Isle of Wight · England
Food Truck Hire in Shalcombe
From the moment the hatch opens to the end of service, our Mexican food truck or trailer, hired for your private or corporate event makes the serving truck part of your event in Shalcombe.
- Milestone birthdays
- Retirement parties
- Launch events
Planning an event in Shalcombe?
Is food truck hire right for your event?
Burger and pizza vans are familiar. A Mexican food truck offers something less expected while staying easy to eat. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: service time, staff, plates and napkins, travel and VAT. Contact us for a quote and we will set out what’s included.
What we offer in Shalcombe
- Food and drinks from one caterer, if you want both
- A clear quote
- Menus chosen with you
- A plan agreed before the day
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Food truck hire in Shalcombe, from our food truck or trailer
Our truck or trailer is available to hire for events across Shalcombe and nearby. It suits christenings and family parties and staff summer parties, with burritos, fresh salsas and guacamole and quesadillas.
In a hamlet or village like Shalcombe, our food truck or trailer can serve a private party or a team day in a field or garden. Guests queue at the hatch, so have some cover ready in case of rain. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Where
- Shalcombe (PO41)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free
- Guest numbers
- Around 50 to 400 is usual; ask about yours
- Extras
- Drinks bar, nachos to share
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 28 October 2026
Nearby places to Shalcombe
What else we do in Shalcombe
Common questions in Shalcombe
Can you cater a reception after a service at St. Mary's Church?
Yes, at a garden, field or venue nearby where the truck or trailer can park. Service would be at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Could we book your food truck for a private event in Shalcombe?
Yes, depending on the date. For a private or work event in a village or hamlet, the main thing is access: tell us about the lane, the gate and the ground.
How much is food truck hire?
We quote for every hire, based on guest numbers, the menu, the location and service times. For a price, tell us about it on our contact page.
Can you do gluten-free food?
Yes, with corn tortillas. Corn is naturally gluten-free, though some sauces and toppings can contain gluten, so we check every dish and give allergen information.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to plan for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll suggest mild options.
What guest numbers do you cater for?
That depends on your timings and the event. As a guide, it’s around 50 to 400 guests.
What does hiring your food truck involve?
We bring our truck or trailer to your venue, park in the agreed spot and serve your guests from the hatch. Only your guests are served.
Can you run a bar?
Yes, we do. Our drinks bar can be booked on its own or with food, with alcohol-free options such as aguas frescas. For alcohol, we will check the licensing with you and your venue.
Planning the serving area
Before the day, we’ll agree where we park and serve. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Any parking or loading permission needed for street locations
- Some space between the truck and nearby homes
- The landowner’s go-ahead for the truck or trailer
Shalcombe is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we will plan the journey and access for the truck or trailer.
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Loaded nachos
- Tacos
- Burritos
- Quesadillas
- Mexican drinks bar
- Burrito bowls
Hiring our taco truck near Shalcombe
Shalcombe is about 6 miles west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. For food truck hire in Shalcombe, we can serve in gardens, fields, venues, car parks and courtyards with access in and around Shalcombe. Shalcombe is one of 125 places in the Isle of Wight where we can bring food truck hire. We cater right across the region, from Shalcombe to Southampton (17 miles away).
Guests leaving a church like St. Mary's Church could walk or drive to a nearby garden or hall where the truck is ready. With the coast within about 5 miles of Shalcombe, wind is worth planning for. A sheltered, firm spot for the truck or trailer and the queue works best.
We cater events across the PO41 postcode area and the streets around it. Other places close to Shalcombe for food truck hire include Dunsbury (1 mile south-west), Hulverstone (1 mile south), Brook (1 mile south-west), Newbridge (1 mile north-east) and Wellow (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (6 miles east), Ryde (13 miles east), Cowes (8 miles north-east), Sandown (12 miles east), Shanklin (12 miles east) and Ventnor (11 miles south-east). Some remote venues need extra planning, so contact us in good time about access, ground and power.
Nearby you’ll also find Calbourne Water Mill And Rural Museum (1.3 miles north-east) and Yarmouth Castle (3.7 miles north-west). Not far away are Westover Down.
Occasions we cater for in Shalcombe
Guests can come back to the hatch when they’re ready.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Launch events
- Winter staff parties
- Staff appreciation days
- Family reunions
Historic houses near Shalcombe include Mottistone Manor (1.3 miles south-east) and Swainston Manor (3 miles north-east). Listed venues often control where vehicles go, so raise food truck hire at your first visit.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the price includes, item by item
- The venue requirements
- How each diet is kept separate
- How long the service runs
Dietary needs and planning tips
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Share your running order
- Tell us about coeliac guests
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Check early that your venue allows food trucks
Guests come to the hatch, order and wait a short moment for hot food.
Ask us about napkins, plates and cutlery and we’ll confirm the options in your quote.
Organising for someone else?
If you’re booking for a business, tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Step by step
Your timings come first. If things run behind, tell us and we will adjust the start of service where we can. Late-September events in Shalcombe see sunset at about 7:10pm, so a later service will need some lighting. A late-May event keeps its light until roughly 8:55pm.
- First come the basics: date, location, numbers and diets.
- You get a hatch menu and a quote for the hire.
- Where the truck or trailer will stand, the route in, and power and water are all agreed in advance.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Confirm the venue allows outside caterers
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you need. For a quote, tell us about it on our contact page.
Planning help
What food truck hire costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Food, drinks or both
- The menu you choose
- How many staff you need
- The length of service
Catering from a truck or trailer can be a practical alternative to a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- The address or venue name
- How we drive in and where we can park
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Whether you’d like food, drinks or both
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get menu ideas and a price. Just fill in our quote form.
About the menu
Burritos
Burritos suit hungry guests and travel well from the hatch.
Loaded nachos
Tortilla chips with cheese, a filling, salsa and guacamole.
- 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