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Food Truck Hire for South Hampstead events
Book our truck or trailer for your event in South Hampstead. Everything is served fresh from the hatch.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Winter staff parties
- Private outdoor parties
Food truck hire for South Hampstead events
Popular choices
Burrito bowls
Bowls suit anyone skipping tortillas, and they’re easy to adapt.
Loaded nachos
Nachos are good for sharing between friends; dairy-free versions can be planned.
About our food truck hire in South Hampstead
The hatch menu is agreed with you: tacos and burritos, with bowls, nachos or quesadillas if you like, with fresh salsas and guacamole. It works well for parties in venue grounds and leaving dos and retirements, serving quesadillas, fresh salsas and guacamole and loaded nachos.
Hiring a food truck in South Hampstead starts with where it can park. A drive, a courtyard or a car park can all work, with permission, and a parking suspension may be needed on some streets. Like all of Greater London, South Hampstead is inside the ULEZ. Your quote sets out what’s included: menu, timings and any add-ons.
- Location
- South Hampstead (NW3, NW8, NW6)
- County
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free
- Numbers
- Typically around 50 to 400 guests; tell us yours
- Extras
- Drinks bar, nachos to share
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 28 October 2026
Why choose food truck hire in South Hampstead?
You don’t need a kitchen, so gardens, fields and grounds all become options with the venue’s agreement.
We cater all kinds of occasions in South Hampstead and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Launch events
- Back-garden parties
- Engagements and anniversaries
- Family celebrations
Rail travellers will be glad to hear that South Hampstead station is in South Hampstead itself.
Questions to ask before booking
- The caterer’s food hygiene rating
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- The deposit and payment dates
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
What we need at the venue
Many gardens, fields and venues can take a truck or trailer, but a few things matter:
- Space in front of the hatch for guests to queue
- Gate widths, overhead branches and soft ground checked in advance
- Agreement from the venue to bring in a catering vehicle
South Hampstead is in London, inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, which covers all of Greater London, and parking can be tight: let us know about permits, bays, off-street space or a parking suspension.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Planning food truck hire around South Hampstead
South Hampstead is about 1 mile south of Hampstead, in Greater London. For an event in South Hampstead, we can park up at venues, fields, drives and courtyards in and around South Hampstead. We serve in all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
Local halls and clubs around South Hampstead can be an option for food truck hire, given vehicle access. Before you plan a private event in Primrose Hill, ask whoever manages it about vehicles on site.
This part of Greater London takes in NW3, NW8 and NW6, and we can cater your event anywhere in it with access for the truck or trailer. Whether your event is on Avenue Road, Acacia Road and Harben Road or a nearby road, we can bring food truck hire there, given access. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Swiss Cottage (1 mile north), St John's Wood (1 mile south), Haverstock (1 mile east), Belsize Park (1 mile east) and Primrose Hill (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (4 miles south-east), Kensington (3 miles south-west), St Pancras (3 miles south-east), Shoreditch (4 miles east), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east) and Hoxton (4 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth (0.7 miles south) and Metropolitan Borough of Hampstead (0.7 miles north-east). The countryside around South Hampstead includes Adelaide Nature Reserve and The Long Water.
- Local schools include Holy Trinity CofE Primary School (under half a mile north-west) and St. Mary's Town and Country School (within half a mile north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Cafe Med pub (under half a mile south-west)
- Local facilities include Cecil Sharp House (1.1 miles east)
How it compares
A private hire is not the same as a festival stall. At public events, anyone can buy; when you hire us, we serve only your guests, on your timings. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for food truck hire. A short lunch service for a team is a different job from a full wedding day. Contact us for a quote.
Why book Mobile Mexican Catering in South Hampstead
- We cover South Hampstead and the whole of Greater London
- Allergen information for everything we serve
- A clear quote
- Service planned around your numbers
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to catering costs.
FAQs for South Hampstead
Could your truck or trailer park at our home in South Hampstead?
That depends on the space. A drive, a courtyard or a suspended bay can all work, as long as the truck or trailer can reach a level spot. Tell us what’s outside, and remember the ULEZ covers all of Greater London.
What’s the nearest station to South Hampstead for guests?
Guests can use South Hampstead station, which is right in South Hampstead.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, including Greater London. See all areas.
How is private hire different from festival trading?
At a private hire, we serve your guests and nobody else, on a menu and timings agreed with you. At festivals and markets we trade to the public; see our street food catering page.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, we do. The drinks bar can be added to food or booked on its own, with alcohol-free options such as aguas frescas. We’ll check the licensing for alcohol with you.
Do you cover South Hampstead?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including South Hampstead. For a quote, tell us about it on our contact page.
What do you need at the venue?
A level, firm spot for the truck or trailer, with access wide and high enough to drive in, and the venue’s agreement. Power and water arrangements are confirmed with each booking.
Can you come to a private house?
Yes, as long as there is access and a level, firm spot. Tell us about the drive, gates and any slopes.
How we price food truck hire
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How long we’re needed on site
- How many guests we’re serving
- Whether you add a drinks bar or food
- What’s on the menu
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, staff, plates and napkins, travel and VAT. Contact us for a quote and we’ll set out what’s included.
Details that help
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- How we drive in and where we can park
- The venue or postcode
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you will get menu ideas and a price. To get started, drop us a line using the enquiry form.
Step by step
Here’s how the day typically runs: we arrive and set up, service opens at the agreed time, and we serve your guests fresh for the agreed time. Evening events in South Hampstead stay light until about 9:20pm at midsummer. After that, festoon lights or lamps near the truck help guests order.
- Tell us what the event is and who’s coming.
- We suggest fillings and dishes for every diet.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the truck or trailer
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Let us know the timings for the day
Get a quote
Planning food truck hire in South Hampstead? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Ask guests about dietary needs when they reply
- Check early that your venue allows food trucks
- Send allergy details in writing
- Put anyone with a severe allergy in touch with us
Running late? Tell us.
Quesadillas make an easy option for children.
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- 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