Isle of Wight · England
Food truck hire in Upton, Isle of Wight
Fresh, colourful and made to share: a Mexican food truck serving tacos and burritos at your event in Upton and the surrounding area.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Christenings and family parties
- Big birthdays
Get a quote for food truck hire in Upton
Food truck hire for your event in Upton
The hatch menu is agreed with you: tacos and burritos, with bowls, nachos or quesadillas if you like, finished with salsas and guacamole. Popular choices include vegan tacos, burrito bowls and burritos, and it suits private outdoor parties and christenings and family parties.
In a hamlet or village like Upton, our food truck or trailer can serve a private party or a team day in a field or garden. Guests queue at the hatch, so have some cover ready in case of rain. You will know what’s included before booking: the menu, the service time and any extras you choose.
- Location
- Upton (PO33)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free
- Guests
- Typically around 50 to 400 guests; tell us yours
- Extras
- Nachos, guacamole and a drinks bar
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 28 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
Everything is served from our truck or trailer, so the spot needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Room for guests to gather at the hatch
- Enough width and height on the route in
- Arrangements for power and water, agreed when you book
Upton is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we’ll plan the journey and access for the truck or trailer.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we will advise.
Food truck hire or something else?
Several trucks mean several quotes and arrival times. One truck with tacos, burritos and nachos is one booking to manage. What’s on the menu makes a difference to the total, so tell us what you have in mind. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why us?
- A plan agreed before the day
- A truck or trailer that comes to you
- A quote that sets out what’s included
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to catering costs.
How the day works
From set-up to service, we look after everything you’ve booked from us, so you can spend time with your guests. By late September, it’s dark in Upton at around 7:10pm, so evening service from the truck may run past dusk. A late-May event keeps its light until roughly 8:55pm.
- Ask us whether your date is available.
- We agree a hatch menu and send 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.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the venue allows outside caterers
- Tell us what power and water the site has
- Have a marquee or gazebo ready in case of rain
Get a quote
Send us the date, your venue or PO33 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just tell us about it on our contact page.
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What affects the price in Upton
Pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Food, drinks or both
- How many guests we are serving
- Travel, parking and access
- Timings and hours
The cost per head can fall as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Whether you’d like food, drinks or both
- The venue or postcode
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and allergy numbers
- Expected numbers
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, menu ideas and access. To send your details, tell us about it on our contact page.
More for events in Upton
Events we cater in Upton
Food comes from the hatch hot, one order at a time, not left standing on a buffet.
Almost any gathering can work with a truck or trailer. In Upton, you could book us for events such as:
- Staff summer parties
- Parties in venue grounds
- Client events and product launches
- Engagement parties
For guests coming by train, Smallbrook Junction station is about 1.1 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Payment terms and deposit
- If the price includes VAT
- How each diet is kept separate
- What happens if it rains
Can I do a taco night myself?
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.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up in the kitchen. With a caterer, you get the food and drinks without the work.
Upton questions
Will you travel to a small place like Upton?
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.
Could we book your food truck for a private event in Upton?
Yes, subject to the date and access for the truck or trailer. Tell us about the lane, gates, ground and parking.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. Mild dishes, quesadillas and nachos can be part of the menu. Include children in your numbers.
What do you need at the venue?
Level, firm ground or hardstanding, access wide and high enough to drive in, and the venue’s permission. Power and water are confirmed with each booking.
What does food truck hire cost?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we’ll reply with a quote.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down and tidy our own area after service. Ask us if you’d like help with anything else.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Greater London, Kent and Medway, Surrey, East Sussex, West Sussex, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire.
Do you need power and water?
That depends on the set-up, so we confirm power and water arrangements with each booking. Tell us what’s available at your venue.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Look into parking permissions if the truck cannot go off-road
- Walk the access route and note narrow gaps
- Have shelter ready in case of rain
- Tell us when guests should eat
Guests come to the hatch, order and wait a short moment for hot food.
Add a build-your-own taco bar beside the truck for a wedding breakfast or lunch.
The menu, item by item
Quesadillas
Quesadillas are a simple choice for children.
Tacos from the hatch
Tacos made to order at the hatch, with fillings such as carnitas, chicken tinga or spiced mushroom.
Hiring our taco truck near Upton
Upton is about 1 mile south-west of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. Events in Upton are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and friendly service on the day. Upton is one of 125 places in the Isle of Wight where we can bring food truck hire. You can also see our page for Portsmouth, about 8 miles away.
After a service at a church such as Church of St. Michael and All Angels, a hired food truck at a garden, field or venue nearby can feed everyone. Historic houses near Upton include Nunwell House (2.2 miles south-east) and Morton Manor (3 miles south-east). If you’re hiring a historic venue, check early whether it allows a catering vehicle on site. A private event by the sea is within reach, as Upton is within about 2 miles of the coast. Promenades and beaches generally need the council’s agreement for a catering vehicle.
Food truck hire in PO33 is planned around your venue and access and timings. From Stroud Wood Road, Upton Road and Carters Road or anywhere nearby, we can bring food truck hire there, given access. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Haylands (1 mile north-east), Binstead (1 mile north), Ryde (1 mile north-east), Oakfield (1 mile north-east) and Elmfield (2 miles north-east). We also cater in nearby towns such as Newport (5 miles west), Cowes (6 miles north-west), Sandown (4 miles south), Shanklin (6 miles south), Ventnor (8 miles south) and East Cowes (5 miles north-west). Some remote venues need extra planning, so contact us in good time about access, ground and power.
Well-known places in the area include Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (5.2 miles south) and Sandown Castle (4 miles south). Open spaces near Upton include Briddlesford Nature Reserve and Brading Down.
- Local schools include Ryde Academy (0.8 miles north) and Ryde School with Upper Chine (1.3 miles north-east)
- 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