Medway · England
Food Truck Hire in Rochester Riverside
Book our truck or trailer for your event in Rochester Riverside. Everything is served fresh from the hatch, with a clear quote before you book.
- Engagements and anniversaries
- Staff summer parties
- Winter staff parties
Get a quote for food truck hire in Rochester Riverside
DIY taco night versus a caterer
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party serving. Booking a caterer means you can relax with everyone else.
You can set up your own drinks table, but someone still has to mix, pour and keep an eye on it all evening. See our margarita bar guide.
Food truck hire in Rochester Riverside, from our food truck or trailer
The truck or trailer is a working kitchen on wheels, so there’s 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 burritos, fresh salsas and guacamole and tacos from the hatch, which works well for launch events and family celebrations.
For a place the size of Rochester Riverside, food truck hire at your own home is often simplest: no venue hire, and guests order at the hatch. Let us know about the route to the house. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Planning food truck hire around Rochester Riverside
Rochester Riverside is about 1 mile east of Rochester, in Medway. For an event in Rochester Riverside, we can park up at venues, fields, drives and courtyards. Rochester Riverside is one of 68 places in Medway where we can bring food truck hire. We cater right across the region, from Rochester Riverside to Maidstone (about 9 miles away).
If guests are travelling by rail, Rochester station is in Rochester Riverside itself. Local halls and clubs around Rochester Riverside can be an option for food truck hire, given vehicle access.
We cover events in every part of ME1, ME2 and ME3 and the streets around it. From Crow Lane, Love Lane and Corys Road or anywhere nearby, we will plan where to park and serve. We also serve at events in Frindsbury (1 mile north), Chatham Waterfront (1 mile south-east), Brompton (1 mile east), Luton (2 miles south-east) and Chatham (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Gillingham (3 miles south-east), Rainham (5 miles south-east), Park Wood (5 miles south-east), Lordswood (4 miles south-east), Twydall (4 miles east) and Hoo St Werburgh (3 miles north-east).
A little further out are French Hospital (less than half a mile south-west) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (0.9 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
- Local schools include Fort Pitt Grammar School (0.7 miles south-east) and St John Fisher RC Comprehensive School (1 mile south-east)
- Local pubs include The Eagle Tavern (less than half a mile south-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include City of Rochester-upon-Medway (less than half a mile north-west) and Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf (0.7 miles east)
Occasions we cater for in Rochester Riverside
The truck is yours for the booking, so there are no public queues and the menu is set for your guests.
A truck or trailer suits almost any gathering. People in Rochester Riverside can book us for events such as:
- Anniversary celebrations
- Milestone birthdays
- Summer parties at home
- End-of-year parties
Historic houses near Rochester Riverside include Restoration House (under half a mile south-west) and Temple Manor (0.8 miles west). If you’re hiring a historic venue, check early whether it allows a catering vehicle on site.
Questions to ask before booking
- How bad weather is handled
- Who provides plates and napkins
- A clear list of what’s included
- Space, access, power and water needs
Organising for someone else?
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide the information the landowner or council asks for from us.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can check the date.
How it compares
Booking several street food trucks means juggling several suppliers. One Mexican truck with a varied menu keeps things simple. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, staff, plates and napkins, travel and VAT. Contact us for a quote and we’ll set out what’s included.
Why us?
- Food and drinks from one caterer, if you want both
- Events in Rochester Riverside and across Medway
- Quoted for your event
- A plan agreed before the day
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What affects the price in Rochester Riverside
These are the factors that matter most:
- How long we are needed on site
- Whether you need disposables
- How many staff you need
- Your choice of food and drinks
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the length of service, along with extras and where your event is. Every event gets its own quote.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Whether you’d like food, drinks or both
- A picture of the space, if it’s a garden or field
- Gate widths, slopes and the ground
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Planning food truck hire in Rochester Riverside? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just drop us a line using the enquiry form.
Planning the serving area
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you. The main points are:
- A place for guests to eat close to the hatch
- Some space between the truck and nearby homes
- A parking suspension, where a street spot is needed
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we’ll advise.
What we offer
- Quesadillas
- Loaded nachos
- Burrito bowls
- Mexican drinks bar
- Tacos
- Burritos
Dietary needs and planning tips
Every guest is catered for, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free included. To get it right:
- Let us know who is coeliac
- Look into parking permissions if the truck cannot go off-road
- Check gate widths and any height limits
- Confirm the venue accepts outside caterers and vehicles
Service starts when your timings say, and we cook each order as it comes.
Add a build-your-own taco bar beside the truck.
Common questions in Rochester Riverside
Is Rochester Riverside close to London?
It’s about 27 miles from central London, and inside the area we cover.
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Nicholas: can you cater afterwards?
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.
How does food truck hire work?
Our truck or trailer comes to your venue and serves your guests from the hatch. Only your guests are served.
What do you need at the venue?
Level, firm ground or hardstanding, access wide and high enough to drive in, and the venue’s permission. Power and water are confirmed with each booking.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, Medway included. See all areas.
Can you cater in a back garden?
That depends on access. If the truck or trailer cannot reach the garden, a drive or a spot nearby may work, with permission. Tell us about the space and we will advise.
How long are you on site?
We get there well before service to set up. Serving times are agreed with you in advance.
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.
How the day works
Guests tend to gather around the truck, so we’ll help you choose a spot with room for a queue. We can serve in the rain, though guests will want somewhere covered to stand or sit. A Christmas party in Rochester Riverside with a hired food truck will be in the dark from about 3:50pm, so ask the venue about outdoor lighting where we’ll park. In late June, it stays light until about 9:20pm.
- Ask us whether your date is available.
- You get a menu for the hatch and a quote.
- The spot and the way in are agreed in advance.
- On the day, guests order at the hatch and we cook to order.
- After service, we close up and leave the spot clear.
How to prepare
- Measure any gates or arches on the way in
- Check the venue is happy to have a truck or trailer on site
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, drop us a line using the enquiry form.
Planning help
- 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