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Food truck hire in Shirley Oaks, Greater London
Fresh, generous and easy to enjoy: our Mexican food truck or trailer, hired for your private or corporate event in Shirley Oaks and the surrounding area.
- Family reunions
- Launch events
- End-of-year celebrations
Food truck hire in Shirley Oaks
Planning food truck hire around Shirley Oaks
Shirley Oaks is about 2 miles north-east of Croydon, in Greater London. Give us the address of your event in Shirley Oaks, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. We serve in 764 places across Greater London, wherever the truck or trailer can get in.
With the A232 nearby, getting our truck or trailer to Shirley Oaks is straightforward. Around Shirley Oaks, historic houses include Addington Palace (1.8 miles south-east) and Kingswood House (3.6 miles north). Historic houses and estates usually have firm rules on vehicles, so ask where a hired food truck could park before booking.
We cover events in every part of the CR0, SE25 and CR9 postcode area and the streets around it. That could mean an event at a home with a drive on Poppy Lane, Baring Road and Craven Road. You’ll find Shirley Oaks on the A232, so it is easy for us to reach with the truck or trailer. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Shirley (1 mile east), Monks Orchard (1 mile east), Addiscombe (1 mile west), Ashburton (1 mile north-west) and Woodside (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include London (8 miles north), City of Westminster (10 miles north-west), Marylebone (10 miles north), Kensington (10 miles north-west), St Pancras (10 miles north) and Shoreditch (10 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include National Psychosis Unit (1.1 miles east) and St George's Walk (1.9 miles west). The countryside around Shirley Oaks includes Bramley Bank and Duppas Hill.
- Nearby schools include St. John's Church of England Primary School (0.7 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Cricketers pub (under half a mile west)
- Local facilities include Addiscombe (1 mile west)
About our food truck hire in Shirley Oaks
Everyone orders at the hatch and gets food cooked to order. It keeps things easy and relaxed. At staff summer parties and back-garden parties, we will put together a menu of loaded nachos, burritos and burrito bowls and more.
For a private or work event in Shirley Oaks, our food truck or trailer parks up and guests order at the hatch. Tell us about the route in, height barriers and narrow entrances. You’ll know what’s included before you book: menu, timings and any add-ons.
- Area
- Shirley Oaks (CR0, SE25, CR9)
- Region
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free
- Numbers
- Around 50 to 400 is usual; ask about yours
- Add-ons
- Margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 28 October 2026
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Shirley Oaks? Service from a truck or trailer is quick, even for a crowd, and the menu can suit most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where vehicles can park, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
How the day works
A typical event goes like this: we park up and get ready, service opens at the agreed time, and we serve your guests fresh until service ends. December events in Shirley Oaks lose the light at about 3:55pm, so choose a well-lit spot for the truck or trailer. In late June, it stays light until about 9:20pm.
- First come the basics: date, location, numbers and diets.
- We check availability and send a menu and a quote for hiring the truck or trailer.
- Before the day, we agree the spot, the way in, power and water.
- Your guests order at the hatch and we serve hot food at the agreed times.
- After service, we close the hatch, pack down and drive away.
How to prepare
- Find out what power and water are available
- Tell us about narrow gates or low branches
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Ask for a quote
Thinking about food truck hire for your event in Shirley Oaks? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, drop us a line using the enquiry form.
Planning help
Food truck hire or something else?
For food that becomes part of the event, a private food truck is a strong option. Larger events can cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- Service planned around your numbers
- We cover Shirley Oaks and the whole of Greater London
- A clear quote
- A menu agreed with you
See our pricing and our guide to catering costs.
Towns and villages near Shirley Oaks
Other catering in Shirley Oaks
About the menu
Quesadillas
Quesadillas are a simple choice for children.
Tacos from the hatch
A taco is ideal food from a truck, and corn tortillas suit gluten-free guests.
What affects the price in Shirley Oaks
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Timings and hours
- Guest numbers
- What the venue already provides
- Your choice of food and drinks
Catering from a truck or trailer can be a practical alternative to a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- A picture of the space, if it’s a garden or field
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many adults and children
- What you’d like on the menu
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.
Before you choose a spot
Everything is served from our truck or trailer, so the spot needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Distance from houses and windows
- A parking suspension, where a street spot is needed
- Power and water, confirmed with each booking
London streets around Shirley Oaks can be narrow and busy, and all of Greater London sits inside the ULEZ. Tell us about loading, permits and any parking suspension when you enquire.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we’ll advise before booking.
What we offer
- Tacos
- Mexican drinks bar
- Burrito bowls
- Loaded nachos
- Burritos
- Quesadillas
Should I do it myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party serving. With a caterer, you get the food and drinks without the work.
You can host your own taco night for a crowd, but it takes planning. There are fillings to slow-cook, tortillas to keep warm and salsas to make. Read our guide to taco bars.
Events we cater in Shirley Oaks
Mixed diets are easy to plan, since vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free choices come from the same hatch.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Wedding receptions
- Family reunions
- Anniversary celebrations
- Leaving dos and retirements
Parks such as Ashburton Park normally need permission for vehicles and catering, so a garden or hired venue is often simpler.
Questions to ask before you book
- Travel and parking costs
- How each diet is kept separate
- Staff numbers and hours
- When payment is due
Questions from Shirley Oaks
Can you bring your truck or trailer to Ashburton Park?
Only with permission from whoever runs the park, often the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide what they ask for from us.
Is parking a problem for events in Shirley Oaks?
It can be tricky, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. A parking suspension may be needed, and the whole of Greater London is inside the ULEZ.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
Ask us when you enquire. Let us know what you already have, and we’ll confirm what’s included with your quote.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to plan for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll suggest mild options.
Do you sell to the public at private events?
When you hire us, the booking is yours, and we don’t sell to the public. Organisers wanting us to trade at their event can see our festival page.
Do you cater for dietary needs?
Diets are planned with you in advance, though we cannot guarantee there are no traces of any allergen. Anyone with a severe allergy should contact us before the event.
What does hiring your food truck involve?
We bring our food truck or trailer to your venue, park in the agreed spot and serve your guests from the hatch. It’s a private booking for your guests only.
Can we hire the truck for our wedding?
A food truck suits a relaxed wedding well, especially in the evening. We will check access and timings with your venue.
- 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