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Food Truck Hire for Shortfield Common events
From the first guest in the queue to the last, a food truck at your event, serving Mexican street food from the hatch keeps your guests happy at your event in Shortfield Common.
- Garden parties
- Wedding evening food
- Private parties in fields and grounds
Food truck hire near Shortfield Common
Food truck hire in Shortfield Common, from our truck or trailer
Food truck hire suits weddings, milestone birthdays and staff events, and any gathering where guests want hot food without a sit-down meal. It works well for leaving parties and private outdoor parties, serving burritos, loaded nachos and vegan tacos.
In a hamlet or village like Shortfield Common, our truck or trailer can serve a private party or a team day in a field or garden. Guests order at the hatch, so plan a sheltered spot for the queue in case of rain. Food and drinks can be booked together or separately, so the food and drinks can come from one caterer.
Hiring a food truck in Shortfield Common
Shortfield Common is about 2 miles south of Farnham, in Surrey. We bring food truck hire to gardens, halls and venues around Shortfield Common and the surrounding area. Shortfield Common is one of 395 places in Surrey where we can bring food truck hire. We cater right across the region, from Shortfield Common to Guildford (about 11 miles away).
When the service is at a church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, the truck would serve at the reception venue rather than at the church. Shortfield Common is about 38 miles from central London, which can suit a team day out of the city with a hired food truck. Hiring our food truck for an event near the Surrey Hills National Landscape, within about 6 miles of Shortfield Common? Country lanes can be narrow and verges soft, so tell us about the route in.
For food truck hire in GU10, we plan around your venue and the route in and your guests. From Hamlash Lane, West End Lane and Moons Hill or a nearby road, we can bring food truck hire there, given access. Other places close to Shortfield Common for food truck hire include Millbridge (1 mile east), Frensham (1 mile south), Lower Bourne (1 mile north), Tilford Reeds (2 miles east) and Crosswater (2 miles south-east). We also cater in nearby towns such as Guildford (11 miles north-east), Woking (14 miles north-east), Camberley (11 miles north), Frimley (10 miles north), Haslemere (7 miles south-east) and Cranleigh (14 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Museum of Farnham (2.6 miles north) and Chase Community Hospital (5.5 miles south-west). The countryside around Shortfield Common includes Culverswell Hill and Farnham Heath.
- Schools near Shortfield Common include St Mary's CofE Aided Infant School (0.8 miles south-east) and Weydon School (2 miles north)
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan guests. To get it right:
- Send allergy details in writing
- Share your running order
- Ask guests about dietary needs when they reply
- Have shelter ready in case of rain
Guests order at the hatch and their food is handed out hot.
Add a build-your-own taco bar beside the truck for a wedding breakfast or lunch.
Planning the serving area
Many gardens, fields and venues can take a truck or trailer, but there are a few things to check:
- Agreement from the venue to bring in a catering vehicle
- Some space between the truck and nearby homes
- Any parking or loading permission needed for street locations
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Burrito bowls
- Quesadillas
- Mexican drinks bar
- Burritos
- Tacos
- Loaded nachos
Nearby places to Shortfield Common
Other catering in Shortfield Common
Prices and what affects them
We quote for your event, which reflects:
- Food, drinks or both
- How many staff you need
- Parking and the route in
- Plates, napkins and cutlery
Pricing depends on the event. A simple party menu and a full wedding day are very different jobs. Your quote sets it all out.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Gate widths, slopes and the ground
- Expected numbers
- The date and rough timings
- Whether you’d like food, drinks or both
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll suggest a menu. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Loaded nachos
Crisp chips loaded with toppings, salsa and guacamole.
Burrito bowls
Rice, beans, a filling and toppings in a bowl.
Perfect for your event in Shortfield Common
Food comes from the hatch hot, one order at a time, not left standing on a buffet.
Here are some of the events we cater in Shortfield Common and Surrey:
- Back-garden parties
- Retirement parties
- Private parties in fields and grounds
- Launch events
Rail travellers will be glad to hear that Farnham station is about 2.5 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- When payment is due
- How long the service runs
- A clear list of what’s included
- When final numbers are due
DIY taco night versus a caterer
Running your own drinks table is one option, but someone has to serve all evening. Our margarita bar guide has tips.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up in the kitchen. With a caterer, you get the food and drinks without the work.
Common questions in Shortfield Common
Could we book your food truck for a private event in Shortfield Common?
Yes, subject to the date and access for the truck or trailer. Tell us about the lane, gates, ground and parking.
Can you bring a truck or trailer to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
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.
Do you have vegan options?
Yes, and we plan them in from the start. Let us know how many vegetarian and vegan guests to expect.
Can guests build their own tacos?
We can. We can set up a build-your-own taco bar, served from the truck or a serving table, with fillings, salsas and toppings to choose from. Read our taco bar guide.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down and leave our area tidy. Let us know the venue’s rules on waste and we’ll confirm the arrangements with your quote.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
When do you arrive?
We get there well before service to set up. Serving times are agreed with you in advance, along with pack-down.
Comparing your options
Several trucks mean several quotes and arrival times. One truck with tacos, burritos and nachos is one booking to manage. Extra dishes, drinks and longer service are priced on request, so you can choose what you need.
Why book with us
- Quoted for your event
- Menus chosen with you
- Options for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan guests
- Catering across Surrey, including Shortfield Common
See how we price and the cost guide.
Step by step
The truck or trailer tends to draw a crowd, so we plan a spot with space for people to queue. We can serve in the rain, though guests will want somewhere covered to stand or sit. A hired food truck at a summer event in Shortfield Common can serve in daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, and by late September sunset is about 7:05pm. For winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, plan lighting where guests queue at the hatch.
- Share your plans for the event.
- Together we plan dishes that cover your guests’ diets.
- Power, water and timings are agreed with you or the venue.
- Service runs at the times you choose.
- When everyone is fed, we clear our area.
Before we arrive
- Have a marquee or gazebo ready in case of rain
- Tell us when you want service to start
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
Send us the date, your venue or GU10 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- 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