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Food Truck Hire for Seasalter events
Planning food truck hire in Seasalter? We bring the truck or trailer, the ingredients and the kit, and look after your guests on the day.
- Private parties in fields and grounds
- Engagement parties
- Winter staff parties
Food truck hire near Seasalter
Hiring a food truck in Seasalter
Seasalter is about 2 miles west of Whitstable, in Kent. For an event in Seasalter, we can park up at venues, fields, drives and courtyards. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
Colleagues or friends without a car may like to know that Whitstable station is about 1.8 miles away. Guests leaving a church like Seasalter Christian Centre could walk or drive to a nearby garden or hall where the truck is ready. A private event by the sea is within reach, as Seasalter is within about 2 miles of the coast. Promenades and beaches normally need the council’s agreement for a catering vehicle.
We cater events across CT5 and the streets around it. From Eden Road, Allan Road and Church Lane or a nearby road, we can bring food truck hire there, given access. For events just outside Seasalter, we cover Highstreet (1 mile south), Waterham (2 miles south-west), Dargate (2 miles south), Graveney (3 miles south-west) and Hernhill (3 miles south-west). We also cater in nearby towns such as Ashford (15 miles south), Canterbury (6 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles west), Faversham (5 miles south-west), Herne Bay (6 miles east) and Minster (10 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Tankerton Castle (2 miles north-east) and Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (2.5 miles north-east). The countryside around Seasalter includes Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Local schools include The Whitstable School (1.7 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Jolly Sailor pub (under half a mile north-east)
Food truck hire for your event in Seasalter
Everyone orders at the hatch and gets food cooked to order. It keeps things easy and relaxed. It works well for weddings and leaving parties, with fresh salsas and guacamole, loaded nachos and burritos.
In a rural place like Seasalter, access is the main thing to plan for a hired truck: gate widths, soft ground and the route from the road all matter. Power and water may be limited, so we confirm the arrangements before the day. Guests are served from our food truck or trailer, or from a serving table nearby, and we plan the service around your numbers.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Mixed diets are straightforward to plan for, because guests can choose what suits them. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Think about cover if the weather turns
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Check gate widths and any height limits
The hatch opens at the time you choose.
Margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas from our drinks bar can join the truck.
Who books food truck hire in Seasalter?
Every order is cooked and served hot, rather than waiting under foil.
Big or small, a truck or trailer works well. Typical bookings include:
- Private outdoor parties
- Staff summer parties
- Anniversary celebrations
- Wedding evening food
Roughly 48 miles separate Seasalter from central London, which can suit a team day out of the city with a hired food truck.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- Who provides plates and napkins
- Where to see their hygiene rating
- Space, access, power and water needs
The process
Serving is quick: guests are served at the hatch or a serving station, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our area. A hired food truck at a summer event in Seasalter can serve in daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer, and by late September sunset is about 7:00pm. For winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, plan lighting where guests queue at the hatch.
- Check our availability for your date.
- We agree a hatch menu and send a quote.
- We confirm the parking spot and the route in.
- We drive in, open the hatch and serve your guests.
- We pack down and drive away when service ends.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want service to start
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Confirm the venue allows outside caterers
How to get a price
Planning food truck hire in Seasalter? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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How we price food truck hire
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- The length of service
- Guest numbers
- Plates, napkins and cutlery
- What’s on the menu
What’s on the menu makes a difference to the total, so share your ideas with us. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the space, if it is a garden or field
- Expected numbers
- Access for the truck or trailer, including gates and ground
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. Contact us for a quote: just fill in our quote form.
Planning the serving area
Plenty of outdoor spaces and venues work for us, but a few things matter:
- Power and water, confirmed with each booking
- Level, solid ground for the vehicle
- The venue’s or landowner’s permission for a food truck
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Seasalter
- Burrito bowls
- Tacos
- Mexican drinks bar
- Quesadillas
- Burritos
- Loaded nachos
Questions from Seasalter
Do you cater at coastal events near Seasalter?
Yes, with permission for the spot and firm ground for the truck or trailer. Wind, sand and seafront permissions are the main things to plan on the coast.
Can you bring your truck or trailer to Seasalter Levels?
It depends on the park’s owner, who would need to agree to a catering vehicle on site. Ask them first; if they say yes, we will send what they need from us.
Is the food very hot?
That’s your choice: we can keep it mild and put the hotter salsas on the side.
Do you sell to the public at private events?
Private hire means we serve only your guests, on a menu and timings agreed with you. At festivals and markets we trade to the public.
What guest numbers do you cater for?
It depends on the event and how long service runs. As a guide, it is around 50 to 400 guests, so tell us your numbers.
Is there a minimum number of guests?
It depends on the menu and how long service runs, but our truck and trailer service usually suits around 50 to 400 guests. For anything outside that, ask us.
Do you cater for dietary needs?
Diets are planned with you in advance, though we can’t guarantee there are no traces of any allergen. Guests with severe allergies should talk to us first.
How is the food prepared?
Food is cooked to order in our food truck or trailer, or served from a build-your-own taco bar. Fillings are slow-cooked beforehand and finished on site.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
For big numbers, we plan service to keep queues short, so everyone is served promptly. Let us know how long the break is.
DIY taco night or a caterer?
For a small group, a taco night at home can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, with allergen information for every dish.
Weighing up a DIY taco night against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Towns and villages near Seasalter
Other catering in Seasalter
What’s on the menu
Burritos
Burritos suit hungry guests.
Burrito bowls
Rice, beans, a filling and toppings in a bowl.
- 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