Hampshire · England
Food Truck Hire for Shalden events
We bring our Mexican food truck or trailer, hired for your private or corporate event to Shalden and across Hampshire, catering for vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free guests.
- Family reunions
- Anniversary celebrations
- Winter staff parties
Book food truck hire in Shalden
How our food truck hire works in Shalden
Pair the truck with our Mexican drinks bar for margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas, with licensing checked with you. We can add a taco-bar station next to the truck. It works well for client events and product launches and end-of-year celebrations, with burritos, loaded nachos and burrito bowls.
In a hamlet or village like Shalden, our truck or trailer can serve a private party or a team day in a field or garden. Guests order at the hatch, so plan a sheltered spot for the queue in case of rain. Every guest is catered for, gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan included, and we give allergen information for every dish.
Is food truck hire right for your event?
Most guests have seen a burger van. Tacos and burritos from a truck feel different. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can feel generous.
Why book with us
- Quoted for your event
- We cover Shalden and the whole of Hampshire
- Every guest catered for, gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan included
- Set-up planned with you and your venue
FAQs for Shalden
Will you travel to a small place like Shalden?
Yes. Villages and hamlets are part of our area, and the main thing is access: tell us about the lane, the gate and the ground.
Is Shalden close to London?
It’s about 45 miles from central London, and inside the area we cover.
Is the food very hot?
It’s up to you: we can keep the main dishes mild, with hotter salsas served separately. Read more about how spicy Mexican food is.
What does food truck hire cost?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually need. Tell us your date and numbers and we’ll reply with a quote.
Do you do parties at home?
Yes, if the truck or trailer can get in and park on level, firm ground. Send us a photo of the access and the space.
What do you serve?
Mexican street food: tacos and build-your-own taco bars, burritos, burrito bowls, nachos and quesadillas, with salsas, guacamole and toppings. We also run a Mexican drinks bar, with margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
Can we have a build-your-own taco bar?
Yes, a taco bar is one of the ways we serve. Let us know your numbers and space and we’ll recommend how to serve.
What we need at the venue
We’ll be honest if a space will not work. What matters most:
- A way in wide and high enough for the vehicle
- A clear area for a queue at the hatch
- Firm, level ground or hardstanding where the truck or trailer can park
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we will advise.
On the menu in Shalden
- Mexican drinks bar
- Burrito bowls
- Loaded nachos
- Quesadillas
- Burritos
- Tacos
DIY taco night or 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.
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.
Planning for every diet
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
- Count children separately
- Email us any allergies
- Check gate widths and any height limits
If your timings move, let us know and we will adjust service.
Loaded nachos to share while the first orders cook.
Who books food truck hire in Shalden?
A food truck gives a private event a focal point.
These are some of the occasions we serve in Shalden and Hampshire:
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Private parties in fields and grounds
- Christenings and family parties
- Milestone birthdays
Rail travellers will be glad to hear that Alton station is about 2.1 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- VAT, if it applies
- Whether plates, napkins and cutlery are included
- When payment is due
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Planning food truck hire around Shalden
Shalden is about 2 miles north-west of Alton, in Hampshire. Tell us where your event in Shalden will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up. We cater in all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our truck and trailer cover the area from Shalden to Basingstoke (8 miles away).
Shalden is about 45 miles from central London. If you are celebrating after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul, our food truck or trailer can be waiting at the reception spot.
Food truck hire in GU34 is planned around your venue and access. Streets in the area include Southwood Road, Stancombe Lane and Shalden Lane, and an event on any of them can work if the truck or trailer can park nearby. Nearby, we also cater events in Shalden Green (1 mile north), Thedden (2 miles south-west), Beech (2 miles south), Bentworth (2 miles south-west) and Southrope (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (8 miles north-west), Farnborough (13 miles north-east), Fleet (10 miles north-east), Aldershot (12 miles north-east), Petersfield (12 miles south) and Yateley (14 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Gliding Heritage Centre (1.3 miles north-west) and Alton Community Hospital (2.3 miles south). The countryside around Shalden includes Holybourne Hill.
More for events in Shalden
Popular choices
Loaded nachos
A tray of nachos works as a starter or a late snack.
Burrito bowls
A bowl is a good choice for guests avoiding tortillas, and they’re easy to adapt.
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before service, set up the truck or trailer and get everything ready. When service opens, guests come up to the hatch or serving table. A Christmas party in Shalden with a hired food truck will be in the dark from about 4:00pm, so ask the venue about outdoor lighting where we will park. At midsummer, sunset is around 9:25pm.
- Ask us whether your date is available.
- We agree a hatch menu and send 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.
- We pack down and drive away when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Ask the venue about power and water
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Getting a price
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. To start, tell us about it on our contact page.
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What food truck hire costs
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Your choice of food and drinks
- The number of people
- Distance and access to the venue
- Staff for serving and the bar
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, staff, plates and napkins, travel and VAT. Our quote sets out what’s included.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A picture of the space, if it’s a garden or field
- The address or venue name
- Expected numbers
- Access for the truck or trailer, including gates and ground
We quote for each event separately, based on what you need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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