Hampshire · England
Food truck hire in Lower Slackstead, Hampshire
We bring a food truck at your event, serving Mexican street food from the hatch to Lower Slackstead and nearby, with options for vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free guests.
- Back-garden parties
- Birthday parties
- Weddings
Book food truck hire in Lower Slackstead
Food truck hire for your event in Lower Slackstead
Pair the truck with our Mexican drinks bar with margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas, with licensing checked with you. We can add a taco-bar station next to the truck. For end-of-year parties and family celebrations, we can serve burritos, burrito bowls and tacos from the hatch.
For a rural spot like Lower Slackstead, food truck hire needs a little planning: the gate, the ground and the distance from the lane. Power and water may be limited, so we confirm the arrangements before the day. We cater for vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free guests, and we give allergen information for every dish.
The process
Serving is quick: we serve from the hatch or a serving station, so even a long queue moves. When service ends, we pack down. By late September, it’s dark in Lower Slackstead at around 7:10pm, so a later service will need some lighting. In late May, daylight lasts until about 8:55pm.
- Share your plans for the event.
- Together we plan dishes that cover your guests’ diets.
- Power, water and timings are agreed with you or the venue.
- The truck serves at the agreed times.
- Once service ends, we tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Ask the venue about power and water
- Check gates and access routes are wide and high enough
- Plan a covered area for guests if rain is likely
How to get a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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For event organisers in Lower Slackstead
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide the information the landowner or council asks for from us.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Hiring our taco truck near Lower Slackstead
Lower Slackstead is about 3 miles north-east of Romsey, in Hampshire. Tell us where your event in Lower Slackstead will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. Lower Slackstead is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Winchester, about 6 miles away.
If you’re celebrating after a ceremony at a church like Church of All Saints, our food truck or trailer can be waiting at the reception spot. Nearby historic houses include Mottisfont Abbey (4.3 miles west). If you are hiring a historic venue, check early whether it allows a catering vehicle on site.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO51, and we can cater your event anywhere in it with access for the truck or trailer. If your venue is just outside Lower Slackstead, we also cover Knapp (1 mile south-east), Braishfield (1 mile west), Ampfield (1 mile south), Gosport (2 miles south) and Crampmoor (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (6 miles north-east), Eastleigh (6 miles south-east), Andover (13 miles north), Totton (8 miles south), Chandler's Ford (4 miles south-east) and Hedge End (10 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include King Johns House (3.7 miles south-west) and Romsey Community Hospital (3 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
Comparing your options
Several trucks mean several quotes and arrival times. One Mexican truck with a varied menu keeps things simple. Larger events can cost less per head, because the set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- Allergen information for every dish
- Access, space and power checked in advance
- A truck or trailer that comes to you
- A menu built around your guests
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to catering costs.
How we price food truck hire
Pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Plates, napkins and cutlery
- How long we’re needed on site
- Adding food to drinks, or drinks to food
- What’s on the menu
There is no one-size-fits-all price for food truck hire. A short lunch service for a team is a different job from a full wedding day. Your quote sets it all out.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- What you’d like on the menu
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you need. For a quote, send a quick message through our quote form.
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What we need at the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Somewhere for guests to sit or stand and eat
- Parking arrangements if we are not on private land
- Space in front of the hatch for guests to queue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we’ll advise before you book.
The menu, item by item
Burritos
Rice, beans, a filling and salsa wrapped in a big tortilla.
Quesadillas
Quesadillas are a simple choice for children.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Check early that your venue allows food trucks
- Share your running order
- Put anyone with a severe allergy in touch with us
- Check parking and loading rules for street locations
If your timings move, let us know.
Simple quesadillas suit younger guests, if you’d like a kids’ choice.
FAQs for Lower Slackstead
Which station is closest to Lower Slackstead?
Guests can use Romsey station, about 3.3 miles south-west of Lower Slackstead.
We’re having a ceremony at Church of All Saints: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall with access for the truck or trailer. Service would be at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Do you give allergen information?
We plan allergen-aware menus, including for nut allergies, with allergen information for every dish. We plan carefully and keep options separate, though we cannot promise a dish is allergen-free. Guests with severe allergies should talk to us before the event.
What happens if it rains?
We can serve from the hatch in the rain. It’s worth planning a covered area for guests, and tell us if heavy rain could make the ground soft.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Where can the truck park?
A firm, level spot, a way in that fits the vehicle, and the venue’s agreement. We confirm power and water when you book.
Do you need power and water?
It depends on the event and the set-up, so we confirm power and water arrangements with each booking. Tell us what’s available at your venue.
Do you cook on site?
Food is cooked to order in our truck or trailer, or served from a build-your-own taco bar. Slow-cooked fillings are prepared in advance and kept hot on site.
DIY taco night or a caterer?
Weighing up a DIY taco night against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Contact us for a quote to compare.
Plenty of people try a DIY taco night at home. The usual problems are cold tortillas, running out of a popular filling and a host stuck at the stove. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the serving.
- 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