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Looking for Edinburgh's finest food vans for hire? Perfect for injecting flavour and fun into any event, from weddings to corporate gatherings! We’ve got 29 fantastic food vans ready to roll, offering everything from gourmet burgers and artisan pizzas to delicious tacos and sweet treats. Whether it's a corporate event at Dynamic Earth or a private party at The Caves, you're sure to find a culinary delight amongst our selection.
The world’s greatest treasures are usually found below the surface, in places unexpected. Here we're creating a unique experience in Hamilton since 2016.
Expect a creative combination of iconic Sri Lankan Street Food that will cater to vegans, veggies as well as meat-lovers
Papa's Loaded Fries has catered many events of different scales, from private back door weddings all the way up to TRNSMT 2022. We offer a varying menu tailored to your preferences.
We offer the best toasties down to that extreme cheese pull that everyone want to post on their Instagram! Our toasties aren’t just ‘grammable’ they are tasty! So give us a go!
We use a special 48-hour fermentation dough with quality 00 flour, San Marzano plum tomatoes, and fresh torn basil sauce to ensure each hand-stretched pizza is the very best every time!
Our hot, fresh Italian-style pizzas are the perfect addition to refuel your guests at your next special event!
We are serving delicious Greek Gyros from our beautiful vintage food truck! Guests can create their own perfect Gyros from our selection of fillings and sides!
Tandoori Naan Hut provides flavourful Indian street food ranging from Loaded Tandoori Naans with Masala fries, Roadside Rice Bowls, Somosa Chaats & Smashed Bhaji topped with Punjabi Curries!
Offering you a relaxed option for your wedding, party, or event. Delicious hot cheesy food, served from our beautiful Betsy, using eco-friendly trays and forks.
The Otley Burger Company, serving award-winning burgers from their food truck in North Leeds since 2018. Perfect for all events!
We are one of the top-rated vegan traders in UK and are available nationwide. Some of our regular clients include Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Oxford University and Cambridge University.
Discover our unique world fusion twist on the classic Mexican burrito, deeply filled and bursting with exceptional flavours.
Indulge in our gourmet hot dogs, premium Lincoln Sausages grilled to perfection, served in a brioche bun loaded with locally sourced ingredients to deliver unbeatable freshness and flavour.
Indulge in our glorious home recipe Cowboy Stir-fry! A glorious mix of Wild Boar Sausages and Crunch Vegetables perfectly seasoned with a a homemade secret recipe Zesty SmokeHouse Rub!
Vegan street food served from an airstream food trailer. We can be completely self-sufficient and can operate in any setting.
We serve monster food in a monster truck, specialising in gourmet burgers and loaded fries with a menu designed to tingle the taste buds of every type of eater.
If you want the perfect flat iron grilled cheese sourdough toasties to tickle your guests taste buds, then look no further then Little Flo's tuck box, served with fresh salads and crisps.
Experience unforgettable catering with *Little Flo*! Our restored horse trailer serves fresh, delicious crêpes and more, adding a unique touch to your private, corporate, or craft event.
Serving burritos, tacos, nachos, hot dogs, and breakfast (full plate and roll) from our beautiful airstream-style catering trailer. We love to wow our customers with our excellent customer service, and our fresh ingredients. Let us deliver your event catering in an alternative way to your usual formal dining option!
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With over 15 years in the catering industry, I have developed a passion for cooking and love sharing this with my clients. I enjoy getting to know my clients on a personal level and love seeing reactions to my food
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If you’re planning a celebration in Edinburgh and want catering that feels fun, personal, and guaranteed to win over a mixed crowd, hiring a food van is one of the smartest choices you can make. Edinburgh’s event scene has a real appetite for informal, flavour-packed food that still feels premium, and food vans fit right into that space. They’re flexible, they’re quick to set up, and they bring an unmistakable sense of theatre to any gathering. We’ve worked on enough events across the capital to know that the right van can turn a good party into something people keep talking about.
In this guide, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know when booking a food van in Edinburgh. We’ll cover the type of events they’re best suited to, the city’s most helpful spaces and backdrops, the latest themes guests love, what to expect when it comes to pricing, and how Poptop makes the whole experience smooth from start to finish.
Edinburgh has a character all of its own, so we’ve shaped this specifically for the city’s venues, outdoor spots, and the types of celebrations people love to host here.
There’s something wonderfully Edinburgh about mixing high-quality food with a relaxed, street-style service. Guests can stroll up, order something delicious, and enjoy it against a backdrop of Old Town stonework or a skyline framed by the Castle. It keeps your event flowing naturally and works brilliantly for occasions where people are mingling rather than sitting in a rigid dining setup.
Food vans are also practical. They fit into courtyards, gardens, university spaces, and even the occasional rooftop. Edinburgh’s venues often value efficiency, and the vans’ speedy service means fewer queues and more happy guests. Whether you’re serving fifty friends or a few hundred colleagues, a well-planned van setup keeps everyone fed without disrupting the rhythm of your event.
To make this guide genuinely helpful, we’ve built it around the types of events food vans absolutely excel at in Edinburgh. If your celebration sits in one of these categories, you’re already on the right track.
What makes Edinburgh unique is how varied the venue options are. You can host an event in the heart of the Old Town, in a modern New Town terrace, or on a rooftop that gives you front-row seats to sunset over the city.
Here are some of the most food-van-friendly spaces across Edinburgh:
The best part is that most food vans can set up in tighter spaces than you’d expect. As long as there’s a level area with safe access, you’ve usually got options.
If you want your event to feel truly Edinburgh, here are themes that consistently delight guests:
Adding a theme gives your event a clear identity, and we’ve seen it become one of the simplest ways to make a gathering feel thoughtful and well-curated.
Pricing in Edinburgh reflects menu quality, the size of your event, and the van type. A general guide to expect:
The great thing is that you’ll get instant, all-inclusive pricing on Poptop, which means no waiting around for quotes. You’ll see exactly what’s included and can book right away if it fits your plans.
Poptop is more than a marketplace. It’s a genuinely helpful way to plan your event with confidence. We’ve shaped our platform around what people actually need when they’re organising something important.
Food van suppliers on Poptop are chosen because they’re brilliant with people, not just brilliant with food. Guests get great service, lots of enthusiasm, and a team that blends naturally into the atmosphere of your event. Warm, friendly service is often what guests remember most.
Planning an event shouldn’t take over your life. Instant pricing means you can make decisions straight away. No chasing quotes. No long back-and-forth emails. Just quick, accurate information when you need it. It keeps the entire process moving smoothly and saves you hours of admin.
Every event has its own flavour, and Poptop suppliers are experts at tailoring their offering. Whether you need gluten-free options, veggie twists on crowd favourites, a themed menu, or something unique to you, they’ll work with your ideas. You get a final result that genuinely reflects your style.
The easiest way to avoid event stress is to always know what’s happening. With Poptop you get clear communication, predictable timelines, and full support at every stage. Everything feels transparent, which makes it much easier to enjoy the build-up to your event.
You don’t need to be an event planning pro. You simply choose your date, enter the number of guests, add a postcode, and instantly see services tailored to your needs. Anyone can plan an event confidently this way.
Instead of bouncing between different websites or suppliers, you’ll find everything you need on Poptop. Whether your event needs food, entertainment, decorations, or a bar, you can organise the whole lot right here. It’s genuinely convenient and keeps your planning tidy.
If you want your event to feel unique, food vans are a brilliant place to start. Poptop specialises in services that sit outside the usual, so you can put together something that feels fresh, exciting, and different. Guests love when a host makes that extra effort.
Poptop carefully vets every supplier to make sure you’re getting someone reliable. If anything unexpected happens, you’ll be offered an alternative. And with the money-back guarantee, you can plan confidently knowing your booking is safe.
Food vans are one of the most adaptable and exciting catering options available in Edinburgh. Whether you’re celebrating a wedding overlooking the Castle, pulling together a corporate day on a leafy quad, or hosting a relaxed birthday in a New Town garden, a well-chosen van brings personality, convenience, and incredible flavours.
And when you book through Poptop, you get all the support you need to make the process smooth, secure, and surprisingly quick.
If you’re ready to see what’s available, explore your options and start building an event that your guests will be talking about long after the plates are cleared. You can plan the entire thing in minutes and lock in a food van that suits your style, your menu, and your budget.
Now’s the perfect time to create a celebration that feels unmistakably Edinburgh. Let’s make it one to remember.