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Food truck hire in Strood, Medway
Planning food truck hire in Strood? We bring the truck or trailer, the ingredients and the kit, and look after your guests on the day.
- End-of-year parties
- Big birthdays
- Leaving dos and retirements
Food truck hire for Strood events
About our food truck hire in Strood
A hired food truck works for weddings, birthdays and staff days, and any gathering where guests want hot food without a sit-down meal. For private parties in fields and grounds and launch events, we’ll put together a menu of burritos, vegan tacos and quesadillas for your guests.
In a town like Strood, a hired food truck can park on a drive, in a club or hall car park, or at a hired venue. Any of them can work if the truck or trailer can get in and park on level ground. You will know what’s included before you book: menu, timings and any add-ons.
Events we cater in Strood
A food truck gives a private event a focal point, and the hatch draws people over.
A truck or trailer works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Milestone birthdays
- Private parties in fields and grounds
- Back-garden parties
- Client hospitality
With the A2 and A226 nearby, getting our food truck or trailer to Strood is straightforward.
What to look for in a quote
- How each diet is kept separate
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How late numbers can change
- Whether plates, napkins and cutlery are included
The process
On the day, we position the truck or trailer and get the serving area ready. Service starts at the time we have agreed, planned around your event. A hired food truck at a summer event in Strood can serve in daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, while late September brings sunset forward to around 7:00pm. For winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, plan lighting where guests queue at the hatch.
- Check our availability for your date.
- We agree a hatch menu and send a quote.
- We confirm the parking spot and the route in.
- We drive in, open the hatch and serve your guests.
- After service, we close up and leave the spot clear.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Ask the venue about power and water
- Confirm the venue allows outside caterers
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Hiring our taco truck near Strood
Strood is about 3 miles north-west of Chatham, in Medway. We serve at events in homes, gardens and venues in Strood and nearby villages. We cater in all 68 towns and villages across Medway, wherever the truck or trailer can get in. You can also see our page for Maidstone, about 9 miles away.
Around Strood, historic houses include Temple Manor (0.5 miles south-east) and Restoration House (1.2 miles east). Historic houses and estates typically have firm rules on vehicles, so ask where a hired food truck could park before you book. A food truck in Rede Common would need the park owner’s agreement, so check that first.
We serve at events all over ME2, ME1 and ME3 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Ash Road, Gun Lane and Pine Road, and an event on any of them can work if the truck or trailer can park nearby. With the A2 and A226 close by, Strood is simple for us to get to with the truck or trailer for your event. Close by, we cover events in Rochester (1 mile east), Borstal (1 mile south), Cuxton (2 miles south-west), Lower Bush (2 miles south-west) and Upper Bush (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Gillingham (4 miles east), Chatham (3 miles south-east), Rainham (6 miles east), Luton (3 miles south-east), Park Wood (6 miles south-east) and Lordswood (5 miles south-east). Strood is among the bigger towns we cover in Medway, with plenty of venues for events.
Other landmarks nearby include Six Poor Travellers House (1.2 miles east) and French Hospital (1.2 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Rede Common and Gad's Hill.
- Schools near Strood include Strood Academy (0.6 miles north-west) and Temple School (1.2 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Crispin And Crispianus Public House (0.6 miles east)
- Local facilities include City of Rochester-upon-Medway (0.9 miles east)
Popular choices
Salsas and guacamole
Salsas and guacamole finish every order.
Burrito bowls
Everything from a burrito, served in a bowl.
Before you choose a spot
Many gardens, fields and venues can take a truck or trailer, but there are a few things to check:
- A way in wide and high enough for the vehicle
- Distance from houses and windows
- Parking arrangements if we’re not on private land
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Mexican drinks bar
- Tacos
- Loaded nachos
- Quesadillas
- Burrito bowls
- Burritos
Catering for every guest
A Mexican menu is easy to plan for mixed diets, because options can be kept separate. A few tips:
- Walk the access route and note narrow gaps
- Tell us about coeliac guests
- Think about cover if the weather turns
- Check parking and loading rules for street locations
We keep allergen information for every dish at the hatch, so guests can ask before ordering.
A taco-bar station can sit next to the truck for a wedding breakfast or lunch.
Questions from Strood
How far is Strood from London?
It’s about 26 miles from central London, and inside the area we cover.
Could you serve in Rede Common?
It depends on the park’s owner, who would need to agree to a catering vehicle on site. Ask them first; if they say yes, we will send what they need from us.
Can you cater for special diets?
There are vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free options, with corn tortillas for gluten-free guests. Every dish has allergen information.
How much does food truck hire cost?
We don’t publish set prices, because each hire is different. Tell us your plans and we’ll quote for your event. Our food truck hire guide explains what affects the cost.
How does food truck hire work?
You book the truck or trailer for set hours at your event. We cook to order, serve from the hatch and pack down afterwards.
What guest numbers do you cater for?
It depends on the event and how long service runs. Most bookings fall around 50 to 400 guests, so tell us your numbers.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to plan for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan the menu with them in mind.
How spicy is the food?
The food can be kept mild, with hotter salsas on the side for anyone who wants more heat.
Working with your venue
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We can send what the landowner or council needs from us.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
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What affects the price in Strood
We quote for your event, and the price is based on:
- What the venue already provides
- The length of service
- The number of people
- Serving staff
A food truck can be a practical alternative to plated catering, as there is no kitchen to hire. Contact us for a quote to compare.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Whether you’d like food, drinks or both
- The date and time of the event
- Gate widths, slopes and the ground
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Thinking about food truck hire for your event in Strood? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just drop us a line using the enquiry form.
DIY taco night versus a caterer
You can host your own taco night for a crowd, but it takes planning. Fillings need slow cooking, tortillas need warming as you go, and salsas need making. Our taco bar guide explains how.
If you do it yourself, work out quantities first: our guide to how many tacos per person helps. Keep warmed tortillas covered, and label anything containing allergens.
- 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