Kent · England
Food truck hire in Newtown, Kent
Food truck hire with tacos, burritos, bowls and nachos in Newtown, served from our food truck or trailer, wherever your event is.
- Private outdoor parties
- Client hospitality
- Back-garden parties
Food truck hire for Newtown events
Before you choose a spot
Everything is served from our food truck or trailer, so where we park matters. These are the things we check:
- The venue’s or landowner’s permission for a food truck
- Somewhere for guests to sit or stand and eat
- Level, solid ground for the vehicle
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we will advise before you book.
About our food truck hire in Newtown
We serve when you want us to: a lunchtime window, an evening service or a longer slot through a party. Tell us when guests should eat and we will plan around it. On the menu are loaded nachos, burritos and quesadillas, and it is a good fit for client hospitality and engagement parties.
Hire our food truck for an event near Newtown and the kitchen comes with it; all we need is a level spot, a way in and permission. We arrive ready to serve, and clear our own area when service is finished.
Why choose food truck hire in Newtown?
Cooking yourself saves on catering but costs you the day. With a hired truck, we do the cooking so you can join in. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What we offer in Newtown
- A plan agreed before the day
- A quote that sets out what’s included
- Allergen-aware menus
- Menus for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan guests
DIY taco night versus a caterer
A DIY taco night works well for a small group. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, with allergen information for every dish.
Doing it yourself? Start with the quantities: see how many tacos per person. Keep tortillas warm in a covered basket, and label anything containing allergens.
Towns and villages near Newtown
What else we do in Newtown
Perfect for your event in Newtown
People eat when they’re hungry, rather than all at once.
A truck or trailer suits almost any gathering. People in Newtown can book us for occasions like:
- Company away days
- End-of-year parties
- Wedding evening food
- Family reunions
For guests coming by train, Ashford International station is about 0.9 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Whether plates, napkins and cutlery are included
- How each diet is kept separate
- The caterer’s food hygiene rating
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger events, we plan serving points around your timings, so guests are looked after quickly. Let us know how long the break is.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Food truck hire in Newtown: local tips
Newtown is about 1 mile south-east of Ashford, in Kent. Give us the address of your event in Newtown, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We cater in 922 places in Kent, wherever the truck or trailer can get in. Our truck and trailer cover the area from Newtown to Canterbury (about 14 miles away).
Central London is about 49 miles from Newtown, close enough for a London team’s away day. Before you plan a private event in Ashford Green Corridors, ask whoever manages it about vehicles on site. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Newtown, 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.
Here we cover the TN24 and TN23 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. That could mean an event at a home with a drive on Bath Road, Mead Road and Royds Road or the roads around them. We also serve at events in South Willesborough (1 mile north-east), Park Farm (1 mile south-west), Willesborough (1 mile north-east), Ashford (1 mile north-west) and Finberry (1 mile south-east). We also cater in nearby towns such as Canterbury (14 miles north-east), Folkestone (13 miles east), Faversham (13 miles north), Hythe (10 miles south-east), Davington (13 miles north) and Preston (12 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Ashford Designer Outlet (0.5 miles north) and William Harvey Hospital (1.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near Newtown include Hatch Park.
- Local schools include The North School (1.1 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Albion Inn (0.5 miles north-east)
About the menu
Salsas and guacamole
Guests can add salsa and guacamole to taste.
Tacos from the hatch
Warm tortillas filled to order and finished with salsa, with fillings such as carnitas, chicken tinga or spiced mushroom.
How it works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our food truck or trailer, and serve without fuss. At midsummer, it stays light in Newtown until about 9:15pm, and by late September sunset is about 7:00pm. In December it’s dark by about 3:50pm, so the queue by the hatch needs lighting.
- Share your plans for the event.
- We suggest fillings and dishes for every diet.
- We check power, water and timings with the venue.
- Service runs at the times you choose.
- When everyone is fed, we clear our area.
Before we arrive
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the truck or trailer
- Tell us what power and water the site has
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, food or drinks or both, and the access. To send your details, tell us about it on our contact page.
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Common questions in Newtown
Is Newtown close to London?
It’s about 49 miles from central London, and inside the area we cover.
Which station should guests use for Newtown?
The closest is Ashford International station, roughly 0.9 miles away.
Do you do parties at home?
That depends on access. If the truck or trailer can’t reach the garden, a drive or a spot nearby may work, with permission. Send us a photo and we will talk it through.
What about vegan and gluten-free guests?
There are vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free options, with corn tortillas for gluten-free guests. Every dish has allergen information.
Is the food suitable for children?
Yes, children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll suggest mild options.
Do you have gluten-free options?
Yes, we offer gluten-free options, using corn tortillas. Tell us about any coeliac guests before the event so we can explain how we prepare their food.
Do you need electricity?
It depends on the event and the set-up, so we confirm power and water arrangements with each booking. Let us know whether there is a supply near where we’ll park.
Who clears up?
We clear our own area when service is finished. For anything beyond that, such as guests’ tables, ask us.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Mixed diets are straightforward to plan for, because options can be kept separate. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Ask guests with severe allergies to speak to us beforehand
- Send allergy details in writing
- Check early that your venue allows food trucks
- Check gate widths and any height limits
Running late? Tell us and we’ll adjust service.
Ask us about napkins, plates and cutlery and we’ll confirm what’s possible.
- 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