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Food truck hire in Barrowhill, Kent
Planning food truck hire in Barrowhill? We bring the truck or trailer, the ingredients and the kit, and look after your guests on the day.
- Parties in venue grounds
- Retirement parties
- Engagement parties
Food truck hire for Barrowhill events
How our food truck hire works in Barrowhill
We bring the truck or trailer to private and work events in and around Barrowhill. It works well for client hospitality and family celebrations, serving loaded nachos, fresh salsas and guacamole and tacos from the hatch.
In a hamlet or village like Barrowhill, our food truck or trailer can serve a private party or a team day in a field or garden. Guests order at the hatch, so plan a sheltered spot for the queue in case of rain. Access, space and power are agreed with you beforehand, so set-up goes smoothly.
What we need at the venue
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- The landowner’s go-ahead for the truck or trailer
- Arrangements for power and water, agreed when you book
- Somewhere for guests to sit or stand and eat
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Towns and villages near Barrowhill
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About the menu
Salsas and guacamole
Guests can add salsa and guacamole to taste, from mild to hot.
Loaded nachos
Nachos are good for sharing between friends; dairy-free versions can be planned.
Food truck hire in Barrowhill: local tips
Barrowhill is about 4 miles north-west of Hythe, in Kent. We cater events at gardens, halls and venues around Barrowhill and the surrounding area. We cater in 922 places across Kent. Our truck and trailer cover the area from Barrowhill to Canterbury (13 miles away).
If guests are travelling by rail, Westenhanger station is about 1.3 miles away. Historic houses near Barrowhill include Westenhanger Castle (1 mile east). Listed venues often control where vehicles go, so raise food truck hire at your first visit. Barrowhill is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, with country venues and gardens where a hired food truck could serve. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules on vehicles, so check with yours. With the sea within about 4 miles, a hired food truck at a seaside venue is an option. The truck or trailer needs firm ground rather than sand or shingle, and seafront spots typically need permission.
We cater events across the TN25 postcode area. From Barrow Hill, Bernhurst Close and Meadow Grove or a nearby road, we’ll plan where to park and serve. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Westenhanger (1 mile east), Newingreen (1 mile south-east), Berwick (2 miles south-east), Lympne (2 miles south-east) and West Hythe (2 miles south-east). We also cater in nearby towns such as Ashford (7 miles north-west), Canterbury (13 miles north), Dover (13 miles east), Folkestone (7 miles east), Hythe (4 miles south-east) and Tower Hamlets (13 miles east).
A little further out are William Harvey Hospital (5.1 miles north-west) and Lympne Castle (1.9 miles south). Not far away are Hatch Park and Tolsford Hill.
How we price food truck hire
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The number of people
- The menu you choose
- Whether you need disposables
- Staff for serving and the bar
The cost per head can fall as numbers rise, because the set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- The address or venue name
- Your menu ideas
- The date and rough timings
- Any dietary needs and allergies
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send you a clear quote.
Common questions in Barrowhill
Is it possible to have you in Sandling Park?
It depends on the park’s owner, who would need to agree to a catering vehicle on site. Ask them first; if they say yes, we’ll send what they need from us.
Do you cater at coastal events near Barrowhill?
We can, given firm ground and the landowner’s permission. Beaches and promenades normally need the council’s agreement, so check that first.
Do you cater in Barrowhill?
We do. Barrowhill is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Do you provide allergen information for each dish?
Yes, and it helps to hear about allergies when you book. UK law requires caterers to provide information on 14 allergens, and we give it for every dish (Food Standards Agency guidance). For severe allergies, please talk to us first.
Do you cater for dietary needs?
We plan vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free options, with corn tortillas for gluten-free guests. Allergen information is available for every dish.
Can we hire a bar too?
Our Mexican drinks bar can be added to a truck booking, with margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas. We will talk licensing through with you.
Do you need power and water?
That depends on the set-up, and we agree power and water with you before the day. Let us know whether there is a supply near where we’ll park.
Is the food very hot?
It’s up to you: we can keep it mild and put the hotter salsas on the side.
Planning for every diet
Mixed diets are straightforward to plan for, because guests can choose what suits them. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Confirm the venue accepts outside caterers and vehicles
- Think about cover if the weather turns
- Check parking and loading rules for street locations
Guests order at the hatch and their food is handed out hot.
Loaded nachos to share while the first orders cook.
Occasions we cater for in Barrowhill
Diets are simple to plan for, since vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free choices come from the same hatch.
A truck or trailer works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Company away days
- Family reunions
- Engagements and anniversaries
- Big birthdays
Guests leaving a church like Church of St Mary could walk or drive to a nearby garden or hall where the truck is ready.
Questions to ask before you book
- If the price includes VAT
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Where to see their hygiene rating
- What happens if it rains
How it works
Once service is over, we pack up and leave our area tidy. Set-up and pack-down times are agreed with you and the venue. Evening events in Barrowhill stay light until about 9:15pm at midsummer. Once it’s dark, some lighting near the hatch makes ordering easier.
- Tell us what the event is and who’s coming.
- We suggest fillings and dishes for every diet.
- Power, water and timings are agreed with you or the venue.
- Service runs at the times you choose.
- Once service ends, we tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Have level hardstanding or firm ground ready
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Check gates and access routes are wide and high enough
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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Comparing your options
A marquee kitchen with plated service needs more space, more staff and more time. Our truck or trailer brings the kitchen and serves from one hatch. Pricing depends on the event. A short lunch service for a team is a different job from a full wedding day. Your quote sets it all out.
Why book Mobile Mexican Catering in Barrowhill
- Catering across Kent, including Barrowhill
- A clear quote
- Book food, drinks or both
- Menus chosen with you
Should I do it myself?
A DIY taco night is possible for a crowd, but it’s more work than it looks. Fillings need slow cooking, tortillas need warming as you go, and salsas need making. Our taco bar guide explains how.
Weighing up a DIY taco night against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
- 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