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Food truck hire in Shirkoak, Kent
From the first guest in the queue to the last, our Mexican food truck or trailer, hired for your private or corporate event keeps your guests happy at your event in Shirkoak.
- Staff appreciation days
- Birthday parties
- Launch events
Get a quote for food truck hire in Shirkoak
Shirkoak: your questions answered
Could we book your food truck for a private event in Shirkoak?
Yes, depending on the date. For a private or work event in a village or hamlet, the main thing is access: tell us about the lane, the gate and the ground.
Is it possible to have you in Stone Wood?
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 will send what they need from us.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Do you do food truck hire for weddings?
A food truck suits a relaxed wedding well, especially in the evening. We’ll check access and timings with your venue.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, gluten-free options are available, made with corn tortillas. Tell us about any coeliac guests before the event so we can talk through how their food is prepared.
What happens if it rains?
We can serve from the hatch in the rain. Plan cover for guests, such as a marquee or gazebo, and let us know if the ground gets soft after heavy rain.
How much is a food truck for an event?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the length of service and the location. Send us the details for a quote.
What do you need at the venue?
Send us the address and a description of the spot, and we’ll check the access. There’s more in our space and power guide.
Food truck hire in Shirkoak, from our food truck or trailer
We bring the truck or trailer to private and work events in and around Shirkoak. At client events and product launches and back-garden parties, we’ll put together a menu of burritos, tacos from the hatch and loaded nachos.
Near Shirkoak, a hired food truck in a field or garden suits private parties and work away days alike. Guests queue at the hatch, so have some cover ready in case of rain. Your quote sets out what’s included: the menu, the service time and any extras you choose.
What else we do in Shirkoak
Who books food truck hire in Shirkoak?
A food truck gives a private event a focal point, and the hatch draws people over.
Whatever the occasion, the serving truck can be a highlight. We can cater:
- Staff summer parties
- Anniversary celebrations
- Launch events
- Summer parties at home
Hoping to hire a food truck for a gathering in Stone Wood? A catering vehicle in a public park normally needs the landowner’s permission.
What to look for in a quote
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Staff numbers and hours
- Where to see their hygiene rating
- When payment is due
Hiring a food truck in Shirkoak
Shirkoak is about 5 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. For an event in Shirkoak, we can park up at venues, fields, drives and courtyards. We cater in 922 places across Kent, wherever the truck or trailer can get in. You can also see our page for Maidstone, about 16 miles away.
Shirkoak is about 47 miles from central London, close enough for a London team’s away day. Rail travellers will be glad to hear that the nearest station is Ham Street station, about 4 miles south-east.
For food truck hire in TN26, we plan around your venue and the route in. Local streets include Bethersden Road, Shirkoak Park and Redbrook Street; for an event at home on any of them, tell us where the truck or trailer can park. For events just outside Shirkoak, we cover Woodchurch (1 mile south), Brattle (1 mile south), Brook Street (2 miles south), Leigh Green (3 miles south-west) and Appledore Heath (4 miles south). Larger places within reach include Ashford (5 miles north-east), Hythe (14 miles east), Tenterden (4 miles south-west), Bearsted (15 miles north-west), Park Wood (14 miles north-west) and Kennington (7 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Romden Castle (4.6 miles north-west) and Woodchurch Village Life Museum (0.7 miles south). Open spaces near Shirkoak include Orlestone Forest.
- Pubs nearby include The Bonny Cravat Inn (0.7 miles south)
DIY taco night versus a caterer
Some hosts like to do it themselves. Common snags are cold tortillas, uneven quantities and the host missing the party. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the serving.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up in the kitchen. Booking a caterer means you can relax with everyone else.
Is food truck hire right for your event?
A hog roast suits meat eaters well, but tacos and bowls make vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests easier to feed. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can feel generous.
Why book with us
- Service planned around your numbers
- Allergen information for everything we serve
- Options for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan guests
- Events in Shirkoak and across Kent
Read our prices page and our guide to catering costs.
What affects the price in Shirkoak
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Distance and access to the venue
- How long we are needed on site
- Whether you add a drinks bar or food
- How many guests we’re serving
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.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Where the event is
- A picture of the space, if it is a garden or field
- The date and time of the event
- Your menu ideas
To get a price, just drop us a line using the enquiry form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Step by step
Service is quick and friendly: guests are served at the hatch or a serving station, so a crowd is looked after quickly. When service ends, we pack down. By late September, it’s dark in Shirkoak at around 7:00pm, so evening service from the truck may run past dusk. A late-May event keeps its light until roughly 8:45pm.
- Send us your date, the address, a headcount and dietary needs.
- We suggest a menu for the hatch and quote for it.
- Before the day, we agree the spot, the way in, power and water.
- We arrive, open the hatch and cook to order for your guests.
- When service ends, we pack up and leave the spot clear.
How to prepare
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the truck or trailer
- Confirm the venue allows outside caterers
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get menu ideas and a price. Just tell us about it on our contact page.
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Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Send allergy details in writing
- Check early that your venue allows food trucks
- Plan a covered area for guests to eat
- Guests with serious allergies should contact us first
If your timings move, let us know and we’ll adjust service.
Add a build-your-own taco bar beside the truck for a wedding breakfast or lunch.
What we need at the venue
We will agree the spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Any parking or loading permission needed for street locations
- Distance from houses and windows
- A flat parking spot on firm ground or hardstanding
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Burrito bowls
- Mexican drinks bar
- Quesadillas
- Burritos
- Tacos
- Loaded nachos
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
- 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