Kent · England
Food Truck Hire in South Alkham
Something for every guest: vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free options, plus allergen information for every dish. A food truck at your event, serving Mexican street food from the hatch in South Alkham.
- Engagement parties
- Birthday parties
- Client hospitality
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Hiring our taco truck near South Alkham
South Alkham is about 4 miles west of Dover, in Kent. Events in South Alkham are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and fresh service on the day. South Alkham is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our truck and trailer cover the area from South Alkham to Canterbury (12 miles away).
Close to South Alkham are historic houses such as Acrise Place (3.5 miles west). Listed venues often control where vehicles go, so raise food truck hire at your first visit. Parks such as Sladden Wood normally need permission for vehicles and catering, so a garden or hired venue is often simpler. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 5 miles, a rural setting for your private or work event is within reach. Firm ground and a clear way in matter most for the truck or trailer. The coast is within about 4 miles of South Alkham, so a hired food truck at a seaside venue is an option. The truck or trailer needs firm ground rather than sand or shingle, and seafront spots usually need permission.
Food truck hire in CT15 is planned around your venue and access and timings. We can cater an event on streets such as Meggett Lane and Alkham Valley Road. For events just outside South Alkham, we cover Alkham (1 mile north-east), Drellingore (1 mile south-west), Chalksole Green (1 mile north), Ewell Minnis (1 mile north-east) and Wolverton (1 mile north-east). We also cater in nearby towns such as Ashford (15 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north-west), Dover (4 miles east), Folkestone (4 miles south-west), Deal (10 miles north-east) and Hythe (7 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Folkestone Castle (3.2 miles south-west) and Crabble Corn Mill (3.1 miles east). The countryside around South Alkham includes Dover Western Heights and Sugar Loaf Hill.
About our food truck hire in South Alkham
Food truck hire means our food truck or trailer is booked for your guests only. Unlike a stall at a festival or market, it is a private hire, so we plan the menu and service times around you. On the menu are burritos, vegan tacos and loaded nachos, which works well for family reunions and leaving dos and retirements.
For a rural spot like South Alkham, food truck hire needs a little planning: gate widths, soft ground and the route from the road all matter. Power and water may be limited, so we confirm the arrangements before the day. You will know what’s included before you book: the menu, the service time and any extras you choose.
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Should I do it myself?
If you do it yourself, work out quantities first: our guide to how many tacos per person helps. Keep tortillas warm in a covered basket, and label dishes for guests with allergies.
You can set up your own drinks table, but someone still has to mix, pour and keep an eye on it all evening. Our margarita bar guide has tips.
Step by step
When service finishes, 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 South Alkham until about 9:15pm, while late September brings sunset forward to around 7:00pm. In December it’s dark by about 3:50pm, so the queue by the hatch needs lighting.
- Ask us whether your date is available.
- We agree a hatch menu and send a quote.
- We confirm the parking spot and the route in.
- On the day, guests order at the hatch and we cook to order.
- We pack down and drive away when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Find out what power and water are available
- Give us a contact for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to park
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, send a quick message through our quote form.
Planning help
Your questions about food truck hire in South Alkham
Do you come out to small places like South Alkham?
Yes, we cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking for the truck or trailer.
How far is South Alkham from central London?
It is about 62 miles from central London, and inside the area we cover.
Do you have gluten-free options?
Yes, gluten-free options are available, using corn tortillas. Tell us about any coeliac guests before the event so we can talk through how their food is prepared.
Do you have vegan options?
Yes, they’re part of the planning from the start. Tell us your numbers when you ask for a quote.
How much does food truck hire cost in South Alkham?
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we’ll reply with a quote.
Do you need power and water?
Tell us what the site has, for example a supply from the venue, and we will confirm what we need with your quote.
What if the weather’s bad?
The truck or trailer can serve in the rain, but your guests will want somewhere covered, such as a marquee, gazebo or nearby building.
Do you have options for kids?
Yes, children are easy to plan for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan the menu with them in mind.
Comparing your options
Most guests have seen a burger van. Tacos and burritos from a truck feel different. Your choice of food and drinks affects the price, so tell us what you have in mind. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What we offer in South Alkham
- Quoted for your event
- Every guest catered for, gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan included
- Food and drinks from one caterer, if you want both
- Everything served fresh from the hatch
Take a look at how we price or what Mexican catering costs.
Catering for every guest
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free included. To make it work smoothly:
- Put anyone with a severe allergy in touch with us
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
- Have shelter ready in case of rain
- Check gate widths and any height limits
We arrive in the agreed window and park where we have arranged. Someone on site to meet us makes it smoother.
Ask us about napkins, plates and cutlery and we’ll confirm the options in your quote.
Why choose food truck hire in South Alkham?
Mixed diets are easy to plan, since gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan choices come from the same hatch.
We cater all kinds of occasions in South Alkham and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Back-garden parties
- Wedding receptions
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Staff appreciation days
Roughly 62 miles separate South Alkham from central London, which can suit a team day out of the city with a hired food truck.
Before you book anyone
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Who provides plates and napkins
- How each diet is kept separate
- How many staff are serving, and for how long
Before you choose a spot
We’ll agree the spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Enough width and height on the route in
- The landowner’s go-ahead for the truck or trailer
- Any parking or loading permission needed for street locations
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we offer
- Tacos
- Loaded nachos
- Mexican drinks bar
- Quesadillas
- Burritos
- Burrito bowls
How we price food truck hire
Contact us for a quote, and the price is based on:
- The number of people
- Parking and the route in
- Food, drinks or both
- The length of service
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: serving hours, staff, disposables, travel and VAT. Our quote sets out what’s included.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The venue or postcode
- Gate widths, slopes and the ground
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Your date and when you want service to start
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, menu ideas and access. To send your details, tell us about it on our contact page.
About the menu
Loaded nachos
Nachos are good for sharing between friends.
Quesadillas
Crisp tortillas folded round melted cheese, cut into wedges.
- 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