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Food Truck Hire in Penge
Book our truck or trailer for your event in Penge. We serve your guests straight from the truck, with a clear quote before booking.
- Big birthdays
- Engagement parties
- Private parties in fields and grounds
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Food truck hire for your event in Penge
Food truck hire suits weddings, milestone birthdays and staff events. It suits private outdoor parties and launch events, serving vegan tacos, loaded nachos and burrito bowls.
In a London neighbourhood like Penge, the first question for food truck hire is parking. A drive, a courtyard or a car park can all work, with permission, and a parking suspension may be needed on some streets. Like all of Greater London, Penge is inside the ULEZ. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Where
- Penge (SE20, SE19, SE26)
- Region
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free
- Numbers
- Around 50 to 400 is usual; ask about yours
- Add-ons
- Margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 28 October 2026
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Check gate widths and any height limits
- Have shelter ready in case of rain
- Send allergy details in writing
- Check early that your venue allows food trucks
We keep allergen information for every dish at the hatch, so guests can ask before ordering.
Simple quesadillas suit younger guests, if you’d like a kids’ choice.
Comparing your options
A private hire is not the same as a festival stall. At a festival we trade to the public; a private hire means your guests, your menu and your timings. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can feel generous.
Why us?
- Every guest catered for, gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan included
- A menu built around your guests
- Served fresh from our truck or trailer
- Service planned around your numbers
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
DIY taco night or a caterer?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up in the kitchen. With a caterer, you get the food and drinks without the work.
Weighing up a DIY taco night against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Contact us for a quote to compare.
A closer look at the menu
Burrito bowls
A bowl is a good choice for guests avoiding tortillas, and they’re easy to adapt.
Tacos from the hatch
A taco is ideal food from a truck, and corn tortillas suit gluten-free guests.
How we price food truck hire
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Travel, parking and access
- What the venue already provides
- How long we are needed on site
- Food, drinks or both
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the length of service, along with extras and where your event is. We quote for each event individually.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- What you’d like on the menu
- Access for the truck or trailer, including gates and ground
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Diets and allergies you know about
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
How it works
When service finishes, we pack up and leave our area tidy. Set-up and pack-down times are agreed with you and the venue. A Christmas party in Penge with a hired food truck will be in the dark from about 3:55pm, so ask the venue about outdoor lighting where we will park. In late June, it stays light until about 9:20pm.
- Check our availability for your date.
- You get a menu for the hatch and a quote.
- We confirm the parking spot and the route in.
- On the day, guests order at the hatch and we cook to order.
- We pack down and drive away when service ends.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want service to start
- Choose a level, firm spot for the truck or trailer
- Confirm the venue allows outside caterers
Ask for a quote
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. When you are ready, use our quote form.
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Perfect for your event in Penge
The truck is yours for the booking, so there are no public queues and the menu is set for your guests.
A truck or trailer suits almost any gathering. In Penge, you could book us for events such as:
- Engagements and anniversaries
- Client events and product launches
- Wedding evening food
- Private parties in fields and grounds
Being close to the A234 makes Penge an easy run for the truck.
What your quote should include
- The deadline for final numbers
- VAT, if it applies
- What the price includes, item by item
- How bad weather is handled
Questions from Penge
What’s the nearest station to Penge for guests?
Penge West station, in Penge itself.
Could you serve our guests after a service at Church of St John the Evangelist?
Yes. The church itself isn’t where we’d set up, but a hall, field or garden close by with room for the truck or trailer can work well. Let us know the reception address and we will check the access.
Is there a minimum number of guests?
Truck and trailer service normally suits around 50 to 400 guests. Festivals can be bigger, and smaller parties are quoted case by case. Tell us your numbers.
What do you need at the venue?
Tell us where you’d like the truck, and we will check the access. There is more in our space and power guide.
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.
Is the food suitable for children?
Yes. We can keep dishes mild, and simple options such as quesadillas or nachos can be part of the menu. Tell us how many children are coming.
What does it cost to hire the truck?
There’s no fixed price list, as every booking is different. Send your details and you will get a quote. Our food truck hire guide explains what affects the cost.
Do you offer a bar with the truck?
We bring bar staff with the drinks bar and alcohol-free choices. We’ll talk through licensing first.
Working with your venue
If you are booking for a business, tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the space and tell us about the drive and gates, and we will let you know if it is a good fit.
More for events in Penge
Penge: parking, access and venues
Penge is about 1 mile west of Beckenham, in Greater London. Whether your event is in the middle of Penge or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: a truck or trailer at your event, options for every diet and a clear price. Penge is one of 764 places in Greater London where we can bring food truck hire.
Parks such as Crystal Palace Dinosaurs generally need permission for vehicles and catering, so a garden or hired venue is often simpler. Historic houses near Penge include Kingswood House (1.4 miles north-west) and Bromley Palace (3.6 miles east). Historic houses and estates usually have firm rules on vehicles, so ask where a hired food truck could park before you book.
This part of Greater London takes in SE20, SE19 and SE26, so your event can be anywhere in it. Your event could be at a home on High Street, Anerley Station Road and Station Road or the roads around them. Penge sits on or near the A234, so getting the truck or trailer to your event is simple. If your venue is just outside Penge, we also cover Anerley (1 mile west), Crystal Palace (1 mile north-west), Sydenham (1 mile north), Gipsy Hill (1 mile north-west) and Upper Norwood (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include London (6 miles north), City of Westminster (8 miles north-west), Marylebone (8 miles north-west), Kensington (8 miles north-west), St Pancras (8 miles north) and Shoreditch (8 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Whitgift Centre (3.2 miles south-west) and St Christopher's Hospice (0.5 miles north). Open spaces near Penge include Dulwich Upper Wood and Knight's Hill.
- Schools near Penge include Harris City Academy Crystal Palace (0.8 miles west) and Crystal Palace School (0.8 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include Crooked Billet pub (under half a mile north-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Addiscombe (2.5 miles south)
- 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