Steve: Food Truck Hire in Bristol for Parties and Events
Looking for memorable food truck hire in Bristol for a private party, corporate event or special celebration? Burger Bus brings freshly cooked street food directly to your venue from a converted American school bus. More than simply mobile catering, the bus creates a striking centrepiece that guests will photograph, talk about and remember.
We provide burger van hire across Bristol and the South West, catering for birthday parties, anniversaries, weddings, staff celebrations, company lunches, brewery events, festivals, car shows and community gatherings. Our experienced team has served intimate private parties as well as large corporate events involving hundreds of guests.
Private Event Catering Across Bristol and the South West
Burger Bus is based in Bristol and travels to venues throughout the surrounding area. This includes locations across Bristol, Bath, Somerset, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, South Wales and elsewhere in the South West.
Whether your event is being held at a workplace, wedding venue, private home, farm, brewery or outdoor event space, we will discuss access, parking and serving arrangements before confirming your booking.
We can cater for smaller gatherings and larger events. Guest numbers, serving times and menu requirements are agreed in advance so that we can bring the appropriate team, ingredients and equipment.
Fresh Burgers and Street Food
Our food is prepared using quality ingredients, including British-sourced meat and cheese, grass-fed beef and brioche buns baked in Bristol. Menu choices can include classic beef and cheeseburgers, beef and chorizo burgers, blue cheese burgers, fried chicken, lamb, venison, loaded fries, chips, onion rings and homemade sauces.
Vegetarian and vegan burger options are also available, helping you provide an inclusive menu for your guests. Please tell us about allergies and dietary requirements when requesting your quotation so that we can discuss suitable options.
Self-Contained Mobile Catering
Our converted American school bus operates as a mobile catering kitchen. Before your event, we will confirm vehicle access, ground conditions and any power or water requirements. This means there are no unexpected logistical problems when we arrive.
The bus requires a safe, reasonably level parking space with enough room to manoeuvre and serve your guests. If venue access is restricted, please include this information in your enquiry.
Burger Bus Hire Prices
Every event is different, so our quotations are prepared individually. The price will normally depend on:
• Your event date and location
• The number of guests
• Your chosen menu
• The required serving period
• Staffing and travel requirements
• Any additional sides or special requests
To receive an accurate quote, send us your event date, venue postcode, estimated guest numbers and preferred serving time.
How to Book Burger Bus
Contact us through our website with your event details. We will check availability, discuss your menu and provide a clear quotation. Once everything has been agreed and your booking secured, we will confirm the arrangements and prepare for your event.
Customers have praised the quality of our food, friendly service and the impact of having an American school bus arrive at their party or workplace. Verified reviews include successful catering for birthday parties, corporate lunches and company events with up to 300 attendees.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far does Burger Bus travel?
We cover Bristol and much of the South West. Contact us with your postcode to check availability.
Do you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan burger choices can be included in your event menu.
Can you cater for large events?
Yes. We can cater for both private gatherings and large corporate or public events.
How do I get a quote?
Send us your date, location, guest numbers and serving time through our enquiry form.
Ready to book food truck catering in Bristol? Contact Burger Bus today to check availability and receive your personalised quotation.
[25/07/2026, 01:55:46] Steve: Festival Catering and High-Volume Event Catering
Burger Bus provides professional festival catering and high-volume event catering across Bristol, the South West and throughout the UK. From major music events and food festivals to country shows, car events, corporate celebrations and community festivals, our experienced team can provide a fast, reliable service from one of the most distinctive mobile catering units in the industry.
We have spent more than eleven years working in street food and event catering, developing the systems, equipment and experience needed to serve large crowds efficiently without compromising the quality of the food. Our original catering unit is a fully converted American school bus, imported from New York and transformed into a professional mobile kitchen. It gives organisers an attention-grabbing catering attraction as well as a dependable, high-capacity food operation.
Experienced Festival and Event Caterers
Burger Bus has catered at a wide range of events, including Rock and Ribs Festival, Forest Live at Westonbirt Arboretum, food festivals, music events, public celebrations, corporate events and large private functions. Our social media also documents the different festival setups we use and the preparation involved in adapting our operation for busy public events.
We understand that festival catering is very different from attending a smaller private booking. Organisers need traders who arrive prepared, communicate properly, comply with site requirements and can continue serving when demand suddenly increases. Our team is accustomed to preparing for peak periods, maintaining stock levels and moving queues efficiently during concentrated service windows.
Our previous bookings have included corporate celebrations serving as many as 300 guests, while a verified event review records our team serving freshly cooked food to 200 people within two and a half hours.
High-Volume Service and Menu Capacity
Our festival menus are designed to provide strong customer choice while remaining efficient during high-volume service. Depending on the event, we can offer a focused menu of popular items or a broader selection featuring:
• Beef and cheeseburgers
• Fried chicken burgers
• Beef and chorizo burgers
• Vegetarian and vegan options
• Loaded or seasoned fries
• Cider-battered onion rings
• Festival specials and premium toppings
We use quality ingredients, including British meat and cheese, grass-fed beef and brioche baked fresh in Bristol. Our wider menu can also include lamb, venison and different vegetarian options where suitable for the event.
Menus can be adjusted according to expected attendance, service times, customer demographics, dietary requirements and the number of other traders on site. Keeping the right balance between variety and speed allows us to maintain consistent food quality while serving a large number of customers.
Staffing, Equipment and Catering Units
For larger festivals, we provide an appropriately sized team and professional catering equipment based on the expected footfall and projected demand. Our operation can include grills, fryers, chilled storage, food preparation areas, handwashing facilities, service counters and separate front- and back-of-house working areas.
Alongside the main American school bus, we can discuss alternative or additional catering setups for events where access, pitch dimensions or serving capacity require a different solution. This may include a compact festival kitchen or additional catering unit. Having multiple setup options enables us to work with a greater range of sites while retaining the Burger Bus menu and service standards.
Areas We Cover
Burger Bus is based in Bristol and regularly covers events across:
• Bristol and Bath
• Somerset
• Gloucestershire
• Wiltshire
• South Wales
• Devon and Dorset
• The wider South West
• Other UK locations for suitable festivals and major events
Travel requirements, arrival times and site access are agreed in advance so that organisers know exactly what to expect.
Festival Organiser Enquiries
When contacting us about festival catering, please include the event date, location, expected attendance, opening hours, anticipated trader numbers, pitch dimensions and details of any power, water or LPG restrictions. It is also helpful to know whether the event charges a pitch fee, commission or trader deposit.
Once we have reviewed the information, we can recommend the most suitable catering setup, menu size, staffing level and service capacity. We can also provide the relevant business, insurance and food-safety documentation requested by the organiser.
Whether you are planning a local food festival, a major outdoor concert or a multi-day public event, Burger Bus offers experienced festival catering, distinctive presentation and high-volume service from a team that understands the demands of busy event trading.