PRICE GUIDE · EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT · 2026–2027
Food Truck Hire cost in the UK
£200–£800 per event. Typically £650.
Food truck hire in the UK costs about £200–£800 per event, with around £650 typical for a street food van feeding a party. Guest numbers, the menu, minimum spend guarantees and travel to the venue decide the figure.
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HOW MUCH IT COSTS
How much does food truck hire cost in the UK?
| Low end | £200 | a small minimum guarantee for a simple menu |
|---|---|---|
| Typical | £650 | what most people pay |
| High end | £800 | a large guest list with a premium menu |
Locufy guide prices for 2026–2027. Updated 2026. A national range, not a quote — enter your town above for real prices from the event suppliers near you.
What moves the price
- Guest numbers — food truck operators price per head, so a bigger guest list raises the total
- Menu — wood-fired pizza or gourmet burgers cost more per head than hot dogs or doughnuts
- Minimum spend — many food trucks set a minimum guarantee for private events whatever the headcount
- Pre-paid or pay-as-you-go — a host-paid food truck costs more upfront than one where guests buy their own
- Hours of service — a food truck serving all evening needs more stock and staff
- Travel and pitch — a remote field, steep access or no power at the venue adds to the food truck's quote
WHAT YOU GET
What a food truck hire booking includes
Takes: Most food trucks serve for two to four hours, arriving an hour or two earlier to set up. Not included: Power hook-up, pitch fees, extra hours of service, travel beyond the operator's area and table seating are often charged on top of food truck hire.
WHAT PEOPLE BOOK
Common food truck hire jobs
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How to pay less
- Ask the food truck for a smaller menu with two or three dishes for faster, cheaper service
- Let guests pay for their own food at public events instead of a host-paid package
- Book a food truck based near the venue to keep travel costs down
Before you book
- Check the food truck is registered with its local council and ask for its food hygiene rating
- Confirm the venue has firm, level ground and access for the food truck
- Ask whether the van needs mains power or runs on its own generator
- Agree the minimum spend, service hours and guest numbers in writing
Food Truck Hire cost: questions people ask
About £200–£800 per event in the UK, with around £650 typical. Smaller minimum guarantees sit at the bottom; large guest lists with premium menus sit at the top.
Usually two to four hours, with setup an hour or two before. Longer service means more stock and staff, and a higher price.
Food trucks must be registered as food businesses with their council. Trading on the street may also need a street trading consent, but at a private venue the landowner's permission is usually enough.
Yes, and many weddings and parties do. Two trucks spread the queue and give guests a choice, though each will set its own minimum.
Power, pitch fees, extra serving hours, seating and long-distance travel are commonly charged separately.
They are Locufy guide prices for the UK, based on published UK food truck and street food price guides. They show the national range per event, not a quote.
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