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Food Truck Hire for Walstead events
Looking for food truck hire in Walstead? We arrive with our food truck or trailer and everything we need to serve, and look after your guests on the day.
- Private parties in fields and grounds
- Company away days
- Wedding receptions
Food truck hire for Walstead events
Food truck hire in Walstead, served fresh
Pair the truck with our Mexican drinks bar with margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas, with licensing checked with you. A build-your-own taco bar can sit beside the truck too. It suits parties in venue grounds and client hospitality, with burrito bowls, fresh salsas and guacamole and burritos.
In a small place like Walstead, a hired food truck might park in a garden, paddock or field. Lanes, gates and long drives are fine if we know about them. Firm ground matters, especially after rain. Access, space and power are agreed with you beforehand, so set-up goes smoothly.
- Location
- Walstead (RH16)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free
- Numbers
- Typically around 50 to 400 guests; tell us yours
- Also available
- Nachos, guacamole and a drinks bar
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 28 October 2026
Who books food truck hire in Walstead?
A food truck gives a private event a focal point, and the hatch draws people over.
These are some of the occasions we serve:
- Company away days
- Birthday parties
- Client hospitality
- End-of-year parties
Parks such as Eastern Road Nature Reserve normally need permission for vehicles and catering, so a garden or hired venue is often simpler.
What to look for in a quote
- The venue requirements
- Where to see their hygiene rating
- How each diet is kept separate
- When payment is due
Common questions in Walstead
Will you travel to a small place like Walstead?
Yes, we cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates, ground and parking.
Is it possible to have you in Eastern Road Nature Reserve?
Only if the landowner, often the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll help with the information they need from us.
Can you do dairy-free food?
Yes. Dairy-free options are part of our menus, and we will tell you which dishes contain milk.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t typically stop service from the truck or trailer. It’s worth planning a covered area for guests, and let us know if the ground gets soft after heavy rain.
Do you do a taco bar?
We can. A build-your-own taco bar can be served from the truck or a serving station, with fillings, salsas, guacamole and toppings. Read our taco bar guide.
What about power on site?
Let us know what’s available on site, for example a supply from the venue, and we’ll confirm what we need with your quote.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
That is confirmed with each quote. Tell us whether your venue has crockery or you’d prefer disposables.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot for the truck or trailer, with access wide and high enough to drive in, and the venue’s agreement. Power and water arrangements are confirmed with each booking.
Working with your venue
For big numbers, we plan service to keep queues short, so everyone is served promptly. Tell us how long you have for food and drinks.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Collect diets and allergies with your RSVPs
- Guests with serious allergies should contact us first
- Ask the venue about catering vehicles before booking
- Walk the access route and note narrow gaps
We keep allergen information for every dish at the hatch, so guests can ask before ordering.
Loaded nachos to share while the first orders cook are a good way to begin.
Food truck hire in Walstead: local tips
Walstead is about 1 mile east of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. Events in Walstead are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and fresh service on the day. Walstead is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Crawley, about 9 miles away.
Roughly 34 miles separate Walstead from central London. Rail travellers will be glad to hear that the nearest station is Haywards Heath station, about 1.5 miles west. Walstead is within about 7 miles of the South Downs National Park, with country venues and gardens where a hired food truck could serve. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules on vehicles, so check with yours.
We cover events in every part of the RH16 postcode area. Local streets include Sage Avenue, Ivy Drive and Juniper Place; for an event at home on any of them, tell us where the truck or trailer can park. Main roads around Walstead include the B2111, which makes travel to your event easy. We also serve at events in Lindfield (1 mile north-west), Horsted Keynes (3 miles north-east), Ardingly (3 miles north), Furner's Green (4 miles east) and Highbrook (4 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Crawley (9 miles north-west), Horsham (12 miles west), Burgess Hill (4 miles south-west), East Grinstead (9 miles north), Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south-west) and Broadfield (9 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Parish Museum (0.9 miles north-west) and Princess Royal Hospital (1.2 miles south-west). Open spaces near Walstead include Ashenground and Bolnore Woods.
- Local schools include Great Walstead School (0.7 miles east) and Oathall Community College (1 mile west)
- Local pubs include The Snowdrop Inn (within half a mile south)
The menu, item by item
Quesadillas
Crisp tortillas folded round melted cheese, cut into wedges.
Tacos from the hatch
Warm tortillas filled to order and finished with salsa, with fillings such as carnitas, chicken tinga or spiced mushroom.
Comparing your options
For food that becomes part of the event, a private food truck is a strong option in Walstead. Access, parking and the distance to your venue can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Your quote confirms the full price.
Why book with us
- Allergen information for everything we serve
- Menus for vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free guests
- Tacos, burritos and a drinks bar
- A plan agreed before the day
Read our prices page and our guide to catering costs.
What food truck hire costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Whether you add a drinks bar or food
- Whether you need disposables
- Travel, parking and access
- What’s on the menu
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the length of service, along with extras and where your event is. Every event gets its own quote.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- How we drive in and where we can park
- What power and water the site has
- Your date and when you want service to start
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, send a quick message through our quote form.
Nearby places to Walstead
Other catering in Walstead
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.
Not sure whether to do it yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Contact us for a quote to compare.
The process
Once service is over, we pack down and clear our own area. We agree set-up and pack-down times with you and your venue. December events in Walstead lose the light at about 3:55pm, so choose a well-lit spot for the truck or trailer. At midsummer, sunset is around 9:20pm.
- First come the basics: date, location, numbers and diets.
- We check availability and send a menu and a quote for hiring the truck or trailer.
- Where the truck or trailer will stand, the route in, and power and water are all agreed in advance.
- Your guests order at the hatch and we serve hot food at the agreed times.
- After service, we close the hatch, pack down and drive away.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Confirm the venue allows outside caterers
- Check gates and access routes are wide and high enough
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you will get menu ideas and a price. Just use our quote form.
Related guides
- 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