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Food Truck Hire for The Stocks events
Planning food truck hire in The Stocks? We arrive with our food truck or trailer and everything we need to serve, and look after your guests on the day.
- Winter staff parties
- Client events and product launches
- Wedding evening food
Planning an event in The Stocks?
How it works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our food truck or trailer, and serve without fuss. Late-September events in The Stocks see sunset at about 7:00pm, so a later service will need some lighting. In late May, daylight lasts until about 8:45pm.
- Send us your date, the address, a headcount and dietary needs.
- We suggest a menu for the hatch and quote for it.
- Before the day, we agree the spot, the way in, power and water.
- We arrive, open the hatch and cook to order for your guests.
- When service ends, we pack up and leave the spot clear.
How to prepare
- Plan a covered area for guests if rain is likely
- Tell us when you want service to start
- Check gates and access routes are wide and high enough
Ask for a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
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How our food truck hire works in The Stocks
Fillings might include carnitas, al pastor-style pork or chicken tinga, alongside a vegan option such as spiced mushroom. There are options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests. It works well for retirement parties and garden parties, serving tacos from the hatch, fresh salsas and guacamole and loaded nachos.
Somewhere as small as The Stocks, food truck hire can mean a garden, a field or a barn. Lanes, gates and long drives are fine if we know about them. Firm ground matters, especially after rain. Every guest is catered for, gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan included, with allergen information for everything we serve.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Space in front of the hatch for guests to queue
- Arrangements for power and water, agreed when you book
- Gate widths, overhead branches and soft ground checked in advance
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in The Stocks
- Tacos
- Mexican drinks bar
- Burrito bowls
- Burritos
- Loaded nachos
- Quesadillas
The Stocks questions
Could you come to a seaside event near The Stocks?
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.
We’re having a ceremony at Parish Church of St John the Baptist: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, field or venue nearby where the truck or trailer can park. We’d serve at the reception venue rather than at the church itself. Tell us where the reception will be.
How much does food truck hire cost?
There’s no fixed price list, as every booking is different. Tell us your plans and we will quote for your event. Our food truck hire guide explains what affects the cost.
Can you run a bar?
Yes, we offer a Mexican drinks bar, with margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas and soft drinks. Alcohol at an event may need a licence, such as a premises licence or a Temporary Event Notice, so we’ll talk licensing through with you.
Do you have dairy-free options?
Yes, we can. Let us know your dairy-free numbers, and we’ll include them in the plan.
What does hiring your food truck involve?
We bring our truck or trailer to your venue, park in the agreed spot and serve your guests from the hatch. Only your guests are served.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, they’re part of the planning from the start. Let us know how many vegetarian and vegan guests to expect, and we’ll keep their options separate.
Who clears up?
Our area is packed away and left tidy. Let us know the venue’s rules on waste and we’ll talk it through.
What’s on the menu
Burrito bowls
A bowl is a good choice for guests avoiding tortillas.
Salsas and guacamole
Fresh salsas and guacamole, made for your event.
How we price food truck hire
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Guest numbers
- Staff for serving and the bar
- Food, drinks or both
- Your choice of food and drinks
Extras, such as more dishes, extra drinks or a longer service, are quoted on request, so you choose what goes in.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Gate widths, slopes and the ground
- The date and time of the event
- What power and water the site has
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.
Food truck hire in The Stocks: local tips
The Stocks is about 11 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. We bring food truck hire to gardens, halls and venues around The Stocks. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages, wherever the truck or trailer can get in. Our truck and trailer cover the area from The Stocks to Maidstone (about 19 miles away).
Central London is about 49 miles from The Stocks, which can suit a team day out of the city with a hired food truck. Rail travellers will be glad to hear that the nearest station is Rye station, about 4.2 miles south. With the coast within about 5 miles of The Stocks, wind is worth planning for. A sheltered, firm spot for the truck or trailer and the queue works best.
Anywhere in TN30, we can bring food truck hire to you. We can cater an event on streets such as Stocks Road, Budd's Lane and Wittersham Road. We also serve at events in Acton (1 mile north), Wittersham (1 mile west), Stone Corner (1 mile north), Stone in Oxney (2 miles east) and Reading Street (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (11 miles north-east), Tenterden (4 miles north), Kennington (13 miles north-east), New Romney (10 miles east), Staplehurst (13 miles north-west) and Stanhope (10 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Smallhythe Place (2 miles north-west) and Ypres Tower (4.4 miles south). Open spaces near The Stocks include Flatropers Wood.
- Pubs nearby include The Ewe And Lamb Inn (0.5 miles west)
DIY taco night or a caterer?
Running your own drinks table is one option, but someone has to serve all evening. See our margarita bar guide.
Doing it yourself? Start with the quantities: see how many tacos per person. Keep warmed tortillas covered, and label anything containing allergens.
Events we cater in The Stocks
Every order is cooked and served hot, rather than waiting under foil.
In The Stocks and nearby, we can cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Client events and product launches
- Christenings and family parties
- Summer parties at home
- Anniversary celebrations
Close to The Stocks are historic houses such as Smallhythe Place (2 miles north-west) and Lamb House (4.4 miles south). If you’re hiring a historic venue, check early whether it allows a catering vehicle on site.
Before you book anyone
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether travel is included
- The deadline for final numbers
- A clear list of what’s included
Planners, venues and businesses
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can check the date.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Nearby places to The Stocks
Also in The Stocks
Catering for every guest
We cater for vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free guests. To get it right:
- Let us know who is coeliac
- Look into parking permissions if the truck can’t go off-road
- Have shelter ready in case of rain
- Guests with serious allergies should contact us first
Guests order at the hatch and their food is handed out hot.
Tell us what serveware you need and we will confirm the options in your quote.
- 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