--- title: "Private Party Catering | Food Truck & Bar Hire | Bite Me" description: "Private party catering. Food truck, pop-up bar, and coffee trailer hire for birthdays, garden parties, and celebrations. 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A food truck package for a garden party of 50–80 guests is competitively priced as a flat rate. Adding the pop-up bar increases the price accordingly. We provide clear, itemised quotes with no hidden costs." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Can you set up in my garden?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes — as long as we have vehicle access (minimum 3 metres wide). We're fully self-contained with our own power, water, and waste management. We don't need any access to your house facilities. Driveways, side gates, and field access all work." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How many guests can you cater for at a private party?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "We cater private parties from 30 to 500 guests. For smaller parties, the food truck alone works well. For larger celebrations, we add the pop-up bar, coffee trailer, or additional traders from our network." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Is the generator noisy?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "We use an inverter generator designed for residential use. It's significantly quieter than a standard construction generator. It won't interfere with conversation or music at your party." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Do you cater for dietary requirements?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes. Vegetarian and vegan options are always available. Gluten-free buns can be provided on request. All allergens are clearly labelled. We discuss any specific dietary needs during the planning stage." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What time do you arrive and leave?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "We typically arrive 90 minutes to 2 hours before your food service start time to allow for setup. We begin packdown after your agreed service window ends and are usually off-site within 60–90 minutes of closing. Total time on-site depends on your event schedule." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Do you provide a licensed bar?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes. Our Drink Me Pop-Up Bar operates under its own premises licence. We can serve alcohol at any private venue. We stock craft beers, wines, spirits, cocktails, and soft drinks." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What areas do you cover for private parties?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "We cover the whole of the UK from our Perth base. No location barriers — we go where your party is." } } ] } ] --- [![Bite Me Events logo](/assets/bite-me-logo-JVN35Tbs.png)](/) [Home](/) Services Products [Our Work](/our-work) [Reviews](/reviews) [About](/about) [Promoters](/promoters) [Traders](/traders) [Contact](/contact) [Call Us](tel:+447726679073) Party Catering That Delivers # PARTY CATERING YOUR GUESTS WON'T STOP TALKING ABOUT Food truck, pop-up bar, and coffee trailer hire for private parties across the UK. Birthdays, garden parties, anniversaries, celebrations — we bring the food, the drinks, and the atmosphere. [Get a Party Quote](/contact)[07726 679073](tel:+447726679073) ⭐ Parties from 30 to 500 guests • Fully self-contained • Set up in your garden, field, or venue 100+ Private Events 500+ Max Guests <2hr Setup Time 5★ Food Hygiene Rating 100+ Events Completed ## PRIVATE PARTY CATERING THAT TAKES THE STRESS AWAY Planning a party should be exciting, not stressful. But when you're trying to feed 50, 100, or 200 guests, the catering becomes the biggest headache — what to cook, how to keep it hot, how to serve everyone, and who's going to do the washing up. Bite Me takes all of that off your plate. We bring a fully equipped food truck that cooks everything fresh on-site, a pop-up bar stocked with craft beer, wine, cocktails, and soft drinks, and a coffee trailer for after-dinner service. Everything arrives self-contained — we bring our own power, water, and waste management. Whether your party is in a garden, a field, a barn, or a hired venue, we handle the food and drink from start to finish. Our private party service covers everything from milestone birthdays and anniversary celebrations to garden parties, retirement events, engagement parties, and family gatherings. We've set up in back gardens, farmyards, village halls, and private estates across the UK. The format is simple and social. Your guests come to the truck when they're ready, choose from the menu, and get freshly cooked food handed to them. The bar runs throughout. No seating plans, no formal service, no awkward waiting around — just great food, good drinks, and a relaxed atmosphere. ## WHY DIY PARTY CATERING IS HARDER THAN YOU THINK Everyone starts with good intentions. You'll do a BBQ. Or order platters. Or get a few family members to help cook. Then reality hits — you're hosting 80 people, the weather's unpredictable, you need to cater for vegetarians, someone's gluten-free, the fridge is full, and you haven't even thought about drinks yet. DIY party catering means the host spends the entire event in the kitchen or standing over a BBQ instead of enjoying the celebration. You miss conversations, you miss moments, and you end the night exhausted instead of happy. The party you planned for everyone else becomes work for you. Ordering in — takeaway platters, pre-made buffets, delivered boxes — solves the cooking problem but creates new ones. Cold food that's been sitting in trays. Limited options. No atmosphere. And you're still responsible for setup, serving, and cleanup. A food truck and bar changes everything. A professional team arrives, sets up, cooks fresh food, runs a proper bar, and packs everything away at the end. You walk around your own party as a guest, not a caterer. That's the difference. How It Works ## HOW PRIVATE PARTY BOOKINGS WORK 1 ### Tell Us About Your Party Date, location, guest count, and what kind of vibe you're going for. We'll confirm availability and talk through what works best for your celebration. 2 ### Access Check We check vehicle access to your venue — garden gate width, field access, parking area. We need to get the truck and bar in, so we make sure the logistics work before confirming. 3 ### Menu & Drinks Choose your food menu and bar package. We can tailor options for dietary requirements, kids' meals, and specific drink preferences. Everything agreed in advance — no surprises. 4 ### Confirmation Date booked, deposit paid, plan confirmed. We send you a clear overview of what to expect — arrival time, setup time, service window, and packdown. 5 ### Party Day We arrive, set up discreetly, and are ready before your guests. Food, drinks, and service run seamlessly. You enjoy your party. We pack down and leave the site clean. ## WHY PEOPLE HIRE US FOR PRIVATE PARTIES ### Set Up in Your Garden We're fully self-contained — own power, water, and waste. We can set up in gardens, driveways, fields, barns, or any outdoor space. No mains electricity or plumbing needed. ### Fresh, Hot Food Everything cooked fresh on-site from our food truck. Gourmet burgers, loaded fries, and signature items. Not reheated platters or lukewarm buffets — proper food, cooked to order. ### Proper Bar Service Our pop-up bar serves craft beer, wine, cocktails, spirits, and soft drinks. A real bar experience at your party — not a table with bottles on it. ### Enjoy Your Own Party No cooking, no serving, no cleaning up. You spend the entire event with your guests instead of in the kitchen. That's the whole point. ### Any Celebration Birthdays, anniversaries, engagements, retirements, garden parties, family reunions — we've catered them all. Every party is different, and we adapt to fit. ### Fast Service, No Queues Even at private parties, nobody wants to queue. We serve quickly and efficiently so your guests spend more time celebrating and less time waiting. ## PRIVATE PARTY CATERING: WHAT TO EXPECT Hiring a food truck for a private party might feel like a big step if you've never done it before. Here's exactly what happens and what you need to know. We need vehicle access to your location. The food truck is a large vehicle, so we need a route in that's at least 3 metres wide. For garden parties, this usually means a driveway, side gate, or field access. If you're unsure, send us a photo and we'll confirm whether it works. Power is self-contained. We run on a combination of LPG gas and a generator. The generator is quiet — we use an inverter model designed for residential areas. It won't drown out your music or conversations. We carry our own water supply and grey water containment. We don't need access to your house water or drainage. Everything is managed on-unit. The service format for private parties is informal. We set up a menu board, your guests come to the truck when they're ready, and we cook to order. For larger parties, we can also run a timed service where we open the truck at a set time and serve everyone within a 60–90 minute window. We'll discuss which format works best for your guest count. The pop-up bar works the same way — it's set up as a freestanding bar unit, stocked with your chosen drinks package. Guests come to the bar, order, and are served. We provide bar staff, glasses, ice, and all consumables. For parties over 100 guests, we recommend both the food truck and the pop-up bar. For smaller parties of 30–60, the food truck alone often does the job. We'll advise you on the best combination based on your guest count and the type of celebration. Cleanup is our responsibility. We pack down the truck and bar, clean our serving area, and remove all waste. We leave your venue as we found it. No bins full of food waste, no oil stains, no mess. Common Questions ## FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ### How much does private party catering cost? ### Can you set up in my garden? ### How many guests can you cater for at a private party? ### Is the generator noisy? ### Do you cater for dietary requirements? ### What time do you arrive and leave? ### Do you provide a licensed bar? ### What areas do you cover for private parties? ## LET'S PLAN YOUR PARTY CATERING Tell us about your celebration and we'll put together a food and drink package that lets you enjoy your own party. 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