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Food truck hire in Merston, West Sussex
Book our truck or trailer for your event in Merston. We serve your guests straight from the truck.
- End-of-year celebrations
- Milestone birthdays
- Family reunions
Get a quote for food truck hire in Merston
Space, access and the venue
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work. The main points are:
- Room for guests to gather at the hatch
- A flat parking spot on firm ground or hardstanding
- Some space between the truck and nearby homes
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Merston
- Quesadillas
- Burrito bowls
- Burritos
- Loaded nachos
- Mexican drinks bar
- Tacos
About our food truck hire in Merston
Fillings might include carnitas, al pastor-style pork or chicken tinga, alongside a vegan option such as spiced mushroom. We plan for vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free guests. It suits wedding evening food and leaving dos and retirements, with vegan tacos, quesadillas and burrito bowls.
In a rural place like Merston, access is the main thing to plan for a hired truck: gate widths, soft ground and the route from the road all matter. We confirm power and water arrangements with you. Food and drinks can be booked together or separately, so one caterer can cover more of the day.
- Location
- Merston (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free
- Guests
- Typically around 50 to 400 guests; tell us yours
- Extras
- Drinks bar, nachos to share
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 28 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in Merston? A truck or trailer serves a crowd quickly, with options for most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
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What’s on the menu
Quesadillas
A quesadilla suits cautious eaters.
Salsas and guacamole
Guacamole and a choice of salsas, freshly made.
Food truck hire or something else?
A private hire is not the same as a festival stall. At public events, anyone can buy; a private hire means your guests, your menu and your timings. What’s on the menu makes a difference to the total, so share your ideas with us. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why book with us
- Served fresh from our truck or trailer
- Set-up planned with you and your venue
- Food and drinks from one caterer, if you want both
- We cover Merston and the whole of West Sussex
Read our pricing and what Mexican catering costs.
What food truck hire costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- How many guests we are serving
- The menu you choose
- Parking and the route in
- Timings and hours
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: serving hours, staff, disposables, travel and VAT. Contact us for a quote and we will set out what’s included.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- A photo of the space, if it is a garden or field
- Whether you’d like food, drinks or both
- Expected numbers
- The venue or postcode
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get menu ideas and a price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Merston: parking, access and venues
Merston is about 3 miles south-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Tell us where your event in Merston will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. Merston is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover.
If guests are travelling by rail, the nearest station is Chichester station, about 2.3 miles west. From central London, Merston is about 54 miles away, close enough for a London team’s away day. A private event by the sea is within reach, as Merston is within about 4 miles of the coast. Promenades and beaches normally need the council’s agreement for a catering vehicle.
Here we cover the PO20 postcode area. Other places close to Merston for food truck hire include Runcton (1 mile south-west), Colworth (1 mile east), Oving (1 mile north), North Mundham (1 mile west) and Lagness (1 mile south). We also cater in nearby towns such as Worthing (15 miles east), Bognor Regis (3 miles south-east), Chichester (3 miles north-west), Selsey (6 miles south), Littlehampton (9 miles east) and Emsworth (9 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include The Chichester City Museum (2.3 miles north-west) and St Richard's Hospital (2.3 miles north-west).
- Schools near Merston include North Mundham Primary School (1.2 miles west) and Chichester High School For Girls (2.1 miles west)
Step by step
From set-up to service, we look after everything you’ve booked from us, so you can spend time with your guests. Late-September events in Merston see sunset at about 7:05pm, so evening service from the truck may run past dusk. In late May, daylight lasts until about 8:50pm.
- Tell us the date, the location, rough numbers and any diets.
- We check availability and send a menu and a quote for hiring the truck or trailer.
- 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.
- When service ends, we pack up and leave the spot clear.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Choose a level, firm spot for the truck or trailer
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, food or drinks or both, and the access. To send your details, use our quote form.
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Perfect for your event in Merston
Every order is cooked and served hot, not left standing on a buffet.
We cater all kinds of occasions in Merston and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- End-of-year celebrations
- Big birthdays
- Launch events
- Leaving dos and retirements
If you are celebrating after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Giles, our food truck or trailer can be waiting at the reception spot.
What your quote should include
- How many staff are serving, and for how long
- What happens if it rains
- Travel and parking costs
- When final numbers are due
DIY taco night or a caterer?
For a small group, a taco night at home can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles allergen information for you.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party serving. With a caterer, you get the food and drinks without the work.
Common questions in Merston
Do you cater at coastal events near Merston?
We can, given firm ground and the landowner’s permission. Beaches and promenades typically need the council’s agreement, so check that first.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Giles?
Yes. The church itself isn’t where we’d set up, but a hall, field or garden close by with room for the truck or trailer can work well. Let us know the reception address and we will check the access.
Do you cater in Merston?
Yes, we do. Merston is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Do you do margaritas?
Yes, we do. Our drinks bar can be booked on its own or with food, with alcohol-free options such as aguas frescas. We will check the licensing for alcohol with you.
Do you provide allergen information for each dish?
Yes, and it helps to hear about allergies when you book. Under UK rules, caterers must give 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.
What if the weather’s bad?
We can keep serving from the truck or trailer in the rain, but your guests will want somewhere covered, like a marquee or gazebo.
Is food truck hire good for weddings?
The truck or trailer can serve the wedding breakfast, evening food or both. Timings are agreed with you and your venue. Read more in having a food truck at a wedding.
What does it cost to hire the truck?
There is 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.
- 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