Isle of Wight · England
Food Truck Hire in Sandown
A Mexican food truck serving tacos and burritos at your event in Sandown, served fresh from our food truck or trailer, at your venue, garden or site.
- Weddings
- Winter staff parties
- Family reunions
Food truck hire in Sandown
Food truck hire for your event in Sandown
Fillings might include carnitas, al pastor-style pork or chicken tinga, alongside a vegan option such as spiced mushroom. We plan for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan guests, and corn tortillas suit gluten-free diets. Popular choices include loaded nachos, quesadillas and burritos, and it suits leaving dos and retirements and weddings.
For a private or work event near Sandown, our food truck or trailer brings its own kitchen; all we need is a level spot, a way in and permission. Food and drinks can be booked together or separately, so the food and drinks can come from one caterer.
- Where
- Sandown (PO36, PO37)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free
- Guest numbers
- Around 50 to 400 is usual; ask about yours
- Also available
- Drinks bar, nachos to share
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 28 October 2026
Can I do a taco night myself?
If you do it yourself, work out quantities first: our guide to how many tacos per person helps. Keep tortillas warm in a covered basket, and label dishes for guests with allergies.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up in the kitchen. Booking a caterer means you can relax with everyone else.
Hiring a food truck in Sandown
Sandown is about 10 miles south of Gosport, in the Isle of Wight. We bring food truck hire to gardens, halls and venues around Sandown. We cover all 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. Our truck and trailer cover the area from Sandown to Portsmouth (11 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Sandown has its own station, Sandown station. Nearby historic houses include Morton Manor (1.5 miles north-east) and Yaverland Manor (1.7 miles north-east). Listed venues often control where vehicles go, so raise food truck hire at your first visit. With the coast within about a mile of Sandown, wind is worth planning for. A sheltered, firm spot for the truck or trailer and the queue works best.
Anywhere in PO36 and PO37, we can bring the truck or trailer to your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your event could be at a home on High Street, Nunwell Street and Park Rise. Main roads around Sandown include the A3055 and A3056, so getting the truck or trailer to your event is simple. If your venue is just outside Sandown, we also cover Lake (1 mile south-west), Yaverland (1 mile north-east), Adgestone (1 mile north), Alverstone (1 mile north-west) and Morton (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Newport (7 miles north-west), Ryde (5 miles north), Cowes (10 miles north-west), Ventnor (5 miles south-west), East Cowes (9 miles north-west) and Oakfield (5 miles north). Sandown is among the bigger towns we cover in the Isle of Wight, with plenty of venues for events. For an event at a remote venue, tell us early so we can plan the journey, access and power.
Nearby you will also find National Poo Museum (under half a mile south) and Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (1.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near Sandown include Alverstone Mead and Brading Down.
- Local schools include Sandown Bay Academy (less than half a mile north-west) and Broadlea Primary School (0.9 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Old Comical pub (under half a mile east)
Comparing your options
Cooking yourself saves on catering but costs you the day. Hire the truck and the cooking is ours so you can join in. Access, parking and the distance to your venue can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Your quote confirms the full price.
Why book with us
- Options for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan guests
- Quoted for your event
- Access, space and power checked in advance
- A truck or trailer that comes to you
Take a look at how we price or our guide to catering costs.
Towns and villages near Sandown
Also in Sandown
Dietary needs and planning tips
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Have shelter ready in case of rain
- Confirm the venue accepts outside caterers and vehicles
- Tell us about coeliac guests
When service ends, we pack away.
Ask about a second service later in the evening, quoted with the main booking.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
For larger events, we plan serving points around your timings, so guests are looked after quickly. Let us know how long the break is.
What food truck hire costs
We quote for your event, and the price is based on:
- What the venue already provides
- Guest numbers
- Parking and the route in
- Whether you add a drinks bar or food
Catering from a truck or trailer can be a practical alternative to a sit-down meal, because it needs no venue kitchen. Contact us for a quote to compare.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Expected numbers
- A picture of where we’d park
- The venue or postcode
- How we drive in and where we can park
Send us the date, your venue or PO36 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just use our quote form.
About the menu
Tacos from the hatch
Warm tortillas filled to order and finished with salsa, with fillings such as carnitas, chicken tinga or spiced mushroom.
Salsas and guacamole
Salsas and guacamole finish every order.
What happens on the day
When service finishes, we pack down and clear our own area. Set-up and pack-down times are agreed with you and the venue. December events in Sandown lose the light at about 4:00pm, so ask the venue about outdoor lighting where we will park. At midsummer, sunset is around 9:20pm.
- Send us your date, the address, a headcount and dietary needs.
- We suggest a menu for the hatch and quote for it.
- Before the day, we agree the spot, the way in, power and water.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange somewhere covered for guests to eat
- Check the venue is happy to have a truck or trailer on site
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Get a quote
Planning food truck hire in Sandown? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just drop us a line using the enquiry form.
Planning help
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- A clear area for a queue at the hatch
- Enough width and height on the route in
- A flat parking spot on firm ground or hardstanding
Out-of-the-way places like Sandown take a little more planning, so let us know about tracks, gates and power in good time.
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Sandown
- Burrito bowls
- Quesadillas
- Mexican drinks bar
- Burritos
- Loaded nachos
- Tacos
Sandown questions
We are having a ceremony at Christ Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes. The church itself isn’t 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.
What’s the nearest station to Sandown for guests?
Sandown has its own station: Sandown station.
Where do you cater?
London and South East England: Greater London, Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes and Oxfordshire.
What about vegan and gluten-free guests?
We plan gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan options, with corn tortillas for gluten-free guests. Allergen information is available for every dish.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, we offer a Mexican drinks bar, with margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas and soft drinks. Alcohol at an event may need a licence, such as a premises licence or a Temporary Event Notice, so we will talk licensing through with you.
Can you serve in the rain?
We can keep serving from the truck or trailer in the rain, but guests need somewhere covered to eat and drink, such as a marquee, gazebo or nearby building.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it’s short notice, it is worth asking.
Can you cater for guests who avoid dairy?
Yes, we can. Let us know your dairy-free numbers, and we will include them in the plan.
- 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