East Sussex · England
Food Truck Hire in Ratton Village
Something for every guest: options for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan guests, with allergen information for everything we serve. Our Mexican food truck or trailer, hired for your private or corporate event in Ratton Village.
- Family celebrations
- Private parties in fields and grounds
- Company away days
Food truck hire in Ratton Village
Food truck hire in Ratton Village, served fresh
Guests walk up to the hatch, order and take their food away hot. It keeps things easy and relaxed. It suits end-of-year parties and retirement parties, serving tacos from the hatch, burrito bowls and quesadillas.
For a place the size of Ratton Village, food truck hire at your own home is often simplest: no venue to book, and guests order straight from the hatch. Tell us about the lane and the drive. We arrive ready to serve, and clear our own area when service is finished.
- Where
- Ratton Village (BN20, BN21, BN22)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free
- Guest numbers
- Around 50 to 400 is usual; ask about yours
- Add-ons
- Drinks bar, nachos to share
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 28 October 2026
FAQs for Ratton Village
Can you serve near the sea around Ratton Village?
We can, given firm ground and the landowner’s permission. Beaches and promenades generally need the council’s agreement, so check that first.
Can you cater a reception after a service at The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin?
Yes. The church itself is not where we’d set up, but a hall, field or garden close by with room for the truck or trailer can work well. Let us know the reception address and we’ll check the access.
Do you do food truck hire for weddings?
A food truck suits a relaxed wedding well. We’ll check access and timings with your venue.
What about power on site?
It depends on the event and the set-up, so we confirm power and water arrangements with each booking. Tell us what’s available at your venue.
Do you offer a bar with the truck?
The drinks bar comes with bar staff and alcohol-free choices. Alcohol needs the right licence, which we’ll check with you.
Do you cater for dietary needs?
There are gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan options, with corn tortillas for gluten-free guests. Allergen information is available for every dish.
When do you arrive?
It depends on your event. We agree arrival, service and pack-down times with you to suit your day.
What happens if it rains?
We can serve from the hatch in the rain. It’s worth planning a covered area for guests, and tell us if heavy rain could make the ground soft.
How we price food truck hire
These are the factors that matter most:
- Timings and hours
- Staff for serving and the bar
- The menu you choose
- Distance and access to the venue
Extras, such as more dishes, extra drinks or a longer service, are quoted on request, so you choose what goes in.
What we need to know
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Where the event is
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Whether you’d like food, drinks or both
- Diets and allergies you know about
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.
Food truck hire or something else?
Most guests have seen a burger van. Tacos and burritos from a truck feel different. Larger events can cost less per head, because the set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why book with us
- Menus for vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free guests
- A quote that sets out what’s included
- Quick, friendly service from the hatch
- A plan agreed before the day
Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Measure gates and look for low branches on the way in
- Ask guests about dietary needs when they reply
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Put anyone with a severe allergy in touch with us
Running late? Tell us.
Quesadillas make an easy option for children.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can check the date.
For larger events, we plan serving points around your timings, so guests are looked after quickly. Tell us how long you have for food and drinks.
What happens on the day
When service finishes, we pack down and clear our own area. We agree set-up and pack-down times with you and your venue. Evening events in Ratton Village stay light until about 9:15pm at midsummer. After that, festoon lights or lamps near the truck help guests order.
- Tell us what the event is and who’s coming.
- We suggest fillings and dishes for every diet.
- We check power, water and timings with the venue.
- The truck serves at the agreed times.
- When everyone is fed, we clear our area.
How to prepare
- Tell us about narrow gates or low branches
- Choose a level, firm spot for the truck or trailer
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, your venue or BN20 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get menu ideas and a price. Just drop us a line using the enquiry form.
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About the menu
Salsas and guacamole
Guests can add salsa and guacamole to taste.
Tacos from the hatch
Tacos made to order at the hatch, with a choice of fillings agreed with you.
Before you choose a spot
Many gardens, fields and venues can take a truck or trailer, but there are a few things to check:
- A clear area for a queue at the hatch
- Seating or standing room near the truck
- Arrangements for power and water, agreed when you book
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Planning food truck hire around Ratton Village
Ratton Village is about 2 miles west of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. Whether your event is in the middle of Ratton Village or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh service from our truck or trailer, every diet planned for and a clear quote. Ratton Village is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we can bring food truck hire. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 17 miles away.
Being close to the A2270 makes Ratton Village an easy run for the truck. If you’re celebrating after a ceremony at a church like The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, our truck or trailer can be waiting at the reception spot. With the South Downs National Park within about 5 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. A private event by the sea is within reach, as Ratton Village is within about 3 miles of the coast. Promenades and beaches generally need the council’s agreement for a catering vehicle.
Food truck hire in BN20, BN21 and BN22 is planned around your venue and access. Whether your event is on Park Lane, Butts Lane and Ruskin Road or a nearby road, we will plan where to park and serve. You’ll find Ratton Village on the A2270, so it is easy for us to reach with the truck or trailer. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Hampden Park (1 mile east), Old Town (1 mile south), Eastbourne (2 miles east), Upperton (2 miles south-east) and Jevington (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Hastings (14 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles north-east), Seaford (6 miles west), Lewes (12 miles north-west), Hailsham (5 miles north) and St Leonards (14 miles east).
A little further out are Filching Manor And Motor Museum (1.6 miles north-west) and Eastbourne District General Hospital (0.7 miles south-east). Not far away are Combe Hill.
- Schools near Ratton Village include Ratton School (less than half a mile east)
- Nearby, you will find The Red Lion pub (within half a mile north)
DIY taco night or a caterer?
For a small group, a taco night at home can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, with allergen information for every dish.
Doing it yourself? Start with the quantities: see how many tacos per person. Keep warmed tortillas covered, and label anything containing allergens.
- 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