Cornwall is a treasure trove of foodie discoveries. While we’re famous for traditional foods like pasties and our wonderful organic ingredients, there’s also an incredible amount of fresh culinary ideas to discover during your stay at our Truro holiday cottages.
Some of the best discoveries can be found in Cornwall’s unassuming food vans. These can turn up in the most random of spots but often turn out to be some of the very best eateries our county has to offer. Check out some of our favourite Cornish food vans you could bump into during your visit.
Kabyn Café
Location(s): Gwithian Beach, Hayle, TR27 5BT
Times: Every day, 9:30 – 16:00
Kabyn Café (previously The Hungry Horsebox) is a very popular fixture on Gwithian Beach. A lovely little mobile cafe perched on the pebbles, it provides a welcoming pit stop for both locals and visitors enjoying the Cornish coast.
The Kabyn Café has everything you could ask for, all packed into a little hut. Whether its teas or coffees during a beach walk, ice cream treats for the kids on holiday, or even some tasty bites for lunch, this palace has it all.
The team behind Kabyn Café also run events, such as free yoga sessions on the beach, so there’s a great community atmosphere here to enjoy.
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Flour Power Pizza Parlour
Location(s): Various
Times: Wednesday – Friday, 17:00 – 19:30
With a van as vibrant as the name may suggest, the Flour Power Pizza Parlour serves up artisanal pizza using fresh Cornish ingredients. Having trained to be professional pizzaiolos in Florence, owners Rebecca and Simon now dish out incredible slices to pizza lovers in Cornwall.
They pitch up in different spots throughout the week, including Portreath, Truro and Perranporth. Check out their website and social media to discover where they are next!
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The Oggy Oggy Pasty Food Van
Location(s): Truro, TR4 8GA
Times: Tuesday – Saturday, 8:00 – 14:30
No trip to Cornwall would be complete without pasties, right?
Oggy Oggy is a recognisable name throughout Cornwall and Devon, a bakery business that puts pasties front and centre. They have many bakeries throughout the region, including this beautiful pop-up truck, which is actually a converted horse box!
The horse box might look unassuming, but it’s home to a wonderful lunch menu with simple but popular food, including bacon sandwiches with plenty of bacon and, of course, their much-loved pasties.
Located in a retail park along one of Cornwall’s main roads, this is a spot loved by locals and perfect for a pit-stop during your travels around the county.
The Shellfish Pig
Location(s): Penryn
Times: TBA
Founded by a chef with experience working in North America, The Shellfish Pig is an award-winning food truck that combines great local food with classic street food vibes.
Expect tacos, pulled pork buns, scallops and sushi on their eclectic menu with something for everyone. Many of the ingredients used are locally and sustainably sourced, helping to protect Cornwall’s wonderful natural environment.
You’ll usually see The Shellfish Pig at events across the country, as well as the streets near their base in Penryn. If you’re not lucky enough to see the van on your travels but still want to try their food, you can check out their friends at Bango Kitchen in Penryn.
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Dank Franks
Location(s): Various around St Austell
Times: Thursday – Saturday, 17:00 – 19:30
Cornwall’s filled with beautiful foodie spots offering something for every taste, and few things define this more than this popular Greek-inspired food van!
Homemade Greek-style pittas are used to make gyros wraps filled with wonderful Cornish meats and finished off with original dressings. Operating out of a wonderful vintage Citroen truck, this is simple but enjoyable street food fare.
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No matter where in Cornwall you are, chances are you’re not much more than a stone’s throw from some beautiful food! Whether it’s these food trucks, our award-winning restaurant or somewhere else, we hope you have a wonderful foodie break in our county.
