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Food Truck Hire in South Earlswood
Looking for food truck hire in South Earlswood? We bring the truck or trailer, the ingredients and the kit, and look after your guests on the day.
- Private parties in fields and grounds
- Retirement parties
- Christenings and family parties
Book food truck hire in South Earlswood
DIY taco night versus a caterer
For a small group, a taco night at home can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles allergen information for you.
Plenty of people try a DIY taco night at home. 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’ll do the serving.
Food truck hire for your event in South Earlswood
The hatch menu is agreed with you: tacos and burritos, with bowls, nachos or quesadillas if you like, with fresh salsas and guacamole. For winter staff parties and birthday parties, we will put together a menu of quesadillas, loaded nachos and vegan tacos and more.
Somewhere as small as South Earlswood, food truck hire can mean a garden, a field or a barn. Tell us about narrow lanes, gates and long drives. Firm ground matters, especially after rain. We arrive ready to serve, and clear our own area when service is finished.
What happens on the day
We get there well before you want to serve, set up the truck or trailer and get everything ready. When service opens, guests come up to the hatch or serving table. Evening events in South Earlswood stay light until about 9:20pm at midsummer. Once it is dark, some lighting near the hatch makes ordering easier.
- Ask us whether your date is available.
- We agree a hatch menu and send a quote.
- The spot and the way in are agreed in advance.
- On the day, guests order at the hatch and we cook to order.
- After service, we close up and leave the spot clear.
How to prepare
- Have level hardstanding or firm ground ready
- Check the venue is happy to have a truck or trailer on site
- Arrange somewhere covered for guests to eat
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, drop us a line using the enquiry form.
Planning help
The menu, item by item
Burrito bowls
Bowls suit anyone skipping tortillas, and they’re easy to adapt.
Tacos from the hatch
Warm tortillas filled to order and finished with salsa, with a choice of fillings agreed with you.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Whether you need disposables
- The number of people
- Whether you add a drinks bar or food
- What’s on the menu
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: service time, staff, plates and napkins, travel and VAT. Our quote sets out what’s included.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- How we drive in and where we can park
- A picture of the space, if it is a garden or field
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Your date and when you want service to start
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. When you’re ready, drop us a line using the enquiry form.
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FAQs for South Earlswood
Could you serve our guests after a service at Christ the King?
Yes, at a garden, field or venue nearby where the truck or trailer can park. Service would be at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Do you cater 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.
Can you cater in a back garden?
It depends on access. A drive or a spot nearby may work, with permission, if the garden itself is out of reach. Tell us about the space and we’ll advise.
What do you need at the venue?
The main things are access and a level spot: a level spot to park, space for guests to queue and a little room for a serving table. Send us a picture and tell us about gates, slopes and soft ground.
How much does food truck hire cost in South Earlswood?
We quote for each event, so the price fits what you want. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
When do you arrive?
We arrive in good time to set up before service. The length of service is agreed when you book, along with pack-down.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not normally stop service from the truck or trailer. Plan cover for guests, such as a marquee or gazebo, and let us know if the ground gets soft after heavy rain.
Is the food made fresh?
Fillings are slow-cooked in advance, then finished and kept hot on site. The tortillas are warmed on site, and the salsas and guacamole are made fresh.
Food truck hire in South Earlswood: local tips
South Earlswood is about 2 miles south of Redhill, in Surrey. Anywhere in RH1, we can bring the truck or trailer to you. We cater in all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages, wherever the truck or trailer can get in. Our nearest city page is Crawley, about 7 miles away.
Before you plan a private event in Earlswood Common, ask whoever manages it about vehicles on site. South Earlswood is about 20 miles from central London. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 7 miles of South Earlswood, with country venues and gardens where a hired food truck could serve. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules on vehicles, so check with yours.
Anywhere in RH1, we can bring the truck or trailer to your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean an event at a home with a drive on Maple Road, Heston Road and Horley Road. Nearby, we also cater events in Earlswood (1 mile north), Salfords (1 mile south), Meadvale (1 mile north-west), Redhill (2 miles north) and South Nutfield (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Epsom (9 miles north-west), Ewell (10 miles north), Caterham (6 miles north-east), Dorking (7 miles west), Ashtead (9 miles north-west) and Leatherhead (9 miles north-west).
A little further out are The Belfry (1.8 miles north) and Reigate Priory Museum (2.2 miles north-west). Open spaces near South Earlswood include Mercers Lake and Colley Hill.
- Nearby schools include Reigate School (1.2 miles north-west) and Dunottar School (1.3 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Flying Scud pub (1 mile north)
Is food truck hire right for your event?
Cooking yourself saves on catering but costs you the day. With a hired truck, we do the cooking so you can join in. The price depends on guest numbers, the menu and how long you’d like us to serve, along with extras and where your event is. We quote for each event individually.
Why book with us
- Every guest catered for, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free included
- Allergen information for every dish
- Set-up planned with you and your venue
- A quote that sets out what’s included
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
For event organisers in South Earlswood
For big numbers, we plan service to keep queues short, so guests are looked after quickly. Tell us how long you have for food and drinks.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Perfect for your event in South Earlswood
It feels informal but well looked after.
A truck or trailer suits almost any gathering. In South Earlswood, you could book us for occasions like:
- Back-garden parties
- Family celebrations
- Private parties in fields and grounds
- Big birthdays
When the service is at a church such as Christ the King, the truck would serve at the reception venue rather than at the church.
Questions to ask before booking
- VAT, if it applies
- The wet-weather plan
- Who provides plates and napkins
- The caterer’s food hygiene rating
What we need at the venue
We will agree the spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Parking arrangements if we’re not on private land
- The venue’s or landowner’s permission for a food truck
- Power and water details confirmed in advance
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
- 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