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Corporate caterers in Abbey Gate: tacos and burrito bowls
From the moment the hatch opens to the end of service, tacos and burrito bowls for office lunches and staff parties keeps your guests happy at your work event in Abbey Gate.
- Charity and fundraising days
- Product launches and open days
- Staff wellbeing days
Corporate Mexican catering for Abbey Gate events
Before you choose a spot
We will agree the spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Some distance from houses and neighbours
- Agreement from the venue to bring a food truck or trailer on site
- Hardstanding or firm, level ground to park on
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we offer
- Mexican drinks bar
- Taco bar lunches
- Nachos to share
- Burritos
- Burrito bowls
- Tacos
Corporate Mexican catering in Abbey Gate, served fresh
Queuing at a food truck gets colleagues mixing, which is the point of a team day. Popular choices include nachos to share, tacos and burritos, and it suits away days and conferences and training days.
Team away days in the countryside around Abbey Gate suit a food truck: no kitchen needed, just a firm spot and a way in. We plan the timings around your day, so service starts when you want it.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Abbey Gate? Service from a truck or trailer is quick, even for a crowd, and the menu can suit most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We can send what the landowner or council needs from us.
Abbey Gate questions
What’s the nearest station to Abbey Gate for guests?
Guests can use Maidstone East station, about 1.4 miles south of Abbey Gate.
Do you come to events in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and catering, so check with yours. Tell us about narrow lanes and soft ground.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. Mild dishes, quesadillas and nachos can be part of the menu. Include children in your numbers.
How is the food prepared?
Fillings are slow-cooked in advance, then finished and kept hot on site. The tortillas are warmed on site, and the salsas and guacamole are made fresh.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, we offer gluten-free options, using corn tortillas. Tell us about any coeliac guests before the event so we can explain how we prepare their food.
Do you do a bar for work events?
Yes, our Mexican drinks bar can be added. We’ll go through the licensing with you.
Can you cater a winter staff party?
We can, in any season, but guests will need a covered, warm space to eat.
What happens if it rains?
We can serve from the hatch in the rain. Plan cover for guests, such as a marquee or gazebo, and tell us if heavy rain could make the ground soft.
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A closer look at the menu
Build-your-own taco bar
A serving table of everything needed for tacos, so staff build their own.
Quesadillas
Crisp quesadillas, cut into wedges.
What happens on the day
When service finishes, we pack down and clear our own area. Set-up and pack-down times are agreed with you and the venue. After-work summer parties in Abbey Gate have daylight until about 9:15pm in late June and 7:00pm in late September; for winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, plan lighting where people queue.
- Send us the date, venue, numbers and timings.
- You get a menu, a quote and the documents you ask for.
- Access and parking are agreed with facilities.
- We serve hot food from the truck or trailer on schedule.
- We pack down and leave the space tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Measure any gates or arches on the way in
- Tell us what power and water the site has
- Have a marquee or gazebo ready in case of rain
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Why choose corporate Mexican catering in Abbey Gate?
Office events often default to pizza. Mexican street food feels a step up. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: service time, staff, plates and napkins, travel and VAT. Contact us for a quote and we will set out what’s included.
What you get with us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests
- Allergen information for every dish
- A plan agreed before the day
- We cover Abbey Gate and the whole of Kent
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Work events in Abbey Gate: access and travel
Abbey Gate is about 1 mile north-west of Foley Park, in Kent. Across the ME14 area, we will come to your venue or site, as long as there’s access. Abbey Gate is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our truck and trailer cover the area from Abbey Gate to Canterbury (about 24 miles away).
Abbey Gate is about 30 miles from central London. Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: Maidstone East station is about 1.4 miles away. An away day in the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 6 miles of Abbey Gate, gets the team out of the office. Check the venue’s rules on vehicles before booking a food truck.
Corporate Mexican catering in ME14 and ME16 is planned around your venue and access. Streets in the area include Lock Lane, Grange Lane and Tyland Lane, and a work event on any of them can work if the truck or trailer can park nearby. Abbey Gate sits on or near the M20, which makes travel to your work event easy. Neighbouring places where we cater work events include Sandling (1 mile north), Ringlestone (1 mile south), Harbourland (1 mile east), Penenden Heath (1 mile south-east) and Foley Park (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cater in Sittingbourne (10 miles east), Sevenoaks (14 miles west), Gravesend (11 miles north-west), Tonbridge (12 miles south-west), Northfleet (12 miles north-west) and Minster (15 miles north-east).
A little further out are Allington Castle (within half a mile south-west) and Fremlin Walk (1.6 miles south). Not far away are Boxley Hills and Burham Down.
- Nearby schools include The Maplesden Noakes School (1.3 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Yew Tree pub (less than half a mile east)
Diets, allergies and planning
Mixed diets are straightforward to plan for, because guests can choose what suits them. A few tips:
- Have plenty of soft drinks and water as well as alcohol
- Provide shade and seats outdoors
- Send us totals for each diet and any serious allergies
- Reserve space for the truck or trailer
Every dish is labelled, and allergen information is on hand, so staff can check before ordering.
Ask us about plates, cutlery and serving staff and we will include the options in your quote.
Events we cater in Abbey Gate
People remember it.
Almost any gathering can work with a truck or trailer. People in Abbey Gate can book us for events such as:
- Client hospitality
- Thank-you lunches for staff
- Conferences and training days
- Working lunches
Close to Abbey Gate are historic houses such as Stoneacre (4.2 miles south-east). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they typically set strict rules for caterers and vehicles.
Before booking anyone
- Travel and parking costs
- The deposit and payment dates
- A food hygiene rating you can check
- Allergen information for each dish
DIY taco night or a caterer?
You can set up your own drinks table, but someone has to serve all evening. Our margarita bar guide has tips.
A DIY taco night is possible for a crowd, but it is more work than it looks. Fillings need slow cooking, tortillas need warming as you go, and salsas need making. Read our guide to taco bars.
- Served from our truck or trailer at your venue, garden or event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free options, with allergen information
- Tacos and taco bars, burritos, bowls, nachos and quesadillas
- Mexican drinks bar: margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas