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Food truck hire in Ripple, Kent
Looking for food truck hire in Ripple? We bring the truck or trailer, the ingredients and the kit, then serve your guests fresh on the day.
- Company away days
- Summer parties at home
- Private outdoor parties
Book food truck hire in Ripple
Food truck hire in Ripple, from our truck or trailer
Our truck or trailer is available to hire for events across Ripple and nearby. At garden parties and parties in venue grounds, we can serve loaded nachos, burritos and tacos from the hatch for your guests.
Near Ripple, a hired food truck in a field or garden suits private parties and work away days alike. Guests queue at the hatch, so have some cover ready in case of rain. Access, space and power are agreed with you beforehand, so set-up goes smoothly.
What happens on the day
The truck or trailer needs a level, firm spot with access to drive in, and we agree power and water arrangements before the day. A picture of the space helps. A hired food truck at a summer event in Ripple can serve in daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer, and by late September sunset is about 7:00pm. In December it is dark by about 3:50pm, so the queue by the hatch needs lighting.
- Tell us what the event is and who’s coming.
- We suggest fillings and dishes for every diet.
- Power, water and timings are agreed with you or the venue.
- The truck serves at the agreed times.
- Once service ends, we tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Measure any gates or arches on the way in
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, use our quote form.
Planning help
Planning the serving area
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you. What matters most:
- A spot away from neighbours
- Room for guests to gather at the hatch
- A parking suspension, where a street spot is needed
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Can I do a taco night myself?
Weighing up a DIY taco night against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Contact us for a quote to compare.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party serving. Booking a caterer means you can relax with everyone else.
Planners, venues and businesses
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether a truck or trailer will fit.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Hiring a food truck in Ripple
Ripple is about 2 miles south-west of Deal, in Kent. Across the CT14 area, we can bring the truck or trailer to you. We cater in 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages, wherever the truck or trailer can get in. Our truck and trailer cover the area from Ripple to Canterbury (13 miles away).
Roughly 66 miles separate Ripple from central London, which can suit a team day out of the city with a hired food truck. After a service at a church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, a hired food truck at a garden, field or venue nearby can feed everyone. With the coast within about 3 miles of Ripple, wind is worth planning for. A sheltered, firm spot for the truck or trailer and the queue works best.
We cater events across the CT14 postcode area and the streets around it. That could mean an event at a home with a drive on Mongeham Road, Sunnyside Close and Sutton Lane or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Great Mongeham (1 mile north), Mill Hill (1 mile north-east), Northbourne (2 miles north-west), Sholden Meadows (2 miles north) and Sholden (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (13 miles north-west), Margate (12 miles north), Dover (5 miles south-west), Folkestone (12 miles south-west), Ramsgate (10 miles north) and Broadstairs (12 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Royal Victoria Hospital (5.5 miles south-west) and Kent Museum of the Moving Image (2.4 miles north-east).
- Nearby schools include Goodwin Academy (1.8 miles north-east)
How we price food truck hire
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- The number of people
- How many staff you need
- The length of service
- Your choice of food and drinks
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: serving hours, staff, disposables, travel and VAT. Our quote sets out what’s included.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- A picture of where we’d park
- How we drive in and where we can park
- The date and time of the event
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send you a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Food truck hire or something else?
Plated catering needs a kitchen tent, waiting staff and set courses. A food truck arrives as a kitchen and serves from the hatch. The cost per head can fall as numbers rise, because the set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why us?
- Fast service, even with a queue
- Tacos, burritos and a drinks bar
- Menus chosen with you
- Access, space and power checked in advance
Take a look at our pricing and what Mexican catering costs.
What else we do in Ripple
Your questions about food truck hire in Ripple
Do you hire out your food truck for parties in places like Ripple?
Yes, as long as we’re available on the date and can get the truck or trailer in. Let us know about access and where we’d park.
What’s the nearest station to Ripple for guests?
Walmer station, about 1.1 miles east of the centre.
Can we have a build-your-own taco bar?
Yes, a taco bar is one of the ways we serve. Let us know your numbers and space and we’ll suggest the best set-up.
How does food truck hire work?
You hire the truck or trailer for agreed service times. We cook to order, serve from the hatch and pack down afterwards.
Where can the truck park?
Level, firm ground or hardstanding, access wide and high enough to drive in, and the venue’s permission. We confirm power and water when you book.
Do you provide plates and napkins?
Please ask us. Let us know what you already have, and we will set out plates, napkins and cutlery in your quote.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to plan for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan the menu with them in mind.
How much does food truck hire cost?
We quote for every hire, depending on numbers, menu, location and timings. For a price, send a quick message through our quote form.
Occasions we cater for in Ripple
Guests can come back to the hatch when they’re ready.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Ripple, our food truck or trailer can be the centre of it. We can cater:
- Christenings and family parties
- Milestone birthdays
- Engagement parties
- Parties in venue grounds
Historic houses near Ripple include Walmer Castle (1.9 miles east). If you’re hiring a historic venue, check early whether it allows a catering vehicle on site.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if it rains
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- The deposit and payment dates
- The caterer’s food hygiene rating
Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Count children separately
- Collect diets and allergies with your RSVPs
- Send allergy details in writing
- Flag any coeliac guests
Service starts when your timings say.
Ask us about napkins, plates and cutlery and we will confirm the options in your quote.
- 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