Kent · England
Food Truck Hire in Upper Harbledown
From the moment the hatch opens to the end of service, food truck hire with tacos, burritos, bowls and nachos keeps your guests happy at your event in Upper Harbledown.
- Parties in venue grounds
- Leaving parties
- Garden parties
Get a quote for food truck hire in Upper Harbledown
Planning for every diet
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Confirm allergies with us in writing
- Guests with serious allergies should contact us first
- Check parking and loading rules for street locations
- Check gate widths and any height limits
Allergen information is available at the hatch for every dish.
Simple quesadillas suit younger guests, if you’d like a kids’ choice.
About our food truck hire in Upper Harbledown
Service is planned around your timings: a set lunch hour, an evening slot or a few hours through a party. Tell us when guests should eat and we will plan around it. Popular choices include vegan tacos, tacos from the hatch and loaded nachos, and it is a good fit for big birthdays and wedding evening food.
For a rural spot like Upper Harbledown, food truck hire needs a little planning: gate widths, soft ground and the route from the road all matter. Power and water may be limited, so we confirm the arrangements before the day. Everything is prepared fresh for your event and served from our truck or trailer.
Hiring our taco truck near Upper Harbledown
Upper Harbledown is about 2 miles west of Canterbury, in Kent. We cater events at homes, gardens and venues in Upper Harbledown and the surrounding area. We cater in 922 places across Kent, wherever the truck or trailer can get in.
Upper Harbledown is about 51 miles from central London. If guests are travelling by rail, Canterbury West station is about 1.8 miles away. A private event by the sea is within reach, as Upper Harbledown is within about 6 miles of the coast. Promenades and beaches normally need the council’s agreement for a catering vehicle.
We cater events across CT2 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Roman Road, The Green and Limes Place, and an event on any of them can work if the truck or trailer can park nearby. Other places close to Upper Harbledown for food truck hire include Rough Common (1 mile north-east), Harbledown (1 mile east), Chartham Hatch (1 mile south-west), Thanington (1 mile south-east) and Wincheap (2 miles south-east). We also cater in nearby towns such as Ashford (12 miles south-west), Dover (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles west), Folkestone (15 miles south-east), Whitstable (5 miles north) and Faversham (7 miles west).
A little further out are Canterbury Castle (1.9 miles east) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (2 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Local schools include The Canterbury Academy (1.3 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Dog and Bear pub (0.7 miles north-east)
Comparing your options
Hiring a food truck is different from finding one at a festival. At a festival we trade to the public; when you hire us, we serve only your guests, on your timings. Larger events can cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What you get with us
- A menu agreed with you
- A clear quote
- Book food, drinks or both
- Menus for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests
See our pricing and what Mexican catering costs.
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. Read our guide to taco bars.
Some hosts like to do it themselves. The usual problems are cold tortillas, running out of a popular filling and a host stuck at the stove. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us serve.
What we need at the venue
We serve from a truck or trailer, so the spot needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Space in front of the hatch for guests to queue
- A way in wide and high enough for the vehicle
- Power and water, confirmed with each booking
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Tacos
- Quesadillas
- Burrito bowls
- Loaded nachos
- Mexican drinks bar
- Burritos
Your questions about food truck hire in Upper Harbledown
Can you bring your truck or trailer to No Man's Orchard?
Only if the landowner, often the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will help with the information they need from us.
Could you serve our guests after a service at Church of St. Gabriel?
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. Send us the reception address.
Do you have options for kids?
Yes, children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll suggest mild options.
Do you cook on site?
Fillings are slow-cooked in advance, then finished and kept hot on site. Tortillas are warmed on site, and salsas and guacamole are made fresh.
What food and drinks do you offer?
Every menu is agreed with you. Fillings might include slow-cooked pork carnitas, chicken tinga, beef birria and vegan options such as spiced mushrooms or black beans. Our sample menu has more ideas.
Are plates and napkins included?
We confirm that with your quote. Tell us whether your venue has crockery or you’d prefer disposables.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our own area when service is finished. For anything beyond that, such as guests’ tables, ask us.
How does food truck hire work?
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.
Why choose food truck hire in Upper Harbledown?
People eat when they’re hungry.
A truck or trailer suits almost any gathering. In Upper Harbledown, you could book us for events such as:
- Summer parties at home
- Wedding evening food
- Family reunions
- Staff summer parties
Before you plan a private event in No Man's Orchard, ask whoever manages it about vehicles on site.
Questions to ask before booking
- A clear list of what’s included
- A food hygiene rating you can check
- Space, access, power and water needs
- How late numbers can change
How it works
Here’s how the day generally runs: we park up and get ready, we open the hatch when you’re ready, and we serve your guests fresh until service ends. Late-September events in Upper Harbledown 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 check availability and send a menu and a quote for hiring the truck or trailer.
- 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.
- Once guests are fed, we clear our area and head off.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to park
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Ask the venue about power and water
Getting a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Planning help
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About the menu
Quesadillas
Quesadillas are a simple choice for children.
Loaded nachos
Crisp chips loaded with toppings, salsa and guacamole.
What food truck hire costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- What the venue already provides
- What’s on the menu
- How many staff you need
- Travel, parking and access
Your choice of food and drinks affects the price, so tell us what you have in mind. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Details that help
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The date and time of the event
- Gate widths, slopes and the ground
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Your menu ideas
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. Contact us for a quote: just send a quick message through our quote form.
- 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