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Food Truck Hire for Platt's Heath events
From the moment the hatch opens to the end of service, a Mexican food truck serving tacos and burritos at your event makes the serving truck part of your event in Platt's Heath.
- Staff summer parties
- Wedding receptions
- Private outdoor parties
Food truck hire for Platt's Heath events
The process
Guests tend to gather around the truck, so we plan a spot with space for people to queue. We can serve in the rain, but guests will need somewhere covered. A hired food truck at a summer event in Platt's Heath can serve in daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer, and by late September sunset is about 7:00pm. In December it is dark by about 3:50pm, so the queue by the hatch needs lighting.
- First come the basics: date, location, numbers and diets.
- We suggest a menu for the hatch and quote for it.
- Where the truck or trailer will stand, the route in, and power and water are all agreed in advance.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Get the venue’s permission for us to park and serve
- Tell us when you want service to start
- Tell us what power and water the site has
Ask for a quote
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, drop us a line using the enquiry form.
Planning help
How our food truck hire works in Platt's Heath
Our drinks bar can be hired with the truck with margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas. We can add a taco-bar station next to the truck. For private parties in fields and grounds and leaving dos and retirements, we can serve loaded nachos, quesadillas and vegan tacos for your guests.
Near Platt's Heath, 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. You’ll know what’s included before you book: menu, timings and any add-ons.
For planners, venues and organisers
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We’ll provide the information the landowner or council asks for from us.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the space and tell us about the drive and gates, and we will let you know if it is a good fit.
Towns and villages near Platt's Heath
What else we do in Platt's Heath
How we price food truck hire
These are the factors that matter most:
- Serving staff
- Adding food to drinks, or drinks to food
- What’s on the menu
- What the venue already provides
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: serving hours, staff, disposables, travel and VAT. Contact us for a quote and we will set out what’s included.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of the space, if it is a garden or field
- Whether you’d like food, drinks or both
- The address or venue name
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and allergy numbers
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.
What’s on the menu
Salsas and guacamole
Guacamole and a choice of salsas, freshly made.
Tacos from the hatch
A taco is ideal food from a truck, and corn tortillas suit gluten-free guests.
Events we cater in Platt's Heath
Diets are simple to plan for, since vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free choices come from the same hatch.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Platt's Heath, our food truck or trailer can be the centre of it. We are happy to cater:
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Christenings and family parties
- Milestone birthdays
- Company away days
Colleagues or friends without a car may like to know that the nearest station is Lenham station, about 1.2 miles north-east.
Before booking anyone
- What the price includes, item by item
- Staff numbers and hours
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- When final numbers are due
Questions from Platt's Heath
Which station is closest to Platt's Heath?
Lenham station, about 1.2 miles north-east of the centre.
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Nicholas: can you cater afterwards?
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.
Do you do margaritas?
Yes, we offer a Mexican drinks bar, serving margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas such as hibiscus and horchata, and soft drinks. Alcohol at an event may need a licence, such as a premises licence or a Temporary Event Notice, so we’ll check the licensing with you.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
Do you take everything away?
Our area is packed away and left tidy. Tell us the venue’s rules on waste and clearing up and we will talk it through.
What access do you need?
Access and level ground matter most: a level spot to park, space for guests to queue and a little room for a serving table. Send us a picture and tell us about gates, slopes and soft ground.
Can we have a build-your-own taco bar?
Yes, a taco bar is one of our options. Let us know your numbers and space and we’ll suggest the best set-up.
What space does the truck need?
Tell us where you’d like the truck, and we will check it works. There is more in our space and power guide.
Planning food truck hire around Platt's Heath
Platt's Heath is about 7 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. From the centre of Platt's Heath to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh service from our food truck or trailer, every diet planned for and a clear quote. We cover 922 places in Kent. Our nearest city page is Maidstone, about 7 miles away.
Before you plan a private event in Kiln Wood, ask whoever manages it about vehicles on site. When the service is at a church such as Church of St Nicholas, the truck would serve at the reception venue rather than at the church. Platt's Heath is within about 4 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, 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.
Anywhere in ME17, we can bring food truck hire to you. From School Lane, Headcorn Road and Green Lane or anywhere nearby, we can bring food truck hire there, given access. If your venue is just outside Platt's Heath, we also cover Liverton Street (1 mile south-west), Sandway (1 mile north-east), Boughton Malherbe (1 mile south-east), Fairbourne Heath (1 mile west) and Grafty Green (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (7 miles north-west), Ashford (10 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north), Faversham (11 miles north-east), Minster (14 miles north) and Kings Hill (13 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include The Dog Collar Museum (2.9 miles north-west) and Coldbridge Castle (1.8 miles south).
- Schools near Platt's Heath include The Lenham School (1.4 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include Wishful Thinker pub (0.8 miles east)
Catering for every guest
Mixed diets are straightforward to plan for, because guests can choose what suits them. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Collect diets and allergies with your RSVPs
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Ask the venue about catering vehicles before you book
- Put anyone with a severe allergy in touch with us
Guests come to the hatch, order and wait a short moment for hot food.
Nachos for sharing at the start are a good way to begin.
Should I do it myself?
Some hosts like to do it themselves. The usual problems are cold tortillas, running out of a popular filling and a host stuck at the stove. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us serve.
For a small group, a taco night at home can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles allergen information for you.
Why choose food truck hire in Platt's Heath?
Hiring a food truck is different from finding one at a festival. At a festival we trade to the public; a private hire means your guests, your menu and your timings. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Your quote confirms the full price.
Why book with us
- Quoted for your event
- Allergen information for every dish
- A truck or trailer that comes to you
- Book food, drinks or both
- 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