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Food Truck Hire in Shillinglee
Looking for food truck hire in Shillinglee? We bring the truck or trailer, the ingredients and the kit, and look after your guests on the day.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Garden parties
- Staff summer parties
Get a quote for food truck hire in Shillinglee
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Food truck hire for your event in Shillinglee
Food truck hire suits weddings, milestone birthdays and staff events, and any gathering where guests want hot food without a sit-down meal. At summer parties at home and private parties in fields and grounds, we’ll put together a menu of quesadillas, burritos and tacos from the hatch and more.
For a rural spot like Shillinglee, food truck hire needs a little planning: the gate, the ground and the distance from the lane. Power and water may be limited, so we confirm the arrangements before the day. We arrive ready to serve, and clear our own area when service is finished.
How it compares
Several trucks mean several quotes and arrival times. One truck with tacos, burritos and nachos is one booking to manage. A food truck can be a practical alternative to plated catering, as there’s no kitchen to hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- Served fresh from our truck or trailer
- Access, space and power checked in advance
- Allergen-aware menus
- A quote that sets out what’s included
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to catering costs.
What food truck hire costs
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Whether you need disposables
- Whether you add a drinks bar or food
- The length of service
- How many guests we are serving
Extras, such as more dishes, extra drinks or a longer service, are quoted on request, so you can choose what you need.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- A picture of the space, if it’s a garden or field
- The venue or postcode
- Your menu ideas
- Expected numbers
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you will get menu ideas and a price. To get started, use our quote form.
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Shillinglee: parking, access and venues
Shillinglee is about 12 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. For an event in Shillinglee, we can park up at venues, fields, drives and courtyards in and around Shillinglee. We serve in all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages, wherever the truck or trailer can get in. We cater right across the region, from Shillinglee to Guildford (about 12 miles away).
Central London is about 37 miles from Shillinglee, which can suit a team day out of the city with a hired food truck. With the Surrey Hills National Landscape within about 6 miles, a rural setting for your private or work event is within reach. Firm ground and a clear way in matter most for the truck or trailer.
This part of Surrey takes in GU8, and we can cater your event anywhere in it with access for the truck or trailer. For events just outside Shillinglee, we cover Ramsnest Common (1 mile north-west), Northchapel (2 miles south-west), Ansteadbrook (2 miles west), Ebernoe (3 miles south) and Lurgashall (4 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (12 miles north), Farnham (12 miles north-west), Haslemere (4 miles west), Cranleigh (7 miles north-east), Ash (12 miles north) and Godalming (7 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Haslemere and District Hospital (3.8 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Shillinglee Lake and Blackdown.
Occasions we cater for in Shillinglee
It is a private hire, so the queue is your guests only and the menu suits them.
We cater all kinds of occasions in Shillinglee and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Parties in venue grounds
- Summer parties at home
- End-of-year parties
- Retirement parties
Colleagues or friends without a car may like to know that the nearest station is Witley station, about 3.8 miles north.
Questions to ask before booking
- How many staff are serving, and for how long
- Plates and napkins, or nothing at all
- When payment is due
- When final numbers are due
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.
Doing it yourself? Start with the quantities: see how many tacos per person. Keep tortillas warm in a covered basket, and label dishes for guests with allergies.
Shillinglee questions
Do you come to events in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
We do, where the venue allows a catering vehicle. Lanes can be narrow and ground soft, so tell us how we’d get in.
Will you travel to a small place like Shillinglee?
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.
How much space do you need?
The main things are access and a level spot: a level spot to park, space for guests to queue and a little room for a serving table. Send us a photo and tell us about gates, slopes and soft ground.
What happens if it rains?
The truck or trailer can serve in the rain, but guests need somewhere covered to eat and drink, like a marquee or gazebo.
Do you take everything away?
We clear our own area when service is finished. Ask us if you’d like help with anything else.
What does it cost to hire the truck?
Each hire is quoted individually, based on guest numbers, the menu, the location and service times. For a price, fill in our quote form.
Is the food suitable for children?
Yes, children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will suggest mild options.
What’s on the menu?
Mexican street food: tacos and build-your-own taco bars, burritos, burrito bowls, nachos and quesadillas, with salsas, guacamole and toppings. A drinks bar is available too, with margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas.
What we need at the venue
Everything is served from our truck or trailer, so where we park matters. Here’s what we look for:
- Space in front of the hatch for guests to queue
- A parking suspension, where a street spot is needed
- Gate widths, overhead branches and soft ground checked in advance
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we will advise.
On the menu in Shillinglee
- Tacos
- Mexican drinks bar
- Burrito bowls
- Quesadillas
- Loaded nachos
- Burritos
How the day works
Guests tend to gather around the truck, so we will help you choose a spot with room for a queue. Rain does not usually stop us serving, though guests will want somewhere covered to stand or sit. By late September, it’s dark in Shillinglee at around 7:05pm, so evening service from the truck may run past dusk. In late May, daylight lasts until about 8:50pm.
- Tell us what the event is and who’s coming.
- We suggest fillings and dishes for every diet.
- Power, water and timings are agreed with you or the venue.
- The truck serves at the agreed times.
- When everyone is fed, we clear our area.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a covered area for guests if rain is likely
- Measure any gates or arches on the way in
- Check the venue is happy to have a truck or trailer on site
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to tell us about it on our contact page. Tell us about your event in Shillinglee, and we will put together a menu and price.
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Catering for every guest
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Ask guests about dietary needs when they reply
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Have shelter ready in case of rain
- Check early that your venue allows food trucks
The hatch opens at the time you choose.
Tell us what serveware you need and we will confirm what’s possible.
- 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