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Food truck caterers in Shelvin
We bring a food truck at your event, serving Mexican street food from the hatch to Shelvin and across Kent, catering for vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free guests.
- Company away days
- Launch events
- Christenings and family parties
Food truck hire in Shelvin
The process
Service is quick and friendly: we serve from the hatch or a serving station, so a crowd is looked after quickly. When service ends, we pack down. By late September, it is dark in Shelvin at around 7:00pm, so a later service will need some lighting. In late May, daylight lasts until about 8:45pm.
- Tell us the date, the location, rough numbers and any diets.
- We suggest a menu for the hatch and quote for it.
- Where the truck or trailer will stand, the route in, and power and water are all agreed in advance.
- We arrive, open the hatch and cook to order for your guests.
- Once guests are fed, we clear our area and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue is happy to have a truck or trailer on site
- Tell us about narrow gates or low branches
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Getting a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Planning help
Food truck hire in Shelvin, from our truck or trailer
Our drinks bar can be hired with the truck for margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas, with licensing checked with you. A build-your-own taco bar can sit beside the truck too. Popular choices include quesadillas, burrito bowls and fresh salsas and guacamole, and it suits private parties in fields and grounds and client events and product launches.
In a rural place like Shelvin, access is the main thing to plan for a hired truck: gate widths, soft ground and the route from the road all matter. We confirm power and water arrangements with you. We prepare everything fresh for your event and serve it straight from our truck or trailer, so guests get it at its best.
What food truck hire costs
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Whether you add a drinks bar or food
- Parking and the route in
- The number of people
- The menu you choose
Catering from a truck or trailer can be a practical alternative to a sit-down meal, because it needs no venue kitchen. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and allergy numbers
- How we drive in and where we can park
- A photo of the space, if it is a garden or field
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, tell us about it on our contact page.
Why choose food truck hire in Shelvin?
People eat when they’re hungry, rather than all at once.
These are some of the occasions we serve around Shelvin:
- Engagement parties
- Staff appreciation days
- Weddings
- Milestone birthdays
Around Shelvin, historic houses include Acrise Place (4 miles south-west) and Goodnestone Park (4.5 miles north-east). Listed venues often control where vehicles go, so raise food truck hire at your first visit.
Comparing caterers
- How long the service runs
- Whether travel is included
- VAT, if it applies
- Plates and napkins, or nothing at all
What we need at the venue
We serve from a truck or trailer, so the spot needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Agreement from the venue to bring in a catering vehicle
- Seating or standing room near the truck
- A parking suspension, where a street spot is needed
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Tacos
- Loaded nachos
- Burritos
- Burrito bowls
- Quesadillas
- Mexican drinks bar
Shelvin: your questions answered
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and catering, so check with yours. Tell us about narrow lanes and soft ground.
Do you cater in villages like Shelvin?
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.
Can you plan for allergies?
Our menus are planned with allergies in mind, nut allergies included, with 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.
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.
What does hiring your food truck involve?
You book the truck or trailer for set hours at your event. We cook, serve and clear away.
Can you do gluten-free food?
Yes, gluten-free options are available, using corn tortillas. Tell us about any coeliac guests before the event so we can talk through how their food is prepared.
How long do you serve for?
That depends on your event and menu. Timings are agreed in advance so everything fits your schedule.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Kent included. See all areas.
DIY taco night or a caterer?
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.
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.
Food truck hire in Shelvin: local tips
Shelvin is about 6 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. For an event in Shelvin, we can serve in gardens, fields, venues, car parks and courtyards with access in and around Shelvin. We cater in 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater right across the region, from Shelvin to Canterbury (8 miles away).
If guests are travelling by rail, the nearest station is Shepherds Well station, about 1.9 miles east. If you are celebrating after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Martin, our food truck or trailer can be waiting at the reception spot. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Shelvin, 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.
We cover events in every part of the CT4 postcode area. That could mean an event at a home with a drive on Clints Lane and Shelvin Lane. Other places close to Shelvin for food truck hire include Wootton (1 mile south-west), Denton (1 mile west), Lodge Lees (1 mile west), Breach (2 miles west) and Selsted (2 miles south). We also cater in nearby towns such as Ashford (14 miles west), Canterbury (8 miles north-west), Dover (6 miles south-east), Folkestone (7 miles south), Ramsgate (14 miles north-east) and Whitstable (13 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Buckland Hospital (5.9 miles south-east).
- Pubs nearby include Coach House Hotel (0.7 miles north)
For event organisers in Shelvin
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide the information the landowner or council asks for from us.
A closer look at the menu
Loaded nachos
Nachos are good for sharing between friends.
Salsas and guacamole
Salsas and guacamole finish every order.
Nearby places to Shelvin
What else we do in Shelvin
Food truck hire or something else?
A hog roast suits meat eaters well, but a Mexican menu covers vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests more easily. Extras, such as more dishes, extra drinks or a longer service, are quoted on request, so you choose what goes in.
Why book with us
- Tacos, burritos and a drinks bar
- Allergen information for everything we serve
- Menus for vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free guests
- Service planned around your numbers
- 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