Brighton and Hove · England
Food truck hire in Preston, Brighton and Hove
Our Mexican food truck or trailer, hired for your private or corporate event in Preston, served fresh from our food truck or trailer, wherever your event is.
- Garden parties
- Big birthdays
- Client hospitality
Food truck hire near Preston
Should I do it myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party serving. With a caterer, you get the food and drinks without the work.
A DIY taco night works well for a small group. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles allergen information for you.
Food truck hire in Preston, from our truck or trailer
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. We serve fresh salsas and guacamole, quesadillas and loaded nachos, and it suits anniversary celebrations and family celebrations.
Hire our food truck for an event near Preston and the kitchen comes with it; all we need is a level spot, a way in and permission. We serve from the hatch of our food truck or trailer, or from a serving station, and we plan the service around your numbers.
- Area
- Preston (BN1, BN3, BN88)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free
- Numbers
- Typically around 50 to 400; ask us
- Extras
- Drinks bar, nachos to share
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 28 October 2026
Step by step
The truck or trailer needs a level, firm spot with access to drive in, with power and water arrangements agreed beforehand. A picture of the space helps. Evening events in Preston stay light until about 9:20pm at midsummer. After that, festoon lights or lamps near the truck help guests order.
- Send us your date, the address, a headcount and dietary needs.
- 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.
- We arrive, open the hatch and cook to order for your guests.
- Once guests are fed, we clear our area and head off.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the venue allows outside caterers
- Ask the venue about power and water
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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Hiring a food truck in Preston
Preston is about 1 mile north-west of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. Anywhere in BN1, we can serve your guests, as long as there is access. We serve in 30 places across Brighton and Hove, from the larger towns to small villages.
Rail travellers will be glad to hear that Preston has its own station, Preston Park station. Before you plan a private event in Preston Park, ask whoever manages it about vehicles on site. Hiring our food truck for an event near the South Downs National Park, within about 6 miles of Preston? Country lanes can be narrow and verges soft, so tell us about the route in. A private event by the sea is within reach, as Preston is within about 2 miles of the coast. Promenades and beaches typically need the council’s agreement for a catering vehicle.
Food truck hire in BN1, BN3 and BN88 is planned around your venue and access and your guests. Your event could be at a home on Home Road, Bates Road and Loder Road. With the A23 close by, Preston is easy for us to reach for your event. Nearby, we also cater events in Withdean (1 mile north), Prestonville (1 mile south), Hollingdean (1 mile east), Seven Dials (1 mile south) and West Hill (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Saltdean (6 miles south-east), East Saltdean (6 miles south-east), Roedean (3 miles south-east), Rottingdean (4 miles south-east) and Ovingdean (4 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Churchill Square (1.5 miles south) and Brighton Transport Museum (0.5 miles south). Open spaces near Preston include Newmarket Hill and Ladies Mile.
- Nearby schools include Dorothy Stringer High School (within half a mile north-east) and Varndean College (0.5 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Crown and Anchor Inn (under half a mile south-west)
Space, access and the venue
Access is the first thing to check for a truck or trailer. We look for:
- Agreement from the venue to bring in a catering vehicle
- Arrangements for power and water, agreed when you book
- Somewhere for guests to sit or stand and eat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we will advise.
Towns and villages near Preston
Other catering in Preston
The menu, item by item
Quesadillas
Toasted tortillas with melted cheese and a filling.
Loaded nachos
Crisp chips loaded with toppings, salsa and guacamole, for sharing.
What food truck hire costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Whether you need disposables
- Distance and access to the venue
- The number of people
- The menu you choose
Extra dishes, drinks and longer service are priced on request, so you can choose what you need.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- What you’d like on the menu
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Where the event is
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will suggest a menu to suit.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free included. To get it right:
- Look into parking permissions if the truck can’t go off-road
- Ask guests about dietary needs when they reply
- Walk the access route and note narrow gaps
- Let us know who is coeliac
Running late? Tell us, and we will work around it.
Quesadillas make an easy option for children, if you’d like a kids’ choice.
Why choose food truck hire in Preston?
Mixed diets are easy to plan, since vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free choices come from the same hatch.
In Preston and nearby, we can cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Launch events
- Private outdoor parties
- Wedding evening food
- Engagements and anniversaries
Central London is about 45 miles from Preston, which can suit a team day out of the city with a hired food truck.
Before you book anyone
- Whether VAT is included
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- A food hygiene rating you can check
- Payment terms and deposit
Preston: your questions answered
Can you bring your truck or trailer to Preston Park?
It depends on the park’s owner, who would need to agree to a catering vehicle on site. Ask them first; if they say yes, we will send what they need from us.
What’s the nearest station to Preston for guests?
Preston Park station, in Preston itself.
How much is a food truck for an event?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the length of service and the location. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you do food truck hire for weddings?
We can serve from the truck for the wedding meal, the evening or both. Timings are agreed with you and your venue. Read more in having a food truck at a wedding.
Can guests build their own tacos?
Yes. A build-your-own taco bar can be served from the truck or a serving station, with fillings, salsas and toppings to choose from. Read our taco bar guide.
How many guests can you serve?
Truck and trailer service normally suits around 50 to 400 guests. Festivals can be bigger, and smaller parties are quoted case by case. Send us your numbers and we will advise.
How is private hire different from festival trading?
At a private hire, we serve your guests and nobody else, on a menu and timings agreed with you. At festivals and markets we trade to the public; see our street food catering page.
Do you have options for kids?
Yes, children are easy to plan for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan the menu with them in mind.
Planners, venues and businesses
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
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.
- 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