Eight on Wheels

The Story of Eight on Wheels

It may come as a surprise, but our restaurant was made possible through the success of street food trading from a converted horsebox. Back in April 2021, after the easing of lockdown restrictions, Kish—our founder—was reluctant to return to traditional employment and instead felt inspired to explore life as a street food vendor.

Curious about what local events were missing, Kish asked organisers which cuisines were underrepresented. Far East Asian food kept coming up in conversation. Having spent time in Thailand and fallen in love with its vibrant street food culture, Kish decided to launch his own Thai street food concept—from a converted horsebox.

For two years, he traded at every event possible—fayres, festivals, markets, and pop-ups—building a loyal following and saving enough to open his own bricks-and-mortar restaurant.

Now that the restaurant is thriving, we continue to pay homage to those early days with a Monthly Thai Night on the last Wednesday of every month. It’s our way of celebrating where it all started.

As part of our growth, we’ve also invested in a new, fully equipped catering trailer—Eight on Wheels—designed to cater for a wide variety of cuisines and available for private hire. Ideal for informal celebrations, outdoor parties, and remote locations where power and fresh water may be limited, the trailer is a versatile addition to any event. We continue to trade at local street food events across the county every weekend while also offering bespoke catering experiences for private events.