Kent · England
Food truck hire in Newington, Kent
A food truck at your event, serving Mexican street food from the hatch in Newington, served from our food truck or trailer, at your venue, garden or site.
- Parties in venue grounds
- Birthday parties
- End-of-year celebrations
Food truck hire for Newington events
Food truck hire for your event in Newington
As a guide, hiring the truck or trailer suits around 50 to 400 guests. Smaller gatherings are looked at case by case, so tell us how many you expect. It suits engagements and anniversaries and private parties in fields and grounds, with burritos, quesadillas and loaded nachos.
For a private or work event near Newington, our truck or trailer brings its own kitchen; we just need level ground, access and the venue’s permission. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests, with allergen information for everything we serve.
Popular choices
Burrito bowls
Rice, beans, a filling and toppings in a bowl.
Burritos
Rice, beans, a filling and salsa wrapped in a big tortilla.
Events we cater in Newington
A food truck gives a private event a focal point, and the hatch draws people over.
Here are some of the events we cater in Newington and Kent:
- Anniversary celebrations
- Leaving dos and retirements
- End-of-year celebrations
- Back-garden parties
The A254 and A256 serve Newington, so the drive to your event is a simple one for us.
Before booking anyone
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether VAT is included
- When final numbers are due
- Plates and napkins, or nothing at all
Planning food truck hire around Newington
Newington is about 1 mile north-west of Ramsgate, in Kent. Wherever your event is in the CT12 area, we can serve your guests, as long as there is access. We serve in all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our truck and trailer cover the area from Newington to Canterbury (about 14 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Ramsgate station is about 0.7 miles away. After a service at a church such as St Christopher's Church, a hired food truck at a garden, field or venue nearby can feed everyone. A private event by the sea is within reach, as Newington is within about 2 miles of the coast. Promenades and beaches normally need the council’s agreement for a catering vehicle.
Here we cover the CT12, CT11 and CT10 postcode area. Whether your event is on Gwyn Road, Haine Road and Leigh Road or a nearby road, we can bring food truck hire there, given access. Newington is on the A254 and A256, which makes it straightforward to bring the truck or trailer. If your venue is just outside Newington, we also cover Haine (1 mile north-west), Manston (1 mile west), Chilton (1 mile south), Westwood (1 mile north) and Flete (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (14 miles west), Dover (15 miles south), Deal (9 miles south), Herne Bay (11 miles west), Walmer (10 miles south) and Wincheap (15 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Ramsgate Museum (1.3 miles south-east) and Ramsgate General Hospital (1.4 miles south-east). Not far away are Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Schools near Newington include The Royal Harbour Academy (0.7 miles east) and St George's Boys School (1.3 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Derby Arms (0.8 miles south-east)
How the day works
A typical event goes like this: we arrive and set up, we open the hatch when you are ready, and your guests are served fresh until service ends. Planning a private evening event in Newington? Sunset is around 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June. Once it is dark, some lighting near the hatch makes ordering easier.
- Send us your date, the address, a headcount and dietary needs.
- You get a hatch menu and a quote for the hire.
- 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
- Choose a level, firm spot for the truck or trailer
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Find out what power and water are available
Ask for a quote
Thinking about food truck hire for your event in Newington? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just drop us a line using the enquiry form.
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Is food truck hire right for your event?
A DIY barbecue keeps a host at the grill. With a hired truck, we do the cooking. Larger events can cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why book with us
- Every guest catered for, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free included
- Allergen information for every dish
- Events in Newington and across Kent
- A menu built around your guests
Take a look at our prices page and what Mexican catering costs.
Newington questions
Which station should guests use for Newington?
Ramsgate station, about 0.7 miles south-east of the centre.
Could you serve our guests after a service at St Christopher's Church?
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 provide plates and napkins?
Ask us when you enquire. Let us know what you already have, and we will set out plates, napkins and cutlery in your quote.
Do you clear up afterwards?
Our area is packed away and left tidy. Tell us the venue’s rules on waste and clearing up and we will talk it through.
Can we hire the truck for our wedding?
We can serve from the truck for the wedding meal, the evening or both. We fit service around your running order. See our food truck wedding guide.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and we plan them in from the start. Tell us your numbers when you ask for a quote, and we’ll keep their options separate.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, gluten-free options are available, made with corn tortillas. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can explain how we prepare their food. See are corn tortillas gluten-free?
How much is a food truck for an event?
We quote for each event, so the price fits what you want. Tell us your date and numbers and we will reply with a quote.
Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Whether you add a drinks bar or food
- How many staff you need
- How many guests we are serving
- How long we’re needed on site
What’s on the menu makes a difference to the total, so tell us what you have in mind. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and allergy numbers
- The date and rough timings
- Expected numbers
- Whether you’d like food, drinks or both
Send us the date, your venue or CT12 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you will get menu ideas and a price. Just tell us about it on our contact page.
Before you choose a spot
Many gardens, fields and venues can take a truck or trailer, but a few things matter:
- Power and water, confirmed with each booking
- Agreement from the venue to bring in a catering vehicle
- 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.
Diets, allergies and planning
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
- Plan a covered area for guests to eat
- Walk the access route and note narrow gaps
- Guests with serious allergies should contact us first
Wet weather doesn’t close the hatch, though a marquee or gazebo helps guests stay dry.
Tell us what serveware you need and we will confirm the options in your quote.
Also in Newington
Organising for someone else?
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 is a good fit.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
- 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