Isle of Wight · England
Food Truck Hire for Shide events
Food truck hire with tacos, burritos, bowls and nachos in Shide, served fresh from our food truck or trailer, wherever your event is.
- Family reunions
- End-of-year celebrations
- Leaving parties
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How our food truck hire works in Shide
Our food truck or trailer is available to hire for events across Shide and nearby. At milestone birthdays and garden parties, we can serve loaded nachos, fresh salsas and guacamole and quesadillas.
Around Shide, a hired food truck can serve in a garden, a field or a hall car park. If the road in is narrow or the ground soft, tell us so we can plan. We turn up ready to serve, and tidy our own area afterwards.
- Area
- Shide (PO30)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free
- Guest numbers
- Typically around 50 to 400 guests; tell us yours
- Also available
- Drinks bar, nachos to share
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 28 October 2026
Food truck hire in Shide: local tips
Shide is about 1 mile south-east of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. For food truck hire in Shide, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and friendly service on the day. We serve in 125 places across the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Portsmouth, about 12 miles away.
When the service is at a church such as Church of St. John the Baptist, the truck would serve at the reception venue rather than at the church. Before you plan a private event in Seaclose Park, ask whoever manages it about vehicles on site. With the coast within about 5 miles of Shide, wind is worth planning for. A sheltered, firm spot for the truck or trailer and the queue works best.
For food truck hire in PO30, we plan around your venue and the route in and timings. From Pan Lane, Ash Road and Dairy Lane or anywhere nearby, we will plan where to park and serve. Main roads around Shide include the A3020, which makes travel to your event easy. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Newport (1 mile north-west), Blackwater (1 mile south), Downend (2 miles east), Merstone (3 miles south-east) and Rookley (3 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Ryde (6 miles east), Cowes (5 miles north), Sandown (6 miles south-east), Shanklin (7 miles south-east), Ventnor (8 miles south-east) and East Cowes (4 miles north). Some remote venues need extra planning, so contact us in good time about access, ground and power.
Nearby you’ll also find St Mary's Hospital (1.3 miles north) and Carisbrooke Castle (1 mile west). The countryside around Shide includes Mill Hill and Briddlesford Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Shide include Island Innovation VI Form Campus (under half a mile north) and Christ The King College (0.8 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Cranbourne Arms Public House (under half a mile north-west)
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Shide? Service from a truck or trailer is quick, even for a crowd, and the menu can suit most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the space and tell us about the drive and gates, and we will tell you honestly whether a truck or trailer will fit.
How it works
We take care of everything you’ve booked, from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your event. A hired food truck at a summer event in Shide can serve in daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, and by late September sunset is about 7:10pm. For winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, plan lighting where guests queue at the hatch.
- Share your plans for the event.
- Together we plan dishes that cover your guests’ diets.
- Power, water and timings are agreed with you or the venue.
- Service runs at the times you choose.
- Once service ends, we tidy up and go.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want service to start
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Plan a covered area for guests if rain is likely
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. Contact us for a quote: just send a quick message through our quote form.
Related guides
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 anything containing allergens.
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.
FAQs for Shide
Could you come to a seaside event near Shide?
Yes, with permission for the spot and firm ground for the truck or trailer. Seafront and beach spots normally need permission, and wind is the main thing to plan for.
Is it possible to have you in Seaclose Park?
Only if the landowner, often the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll help with the information they need from us.
How many guests can you serve?
Our truck and trailer service usually suits events of around 50 to 400 guests. Smaller parties are quoted case by case, and festivals can be larger. Send us your numbers and we will advise.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. We can include vegetarian and vegan fillings like black beans or spiced mushrooms, served alongside the meat options.
Do you need power and water?
It depends on the event and the set-up, so we confirm power and water arrangements with each booking. Tell us what’s available at your venue.
How much does food truck hire cost?
We don’t publish set prices, because each hire is different. Tell us your plans and we will quote for your event. See the Mexican catering cost guide for background.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, with corn tortillas. Corn tortillas are naturally gluten-free, but some fillings, sauces and toppings may not be, so we check every dish and give allergen information.
What does hiring your food truck involve?
You book the truck or trailer for set hours at your event. We cook to order, serve from the hatch and pack down afterwards.
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Share your running order
- Confirm allergies with us in writing
- Ask about parking rules if we will be on a road
- Measure gates and look for low branches on the way in
Wet weather does not close the hatch, but guests will want a covered area to eat.
Loaded nachos to share while the first orders cook.
What we need at the venue
Access is the first thing to check for a truck or trailer. We need:
- Power and water details confirmed in advance
- Some space between the truck and nearby homes
- Room for guests to gather at the hatch
Shide is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we will plan the journey and access for the truck or trailer.
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
About the menu
Burrito bowls
Bowls suit anyone skipping tortillas.
Loaded nachos
Tortilla chips with cheese, a filling, salsa and guacamole, for sharing.
What affects the price in Shide
We quote for your event, and the price is based on:
- Whether you need disposables
- The length of service
- Staff for serving and the bar
- Adding food to drinks, or drinks to food
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for food truck hire. A simple party menu and a full wedding day are very different jobs. Contact us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Where the event is
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and allergy numbers
- Your date and when you want service to start
- What you’d like on the menu
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send you a clear quote.
Occasions we cater for in Shide
People eat when they’re hungry, rather than all at once.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Christenings and family parties
- Client events and product launches
- Retirement parties
- Weddings
Nearby historic houses include Carisbrooke Castle (1 mile west) and Gatcombe House (2.1 miles south). Historic houses and estates typically have firm rules on vehicles, so ask where a hired food truck could park before booking.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How late numbers can change
- What happens if it rains
- Travel and parking costs
Other catering in Shide
- 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