Hampshire · England
Food truck caterers in Portchester
Planning food truck hire in Portchester? We bring the truck or trailer, the ingredients and the kit, then serve your guests fresh on the day.
- End-of-year parties
- Parties in venue grounds
- Leaving dos and retirements
Book food truck hire in Portchester
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Agree service times with us
- Confirm the venue accepts outside caterers and vehicles
- Let us know who is coeliac
- Collect diets and allergies with your RSVPs
We keep allergen information for every dish at the hatch, so guests can ask before ordering.
Add a build-your-own taco bar beside the truck.
Food truck hire in Portchester, from our truck or trailer
Pair the truck with our Mexican drinks bar with margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas, with licensing checked with you. We can add a taco-bar station next to the truck. At leaving parties and milestone birthdays, we can serve tacos from the hatch, burrito bowls and fresh salsas and guacamole for your guests.
Hire our food truck for an event near Portchester and the kitchen comes with it; we just need level ground, access and the venue’s permission. Every guest is catered for, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free included, and we give allergen information for every dish.
How it compares
Hiring a food truck is different from finding one at a festival. At public events, anyone can buy; a private hire means your guests, your menu and your timings. The price depends on guest numbers, the menu and how long you’d like us to serve, along with extras and where your event is. Every event gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- A menu agreed with you
- Allergen information for everything we serve
- Quick, friendly service from the hatch
- We cover Portchester and the whole of Hampshire
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Common questions in Portchester
How far is Portchester from central London?
It’s about 64 miles from central London, and inside the area we cover.
Which station is closest to Portchester?
Guests can use Portchester station, about 0.5 miles north-west of Portchester.
Can you do gluten-free food?
Yes, we offer gluten-free options, using corn tortillas. Tell us about any coeliac guests before the event so we can explain how we prepare their food. See are corn tortillas gluten-free?
What do you need at the venue?
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 photo and tell us about gates, slopes and soft ground.
Do you give allergen information?
Yes. Tell us about allergies when you book. UK law requires caterers to provide information on 14 allergens, and we do that for every dish (Food Standards Agency guidance). Anyone with a severe allergy should speak to us before the event.
How long do you serve for?
It depends on your event. We agree arrival, service and pack-down times with you to suit your day.
Is the truck suitable for a large group?
That depends on your timings and the event. Most bookings fall around 50 to 400 guests, so tell us your numbers.
Can you run a bar?
Yes, we run a Mexican drinks bar, with margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas and soft drinks. Your venue or event may need the right licence for alcohol, so we’ll check the licensing with you.
Food truck hire in Portchester: local tips
Portchester is about 3 miles north-east of Gosport, in Hampshire. Across the PO16 area, we can serve your guests. We cater in all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, wherever the truck or trailer can get in.
Central London is about 64 miles from Portchester. Guests leaving a church like Church of St Mary could walk or drive to a nearby garden or hall where the truck is ready. A private event by the sea is within reach, as Portchester is within about 5 miles of the coast. Promenades and beaches typically need the council’s agreement for a catering vehicle.
For food truck hire in PO16, PO6 and PO17, we plan around your venue and the route in and timings. Local streets include Cow Lane, Hill Road and Ralph Road; for an event at home on any of them, tell us where the truck or trailer can park. Close by, we cover events in Boarhunt (2 miles north-west), Southwick (2 miles north), Elson (2 miles south-west), Wallington (2 miles west) and Priddy's Hard (2 miles south). We also cater in nearby towns such as Gosport (3 miles south-west), Havant (6 miles east), Eastleigh (13 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles west), Horndean (7 miles north-east) and Chandler's Ford (15 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Portchester Castle (under half a mile south-east) and Queen Alexandra Hospital (2.3 miles east). Open spaces near Portchester include West of the River Alver and Portsdown Hill.
- Schools near Portchester include Portchester Community School (under half a mile west)
- Local pubs include The Cormorant pub (within half a mile south-east)
The menu, item by item
Quesadillas
Toasted tortillas with melted cheese and a filling.
Tacos from the hatch
Tacos made to order at the hatch, with fillings such as carnitas, chicken tinga or spiced mushroom.
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. Our taco bar guide explains how.
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
We quote for your event, which reflects:
- Timings and hours
- Distance and access to the venue
- Food, drinks or both
- Plates, napkins and cutlery
Your choice of food and drinks affects the price, so tell us what you have in mind. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Access for the truck or trailer, including gates and ground
- Your menu ideas
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Your date and when you want service to start
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
The process
Serving is quick: we serve from the hatch or a serving station, so a crowd is looked after quickly. When service ends, we pack down. Late-September events in Portchester see sunset at about 7:10pm, so a later service will need some lighting. In late May, daylight lasts until about 8:55pm.
- Tell us the date, the location, rough numbers and any diets.
- We check availability and send a menu and a quote for hiring the truck or trailer.
- 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.
- After service, we close the hatch, pack down and drive away.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or low branches
- Arrange somewhere covered for guests to eat
- Confirm the venue allows outside caterers
Ask for a quote
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. Contact us for a quote: just tell us about it on our contact page.
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Perfect for your event in Portchester
Diets are simple to plan for, since vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free choices come from the same hatch.
Almost any gathering can work with a truck or trailer. People in Portchester can book us for occasions like:
- Private parties in fields and grounds
- Launch events
- Leaving parties
- End-of-year parties
Rail travellers will be glad to hear that the nearest station is Portchester station, about 0.5 miles north-west.
What your quote should include
- Plates and napkins, or nothing at all
- How late numbers can change
- The deposit and payment dates
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Where the truck can go in Portchester
We serve from a truck or trailer, so where we park matters. These are the things we check:
- Parking arrangements if we’re not on private land
- The landowner’s go-ahead for the truck or trailer
- Enough width and height on the route in
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Burritos
- Burrito bowls
- Loaded nachos
- Mexican drinks bar
- Quesadillas
- Tacos
Also near Portchester
Also in Portchester
- 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