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Food truck hire in River, West Sussex
Looking for food truck hire in River? We arrive with our truck or trailer and everything we need to serve, and look after your guests on the day.
- Winter staff parties
- Launch events
- Weddings
Get a quote for food truck hire in River
Should I do it myself?
A DIY taco night works well for a small group. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, with allergen information for every dish.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party serving. Booking a caterer means you can relax with everyone else.
About our food truck hire in River
The truck or trailer is a working kitchen on wheels, so there is no need for kitchen space at the venue. What we do need is level ground, a way in and the venue’s agreement, with power and water confirmed per booking. On the menu are tacos from the hatch, fresh salsas and guacamole and loaded nachos, and it is a good fit for wedding receptions and anniversary celebrations.
In a small place like River, a hired food truck might park in a garden, paddock or field. Tell us about narrow lanes, gates and long drives. Soft ground after rain is worth mentioning too. You’ll know what’s included before you book: menu, timings and any add-ons.
- Area
- River (GU28)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free
- Guests
- Around 50 to 400 is usual; ask about yours
- Extras
- Nachos, guacamole and a drinks bar
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 28 October 2026
How it compares
Most guests have seen a burger van. A Mexican food truck offers something less expected. Extra dishes, drinks and longer service are priced on request, so you choose what goes in.
What we offer in River
- Food and drinks from one caterer, if you want both
- Events in River and across West Sussex
- A clear quote
- Allergen information for every dish
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Tell us when guests should eat
- Look into parking permissions if the truck can’t go off-road
- Walk the access route and note narrow gaps
- Ask guests with severe allergies to speak to us beforehand
We arrive in the agreed window and park where we have arranged. It helps if someone can meet us on arrival.
Add a build-your-own taco bar beside the truck.
Who books food truck hire in River?
The truck becomes the place guests gather, and the hatch draws people over.
Whatever the occasion, the serving truck can be a highlight. We are happy to cater:
- Wedding evening food
- End-of-year parties
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Staff appreciation days
Around River, historic houses include Petworth House (2.4 miles east) and Cowdray House (3.1 miles west). If you’re hiring a historic venue, check early whether it allows a catering vehicle on site.
What to look for in a quote
- The deadline for final numbers
- Travel and parking costs
- The deposit and payment dates
- The venue requirements
What food truck hire costs
Contact us for a quote, and the price is based on:
- Parking and the route in
- The length of service
- How many guests we are serving
- Food, drinks or both
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for food truck hire. A simple party menu and a full wedding day are very different jobs. Contact us for a quote.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the event is
- Expected numbers
- A picture of where we’d park
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and allergy numbers
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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Questions from River
Could we book your food truck for a private event in River?
Yes, subject to the date and access for the truck or trailer. Tell us about the lane, gates, ground and parking.
Could you serve our guests after a service at The Parish Church of St Peter?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall with access for the truck or trailer. Service would be at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
How long are you on site?
We arrive in good time to set up before service. The length of service is agreed when you book.
Can you serve in the rain?
The truck or trailer can serve in the rain, but guests need somewhere covered to eat and drink, such as a marquee, gazebo or nearby building.
Can you cater for special diets?
Diets are planned with you in advance, but we can’t promise an allergen-free kitchen. Anyone with a severe allergy should contact us before the event.
Is the food made fresh?
We slow-cook fillings ahead, then finish them and keep them hot at your event. The tortillas are warmed on site, and the salsas and guacamole are made fresh.
Do you have dairy-free options?
We can. Dairy-free options are part of our menus, and we will tell you which dishes contain milk.
Do you provide allergen information for each dish?
Our menus are planned with allergies in mind, nut allergies included, and give allergen information for every dish. We plan carefully and keep options separate, though we can’t promise a dish is allergen-free. Guests with severe allergies should talk to us before the event.
How it works
A typical event goes like this: we park up and get ready, we open the hatch when you’re ready, and we serve your guests fresh for the agreed time. December events in River lose the light at about 4:00pm, so choose a well-lit spot for the truck or trailer. In late June, it stays light until about 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.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Arrange somewhere covered for guests to eat
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, menu ideas and access. When you are ready, send a quick message through our quote form.
Planning help
Hiring a food truck in River
River is about 12 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. Across the GU28 area, we will come to your venue or site. We cater in 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater right across the region, from River to Chichester (12 miles away).
From central London, River is about 42 miles away, close enough for a London team’s away day. When the service is at a church such as The Parish Church of St Peter, the truck would serve at the reception venue rather than at the church. With the South Downs National Park within about 4 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.
Wherever your event is in GU28, we can bring food truck hire to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. For events just outside River, we cover Upperton (1 mile east), Selham (2 miles south), Tillington (2 miles south-east), South Ambersham (2 miles south-west) and Hampers Green (2 miles east). We also cater in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (14 miles south), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (14 miles south-east), Rustington (15 miles south-east), Storrington (11 miles south-east) and Billingshurst (9 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Lodsworth Castle (1.3 miles south) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (3 miles south-east). The countryside around River includes Graffham Common and Blackdown.
- Pubs nearby include The Hollist Arms Public House (0.7 miles west)
Organising for someone else?
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send what the landowner or council needs from us.
For big numbers, we plan service to keep queues short, so everyone is served promptly. Let us know how long the break is.
Where the truck can go in River
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Distance from houses and windows
- Power and water, confirmed with each booking
- The venue’s or landowner’s permission for a food truck
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
- 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