Brighton and Hove · England
Food Truck Hire for Saltdean events
Planning food truck hire in Saltdean? We arrive with our truck or trailer and everything we need to serve, then serve your guests fresh on the day.
- Private outdoor parties
- Weddings
- Retirement parties
Book food truck hire in Saltdean
Why choose food truck hire in Saltdean?
It feels informal but well looked after, because we cook, serve and clear away.
Almost any gathering can work with a truck or trailer. In Saltdean, you could book us for occasions like:
- Wedding receptions
- Summer parties at home
- Big birthdays
- Retirement parties
A food truck in Beacon Hill would need the park owner’s agreement, so check that first.
Questions to ask before booking
- Allergen information for each dish
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether VAT is included
- A food hygiene rating you can check
About our food truck hire in Saltdean
Food truck hire suits weddings, milestone birthdays and staff events, and any gathering where guests want hot food without a sit-down meal. We serve quesadillas, burrito bowls and fresh salsas and guacamole, and it is a good fit for weddings and retirement parties.
Hire our food truck for an event near Saltdean and the kitchen comes with it; we just need level ground, access and the venue’s permission. We turn up ready to serve, and tidy our own area afterwards.
- Area
- Saltdean (BN2)
- County
- Brighton and Hove
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free
- Numbers
- Normally around 50 to 400; ask us
- Add-ons
- Nachos, guacamole and a drinks bar
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 28 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Food, drinks or both
- The length of service
- Plates, napkins and cutlery
- The number of people
Extra dishes, drinks and longer service are priced on request, so you can choose what you need.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- What you’d like on the menu
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
The quickest way to a quote is to tell us about it on our contact page. Tell us about your event in Saltdean, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Popular choices
Tacos from the hatch
Warm tortillas filled to order and finished with salsa, with fillings such as carnitas, chicken tinga or spiced mushroom.
Burrito bowls
Everything from a burrito, served in a bowl.
How the day works
Service is quick and friendly: guests are served at the hatch or a serving station, so even a long queue moves. When service ends, we pack down. A Christmas party in Saltdean with a hired food truck will be in the dark from about 3:55pm, so ask the venue about outdoor lighting where we will park. In late June, it stays light until about 9:15pm.
- Share your plans for the event.
- We suggest fillings and dishes for every diet.
- We check power, water and timings with the venue.
- Service runs at the times you choose.
- Once service ends, we tidy up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for us to park and serve
- Tell us about narrow gates or low branches
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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Is food truck hire right for your event?
Burger and pizza vans are familiar. A Mexican food truck offers something less expected. 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 offer in Saltdean
- A menu built around your guests
- Service planned around your numbers
- We cover Saltdean and the whole of Brighton and Hove
- A truck or trailer that comes to you
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Common questions in Saltdean
Do you cater in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and catering, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Which station is closest to Saltdean?
Guests can use Southease station, about 3.7 miles north-east of Saltdean.
Do you give allergen information?
We plan allergen-aware menus, including for nut allergies, and give allergen information for every dish. We keep options separate, but we cannot promise anything is completely allergen-free. Guests with severe allergies should talk to us before the event.
How much space do you need?
Access and level ground matter most: a firm spot for the truck or trailer, room for a queue and, for a taco bar, space for a serving table. If in doubt, send us a photo of the space and the way in.
Is the truck suitable for a large group?
That depends on your timings and the event. Most bookings fall around 50 to 400 guests, so tell us your numbers.
Do you do parties at home?
It depends on access. If the truck or trailer can’t reach the garden, a drive or a spot nearby may work, with permission. Send us a photo and we will talk it through.
What’s on the menu?
We agree a sample menu with each client. Fillings could include slow-cooked pork carnitas, chicken tinga, beef birria and vegan options such as spiced mushrooms or black beans. See our menu for ideas.
Can you do dairy-free food?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need dairy-free food, and we’ll include them in the plan.
DIY taco night versus a caterer
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up in the kitchen. With a caterer, you get the food and drinks without the work.
A DIY taco night is possible for a crowd, but it’s more work than it looks. There are fillings to slow-cook, tortillas to keep warm and salsas to make. Our taco bar guide explains how.
Saltdean: parking, access and venues
Saltdean is about 1 mile west of Telscombe, in Brighton and Hove. Wherever your event is in the BN2 area, we will come to your venue or site. We serve in 30 places across Brighton and Hove, from the larger towns to small villages, wherever the truck or trailer can get in.
Close to Saltdean are historic houses such as Monk's House (3.5 miles north-east) and Royal Pavilion (4.4 miles west). Historic houses and estates normally have firm rules on vehicles, so ask where a hired food truck could park before booking. Saltdean is about 48 miles from central London. Saltdean is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park, 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. The coast is within about 5 miles of Saltdean, so a hired food truck at a seaside venue is an option. The truck or trailer needs firm ground rather than sand or shingle, and seafront spots generally need permission.
Here we cover the BN2 postcode area. From Hill Road, School Lane and Lynwood Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll plan where to park and serve. Other places close to Saltdean for food truck hire include East Saltdean (1 mile east), Rottingdean (1 mile north-west), Telscombe (1 mile east), Ovingdean (2 miles north-west) and Roedean (3 miles west). We also cater in nearby towns such as Brighton (4 miles north-west), Brighton and Hove (7 miles west), Hove (6 miles west), Carlton Hill (4 miles west), Hanover (4 miles north-west) and West Hill (5 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include French Convalescent Home (3 miles west) and Brighton Motor Museum (3.5 miles west). Open spaces near Saltdean include Beacon Hill Local Nature Reserve and Newmarket Hill.
- Schools near Saltdean include Longhill High School (1.6 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Queen Victoria pub (0.7 miles west)
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can check the date.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Places near Saltdean
Other catering in Saltdean
Catering for every guest
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Ask about parking rules if we will be on a road
- Confirm allergies with us in writing
- Collect diets and allergies with your RSVPs
- Let us know who is coeliac
Service starts when your timings say, and we cook each order as it comes.
Our Mexican drinks bar, with margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas can join the truck.
- 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