Hampshire · England
Food truck caterers in Vernham Dean
Something for every guest: options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests, with allergen information for everything we serve. A food truck at your event, serving Mexican street food from the hatch for events in Vernham Dean.
- Summer parties at home
- Company away days
- Leaving parties
Food truck hire for Vernham Dean events
Vernham Dean: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Vernham Dean?
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 you serve our guests after a service at Church of St Mary?
Yes. The church itself is not where we’d set up, but a hall, field or garden close by with room for the truck or trailer can work well. Let us know the reception address and we will check the access.
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Greater London, Kent and Medway, Surrey, East Sussex, West Sussex, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire, including Vernham Dean.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not usually stop service from the truck or trailer. Plan cover for guests, such as a marquee or gazebo, and tell us if heavy rain could make the ground soft.
Can you do dairy-free food?
Yes. Dairy-free options are part of our menus, and we’ll tell you which dishes contain milk.
Can you keep it mild?
That is your choice: we can keep the main dishes mild, with hotter salsas served separately.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your event and menu. We agree arrival, service and pack-down times with you to suit your day.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down and leave our area tidy. Tell us the venue’s rules on waste and clearing up and we’ll confirm the arrangements with your quote.
Food truck hire in Vernham Dean, from our truck or trailer
You could pick fillings such as chicken tinga, carnitas or beef birria, with vegan choices like black bean and sweet potato. We plan for vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free guests, and corn tortillas suit gluten-free diets. It works well for summer parties at home and end-of-year parties, serving burritos, quesadillas and vegan tacos.
In a rural place like Vernham Dean, access is the main thing to plan for a hired truck: 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. Timings are planned around your event, so service starts when you want it.
Should I do it myself?
A DIY taco night works well for a small group. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, with allergen information for every dish.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up in the kitchen. Booking a caterer means you can relax with everyone else.
About the menu
Tacos from the hatch
Tacos are quick to serve and easy to eat standing up, and corn tortillas suit gluten-free guests.
Burrito bowls
A bowl is a good choice for guests avoiding tortillas, and they’re easy to adapt.
What we need at the venue
Access is the first thing to check for a truck or trailer. We need:
- Some space between the truck and nearby homes
- A parking suspension, where a street spot is needed
- Seating or standing room near the truck
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Loaded nachos
- Burrito bowls
- Quesadillas
- Mexican drinks bar
- Burritos
- Tacos
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. Evening events in Vernham Dean stay light until about 9:25pm at midsummer. Once it’s dark, some lighting near the hatch makes ordering easier.
- Check our availability for your date.
- We agree a hatch menu and send a quote.
- The spot and the way in are agreed in advance.
- We drive in, open the hatch and serve your guests.
- We pack down and drive away when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Find out what power and water are available
- Have a marquee or gazebo ready in case of rain
- Let us know the timings for the day
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send you a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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Food truck hire in Vernham Dean: local tips
Vernham Dean is about 7 miles north of Andover, in Hampshire. We bring food truck hire to homes, gardens and venues in Vernham Dean and the surrounding area. We serve in all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages, wherever the truck or trailer can get in. Our truck and trailer cover the area from Vernham Dean to Basingstoke (18 miles away).
Central London is about 62 miles from Vernham Dean, close enough for a London team’s away day.
This part of Hampshire takes in SP11, so your event can be anywhere in it. We can cater an event on streets such as Bulpits Hill and Back Lane or the roads around them. Nearby, we also cater events in Woodside (1 mile west) and Bagshot (6 miles north). Larger places within reach include Andover (7 miles south), Tidworth (8 miles south-west), Ludgershall (6 miles south-west), Whitchurch (9 miles south-east), East Anton (6 miles south) and Oakley (15 miles east).
Green spaces nearby include Inkpen Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The George Inn (under half a mile south)
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where vehicles can park, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
If you’re organising for someone else, 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.
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Share your running order
- Tell us about coeliac guests
- Plan a covered area for guests to eat
- Put anyone with a severe allergy in touch with us
Wet weather does not close the hatch, but guests will want a covered area to eat.
Ask us about napkins, plates and cutlery and we’ll confirm what’s possible.
Is food truck hire right for your event?
A marquee kitchen with plated service needs more space, more staff and more time. A food truck arrives as a kitchen and serves from the hatch, needing level ground, access and the venue’s permission. Extra dishes, drinks and longer service are priced on request, so you can choose what you need.
What we offer in Vernham Dean
- We cover Vernham Dean and the whole of Hampshire
- Fast service, even with a queue
- A truck or trailer that comes to you
- Book food, drinks or both
Other catering in Vernham Dean
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Whether you add a drinks bar or food
- The length of service
- Whether you need disposables
- Your choice of food and drinks
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and allergy numbers
- The venue or postcode
- Expected numbers
- How we drive in and where we can park
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, food or drinks or both, and the access. When you are ready, use 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