Kent · England
Food truck hire in Marley, Kent
Book our food truck or trailer for your event in Marley. Everything is served fresh from the hatch, with a clear quote before booking.
- Garden parties
- Parties in venue grounds
- Big birthdays
Planning an event in Marley?
How it compares
A private hire is not the same as a festival stall. At a festival we trade to the public; a private hire means your guests, your menu and your timings. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: serving hours, staff, disposables, travel and VAT. Contact us for a quote and we’ll set out what’s included.
What you get with us
- Quoted for your event
- Set-up planned with you and your venue
- Fast service, even with a queue
- Allergen information for every dish
Food truck hire in Marley, from our food truck or trailer
Truck and trailer service generally suits around 50 to 400 guests. Smaller parties are quoted case by case. We serve burritos, tacos from the hatch and vegan tacos, and it suits garden parties and end-of-year celebrations.
For a rural spot like Marley, food truck hire needs a little planning: gate widths, soft ground and the route from the road all matter. We confirm power and water arrangements with you. Everything is prepared fresh for your event and served from our truck or trailer, so guests get it at its best.
Marley: your questions answered
Is Marley close to London?
It’s about 57 miles from central London, and inside the area we cover.
Is it possible to have you in Jumping Downs?
Only if the landowner, often the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll help with the information they need from us.
Can you cater for guests who avoid dairy?
Yes. Dairy-free options are part of our menus.
How many guests can you serve?
It depends on the menu and how long service runs, but our truck and trailer service generally suits around 50 to 400 guests. Tell us your numbers and we will advise.
Can you plan for allergies?
Yes, and it helps to hear about allergies when you book. UK law requires caterers to provide information on 14 allergens, and we give it for every dish (Food Standards Agency guidance). Anyone with a severe allergy should speak to us before the event.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, we run a Mexican drinks bar, serving margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas such as hibiscus and horchata, and soft drinks. Your venue or event may need the right licence for alcohol, so we’ll talk licensing through with you.
Do you do parties at home?
Yes, if the truck or trailer can get in and park on level, firm ground. Send us a picture of the access and the space, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
That’s confirmed with each quote. Let us know what the venue supplies.
Space, access and the venue
Many gardens, fields and venues can take a truck or trailer, but there are a few things to check:
- A clear area for a queue at the hatch
- Level, solid ground for the vehicle
- Distance from houses and windows
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Places near Marley
What else we do in Marley
What’s on the menu
Burrito bowls
A bowl is a good choice for guests avoiding tortillas, and they’re easy to adapt.
Loaded nachos
A tray of nachos works as a starter or a late snack.
Planning food truck hire around Marley
Marley is about 5 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. Tell us where your event in Marley will be, and we will plan access and set-up. We serve in all 922 towns and villages in Kent.
Central London is about 57 miles from Marley. Rail travellers will be glad to hear that Snowdown station is about 3.5 miles away. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 4 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.
Wherever your event is in CT4, we can bring the truck or trailer to your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater an event on streets such as Marley Lane and Covet Lane. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Kingston (1 mile north-east), Heart's Delight (1 mile south-east), Out Elmstead (1 mile east), Barham (1 mile east) and Derringstone (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (13 miles south-west), Canterbury (5 miles north-west), Dover (9 miles south-east), Folkestone (9 miles south), Ramsgate (15 miles north-east) and Whitstable (11 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Kent and Canterbury Hospital (4.3 miles north-west).
- Nearby, you will find Black Robin Public House (1 mile north-east)
What affects the price in Marley
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- How many guests we are serving
- How long we’re needed on site
- Serving staff
- What the venue already provides
Catering from a truck or trailer can be a practical alternative to a sit-down meal, because it needs no venue kitchen. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Where the event is
- Roughly how many adults and children
- What power and water the site has
- Any dietary needs and allergies
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, send a quick message through our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the space and tell us about the drive and gates, and we’ll tell you honestly whether a truck or trailer will fit.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
What happens on the day
Service is quick and friendly: guests are served at the hatch or a serving station, so a crowd is looked after quickly. Afterwards we clear our area. Late-September events in Marley see sunset at about 7:00pm, so evening service from the truck may run past dusk. In late May, daylight lasts until about 8:45pm.
- Send us your date, the address, a headcount and dietary needs.
- We suggest a menu for the hatch and quote for it.
- 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.
- Once guests are fed, we clear our area and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or low branches
- Have level hardstanding or firm ground ready
- Tell us what power and water the site has
Getting a price
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. To start, drop us a line using the enquiry form.
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DIY taco night versus a caterer
Some hosts like to do it themselves. Common snags are cold tortillas, uneven quantities and the host missing the party. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us serve.
If you do it yourself, work out quantities first: see how many tacos per person. Keep tortillas warm in a covered basket, and label dishes for guests with allergies.
Dietary needs and planning tips
With a little notice, most diets are easy. Our advice:
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Ask the venue about catering vehicles before booking
- Have shelter ready in case of rain
Service starts when your timings say.
Simple quesadillas suit younger guests.
- 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