West Sussex · England
Food Truck Hire for Shopwyke events
Book our food truck or trailer for your event in Shopwyke. Everything is served fresh from the hatch, with a clear quote before you book.
- End-of-year parties
- Milestone birthdays
- Anniversary celebrations
Get a quote for food truck hire in Shopwyke
Food truck hire in Shopwyke, from our food truck or trailer
Service is planned around your timings: a lunchtime window, an evening service or a longer slot through a party. Tell us when guests should eat and we will plan around it. On the menu are fresh salsas and guacamole, tacos from the hatch and vegan tacos, which works well for private outdoor parties and launch events.
For a rural spot like Shopwyke, 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. Every guest is catered for, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free included, with allergen information for everything we serve.
- Where
- Shopwyke (PO20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free
- Guest numbers
- Around 50 to 400 is usual; ask about yours
- Extras
- Margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 28 October 2026
Who books food truck hire in Shopwyke?
The truck becomes the place guests gather, and the hatch draws people over.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Client events and product launches
- End-of-year celebrations
- Staff appreciation days
- Weddings
Shopwyke is about 53 miles from central London, close enough for a London team’s away day.
What your quote should include
- The deadline for final numbers
- The caterer’s food hygiene rating
- Whether plates, napkins and cutlery are included
- Whether travel is included
Popular choices
Burrito bowls
Rice, beans, a filling and toppings in a bowl.
Burritos
A burrito is a full meal in the hand.
FAQs for Shopwyke
How far is Shopwyke from London?
It’s about 53 miles from central London, and inside the area we cover.
Will you travel to a small place like Shopwyke?
Yes, we cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking for the truck or trailer.
Do you do food truck hire for weddings?
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.
How does private food truck hire work?
You book the truck or trailer for set hours at your event. We cook, serve and clear away.
Do you cater in Shopwyke?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Shopwyke is within our area and the rest of West Sussex. To check your date, drop us a line using the enquiry form.
Do you provide allergen information for each dish?
Yes. Tell us about allergies when you book. Under UK rules, caterers must give information on 14 allergens, and we give it for every dish (Food Standards Agency guidance). Anyone with a severe allergy should speak to us before the event.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your event and menu. Timings are agreed in advance so everything fits your schedule.
Is the truck suitable for a large group?
It depends on the event and how long service runs. As a guide, it is around 50 to 400 guests, so tell us your numbers.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we will agree where we park and serve. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Level, solid ground for the vehicle
- Somewhere for guests to sit or stand and eat
- Power and water, confirmed with each booking
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
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Prices and what affects them
We quote for your event, and the price is based on:
- Serving staff
- The number of people
- What’s on the menu
- Travel, parking and access
Your choice of food and drinks affects the price, so share your ideas with us. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Gate widths, slopes and the ground
- Your date and when you want service to start
- Expected numbers
- Diets and allergies you know about
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: give us the basics about your event, and we will suggest a menu. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Can I do a taco night myself?
Some hosts like to do it themselves. 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 will do the serving.
Weighing up a DIY taco night against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Step by step
Once service is over, we pack up and leave our area tidy. We agree set-up and pack-down times with you and your venue. At midsummer, it stays light in Shopwyke until about 9:20pm, while late September brings sunset forward to around 7:05pm. In December it’s dark by about 4:00pm, so the queue by the hatch needs lighting.
- 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.
- Where the truck or trailer will stand, the route in, and power and water are all agreed in advance.
- 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
- Choose a level, firm spot for the truck or trailer
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
Getting a price
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, send a quick message through our quote form.
Planning help
Hiring our taco truck near Shopwyke
Shopwyke is about 2 miles east of Chichester, in West Sussex. We bring food truck hire to homes, gardens and venues in Shopwyke and the surrounding area. Shopwyke is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we can bring food truck hire.
Guests leaving a church like The Parish Church of St Peter could walk or drive to a nearby garden or hall where the truck is ready. Close to Shopwyke are historic houses such as Goodwood House (2.1 miles north) and West Dean House (4.8 miles north). Historic houses and estates generally have firm rules on vehicles, so ask where a hired food truck could park before booking. A private event by the sea is within reach, as Shopwyke is within about 5 miles of the coast. Promenades and beaches generally need the council’s agreement for a catering vehicle.
Here we cover the PO20 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Coach Road and Drayton Lane; for an event at home on any of them, tell us where the truck or trailer can park. For events just outside Shopwyke, we cover Maudlin (1 mile north), Westhampnett (1 mile north-west), Oving (1 mile east), Portfield (1 mile west) and Strettington (1 mile north). Further out, we also cater in Worthing (15 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south-east), Selsey (8 miles south), Littlehampton (9 miles east), Emsworth (9 miles west) and Rustington (10 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Chichester Castle (1.5 miles west) and St Richard's Hospital (1.3 miles west). Open spaces near Shopwyke include Stoke Down.
- Local schools include The March CofE Primary School (0.8 miles north-west) and Chichester High School For Girls (1.7 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Coach And Horses Public House (0.7 miles north)
Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in Shopwyke? Service from a truck or trailer is quick, even for a crowd, and the menu can suit most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Check early that your venue allows food trucks
- Think about cover if the weather turns
- Guests with serious allergies should contact us first
- Share your running order
The hatch opens at the time you choose, and we cook each order as it comes.
Our Mexican drinks bar, with margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas can join the truck, with licensing checked with you.
- 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