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Food Truck Hire for Old Wives Lees events
Planning food truck hire in Old Wives Lees? We bring the truck or trailer, the ingredients and the kit, and look after your guests on the day.
- Staff appreciation days
- Winter staff parties
- Launch events
Food truck hire in Old Wives Lees
Why choose food truck hire in Old Wives Lees?
Food comes from the hatch hot, one order at a time, not left standing on a buffet.
These are some of the occasions we serve in Old Wives Lees and Kent:
- Big birthdays
- End-of-year celebrations
- Retirement parties
- Private outdoor parties
Hoping to hire a food truck for a gathering in Broadham Down? A catering vehicle in a public park generally needs the landowner’s permission.
What your quote should include
- How many staff are serving, and for how long
- A food hygiene rating you can check
- Payment terms and deposit
- When final numbers are due
Food truck hire in Old Wives Lees, from our food truck or trailer
Food truck hire means our truck or trailer is booked for your guests only. Unlike a stall at a festival or market, it’s a private hire, so the menu and timings are set around your event. On the menu are fresh salsas and guacamole, burrito bowls and vegan tacos, which works well for christenings and family parties and launch events.
Somewhere as small as Old Wives Lees, food truck hire can mean a garden, a field or a barn. Lanes, gates and long drives are fine if we know about them. Firm ground matters, especially after rain. We serve from the hatch of our truck or trailer, or from a serving station, and we plan service so the queue keeps moving.
Should I do it myself?
Not sure whether to do it yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Contact us for a quote to compare.
If you do it yourself, work out quantities first: see how many tacos per person. Keep tortillas warm in a covered basket, and label anything containing allergens.
A closer look at the menu
Salsas and guacamole
Guacamole and a choice of salsas, freshly made.
Tacos from the hatch
Warm tortillas filled to order and finished with salsa, with a choice of fillings agreed with you.
Working with your venue
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can check the date.
How we price food truck hire
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Plates, napkins and cutlery
- Food, drinks or both
- How long we’re needed on site
- The menu you choose
Extras, such as more dishes, extra drinks or a longer service, are quoted on request, so you can choose what you need.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Access for the truck or trailer, including gates and ground
- A picture of the space, if it’s a garden or field
- The date and time of the event
- Diets and allergies you know about
To get a price, just send a quick message through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Old Wives Lees, and we will put together a menu and price.
Questions from Old Wives Lees
Which station is closest to Old Wives Lees?
Guests can use Chilham station, about 0.8 miles south-east of Old Wives Lees.
Is it possible to have you in Broadham Down?
Only if the landowner, often the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide what they ask for from us.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it is short notice, it is worth asking.
Do you do a taco bar?
Yes, a taco bar is one of the ways we serve. Tell us about your space and numbers and we will recommend how to serve.
Can you run a bar?
Yes, we do. The drinks bar can be added to food or booked on its own. For alcohol, we’ll go through the licensing with you and your venue.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Greater London, Kent and Medway, Surrey, East Sussex, West Sussex, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire, including Old Wives Lees.
Do you have options for kids?
Yes, children are easy to plan for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll suggest mild options.
Do you provide allergen information for each dish?
Yes, and it helps to hear about allergies when you book. UK law requires caterers to provide 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.
Old Wives Lees: parking, access and venues
Old Wives Lees is about 5 miles west of Canterbury, in Kent. We bring food truck hire to homes, gardens and venues in Old Wives Lees and nearby villages. We cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
If you’re celebrating after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Mary, our food truck or trailer can be waiting at the reception spot. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Chilham station, about 0.8 miles south-east. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 6 miles, a rural setting for your private or work event is within reach. Firm ground and a clear way in matter most for the truck or trailer.
Anywhere in CT4, we can bring the truck or trailer to your guests. Streets in the area include Cherry Orchard, Cobbs Hill and Green Lane, and an event on any of them can work if the truck or trailer can park nearby. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Chilham (1 mile south), Mountain Street (1 mile south), Oversland (2 miles north), Neames Forstal (2 miles north-west) and Shottenden (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (9 miles south-west), Canterbury (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north-west), Folkestone (15 miles south-east), Whitstable (7 miles north) and Faversham (5 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Chilham Castle (0.9 miles south-west) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (5.1 miles east). Open spaces near Old Wives Lees include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Local pubs include The Star Inn (under half a mile north-west)
Places near Old Wives Lees
Also in Old Wives Lees
Comparing your options
Cooking yourself saves on catering but costs you the day. With a hired truck, we do the cooking. Your choice of food and drinks affects the price, so share your ideas with us. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why book with us
- Allergen-aware menus
- Access, space and power checked in advance
- Quick, friendly service from the hatch
- Food and drinks from one caterer, if you want both
Read how we price or our guide to catering costs.
Planning the serving area
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Any parking or loading permission needed for street locations
- A flat parking spot on firm ground or hardstanding
- Somewhere for guests to sit or stand and eat
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Old Wives Lees
- Burritos
- Mexican drinks bar
- Burrito bowls
- Tacos
- Loaded nachos
- Quesadillas
Step by step
The truck or trailer needs a level, firm spot with access to drive in, with power and water arrangements agreed beforehand. A photo of the space helps. A Christmas party in Old Wives Lees with a hired food truck will be in the dark from about 3:50pm, so choose a well-lit spot for the truck or trailer. At midsummer, sunset is around 9:15pm.
- Ask us whether your date is available.
- You get a menu for the hatch and a quote.
- The spot and the way in are agreed in advance.
- On the day, guests order at the hatch and we cook to order.
- After service, we close up and leave the spot clear.
Getting ready for the day
- Check gates and access routes are wide and high enough
- Tell us when you want service to start
- Confirm the venue allows outside caterers
How to get a price
Thinking about food truck hire for your event in Old Wives Lees? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Read more
- 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