Hampshire · England
Food Truck Hire for Monkwood events
Something for every guest: options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests, with allergen information for everything we serve. A food truck at your event, serving Mexican street food from the hatch for events in Monkwood.
- Retirement parties
- Back-garden parties
- Parties in venue grounds
Food truck hire in Monkwood
Popular choices
Tacos from the hatch
Tacos are quick to serve and easy to eat standing up.
Quesadillas
Toasted tortillas with melted cheese and a filling.
About our food truck hire in Monkwood
The hatch menu is agreed with you: tacos and burritos, with bowls, nachos or quesadillas if you like, finished with salsas and guacamole. On the menu are fresh salsas and guacamole, tacos from the hatch and burritos, and it’s a good fit for private parties in fields and grounds and milestone birthdays.
In a rural place like Monkwood, access is the main thing to plan for a hired truck: the gate, the ground and the distance from the lane. We confirm power and water arrangements with you. We prepare everything fresh for your event and serve it straight from our food truck or trailer.
DIY taco night versus a caterer
A DIY taco night is possible for a crowd, but it is more work than it looks. There are fillings to slow-cook, tortillas to keep warm and salsas to make. Our taco bar guide explains how.
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.
Nearby places to Monkwood
Other catering in Monkwood
How it compares
If you want guests to remember the food, hiring a Mexican food truck is worth considering in Monkwood. Catering from a truck or trailer can be a practical alternative to a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire. Contact us for a quote to compare.
What you get with us
- Every guest catered for, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free included
- A quote that sets out what’s included
- Allergen information for everything we serve
- Served fresh from our truck or trailer
Take a look at our pricing or what Mexican catering costs.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Let us know who is coeliac
- Have shelter ready in case of rain
- Look into parking permissions if the truck can’t go off-road
- Email us any allergies
The hatch opens at the time you choose, and we cook each order as it comes.
Quesadillas make an easy option for children.
Who books food truck hire in Monkwood?
Every order is cooked and served hot, rather than waiting under foil.
These are some of the occasions we serve:
- Wedding receptions
- Retirement parties
- Staff appreciation days
- Garden parties
Monkwood is about 51 miles from central London, which can suit a team day out of the city with a hired food truck.
Comparing caterers
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Space, access, power and water needs
- Payment terms and deposit
- How late numbers can change
Questions from Monkwood
Is Monkwood close to London?
It is about 51 miles from central London, and inside the area we cover.
Can we hire your food truck for a private party in Monkwood?
Yes, as long as we’re available on the date and can get the truck or trailer in. Tell us about the lane, gates, ground and parking.
What guest numbers do you cater for?
Hiring the truck or trailer usually suits around 50 to 400 guests. Smaller gatherings are looked at case by case.
Can you run a bar?
Yes, we offer a Mexican drinks bar, with margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas and soft drinks. Your venue or event may need the right licence for alcohol, so we’ll check the licensing with you.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, gluten-free options are available, made with corn tortillas. Tell us about any coeliac guests before the event so we can explain how we prepare their food. See are corn tortillas gluten-free?
Do you need electricity?
That depends on the set-up, so we confirm power and water arrangements with each booking. Tell us what’s available at your venue.
Is the food suitable for children?
Yes, children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan the menu with them in mind.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it is short notice, it is worth asking.
How it works
A typical event goes like this: we arrive and set up, we open the hatch when you’re ready, and your guests are served fresh for the agreed time. At midsummer, it stays light in Monkwood until about 9:20pm, and by late September sunset is about 7:10pm. In December it’s dark by about 4:00pm, so the queue by the hatch needs lighting.
- First come the basics: date, location, numbers and diets.
- We suggest a menu for the hatch and quote for it.
- Before the day, we agree the spot, the way in, power and water.
- We arrive, open the hatch and cook to order for your guests.
- When service ends, we pack up and leave the spot clear.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the truck or trailer
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
To get a price, just send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will suggest a menu to suit.
Read more
Planning food truck hire around Monkwood
Monkwood is about 6 miles south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your event in Monkwood, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. Monkwood is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we can bring food truck hire. You can also see our page for Winchester, about 12 miles away.
Close to Monkwood are historic houses such as Hinton Ampner House (4.8 miles west). Listed venues often control where vehicles go, so raise food truck hire at your first visit. When the service is at a church such as Monkwood Mission Church, the truck would serve at the reception venue rather than at the church. Monkwood is within about 7 miles of the South Downs National Park, with country venues and gardens where a hired food truck could serve. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules on vehicles, so check with yours.
Wherever your event is in SO24, we can bring the truck or trailer to your guests. Local streets include Hill Farm Road, Flint Fields and Soame's Lane; for an event at home on any of them, tell us where the truck or trailer can park. Close by, we cover events in Charlwood (1 mile north-east), West Tisted (1 mile south-west), Gilbert Street (1 mile north-west), Kitwood (2 miles north) and Ropley (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (14 miles north), Winchester (12 miles west), Havant (15 miles south), Eastleigh (15 miles south-west), Horndean (11 miles south) and Alton (6 miles north-east).
A little further out are Alton Community Hospital (5.5 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Red Hill and Shutts Copse.
What food truck hire costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Timings and hours
- The number of people
- Travel, parking and access
- Whether you need disposables
The price depends on guest numbers, the menu and how long you’d like us to serve, plus any add-ons and the location. We quote for each event individually.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- The date and time of the event
- Expected numbers
- A picture of the space, if it’s a garden or field
- Your menu ideas
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: give us the basics about your event, and we will suggest a menu. To start, tell us about it on our contact page.
For event organisers in Monkwood
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
For big numbers, we plan service to keep queues short, so guests are looked after quickly. Let us know how long the break is.
- 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