Medway · England
Food truck hire in Rainham, Medway
Fresh, generous and easy to enjoy: a Mexican food truck serving tacos and burritos at your event in Rainham and the surrounding area.
- Client events and product launches
- Weddings
- Parties in venue grounds
Planning an event in Rainham?
How our food truck hire works in Rainham
Food truck hire means our truck or trailer is booked for your guests only. Unlike a stall at a festival or market, it’s a private hire, so the menu and timings are set around your event. It works well for end-of-year celebrations and milestone birthdays, with tacos from the hatch, vegan tacos and loaded nachos.
In a town like Rainham, a hired food truck can park on a drive, in a club or hall car park, or at a hired venue. Any of them can work if the truck or trailer can get in and park on level ground. Your quote sets out what’s included: the menu, the service time and any extras you choose.
Should I do it myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party serving. Booking a caterer means you can relax with everyone else.
A DIY taco night is possible for a crowd, but it is 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.
Common questions in Rainham
How far is Rainham from London?
It’s about 32 miles from central London, and inside the area we cover.
Could you serve in Foxburrow Wood?
Only with permission from whoever runs the park, often the council. Check with them, and we will provide what they ask for from us.
Is the food made fresh?
Food is cooked to order in our truck or trailer, or served from a build-your-own taco bar. Slow-cooked fillings are prepared in advance and kept hot on site.
Where can the truck park?
Tell us where you’d like the truck, and we’ll check the access. Our guide to space and power has more.
What does hiring your food truck involve?
We bring our truck or trailer to your venue, park in the agreed spot and serve your guests from the hatch. Only your guests are served.
Do you need power and water?
Tell us what the site has, for instance a supply from the venue, and we will confirm what we need with your quote.
Can we have a build-your-own taco bar?
We can. We can set up a build-your-own taco bar, served from the truck or a serving table, with fillings, salsas and toppings to choose from.
What does food truck hire cost?
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we will reply with a quote.
Where the truck can go in Rainham
The route in matters as much as the spot itself. We need:
- A flat parking spot on firm ground or hardstanding
- Gate widths, overhead branches and soft ground checked in advance
- A parking suspension, where a street spot is needed
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Rainham
- Burrito bowls
- Burritos
- Tacos
- Mexican drinks bar
- Loaded nachos
- Quesadillas
Why choose food truck hire in Rainham?
A hog roast suits meat eaters well, but tacos and bowls make vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests easier to feed. Pricing depends on the event. A short lunch service for a team is a different job from a full wedding day. Your quote sets it all out.
What you get with us
- Access, space and power checked in advance
- Quoted for your event
- Allergen information for everything we serve
- Menus chosen with you
How we price food truck hire
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Food, drinks or both
- Parking and the route in
- How many guests we’re serving
- What’s on the menu
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A picture of where we’d park
- How we drive in and where we can park
- Whether you’d like food, drinks or both
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. When you’re ready, drop us a line using the enquiry form.
How the day works
From set-up to service, we look after everything you’ve booked from us, so you can enjoy your event. Evening events in Rainham stay light until about 9:15pm at midsummer. After that, festoon lights or lamps near the truck help guests order.
- 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.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Arrange somewhere covered for guests to eat
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to park
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, tell us about it on our contact page.
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Rainham: parking, access and venues
Rainham is about 2 miles south-east of Gillingham, in Medway. We cater events at gardens, halls and venues around Rainham and nearby villages. Rainham is one of 68 places in Medway we cover. Our nearest city page is Maidstone, about 7 miles away.
When the service is at a church such as Church of St Margaret, the truck would serve at the reception venue rather than at the church. Roughly 32 miles separate Rainham from central London. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 7 miles, a rural setting for your private or work event is within reach. Firm ground and a clear way in matter most for the truck or trailer.
Anywhere in ME8 and ME9, we can bring food truck hire to you. From Durham Road, London Road and Bloors Lane or anywhere nearby, we can bring food truck hire there, given access. Other places close to Rainham for food truck hire include Meresborough (1 mile south), Moor Street (1 mile east), Lower Rainham (1 mile north), Hartlip (2 miles south-east) and Lower Hartlip (2 miles south-east). We also cater in nearby towns such as Chatham (3 miles west), Rochester (5 miles north-west), Strood (6 miles west), Luton (3 miles west), Lordswood (3 miles south-west) and Hoo St Werburgh (5 miles north-west). Being one of Medway’s larger places, Rainham has plenty of venues and spaces for events.
Well-known places in the area include Medway Maritime Hospital (3.2 miles north-west) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (3.9 miles north-west). Not far away are Detling Hill and Bishop Saltings.
- Local schools include Howard School (0.7 miles west) and Howard School (0.7 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Railway pub (0.5 miles north)
Who books food truck hire in Rainham?
People eat when they’re hungry, rather than all at once.
A truck or trailer works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Weddings
- Anniversary celebrations
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Private parties in fields and grounds
If guests are travelling by rail, Rainham (Kent) station is about 0.5 miles away.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether travel is included
- Whether plates, napkins and cutlery are included
- VAT, if it applies
What’s on the menu
Quesadillas
A quesadilla suits cautious eaters.
Tacos from the hatch
Tacos made to order at the hatch, with a choice of fillings agreed with you.
Also in Rainham
Dietary needs and planning tips
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Walk the access route and note narrow gaps
- Collect diets and allergies with your RSVPs
- Let us know who is coeliac
- Email us any allergies
When service ends, we pack away, leaving our spot tidy.
Loaded nachos to share while the first orders cook.
- 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