Hampshire · England
Food truck caterers in Rake
Planning food truck hire in Rake? We arrive with our food truck or trailer and everything we need to serve, and look after your guests on the day.
- Engagement parties
- Company away days
- Wedding receptions
Food truck hire for Rake events
How our food truck hire works in Rake
You could pick fillings such as chicken tinga, carnitas or beef birria, alongside a vegan option such as spiced mushroom. There are options for vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free guests. We serve vegan tacos, fresh salsas and guacamole and quesadillas, and it’s a good fit for private parties in fields and grounds and milestone birthdays.
In a rural place like Rake, access is the main thing to plan for a hired truck: the gate, the ground and the distance from the lane. We confirm power and water arrangements with you. Access, space and power are agreed with you beforehand, so set-up goes smoothly.
Rake: your questions answered
Which station should guests use for Rake?
Guests can use Liss station, about 1.6 miles west of Rake.
Do you cater in villages like Rake?
Yes. Villages and hamlets are part of our area, and the main thing is access: tell us about the lane, the gate and the ground.
How much is food truck hire?
We don’t publish set prices, because each hire is different. Send your details and you will get a quote. Our food truck hire guide explains what affects the cost.
Do you provide allergen information for each dish?
Yes. Tell us about allergies when you book. UK law requires caterers to provide information on 14 allergens, and we give it for every dish (Food Standards Agency guidance). Anyone with a severe allergy should speak to us before the event.
Can you cater for guests who avoid dairy?
Yes. We offer dairy-free options.
Do you do a taco bar?
We can. A build-your-own taco bar can be served from the truck or a serving station, with fillings, salsas, guacamole and toppings. Read our taco bar guide.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot for the truck or trailer, with access wide and high enough to drive in, plus the venue’s permission. Power and water arrangements are confirmed with each booking.
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 for a clear quote.
Before you choose a spot
The route in matters as much as the spot itself. We need:
- A clear area for a queue at the hatch
- Some space between the truck and nearby homes
- A way in wide and high enough for the vehicle
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Burritos
- Mexican drinks bar
- Burrito bowls
- Tacos
- Quesadillas
- Loaded nachos
Perfect for your event in Rake
Food comes from the hatch hot, one order at a time, not left standing on a buffet.
Big or small, a truck or trailer works well. Typical bookings include:
- Leaving parties
- Big birthdays
- Company away days
- Parties in venue grounds
If you are celebrating after a ceremony at a church like Rake Mission Church, our truck or trailer can be waiting at the reception spot.
Before booking anyone
- What happens if it rains
- If the price includes VAT
- Travel and parking costs
- Staff numbers and hours
What food truck hire costs
Pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- What’s on the menu
- How many staff you need
- What the venue already provides
- Food, drinks or both
What’s on the menu makes a difference to the total, so tell us what you have in mind. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Expected numbers
- Your date and when you want service to start
- A picture of the space, if it is a garden or field
- Access for the truck or trailer, including gates and ground
Send us the date, your venue or GU33 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just tell us about it on our contact page.
Should I do it myself?
You can host your own taco night for a crowd, but it takes planning. Fillings need slow cooking, tortillas need warming as you go, and salsas need making. Read our guide to taco bars.
If you do it yourself, work out quantities first: our guide to how many tacos per person helps. Keep tortillas warm in a covered basket, and label dishes for guests with allergies.
Hiring a food truck in Rake
Rake is about 4 miles north-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. We serve at events in gardens, halls and venues around Rake and nearby villages. We cater in 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages, wherever the truck or trailer can get in. You can also see our page for Chichester, about 15 miles away.
From central London, Rake is about 45 miles away, which can suit a team day out of the city with a hired food truck. Colleagues or friends without a car may like to know that the nearest station is Liss station, about 1.6 miles west. The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles of Rake, 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.
We serve at events all over GU33. Streets in the area include London Road, Brewells Lane and St Patrick's Lane, and an event on any of them can work if the truck or trailer can park nearby. We also serve at events in The Mint (1 mile north-west), Hill Brow (1 mile south-west), Liss (1 mile west), Liss Forest (1 mile north-west) and West Liss (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Havant (14 miles south-west), Horndean (12 miles south-west), Aldershot (15 miles north), Alton (9 miles north-west), Waterlooville (14 miles south-west) and Petersfield (4 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Chase Community Hospital (4.2 miles north). The countryside around Rake includes Liss Riverside Railway Walk North and Wheeler's Down.
- Nearby, you will find The Sun Inn (less than half a mile south)
Comparing your options
Plated catering needs a kitchen tent, waiting staff and set courses. Our truck or trailer brings the kitchen and serves from one hatch, needing level ground, access and the venue’s permission. Larger events can cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- We cover Rake and the whole of Hampshire
- Tacos, burritos and a drinks bar
- Allergen information for every dish
- Served fresh from our truck or trailer
Read our pricing and what Mexican catering costs.
Catering for every guest
A Mexican menu is easy to plan for mixed diets, because options can be kept separate. A few tips:
- Walk the access route and note narrow gaps
- Check parking and loading rules for street locations
- Tell us when guests should eat
- Guests with serious allergies should contact us first
We drive in at the agreed time and park in the planned spot. It helps if someone can meet us on arrival.
Margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas from our drinks bar can join the truck, with licensing checked with you.
Popular choices
Salsas and guacamole
Guacamole and a choice of salsas, freshly made.
Burrito bowls
Everything from a burrito, served in a bowl.
What happens on the day
The truck or trailer tends to draw a crowd, so we plan a spot with space for people to queue. We can serve in the rain, though guests will want somewhere covered to stand or sit. December events in Rake lose the light at about 4:00pm, so ask the venue about outdoor lighting where we will park. At midsummer, sunset is around 9:20pm.
- 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.
- Your guests order at the hatch and we serve hot food at the agreed times.
- Once guests are fed, we clear our area and head off.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about narrow gates or low branches
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Tell us when you want service to start
How to get a price
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Towns and villages near Rake
More for events in Rake
- 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