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Food Truck Hire for Lower Kingswood events
Our Mexican food truck or trailer, hired for your private or corporate event in Lower Kingswood, served from our truck or trailer, wherever your event is.
- Winter staff parties
- Private outdoor parties
- Wedding receptions
Get a quote for food truck hire in Lower Kingswood
Food truck hire in Lower Kingswood, from our truck or trailer
Food truck hire suits weddings, milestone birthdays and staff events, and any gathering where guests want hot food without a sit-down meal. At wedding evening food and big birthdays, we will put together a menu of burritos, fresh salsas and guacamole and loaded nachos for your guests.
In a small place like Lower Kingswood, a hired food truck might park in a garden, paddock or field. Tell us about narrow lanes, gates and long drives. Firm ground matters, especially after rain. We turn up ready to serve, and tidy our own area afterwards.
Occasions we cater for in Lower Kingswood
Food comes from the hatch hot, one order at a time, rather than waiting under foil.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Parties in venue grounds
- Wedding receptions
- Big birthdays
- Leaving dos and retirements
Lower Kingswood is about 16 miles from central London, which can suit a team day out of the city with a hired food truck.
Before you book anyone
- Payment terms and deposit
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether VAT is included
- What happens if it rains
What’s on the menu
Tacos from the hatch
Tacos made to order at the hatch, with fillings such as carnitas, chicken tinga or spiced mushroom.
Quesadillas
Crisp tortillas folded round melted cheese, cut into wedges.
What else we do in Lower Kingswood
DIY taco night versus a caterer
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.
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.
How the day works
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. By late September, it’s dark in Lower Kingswood at around 7:05pm, so a later service will need some lighting. A late-May event keeps its light until roughly 8:50pm.
- First come the basics: date, location, numbers and diets.
- We check availability and send a menu and a quote for hiring the truck or trailer.
- Before the day, we agree the spot, the way in, power and water.
- Your guests order at the hatch and we serve hot food at the agreed times.
- After service, we close the hatch, pack down and drive away.
Before we arrive
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Confirm the venue allows outside caterers
- Check gates and access routes are wide and high enough
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, food or drinks or both, and the access. To send your details, send a quick message through our quote form.
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Common questions in Lower Kingswood
Do you cater in villages like Lower Kingswood?
Yes, we cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates, ground and parking.
Which station is closest to Lower Kingswood?
Guests can use Kingswood station, about 1.5 miles north of Lower Kingswood.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Greater London, Kent and Medway, Surrey, East Sussex, West Sussex, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire.
Is private hire the same as trading at a festival?
A private hire is booked and quoted for you, so we do not serve passers-by. Event organisers should see street food for festivals.
How much does food truck hire cost in Lower Kingswood?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the length of service and the location. Contact us for a quote.
What do you need at the venue?
A level, firm spot for the truck or trailer, with access wide and high enough to drive in, plus the venue’s permission. We confirm power and water with you for each booking.
What happens if it rains?
The truck or trailer can serve in the rain, but your guests will want somewhere covered, such as a marquee, gazebo or nearby building.
Do you cater for dietary needs?
We plan gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan options, and corn tortillas suit gluten-free guests. Allergen information is available for every dish.
How we price food truck hire
Pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Food, drinks or both
- How long we’re needed on site
- Whether you need disposables
- Staff for serving and the bar
Extra dishes, drinks and longer service are priced on request, so you can choose what you need.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A picture of the space, if it’s a garden or field
- How we drive in and where we can park
- Diets and allergies you know about
- What you’d like on the menu
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send you a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Hiring a food truck in Lower Kingswood
Lower Kingswood is about 3 miles north of Reigate, in Surrey. For food truck hire in Lower Kingswood, we can park up at venues, fields, drives and courtyards. Lower Kingswood is one of 395 places in Surrey where we can bring food truck hire. Our truck and trailer cover the area from Lower Kingswood to Croydon (8 miles away).
A food truck in Eyhurst Park would need the park owner’s agreement, so check that first. Guests leaving a church like Church of Jesus Christ and the Wisdom of God could walk or drive to a nearby garden or hall where the truck is ready. With the Surrey Hills National Landscape within about 5 miles, a rural setting for your private or work event is within reach. Firm ground and a clear way in matter most for the truck or trailer.
We cover events in every part of the KT20 postcode area and the streets around it. From Tealby Close, Orchard Way and Brighton Road or a nearby road, we will plan where to park and serve. Other places close to Lower Kingswood for food truck hire include Margery (1 mile south-east), Mogador (1 mile south-west), Kingswood (1 mile north), Walton on the Hill (1 mile west) and Tadworth (2 miles north-west). We also cater in nearby towns such as Epsom (5 miles north-west), Horley (7 miles south), Redhill (3 miles south-east), Ewell (6 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (11 miles north-west) and Caterham (5 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Walton on the Hill (1.6 miles north-west) and The Belfry (3 miles south-east). Not far away are Mercers Lake and Reigate Heath.
- Nearby schools include Chinthurst School (1.4 miles north-west) and St Bede's School (2.3 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Sportsman pub (0.7 miles south-west)
Before you choose a spot
The route in matters as much as the spot itself. We look for:
- Room for guests to gather at the hatch
- A way in wide and high enough for the vehicle
- 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 before you book.
Popular choices
- Burritos
- Burrito bowls
- Quesadillas
- Loaded nachos
- Mexican drinks bar
- Tacos
Comparing your options
Plated catering needs a kitchen tent, waiting staff and set courses. A food truck arrives as a kitchen and serves from the hatch, needing level ground, access and the venue’s permission. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: service time, staff, plates and napkins, travel and VAT. Contact us for a quote and we’ll set out what’s included.
What we offer in Lower Kingswood
- Catering across Surrey, including Lower Kingswood
- Quick, friendly service from the hatch
- A menu agreed with you
- Quoted for your event
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to catering costs.
Dietary needs and planning tips
A Mexican menu is easy to plan for mixed diets, because options can be kept separate. A few tips:
- Check gate widths and any height limits
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Agree service times with us
- Guests with serious allergies should contact us first
Wet weather does not close the hatch, though a marquee or gazebo helps guests stay dry.
Tell us what serveware you need and we will confirm the options in your quote.
- 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