Isle of Wight · England
Food truck hire in St Lawrence, Isle of Wight
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 St Lawrence.
- Leaving dos and retirements
- End-of-year celebrations
- Wedding evening food
Food truck hire near St Lawrence
Food truck hire for your event in St Lawrence
Food truck hire suits weddings, milestone birthdays and staff events, and any gathering where guests want hot food without a sit-down meal. It suits weddings and summer parties at home, serving burrito bowls, tacos from the hatch and vegan tacos.
Near St Lawrence, a hired food truck in a field or garden suits private parties and work away days alike. Guests order at the hatch, so plan a sheltered spot for the queue in case of rain. Timings are planned around your event, so service starts when you want it.
- Location
- St Lawrence (PO38)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free
- Numbers
- Typically around 50 to 400 guests; tell us yours
- Also available
- Drinks bar, nachos to share
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 28 October 2026
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can check the date.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where vehicles can park, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Planning the serving area
We’ll be honest if a space will not work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Distance from houses and windows
- Somewhere for guests to sit or stand and eat
- The venue’s or landowner’s permission for a food truck
Out-of-the-way places like St Lawrence take a little more planning, so let us know about tracks, gates and power in good time.
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Step by step
The truck or trailer tends to draw a crowd, so we’ll help you choose a spot with room for a queue. Rain does not typically stop us serving, though guests will want somewhere covered to stand or sit. A Christmas party in St Lawrence with a hired food truck will be in the dark from about 4:00pm, so ask the venue about outdoor lighting where we’ll park. In late June, it stays light until about 9:20pm.
- Check our availability for your date.
- You get a menu for the hatch and 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Check gates and access routes are wide and high enough
- Plan a covered area for guests if rain is likely
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just drop us a line using the enquiry form.
Planning help
The menu, item by item
Tacos from the hatch
Tacos are quick to serve and easy to eat standing up, and corn tortillas suit gluten-free guests.
Quesadillas
Quesadillas are a simple choice for children.
FAQs for St Lawrence
Could you come to a seaside event near St Lawrence?
Yes, with permission for the spot and firm ground for the truck or trailer. Wind, sand and seafront permissions are the main things to plan on the coast.
Will you travel to a small place like St Lawrence?
Yes. Villages and hamlets are part of our area, and the main thing is access: tell us about the lane, the gate and the ground.
Do you do parties at home?
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 will advise.
Is the food suitable for children?
Yes, children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan the menu with them in mind.
How many guests can the truck serve?
That depends on your timings and the event. Most bookings fall around 50 to 400 guests, so tell us your numbers.
Can we hire the truck for our wedding?
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.
Do you give allergen information?
Our menus are planned with allergies in mind, nut allergies included, and give allergen information for every dish. We keep options separate, but we cannot promise anything is completely allergen-free. If a guest has a severe allergy, please talk to us before the event.
How long are you on site?
We arrive in good time to set up before service. The length of service is agreed when you book, along with pack-down.
DIY taco night versus a caterer
A DIY taco night is possible for a crowd, but it’s more work than it looks. There are fillings to slow-cook, tortillas to keep warm and salsas to make. Read our guide to taco bars.
Weighing up a DIY taco night against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Contact us for a quote to compare.
Other catering in St Lawrence
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Have shelter ready in case of rain
- Look into parking permissions if the truck cannot go off-road
- Ask guests about dietary needs when they reply
Allergen information is available at the hatch for every dish.
A taco-bar station can sit next to the truck for a wedding breakfast or lunch.
Why choose food truck hire in St Lawrence?
It feels informal but well looked after, because we cook, serve and clear away.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Birthday parties
- Garden parties
- Launch events
- Engagement parties
No room on the drive? A hired hall or sports club near St Lawrence with parking may suit the truck or trailer.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if it rains
- Where to see their hygiene rating
- Travel and parking costs
- How each diet is kept separate
St Lawrence: parking, access and venues
St Lawrence is about 4 miles south-west of Shanklin, in the Isle of Wight. For an event in St Lawrence, we can serve in gardens, fields, venues, car parks and courtyards with access. We cater in 125 places in the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages, wherever the truck or trailer can get in. You can also see our page for Portsmouth, about 17 miles away.
When the service is at a church such as St Lawrence's Church, the truck would serve at the reception venue rather than at the church. Historic houses near St Lawrence include Rylstone Manor (3.8 miles north-east). If you’re hiring a historic venue, check early whether it allows a catering vehicle on site. With the coast within about 2 miles of St Lawrence, wind is worth planning for. A sheltered, firm spot for the truck or trailer and the queue works best.
Here we cover the PO38 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it with access for the truck or trailer. Your event could be at a home on Twining Road, Whitwell Road and Woolverton Road or the roads around them. Nearby, we also cater events in Steephill (1 mile east), Nettlecombe (1 mile north-west), Whitwell (1 mile north-west), Ventnor (1 mile east) and Bierley (2 miles north-west). We also cater in nearby towns such as Newport (8 miles north), Ryde (10 miles north), Cowes (12 miles north), Sandown (6 miles north-east), Shanklin (4 miles north-east) and East Cowes (12 miles north). If your event is somewhere remote, let us know early and we’ll plan the trip and the route in for the truck or trailer.
A little further out are South Wight (1.9 miles north-east) and Longshoremans Museum (1.3 miles east). Open spaces near St Lawrence include Stenbury Down.
- Schools near St Lawrence include The Island Free School (1.2 miles north-east) and St Catherine's School (1.5 miles east)
What affects the price in St Lawrence
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- The number of people
- Timings and hours
- Distance and access to the venue
- Whether you need disposables
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Whether you’d like food, drinks or both
- Expected numbers
- How we drive in and where we can park
- What power and water the site has
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
- 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