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Food truck caterers in Shinfield
Food truck hire with tacos, burritos, bowls and nachos in Shinfield, served from our truck or trailer, wherever your event is.
- Leaving parties
- Engagements and anniversaries
- Staff appreciation days
Food truck hire near Shinfield
What happens on the day
From set-up to service, we look after everything you’ve booked from us, so you can spend time with your guests. A Christmas party in Shinfield with a hired food truck will be in the dark from about 3:55pm, so choose a well-lit spot for the truck or trailer. In late June, it stays light until about 9:25pm.
- Check our availability for your date.
- You get a menu for the hatch and a quote.
- We confirm the parking spot and the route in.
- We drive in, open the hatch and serve your guests.
- After service, we close up and leave the spot clear.
How to prepare
- Check the venue is happy to have a truck or trailer on site
- Check gates and access routes are wide and high enough
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Ask for a quote
Planning food truck hire in Shinfield? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
How our food truck hire works in Shinfield
When you hire our food truck, it serves your guests and nobody else. It is a private booking, not public trading, so the menu and timings are set around your event. Popular choices include tacos from the hatch, burrito bowls and burritos, and it’s a good fit for wedding receptions and parties in venue grounds.
For a private or work event near Shinfield, our food truck or trailer brings its own kitchen; we just need level ground, access and the venue’s permission. We prepare everything fresh for your event and serve it straight from our food truck or trailer, so guests get it at its best.
Can I do a taco night myself?
Plenty of people try a DIY taco night at home. The usual problems are cold tortillas, running out of a popular filling and a host stuck at the stove. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the serving.
Not sure whether to do it yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Contact us for a quote to compare.
Hiring our taco truck near Shinfield
Shinfield is about 3 miles south of Reading, in Reading. We cater events at homes, gardens and venues in Shinfield and the surrounding area. We serve in all 34 towns and villages in Reading, from the larger towns to small villages.
After a service at a church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, a hired food truck at a garden, field or venue nearby can feed everyone. Historic houses near Shinfield include Stratfield Saye House (4.5 miles south-west). If you are hiring a historic venue, check early whether it allows a catering vehicle on site.
This part of Reading takes in RG2, and we can cater your event anywhere in it with access for the truck or trailer. Whether your event is on Teal Grove, Songbird Close and Skylark Way or a nearby road, we’ll plan where to park and serve. Nearby, we also cater events in Ryeish Green (1 mile south-west), Whitley Wood (1 mile north-west), Three Mile Cross (1 mile west), Great Lea Common (1 mile west) and Arborfield (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Caversham (5 miles north), Norcot (5 miles north-west), West Reading (4 miles north-west), Tilehurst Within (5 miles north-west), Arborfield Garrison (3 miles south-east) and Caversham Heights (5 miles north). As one of the bigger places in Reading, Shinfield has plenty of venues and spaces for events, though town-centre access for a truck or trailer needs planning.
Well-known places in the area include Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (2.9 miles north-east) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (3.1 miles north). Not far away are Longwater and Sonning Hill.
- Schools near Shinfield include Oakbank (0.7 miles west) and Ryeish Green School (0.7 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include Bell & Bottle pub (less than half a mile south-east)
How we price food truck hire
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- How many staff you need
- How long we are needed on site
- Your choice of food and drinks
- Plates, napkins and cutlery
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can feel generous.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Your menu ideas
- Where the event is
- Access for the truck or trailer, including gates and ground
- Roughly how many adults and children
To get a price, just send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Shinfield, and we will suggest a menu to suit.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are booking for a business, tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the space and tell us about the drive and gates, and we will let you know if it is a good fit.
The menu, item by item
Loaded nachos
Nachos are good for sharing between friends; dairy-free versions can be planned.
Quesadillas
Crisp tortillas folded round melted cheese.
How it compares
Hog roasts are popular with meat eaters, but tacos and bowls make vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests easier to feed. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Your quote confirms the full price.
What you get with us
- Everything served fresh from the hatch
- Set-up planned with you and your venue
- Menus chosen with you
- Quick, friendly service from the hatch
Other catering in Shinfield
Shinfield: your questions answered
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Mary the Virgin?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall with access for the truck or trailer. Service would be at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Is Shinfield close to London?
It’s about 37 miles from central London, and inside the area we cover.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, Reading included. See all areas.
Do you cater for dietary needs?
There are gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan options, and corn tortillas suit gluten-free guests. Every dish has allergen information.
Can you run a bar?
Yes, we offer a Mexican drinks bar, serving margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas such as hibiscus and horchata, and soft drinks. Alcohol at an event may need a licence, such as a premises licence or a Temporary Event Notice, so we will talk licensing through with you.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan the menu with them in mind.
Do you cook on site?
We slow-cook fillings ahead, then finish them and keep them hot at your event. Tortillas are warmed on site, and salsas and guacamole are made fresh.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, they’re part of the planning from the start. Let us know how many vegetarian and vegan guests to expect, and we will keep their options separate.
Space, access and the venue
Many gardens, fields and venues can take a truck or trailer, but a few things matter:
- The landowner’s go-ahead for the truck or trailer
- Some space between the truck and nearby homes
- Space in front of the hatch for guests to queue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Tacos
- Burritos
- Burrito bowls
- Loaded nachos
- Quesadillas
- Mexican drinks bar
Catering for every guest
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Email us any allergies
- Look into parking permissions if the truck cannot go off-road
- Measure gates and look for low branches on the way in
- Tell us how many children are coming
We keep allergen information for every dish at the hatch, so guests can ask before ordering.
Add a build-your-own taco bar beside the truck.
- 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