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Food truck caterers in Play Hatch: Mexican street food
Book our food truck or trailer for your event in Play Hatch. Everything is served fresh from the hatch, with a clear quote before booking.
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Book food truck hire in Play Hatch
How our food truck hire works in Play Hatch
Food truck hire suits weddings, milestone birthdays and staff events. We serve fresh salsas and guacamole, burritos and quesadillas, which works well for family celebrations and parties in venue grounds.
In a small place like Play Hatch, a hired food truck might park in a garden, paddock or field. Tell us about narrow lanes, gates and long drives. Soft ground after rain is worth mentioning too. Guests are served from our food truck or trailer, or from a serving table nearby, and we plan the service around your numbers.
The menu, item by item
Quesadillas
A quesadilla suits cautious eaters.
Burritos
Rice, beans, a filling and salsa wrapped in a big tortilla.
Nearby places to Play Hatch
What else we do in Play Hatch
How the day works
Here’s how the day typically runs: we park up and get ready, we open the hatch when you are ready, and your guests are served fresh until service ends. Late-September events in Play Hatch see sunset at about 7:05pm, so evening service from the truck may run past dusk. In late May, daylight lasts until about 8:55pm.
- 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.
- After service, we close up and leave the spot clear.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Give us a contact for the day
- Tell us what power and water the site has
Get a quote
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Play Hatch: your questions answered
Which station should guests use for Play Hatch?
The closest is Reading station, roughly 2.2 miles away.
Is Play Hatch close to London?
It’s about 36 miles from central London, and inside the area we cover.
How long do you serve for?
That depends on your event and menu. Timings are agreed in advance to suit your day.
Can you cater in a back garden?
It depends on access. A drive or a spot nearby may work, with permission, if the garden itself is out of reach. Tell us about the space and we’ll advise.
Is the truck suitable for a large group?
Hiring the truck or trailer usually suits around 50 to 400 guests. Smaller parties are quoted case by case.
Is food truck hire good for weddings?
A food truck suits a relaxed wedding well. We’ll check access and timings with your venue.
Do you give allergen information?
Yes, and it helps to hear about allergies when you book. Under UK rules, caterers must give information on 14 allergens, and we do that for every dish (Food Standards Agency guidance). For severe allergies, please talk to us first.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. We can keep dishes mild, and simple options such as quesadillas or nachos can be part of the menu. Include children in your numbers.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Check parking and loading rules for street locations
- Ask the venue about catering vehicles before booking
- Ask guests with severe allergies to speak to us beforehand
- Tell us how many children are coming
We keep allergen information for every dish at the hatch.
Ask us about napkins, plates and cutlery and we’ll confirm what’s possible.
Planning the serving area
We’ll agree the spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- A parking suspension, where a street spot is needed
- The venue’s or landowner’s permission for a food truck
- Power and water, confirmed with each booking
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Hiring a food truck in Play Hatch
Play Hatch is about 1 mile east of Caversham, in Reading. For food truck hire in Play Hatch, we can serve in gardens, fields, venues, car parks and courtyards with access. We cater in 34 places across Reading, wherever the truck or trailer can get in.
Historic houses near Play Hatch include Mapledurham House (4.4 miles west) and Greys Court (4.6 miles north). If you’re hiring a historic venue, check early whether it allows a catering vehicle on site. When the service is at a church such as St Andrew's Church, the truck would serve at the reception venue rather than at the church.
Anywhere in RG4, we can bring food truck hire to you. We can cater an event on streets such as Dene Close, Henley Road and Foxhill Lane or the roads around them. We also serve at events in Dunsden Green (1 mile north), Caversham Park Village (1 mile west), Littlestead Green (1 mile north-west), Emmer Green (1 mile west) and Sonning (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Norcot (4 miles west), West Reading (3 miles south-west), Tilehurst Within (5 miles west), Shinfield (5 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (7 miles south) and Horncastle (5 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include The Oracle (2.4 miles south-west) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (2.3 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Alder Moors and South Lake.
- Local schools include Reading Blue Coat School (1 mile south-east) and Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre (1.8 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Shoulder of Mutton pub (less than half a mile south-west)
DIY taco night or a caterer?
A DIY taco night is possible for a crowd, but it’s more work than it looks. Fillings need slow cooking, tortillas need warming as you go, and salsas need making. Read our guide to taco bars.
You can set up your own drinks table, but someone still has to mix, pour and keep an eye on it all evening. Our margarita bar guide has tips.
What food truck hire costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- What the venue already provides
- Adding food to drinks, or drinks to food
- What’s on the menu
- Timings and hours
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Your menu ideas
- Expected numbers
- A picture of where we’d park
- Where the event is
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send you a clear quote.
Occasions we cater for in Play Hatch
You do not need a kitchen, so gardens, fields and grounds all become options with the venue’s agreement.
A truck or trailer suits almost any gathering. In Play Hatch, you could book us for events such as:
- Wedding receptions
- Engagements and anniversaries
- End-of-year celebrations
- Summer parties at home
From central London, Play Hatch is about 36 miles away, close enough for a London team’s away day.
Comparing caterers
- When final numbers are due
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether travel is included
- Whether plates, napkins and cutlery are included
For planners, venues and organisers
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We can send what the landowner or council needs from us.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can check the date.
- 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