. In December it is dark by about 4:00pm, so the queue by the hatch needs lighting.
- First come the basics: date, location, numbers and diets.
- You get a hatch menu and a quote for the hire.
- We confirm the parking spot, access, power and water with you or the venue.
- On the day we drive in, set up and serve to order from the hatch.
- Once guests are fed, we clear our area and head off.
Before we arrive
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to park
- Get the venue’s permission for us to park and serve
Get a quote
Planning food truck hire in Hythe? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, drop us a line using the enquiry form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We will provide the information the landowner or council asks for from us.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
DIY taco night versus a caterer
If you do it yourself, work out quantities first: see how many tacos per person. Keep warmed tortillas covered, and label anything containing allergens.
Plenty of people try a DIY taco night at home. Common snags are cold tortillas, uneven quantities and the host missing the party. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us serve.
Hiring our taco truck near Hythe
Hythe is about 4 miles south of Southampton, in Hampshire. We cater events at gardens, halls and venues around Hythe. Hythe is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we can bring food truck hire.
If you are celebrating after a ceremony at a church like Church of St John, our food truck or trailer can be waiting at the reception spot. Colleagues or friends without a car may like to know that the nearest station is Southampton Town Quay station, about 2.3 miles north. Hiring our food truck for an event near the New Forest National Park, within about 4 miles of Hythe? Country lanes can be narrow and verges soft, so tell us about the route in. The coast is within about 3 miles of Hythe, so a hired food truck at a seaside venue is an option. The truck or trailer needs firm ground rather than sand or shingle, and seafront spots generally need permission.
Anywhere in SO45, we can bring the truck or trailer to your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include High Street, Deerleap Close and Langdown Lawn, and an event on any of them can work if the truck or trailer can park nearby. For events just outside Hythe, we cover Dibden Purlieu (1 mile south-west), Dibden (1 mile west), Marchwood (3 miles north-west), The Hummicks (4 miles south-west) and Beaulieu (4 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (14 miles north), Gosport (12 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles north), Fareham (9 miles east), Totton (6 miles north-west) and Chandler's Ford (9 miles north).
A little further out are Netley Castle (2.1 miles north-east) and Westquay (2.9 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Mercury Marshes.
- Local schools include Noadswood School (0.8 miles west) and Testwood School (1.3 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include No.5 (The Lord Nelson Public House) (0.6 miles north)
How it compares
Hiring a food truck is different from finding one at a festival. At public events, anyone can buy; when you hire us, we serve only your guests, on your timings. A food truck can be a practical alternative to plated catering, as there is no kitchen to hire. Ask us for a quote.
What we offer in Hythe
- Served fresh from our food truck or trailer
- Events in Hythe and across Hampshire
- Every guest catered for, gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan included
- A menu agreed with you
Read how we price and what Mexican catering costs.
Catering for every guest
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Have shelter ready in case of rain
- Confirm the venue accepts outside caterers and vehicles
- Check gate widths and any height limits
- Send allergy details in writing
We can serve through rain, but guests will want a covered area to eat.
Quesadillas make an easy option for children, if you’d like a kids’ choice.
Planning the serving area
Plenty of outdoor spaces and venues work for us, but a few things matter:
- Agreement from the venue to bring in a catering vehicle
- Space in front of the hatch for guests to queue
- Somewhere for guests to sit or stand and eat
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Burritos
- Quesadillas
- Mexican drinks bar
- Burrito bowls
- Loaded nachos
- Tacos
- 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