Oxfordshire · England
Food truck hire in Shiplake, Oxfordshire
A menu that works for every guest: vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free options, plus allergen information for every dish. A Mexican food truck serving tacos and burritos at your event for events in Shiplake.
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Staff appreciation days
- Birthday parties
Food truck hire for Shiplake events
Occasions we cater for in Shiplake
Every order is cooked and served hot, rather than waiting under foil.
Almost any gathering can work with a truck or trailer. People in Shiplake can book us for events such as:
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Staff appreciation days
- Weddings
- Summer parties at home
Historic houses near Shiplake include Greys Court (4.1 miles north-west) and Greenlands (4.5 miles north). Listed venues often control where vehicles go, so raise food truck hire at your first visit.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for each dish
- A food hygiene rating you can check
- Space, access, power and water needs
- The deposit and payment dates
Food truck hire in Shiplake, served fresh
You choose the hatch menu with us: tacos and burritos, with bowls, nachos or quesadillas if you like, finished with salsas and guacamole. At leaving parties and engagements and anniversaries, we can serve tacos from the hatch, burritos and quesadillas and more.
In a small place like Shiplake, a hired food truck might park in a garden, paddock or field. Tell us about narrow lanes, gates and long drives. Firm ground matters, especially after rain. Timings are planned around your event, so service starts when you want it.
- Where
- Shiplake (RG9)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free
- Guest numbers
- Around 50 to 400 is usual; ask about yours
- Add-ons
- Nachos, guacamole and a drinks bar
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 28 October 2026
Where the truck can go in Shiplake
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- The landowner’s go-ahead for the truck or trailer
- Space in front of the hatch for guests to queue
- Somewhere for guests to sit or stand and eat
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Mexican drinks bar
- Loaded nachos
- Tacos
- Burrito bowls
- Quesadillas
- Burritos
What food truck hire costs
Contact us for a quote, and the price is based on:
- How long we’re needed on site
- Distance and access to the venue
- Adding food to drinks, or drinks to food
- Guest numbers
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Your quote confirms the full price.
Details that help
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A picture of where we’d park
- The venue or postcode
- Your menu ideas
To get a price, just use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Shiplake, and we will suggest a menu to suit.
For event organisers in Shiplake
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We will provide the information the landowner or council asks for from us.
Shiplake: your questions answered
Could you serve in Loddon Nature Reserve?
It depends on the park’s owner, who would need to agree to a catering vehicle on site. Ask them first; if they say yes, we’ll send what they need from us.
Do you hire out your food truck for parties in places like Shiplake?
Yes, subject to the date and access for the truck or trailer. Tell us about the lane, gates, ground and parking.
Can you do gluten-free food?
Yes, we offer gluten-free options, made with corn tortillas. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can explain how we prepare their food.
Where do you cater?
We cover London and the South East, including Oxfordshire. Find your area.
Is the food suitable for children?
Yes, children are easy to plan for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan the menu with them in mind.
Do you have vegan options?
Yes, and we plan them in from the start. Tell us your numbers when you ask for a quote.
Is there a minimum number of guests?
It depends on the menu and how long service runs, but our truck and trailer service generally suits around 50 to 400 guests. Tell us your numbers and we will advise.
Can we hire the truck for our wedding?
We can serve from the truck for the wedding meal, the evening or both. Timings are agreed with you and your venue. See our food truck wedding guide.
Food truck hire in Shiplake: local tips
Shiplake is about 3 miles north of Woodley, in Oxfordshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Shiplake or on the outskirts, food truck hire works the same way: fresh service from our truck or trailer, every diet planned for and a clear quote. We cover 443 places across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
Before you plan a private event in Loddon Nature Reserve, ask whoever manages it about vehicles on site. When the service is at a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, the truck would serve at the reception venue rather than at the church.
Anywhere in RG9, we can bring the truck or trailer to your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Close by, we cover events in Charvil (2 miles south), Twyford (2 miles south-east), Ruscombe (2 miles south-east), Hare Hatch (2 miles east) and The Holt (3 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Benson (12 miles north-west), Chinnor (14 miles north), Tilehurst (7 miles south-west), Wallingford (12 miles north-west), Little Heath (7 miles west) and Oakley (14 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Royal Berkshire Hospital (4.2 miles south-west) and Frazer Nash Archives (2.1 miles north). Not far away are South Lake and Sonning Hill.
- Nearby schools include Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School (1.2 miles south-east) and The Piggott School (1.2 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Plough pub (less than half a mile north-west)
DIY taco night versus a caterer
If you do it yourself, work out quantities first: our guide to how many tacos per person helps. Keep warmed tortillas covered, and label anything containing allergens.
You can set up your own drinks table, but someone has to serve all evening. Our margarita bar guide has tips.
Comparing your options
Plated catering needs a kitchen tent, waiting staff and set courses. A food truck arrives as a kitchen and serves from the hatch. The cost per head can fall as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- Every guest catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free included
- Quick, friendly service from the hatch
- A truck or trailer that comes to you
- A quote that sets out what’s included
Read our pricing or our guide to catering costs.
Places near Shiplake
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What happens on the day
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. Late-September events in Shiplake see sunset at about 7:05pm, so a later service will need some lighting. A late-May event keeps its light until roughly 8:55pm.
- Tell us what the event is and who’s coming.
- We suggest fillings and dishes for every diet.
- We check power, water and timings with the venue.
- The truck serves at the agreed times.
- Once service ends, we tidy up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to park
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or low branches
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. Contact us for a quote: just drop us a line using the enquiry form.
Planning help
The menu, item by item
Salsas and guacamole
Salsas and guacamole finish every order, from mild to hot.
Tacos from the hatch
Warm tortillas filled to order and finished with salsa, with fillings such as carnitas, chicken tinga or spiced mushroom.
- 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