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Food truck hire in Oliver's Battery, Hampshire
Fresh, generous and easy to enjoy: a food truck at your event, serving Mexican street food from the hatch in Oliver's Battery and the surrounding area.
- Big birthdays
- Launch events
- Leaving dos and retirements
Food truck hire in Oliver's Battery
Food truck hire in Oliver's Battery, served fresh
As a guide, hiring the truck or trailer suits around 50 to 400 guests. Smaller parties are quoted case by case, so tell us how many you expect. On the menu are quesadillas, fresh salsas and guacamole and burritos, which works well for weddings and christenings and family parties.
Somewhere as small as Oliver's Battery, food truck hire can mean a garden, a field or a barn. Tell us about narrow lanes, gates and long drives. Firm ground matters, especially after rain. You will know what’s included before booking: the menu, the service time and any extras you choose.
What’s on the menu
Loaded nachos
Crisp chips loaded with toppings, salsa and guacamole, for sharing.
Quesadillas
Crisp tortillas folded round melted cheese.
Should I do it myself?
Not sure whether to do it yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
You can set up your own drinks table, but someone has to serve all evening. See our margarita bar guide.
The process
A typical event goes like this: we park up and get ready, we open the hatch when you are ready, and your guests are served fresh for the agreed time. Planning a private evening event in Oliver's Battery? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June. Once it’s dark, some lighting near the hatch makes ordering easier.
- Tell us what the event is and who’s coming.
- We suggest fillings and dishes for every diet.
- Power, water and timings are agreed with you or the venue.
- Service runs at the times you choose.
- Once service ends, we tidy up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Plan a covered area for guests if rain is likely
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Get a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Planning help
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Other catering in Oliver's Battery
Dietary needs and planning tips
Every guest is catered for, gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan included. To make it work smoothly:
- Think about cover if the weather turns
- Check gate widths and any height limits
- Ask guests about dietary needs when they reply
- Agree service times with us
If your timings move, let us know.
Loaded nachos to share while the first orders cook.
What affects the price in Oliver's Battery
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The menu you choose
- Staff for serving and the bar
- How long we’re needed on site
- Adding food to drinks, or drinks to food
The cost per head can fall as numbers rise, because the set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Your menu ideas
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and allergy numbers
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of where we’d park
Thinking about food truck hire for your event in Oliver's Battery? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Oliver's Battery: your questions answered
How far is Oliver's Battery from London?
About 63 miles from central London, and we cover it.
Can we hire your food truck for a private party in Oliver's Battery?
Yes, subject to the date and access for the truck or trailer. Let us know about access and where we’d park.
How much does food truck hire cost?
Each hire is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, location and timings. Contact us for a quote.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Greater London, Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes and Oxfordshire.
Do you need electricity?
That depends on the set-up, and we agree power and water with you before the day. Let us know whether there is a supply near where we will park.
Is the food very hot?
The food can be kept mild, and hotter salsas go on the side for guests who like heat.
Do you cater for dietary needs?
There are vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free options, and corn tortillas suit gluten-free guests. Every dish has allergen information.
What food and drinks do you offer?
Every menu is agreed with you. Fillings might include chicken tinga, pork carnitas, al pastor-style pork and vegan options like black beans. Our sample menu has more ideas.
Food truck hire in Oliver's Battery: local tips
Oliver's Battery is about 2 miles south-west of Winchester, in Hampshire. Anywhere in SO22, we can bring the truck or trailer to you, as long as there is access. We cater in all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire.
Oliver's Battery is about 63 miles from central London. Parks such as St. Cross Park typically need permission for vehicles and catering, so a garden or hired venue is often simpler.
We cover events in every part of SO22 and the streets around it. Whether your event is on Momford Road, Austen Avenue and Sunnydown Road or anywhere nearby, we will plan where to park and serve. With the A3090 close by, Oliver's Battery is easy for us to reach. Other places close to Oliver's Battery for food truck hire include Badger Farm (1 mile east), Stanmore (1 mile north-east), St Cross (1 mile east), Compton (2 miles south) and Winchester (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Eastleigh (5 miles south), Fareham (15 miles south-east), Andover (13 miles north-west), Totton (11 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (4 miles south) and Hedge End (9 miles south).
A little further out are Winchester Castle (1.8 miles north-east) and Balfour Museum of Hampshire Red Cross History (0.9 miles north). Not far away are Hockley Meadows and Twyford Down.
- Local schools include Kings' School (1 mile north)
Where the truck can go in Oliver's Battery
We’ll agree the spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Agreement from the venue to bring in a catering vehicle
- Some space between the truck and nearby homes
- Power and water, confirmed with each booking
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Oliver's Battery
- Burrito bowls
- Tacos
- Mexican drinks bar
- Quesadillas
- Burritos
- Loaded nachos
Food truck hire or something else?
Hog roasts are popular with meat eaters, but tacos and bowls make vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests easier to feed. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the length of service, plus any add-ons and the location. Every event gets its own quote.
What we offer in Oliver's Battery
- Quoted for your event
- Catering across Hampshire, including Oliver's Battery
- Allergen information for everything we serve
- A plan agreed before the day
Perfect for your event in Oliver's Battery
Guests can come back to the hatch when they’re ready, rather than all at once.
Here are some of the events we cater around Oliver's Battery:
- Garden parties
- Staff summer parties
- Client events and product launches
- Anniversary celebrations
After a service at a church such as Saint Mark's, a hired food truck at a garden, field or venue nearby can feed everyone.
Comparing caterers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether plates, napkins and cutlery are included
- What the price includes, item by item
- 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