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Food truck caterers in Crayford
From the moment the hatch opens to the end of service, a food truck at your event, serving Mexican street food from the hatch makes the serving truck part of your event in Crayford.
- Engagement parties
- Leaving parties
- Back-garden parties
Get a quote for food truck hire in Crayford
Food truck hire in Crayford, served fresh
A hired food truck works for weddings, birthdays and staff days. For staff summer parties and engagements and anniversaries, we’ll put together a menu of tacos from the hatch, fresh salsas and guacamole and quesadillas for your guests.
For a place the size of Crayford, food truck hire at your own home is often simplest: no venue hire, and guests order at the hatch. Let us know about the route to the house. You can book food, drinks or both, so one caterer can cover more of the day.
Food truck hire or something else?
Hog roasts are popular with meat eaters, but tacos and bowls make vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests easier to feed. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the length of service, plus any add-ons and the location. Every event gets its own quote.
Why book Mobile Mexican Catering in Crayford
- Allergen-aware menus
- Everything served fresh from the hatch
- Food and drinks from one caterer, if you want both
- A quote that sets out what’s included
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Common questions in Crayford
Could you serve our guests after a service at Church of St Paulinus?
Yes. The church itself isn’t where we’d set up, but a hall, field or garden close by with room for the truck or trailer can work well. Let us know the reception address and we’ll check the access.
How far is Crayford from central London?
It’s about 12 miles from central London, and inside the area we cover.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can, using corn tortillas. Corn is naturally gluten-free, though some sauces and toppings can contain gluten, so we check every dish and give allergen information.
What about power on site?
Tell us what the site has, for instance a supply from the venue, and we’ll confirm the arrangements with your quote.
How much is food truck hire?
We quote for every hire, depending on numbers, menu, location and timings. Contact us for a quote.
Can you plan for allergies?
Yes, and it helps to hear about allergies when you book. Under UK rules, caterers must give information on 14 allergens, and we give it for every dish (Food Standards Agency guidance). Anyone with a severe allergy should speak to us before the event.
Can we hire a bar too?
The drinks bar comes with bar staff. We will talk through licensing first.
Can you run a bar?
Yes. The drinks bar can be added to food or booked on its own. We will check the licensing for alcohol with you.
What we need at the venue
We serve from a truck or trailer, so where we park matters. These are the things we check:
- Some space between the truck and nearby homes
- A parking suspension, where a street spot is needed
- Power and water, confirmed with each booking
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Quesadillas
- Burritos
- Tacos
- Burrito bowls
- Mexican drinks bar
- Loaded nachos
Planners, venues and businesses
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether a truck or trailer will fit.
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We will provide the information the landowner or council asks for from us.
Why choose food truck hire in Crayford?
The truck becomes the place guests gather, and the hatch draws people over.
Whatever the occasion, the serving truck can be a highlight. We can cater:
- Back-garden parties
- Company away days
- Engagement parties
- Wedding receptions
If guests are travelling by rail, Crayford has its own station, Crayford station.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- What happens if it rains
- Staff numbers and hours
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
Food truck hire in Crayford: local tips
Crayford is about 2 miles west of Dartford, in Kent. For food truck hire in Crayford, we can serve in gardens, fields, venues, car parks and courtyards with access. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages, wherever the truck or trailer can get in. Our truck and trailer cover the area from Crayford to London (about 12 miles away).
Historic houses near Crayford include Hall Place and Gardens (0.9 miles west) and Red House (2.2 miles west). Listed venues often control where vehicles go, so raise food truck hire at your first visit. From central London, Crayford is about 12 miles away.
Food truck hire in DA1, DA5 and DA7 is planned around your venue and access. Whether your event is on Swan Lane, Dale Road and Ross Road or a nearby road, we will plan where to park and serve. For events just outside Crayford, we cover Bowmans (1 mile south), Barnes Cray (1 mile north-east), Barnehurst (1 mile north-west), Coldblow (1 mile south-west) and Wilmington (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Sevenoaks (12 miles south), Gravesend (9 miles east), Northfleet (7 miles east), Swanley (4 miles south), Swanscombe (5 miles east) and Windmill Hill (8 miles east).
A little further out are West Hill Hospital (1.3 miles east) and Stone Castle (4.2 miles east). Not far away are Wansunt Pit.
- Schools near Crayford include Haberdashers' Aske's Crayford Academy (0.6 miles north-east) and St Catherine's Catholic School (1.1 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Bear and Ragged Staff pub (under half a mile north-west)
- Local facilities include Colyers (1.6 miles north)
DIY taco night versus a caterer
You can set up your own drinks table, but someone has to serve all evening. See our margarita bar guide.
For a small group, a taco night at home can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles allergen information for you.
What’s on the menu
Tacos from the hatch
Tacos are quick to serve and easy to eat standing up, and corn tortillas suit gluten-free guests.
Quesadillas
A quesadilla suits cautious eaters.
How it works
We arrive in good time before service, set up the truck or trailer and get everything ready. When service opens, guests come up to the hatch or serving table. At midsummer, it stays light in Crayford until about 9:20pm, while late September brings sunset forward to around 7:05pm. For winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, plan lighting where guests queue at the hatch.
- Send us your date, the address, a headcount and dietary needs.
- You get a hatch menu and a quote for the hire.
- Before the day, we agree the spot, the way in, power and water.
- Your guests order at the hatch and we serve hot food at the agreed times.
- After service, we close the hatch, pack down and drive away.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the venue allows outside caterers
- Check gates and access routes are wide and high enough
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to tell us about it on our contact page. Tell us about your event in Crayford, and we will suggest a menu to suit.
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What food truck hire costs
Pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- How many guests we’re serving
- Your choice of food and drinks
- Whether you need disposables
- Food, drinks or both
Larger events can cost less per head, because the set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The address or venue name
- The date and rough timings
- A picture of where we’d park
- Diets and allergies you know about
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send you a clear quote and a suggested menu.
- 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