Coastal Chaos – Tauranga’s best food truck & private catering
Private Catering & Food Truck in Tauranga
We’re Patrick and Rachael, the duo behind Coastal Chaos NZ — a Tauranga-based food truck serving up smashed burgers, loaded fries, and serious flavor across Aotearoa’s beautiful Bay of Plenty.
The name? It’s a nod to the wild ride that is food truck life — fast-paced, fiery, full of flavor, and always a bit chaotic (in the best way).
With Patrick’s 20+ years of kitchen experience and Rachael’s 10 years running front of house, we keep the chaos organised and the vibes high. From big festivals to private catering for weddings, birthdays, and corporate events, we bring the energy, the setup, and the food to make your event unforgettable.
Whether you’re grabbing a bite curbside or booking us to cater your next private function, we’re here to deliver good food and even better energy.
That’s Coastal Chaos.
“Organised Chaos. Unforgettable Flavour.”
We’re on a mission to serve the Bay of Plenty’s best smashed burgers and loaded fries, made fresh from scratch daily.
Exciting Food Truck Events
Private Catering in Tauranga, Mount Maunganui & The Bay of Plenty
Hosting an event in Tauranga, Mount Maunganui, or Bay of Plenty? Let Coastal Chaos bring the flavor!
- Weddings
- Birthdays
- Corporate functions
- Staff parties
- Engagements & more
We offer private catering for all kinds of events.
Whether you’re after our signature smashed burgers and loaded fries or a custom gourmet catering menu, we tailor everything to your event’s vibe and taste.
With 20+ years of chef experience, we bring restaurant-quality flavor to laid-back or formal events — all with our fun, no-fuss Coastal Chaos energy.
With 20+ years of chef experience, we bring restaurant-quality flavor to laid-back or formal events — all with our fun, no-fuss Coastal Chaos energy.
Wedding Buffet
Our 2 Burger entries from the 2024 Burger Nation Competition
Smashed Burgers & Loaded Fries
At Coastal Chaos, we serve up street food with serious flavor — simple, bold, and made from scratch.
Smashed Burgers
Our burgers are all about quality and simplicity done right. We use 100% real meat — no fillers, no nasties — just pure, honest flavor. Every sauce is crafted by Patrick using house-made recipes perfected over years in the kitchen. Built with time, love, and a crispy smash, these are burgers that hit different.
Loaded Fries
Not your average fries. We’ve reimagined what loaded fries can be — think bold, creative toppings, premium ingredients, and combos you won’t find anywhere else. Extra saucy, extra tasty, and packed with flavor in every bite. These are fries, Coastal Chaos style.
What our customers say
Excellent
“Best food truck burgers we’ve ever had. The sauces were unreal and the loaded fries were next level. So glad we booked them for our event — everyone was raving about the food!”
★★★★★
— Jess T., Mount Maunganui
Highly Recommended
“Coastal Chaos catered our work function and absolutely nailed it. Super professional, the food was amazing, and they made it all so easy. Highly recommend!”
★★★★★
— Dan W., Tauranga
Outstanding client feedback
“We hired Coastal Chaos for our backyard wedding and it was perfect. Delicious, fun, and stress-free — our guests are still talking about the burgers!”
★★★★★
— Aimee R., Papamoa
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