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Food Truck Hire for Orlestone events
Planning food truck hire in Orlestone? We bring the truck or trailer, the ingredients and the kit, and look after your guests on the day.
- Leaving parties
- Winter staff parties
- Garden parties
Food truck hire in Orlestone
Food truck hire in Orlestone, served fresh
Everyone orders at the hatch and gets food cooked to order. It is simple, quick and sociable. Popular choices include burrito bowls, loaded nachos and tacos from the hatch, and it suits staff appreciation days and parties in venue grounds.
Near Orlestone, a hired food truck in a field or garden suits private parties and work away days alike. Guests order at the hatch, so plan a sheltered spot for the queue in case of rain. Timings are planned around your event, so service starts when you want it.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How long we are needed on site
- The number of people
- Plates, napkins and cutlery
- How many staff you need
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed in your quote.
What we need to know
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Your menu ideas
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many adults and children
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. When you’re ready, tell us about it on our contact page.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Guests with serious allergies should contact us first
- Ask the venue about catering vehicles before you book
- Tell us about coeliac guests
- Confirm allergies with us in writing
Guests order at the hatch and their food is handed out hot.
Tell us what serveware you need and we’ll confirm the options in your quote.
What we need at the venue
We will agree the spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Any parking or loading permission needed for street locations
- Level, solid ground for the vehicle
- Power and water, confirmed with each booking
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Orlestone
- Burrito bowls
- Burritos
- Loaded nachos
- Quesadillas
- Mexican drinks bar
- Tacos
Questions from Orlestone
Could we book your food truck for a private event in Orlestone?
Yes, subject to the date and access for the truck or trailer. Tell us about the lane, gates, ground and parking.
Will you travel to a small place like Orlestone?
Yes. Villages and hamlets are part of our area, and the main thing is access: tell us about the lane, the gate and the ground.
Is the food suitable for children?
Yes, children are easy to plan for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan the menu with them in mind.
Can you cater for guests who avoid dairy?
Yes, on request. Let us know your dairy-free numbers, and we’ll include them in the plan.
What do you need at the venue?
A level, firm spot for the truck or trailer, with access wide and high enough to drive in, plus the venue’s permission. We confirm power and water with you for each booking.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it’s short notice, it is worth asking.
How big an event can you cater?
That depends on the menu and the service time, but around 50 to 400 guests is the usual range. Tell us your numbers and we’ll advise.
How much does food truck hire cost?
Each hire is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, location and timings. Contact us for a quote.
Why choose food truck hire in Orlestone?
A food truck gives a private event a focal point, and the hatch draws people over.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Birthday parties
- Private parties in fields and grounds
- Family celebrations
- Leaving dos and retirements
Roughly 50 miles separate Orlestone from central London, close enough for a London team’s away day.
What to look for in a quote
- When final numbers are due
- VAT, if it applies
- The deposit and payment dates
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Can I do a taco night myself?
A DIY taco night works well for a small group. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles allergen information for you.
You can host your own taco night for a crowd, but it takes planning. There are fillings to slow-cook, tortillas to keep warm and salsas to make. Read our guide to taco bars.
How it compares
If you want guests to remember the food, a private food truck is a strong option in Orlestone. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: service time, staff, plates and napkins, travel and VAT. Contact us for a quote and we will set out what’s included.
What you get with us
- Catering across Kent, including Orlestone
- Allergen information for every dish
- Options for vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free guests
- Service planned around your numbers
See how we price or the cost guide.
The process
When service finishes, we pack down and clear our own area. We agree set-up and pack-down times with you and your venue. Planning a private evening event in Orlestone? Sunset is around 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June. After that, festoon lights or lamps near the truck help guests order.
- Tell us the date, the location, rough numbers and any diets.
- We suggest a menu for the hatch and quote for it.
- 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.
- Once guests are fed, we clear our area and head off.
How to prepare
- Tell us what power and water the site has
- Have a marquee or gazebo ready in case of rain
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
Thinking about food truck hire for your event in Orlestone? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, drop us a line using the enquiry form.
Related guides
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Food truck hire in Orlestone: local tips
Orlestone is about 4 miles south of Ashford, in Kent. From the centre of Orlestone to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh service from our truck or trailer, every diet planned for and a clear quote. Orlestone is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 17 miles away.
After a service at a church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, a hired food truck at a garden, field or venue nearby can feed everyone. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Ham Street station, about 0.7 miles south-east.
We cater events across the TN26 postcode area and the streets around it. Other places close to Orlestone for food truck hire include Hamstreet (1 mile south-east), Bromley Green (1 mile north), Kenardington (2 miles south-west), Ruckinge (2 miles south-east) and Stone Cross (2 miles north-east). We also cater in nearby towns such as Ashford (4 miles north), Folkestone (14 miles east), Hythe (10 miles east), Hawkinge (14 miles east), Tenterden (7 miles west) and Cheriton (13 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Woodchurch Village Life Museum (3.6 miles west) and William Harvey Hospital (5.3 miles north-east). Open spaces near Orlestone include Orlestone Forest.
- Pubs nearby include The Dukes Head pub (0.9 miles south-east)
Nearby places to Orlestone
Also in Orlestone
- 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