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Food truck hire in Merton, Greater London
Fresh, generous and easy to enjoy: a food truck at your event, serving Mexican street food from the hatch in Merton and the surrounding area.
- Christenings and family parties
- Garden parties
- Retirement parties
Book food truck hire in Merton
Food truck hire for your event in Merton
Service is planned around your timings: a lunchtime window, an evening service or a longer slot through a party. Let us know your running order and we’ll plan around it. For birthday parties and engagements and anniversaries, we’ll put together a menu of tacos from the hatch, burrito bowls and burritos and more.
Hiring a food truck in Merton starts with where it can park. A courtyard, forecourt or drive can work, with permission, and some streets may need a parking suspension from the council. All of Greater London is inside the ULEZ. You can book food, drinks or both, so one caterer can cover more of the day.
- Where
- Merton (SW19)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free
- Guests
- Usually around 50 to 400; ask us
- Add-ons
- Margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 28 October 2026
Planners, venues and businesses
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the space and tell us about the drive and gates, and we’ll let you know if it’s a good fit.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
DIY taco night or a caterer?
Running your own drinks table is one option, but someone has to serve all evening. Our margarita bar guide has tips.
You can host your own taco night for a crowd, but it takes planning. There are fillings to slow-cook, tortillas to keep warm and salsas to make. Our taco bar guide explains how.
Step by step
Guests tend to gather around the truck, so we plan a spot with space for people to queue. Rain doesn’t generally stop us serving, though guests will want somewhere covered to stand or sit. A Christmas party in Merton with a hired food truck will be in the dark from about 3:55pm, so choose a well-lit spot for the truck or trailer. At midsummer, sunset is around 9:20pm.
- Tell us the date, the location, rough numbers and any diets.
- You get a hatch menu and a quote for the hire.
- Where the truck or trailer will stand, the route in, and power and water are all agreed in advance.
- 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
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Have a marquee or gazebo ready in case of rain
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to park
Get a quote
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
Many gardens, fields and venues can take a truck or trailer, but there are a few things to check:
- A flat parking spot on firm ground or hardstanding
- Power and water, confirmed with each booking
- Any parking or loading permission needed for street locations
In Merton, as everywhere in Greater London, the ULEZ applies and kerb space is limited. Where will the truck or trailer stop? A drive, a courtyard or a suspended bay can all work.
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Mexican drinks bar
- Quesadillas
- Loaded nachos
- Tacos
- Burrito bowls
- Burritos
Food truck hire in Merton: local tips
Merton is about 1 mile south-east of Wimbledon, in Greater London. Anywhere in SW19, we can bring the truck or trailer to you, as long as there is access. Merton is one of 764 places in Greater London where we can bring food truck hire.
The A24 serve Merton, so the drive to your event is a simple one for us. When the service is at a church such as St John The Divine, the truck would serve at the reception venue rather than at the church.
We serve at events all over SW19. That could mean an event at a home with a drive on High Path, Pincott Road and Hayward Close. Being close to the A24, Merton is easy for us to reach. Nearby, we also cater events in Merton Abbey (1 mile east), South Wimbledon (1 mile north-west), Colliers Wood (1 mile east), Tooting Bec (1 mile north-east) and Summerstown (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include London (7 miles north-east), City of Westminster (7 miles north), Marylebone (7 miles north), Kensington (6 miles north), St Pancras (8 miles north) and Shoreditch (9 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Wandle Industrial Museum (1.2 miles south-east) and St Leonard's (2.7 miles east). The countryside around Merton includes Henman Hill and Merton Park Green Walks.
- Local schools include Rutlish School (0.8 miles west) and Wimbledon School of Art (0.9 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Nelson Arms (within half a mile north-east)
Planning for every diet
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Let us know who is coeliac
- Check early that your venue allows food trucks
- Send allergy details in writing
- Put anyone with a severe allergy in touch with us
We can serve through rain, but guests will want a covered area to eat.
Simple quesadillas suit younger guests.
What affects the price in Merton
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Your choice of food and drinks
- Guest numbers
- Travel, parking and access
- Staff for serving and the bar
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the length of service, along with extras and where your event is. Every event gets its own quote.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- What power and water the site has
- The venue or postcode
- Your menu ideas
- Expected numbers
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
What’s on the menu
Loaded nachos
Nachos are good for sharing between friends.
Burritos
Burritos suit hungry guests.
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Other catering in Merton
Perfect for your event in Merton
It’s relaxed for guests and easy for hosts, because we cook, serve and clear away.
Whatever you are celebrating in Merton, our food truck or trailer can be the centre of it. We can cater:
- Private parties in fields and grounds
- Client hospitality
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Birthday parties
If there is no space for the truck at home, a hall or club near Merton with a car park could host your event.
What to look for in a quote
- Plates and napkins, or nothing at all
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The venue requirements
- How many staff are serving, and for how long
Common questions in Merton
Can we hire your food truck for an event at home in Merton?
A drive, a courtyard or a suspended bay can all work, depending on your street. Guests order at the hatch, so we also need room for a queue, and all of Greater London is inside the ULEZ.
Which station should guests use for Merton?
Guests can use Haydons Road station, about 0.8 miles north of Merton.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your event and menu. We agree arrival, service and pack-down times with you so everything fits your schedule.
How many guests can the truck serve?
Hiring the truck or trailer generally suits around 50 to 400 guests. Smaller parties are quoted case by case.
Is the food suitable for children?
Yes, children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll suggest mild options.
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’ll check the licensing for alcohol with you.
Can you serve in the rain?
Rain doesn’t usually stop service from the truck or trailer. It’s worth planning a covered area for guests, and tell us if heavy rain could make the ground soft.
Can you cater for guests who avoid dairy?
Yes, on request. Let us know your dairy-free numbers, and we will plan the menu around them.
- 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