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West Sussex · England

Food truck hire in Southbourne, West Sussex

Planning food truck hire in Southbourne? We arrive with our truck or trailer and everything we need to serve, then serve your guests fresh on the day.

Family celebrations
Leaving dos and retirements
End-of-year celebrations

Planning an event in Southbourne?

How our food truck hire works in Southbourne

You could pick fillings such as chicken tinga, carnitas or beef birria, alongside a vegan option such as spiced mushroom. We plan for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests. Popular choices include tacos from the hatch, vegan tacos and loaded nachos, and it’s a good fit for engagements and anniversaries and end-of-year parties.

Around Southbourne, a hired food truck can serve in a garden, a field or a hall car park. Narrow roads and soft ground are fine if we know about them. We’ll check the space, access and power with you before the day, so there are no surprises on arrival.

Area: Southbourne (PO10)
Region: West Sussex
Dietary options: Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free
Numbers: Typically around 50 to 400 guests; tell us yours
Add-ons: Nachos, guacamole and a drinks bar
Quotes: Quoted for your event
Last updated: 28 October 2026

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Food truck hire or something else?

Plated catering needs a kitchen tent, waiting staff and set courses. A food truck arrives as a kitchen and serves from the hatch. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: serving hours, staff, disposables, travel and VAT. Contact us for a quote and we will set out what’s included.

What we offer in Southbourne

Set-up planned with you and your venue
Events in Southbourne and across West Sussex
Food and drinks from one caterer, if you want both
Service planned around your numbers

Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.

What we need at the venue

Before the day, we’ll agree where we park and serve. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:

A way in wide and high enough for the vehicle
Arrangements for power and water, agreed when you book
A parking suspension, where a street spot is needed

Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.

Menu ideas

Loaded nachos
Quesadillas
Burrito bowls
Tacos
Burritos
Mexican drinks bar

Browse the menu

A closer look at the menu

Loaded nachos

Tortilla chips with cheese, a filling, salsa and guacamole.

Burrito bowls

A bowl is a good choice for guests avoiding tortillas, and they’re easy to adapt.

Who books food truck hire in Southbourne?

Guests can come back to the hatch when they’re ready.

Almost any gathering can work with a truck or trailer. People in Southbourne can book us for events such as:

Launch events
Company away days
Private parties in fields and grounds
Milestone birthdays

Hoping to hire a food truck for a gathering in Eames Farm? A catering vehicle in a public park normally needs the landowner’s permission.

What your quote should include

If the price includes VAT
Any travel, parking or access charges
How many staff are serving, and for how long
When final numbers are due

Questions to ask before booking

Working with your venue

For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can check the date.

Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if it is a good fit.

The process

We get there well before you want to serve, then set up and prepare everything. Guests come up to order when service opens. A Christmas party in Southbourne with a hired food truck will be in the dark from about 4:00pm, so choose a well-lit spot for the truck or trailer. At midsummer, sunset is around 9:20pm.

Check our availability for your date.
You get a menu for the hatch and 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.
We pack down and drive away when service ends.

Getting ready for the day

Give us your final numbers and diets
Get the venue’s permission for us to park and serve
Tell us when you want service to start

How to get a price

The quickest way to a quote is to tell us about it on our contact page. Tell us about your event in Southbourne, and we’ll suggest a menu to suit.

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Having a food truck at your wedding

Questions from Southbourne

Can you bring your truck or trailer to Eames Farm?

Only with permission from whoever runs the park, often the council. Ask them first, and we’ll help with the information they need from us.

Can you cater a reception after a service at St. John's?

Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall with access for the truck or trailer. We’d serve at the reception venue rather than at the church itself. Send us the reception address.

Can guests build their own tacos?

Yes, a taco bar is one of the ways we serve. Let us know your numbers and space and we’ll suggest the best set-up.

Can you cater for special diets?

We plan for diets before the day, but we cannot promise an allergen-free kitchen. Anyone with a severe allergy should contact us before the event.

Is food truck hire good for weddings?

We can serve from the truck for the wedding meal, the evening or both. Timings are agreed with you and your venue. Read more in having a food truck at a wedding.

What does hiring your food truck involve?

Our truck or trailer comes to your venue and serves your guests from the hatch. It is a private booking for your guests only.

Do you provide plates and napkins?

We confirm that with your quote. Let us know what the venue supplies and we will talk it through.

When should we book?

The sooner the better. Popular dates go first, so contact us early.

Dietary needs and planning tips

A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:

Let us know who is coeliac
Give us separate numbers for children
Guests with serious allergies should contact us first
Send allergy details in writing

Allergen information is available at the hatch for every dish, so guests can ask before ordering.

Ask about a second service later in the evening.

Food truck hire in Southbourne: local tips

Southbourne is about 4 miles east of Havant, in West Sussex. For an event in Southbourne, we can park up at venues, fields, drives and courtyards. Southbourne is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we can bring food truck hire. Our truck and trailer cover the area from Southbourne to Chichester (6 miles away).

After a service at a church such as St. John's, a hired food truck at a garden, field or venue nearby can feed everyone. Nearby historic houses include Warblington Castle (2.5 miles west). If you’re hiring a historic venue, check early whether it allows a catering vehicle on site. With the coast within about 6 miles of Southbourne, wind is worth planning for. A sheltered, firm spot for the truck or trailer and the queue works best.

This part of West Sussex takes in PO10, and we can cater your event anywhere in it with access for the truck or trailer. Local streets include Lodgebury Close, Manor Road and Northcote Gardens; for an event at home on any of them, tell us where the truck or trailer can park. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Woodmancote (1 mile north), Lumley (1 mile west), Westbourne (1 mile north-west), Emsworth (1 mile west) and Thorney Island (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (11 miles south-east), Chichester (6 miles east), Selsey (10 miles south-east), Portfield (6 miles east), Yapton (13 miles east) and East Wittering (6 miles south).

Well-known places in the area include Warblington Castle (2.5 miles west) and Emsworth Museum (1.3 miles west). Not far away are Stoke Down and Brook Meadow (Emsworth).

Schools near Southbourne include Bourne Community College (under half a mile north-west)
Pubs nearby include The Traveller's Joy Public House (under half a mile south-east)

What affects the price in Southbourne

Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:

Food, drinks or both
Serving staff
What the venue already provides
Guest numbers

The price depends on guest numbers, the menu and how long you’d like us to serve, plus any add-ons and the location. Every event gets its own quote.

Getting an accurate quote

We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:

Diets and allergies you know about
A picture of where we’d park
Your menu ideas
Where the event is

The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, menu ideas and access. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.