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Food truck hire in Kingston, Portsmouth
Planning food truck hire in Kingston? We bring the truck or trailer, the ingredients and the kit, then serve your guests fresh on the day.
- Client events and product launches
- Birthday parties
- Wedding receptions
Food truck hire for Kingston events
About our food truck hire in Kingston
A hired food truck works for weddings, birthdays and staff days, and any gathering where guests want hot food without a sit-down meal. It suits company away days and garden parties, serving fresh salsas and guacamole, burritos and tacos from the hatch.
For a private or work event near Kingston, our truck or trailer brings its own kitchen; all we need is a level spot, a way in and permission. You will know what’s included before booking: the menu, the service time and any extras you choose.
- Where
- Kingston (PO1, PO3, PO4)
- County
- Portsmouth
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free
- Guests
- Around 50 to 400 is usual; ask about yours
- Also available
- Drinks bar, nachos to share
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 28 October 2026
What we need at the venue
Plenty of outdoor spaces and venues work for us, but a few things matter:
- Power and water, confirmed with each booking
- Space in front of the hatch for guests to queue
- A flat parking spot on firm ground or hardstanding
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Other catering in Kingston
The process
When service finishes, we pack down and clear our own area. We agree set-up and pack-down times with you and your venue. Evening events in Kingston stay light until about 9:20pm at midsummer. After that, festoon lights or lamps near the truck help guests order.
- Tell us the date, the location, rough numbers and any diets.
- We suggest a menu for the hatch and quote for it.
- Before the day, we agree the spot, the way in, power and water.
- We arrive, open the hatch and cook to order for your guests.
- When service ends, we pack up and leave the spot clear.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, firm spot for the truck or trailer
- Measure any gates or arches on the way in
- Ask the venue about power and water
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Planning food truck hire around Kingston
Kingston is about 1 mile south-east of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. For food truck hire in Kingston, we can park up at venues, fields, drives and courtyards in and around Kingston. Kingston is one of 19 places in Portsmouth where we can bring food truck hire.
Guests leaving a church like Church of St Cuthbert could walk or drive to a nearby garden or hall where the truck is ready. If there’s no space for the truck at home, a hall or club near Kingston with a car park could host your event. A private event by the sea is within reach, as Kingston is within about 2 miles of the coast. Promenades and beaches generally need the council’s agreement for a catering vehicle.
Anywhere in PO1, PO3 and PO4, we can bring the truck or trailer to your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean an event at a home with a drive on Renny Road, Clive Road and Union Road. With the A288 close by, Kingston is easy for us to reach with the truck or trailer for your event. Nearby, we also cater events in Fratton (1 mile south-west), Baffins (1 mile north-east), Copnor (1 mile north), Portsmouth (1 mile north-west) and Landport (1 mile west). Further out, we also cater in Wymering (3 miles north), Paulsgrove (3 miles north), Cosham (3 miles north), Drayton (3 miles north) and Farlington (3 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find St Mary's Hospital (within half a mile south-east) and The Bridge Shopping Centre (0.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near Kingston include Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
- Local schools include Langstone Infant School (less than half a mile north-east) and St Edmund's Catholic School (0.9 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find Graham Arms (less than half a mile north-west)
- Other local spots include Southsea (1.8 miles south-west)
DIY taco night versus a caterer
Doing it yourself? Start with the quantities: see how many tacos per person. Keep warmed tortillas covered, and label anything containing allergens.
Running your own drinks table is one option, but someone has to serve all evening. See our margarita bar guide.
Occasions we cater for in Kingston
Food comes from the hatch hot, one order at a time, rather than waiting under foil.
These are some of the occasions we serve in Kingston and Portsmouth:
- Launch events
- Company away days
- Retirement parties
- End-of-year celebrations
If guests are travelling by rail, Fratton station is about 0.5 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- The deposit and payment dates
- The venue requirements
- Whether plates, napkins and cutlery are included
- How each diet is kept separate
The menu, item by item
Tacos from the hatch
Tacos are quick to serve and easy to eat standing up, and corn tortillas suit gluten-free guests.
Burritos
A large flour tortilla rolled round rice, beans, a filling and toppings.
Kingston questions
Is Kingston close to London?
It’s about 64 miles from central London, and inside the area we cover.
Which station is closest to Kingston?
Guests can use Fratton station, about 0.5 miles south-west of Kingston.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. We can keep dishes mild, and simple options such as quesadillas or nachos can be part of the menu. Include children in your numbers.
How is the food prepared?
Fillings are slow-cooked in advance, then finished and kept hot on site. The tortillas are warmed on site, and the salsas and guacamole are made fresh.
What if the weather’s bad?
We can keep serving from the truck or trailer in the rain, but guests need somewhere covered to eat and drink, like a marquee or gazebo.
Can we have a build-your-own 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.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates go first, so it pays to ask early.
What does it cost to hire the truck?
There’s no fixed price list, as every booking is different. Send your details and you’ll get a quote. See the Mexican catering cost guide for background.
What affects the price in Kingston
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Serving staff
- What the venue already provides
- How many guests we’re serving
- The menu you choose
Catering from a truck or trailer can be a practical alternative to a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire. Contact us for a quote to compare.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and allergy numbers
- Roughly how many adults and children
- How we drive in and where we can park
- What you’d like on the menu
Planning food truck hire in Kingston? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, send a quick message through our quote form.
For event organisers in Kingston
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Is food truck hire right for your event?
A DIY barbecue keeps a host at the grill. Hire the truck and the cooking is ours. Extras, such as more dishes, extra drinks or a longer service, are quoted on request, so you choose what goes in.
Why us?
- Events in Kingston and across Portsmouth
- Allergen-aware menus
- Tacos, burritos and a drinks bar
- Served fresh from our truck or trailer
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
- 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