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Food truck caterers in Cross-at-Hand: Mexican street food
A Mexican food truck serving tacos and burritos at your event in Cross-at-Hand, served fresh from our food truck or trailer, wherever your event is.
- Private parties in fields and grounds
- Back-garden parties
- Engagements and anniversaries
Get a quote for food truck hire in Cross-at-Hand
Food truck hire or something else?
Burger and pizza vans are familiar. A Mexican food truck offers something less expected while staying easy to eat. Larger events can cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why us?
- Every guest catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free included
- Everything served fresh from the hatch
- Service planned around your numbers
- A clear quote
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
How our food truck hire works in Cross-at-Hand
Guests walk up to the hatch, order and take their food away hot. It’s simple, quick and sociable for guests and hosts. At birthday parties and wedding evening food, we’ll put together a menu of vegan tacos, burrito bowls and fresh salsas and guacamole.
In a rural place like Cross-at-Hand, access is the main thing to plan for a hired truck: gate widths, soft ground and the route from the road all matter. Power and water may be limited, so we confirm the arrangements before the day. We will check the space, access and power with you before the day, so set-up goes smoothly.
Cross-at-Hand: parking, access and venues
Cross-at-Hand is about 5 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. We bring food truck hire to homes, gardens and venues in Cross-at-Hand and nearby villages. We cater in 922 places in Kent, wherever the truck or trailer can get in.
Cross-at-Hand is about 35 miles from central London, close enough for a London team’s away day. Historic houses near Cross-at-Hand include Stoneacre (4.6 miles north). Listed venues often control where vehicles go, so raise food truck hire at your first visit. Cross-at-Hand is within about 7 miles of the High Weald 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.
Anywhere in TN12, we can bring the truck or trailer to your guests. Streets in the area include Staplehurst Road and Woodford Park, and an event on any of them can work if the truck or trailer can park nearby. For events just outside Cross-at-Hand, we cover Rabbit's Cross (1 mile north), Devil's Den (1 mile east), Wanshurst Green (1 mile south-west), St Ann's Green (1 mile west) and Underling Green (1 mile west). We also cater in nearby towns such as Maidstone (5 miles north), Ashford (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles west), Tonbridge (12 miles west) and Kings Hill (8 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Sutton Valence Castle (2.8 miles north-east) and South East Romany Museum (1.8 miles south-west).
Planning for every diet
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Send allergy details in writing
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
- Share your running order
- Check parking and loading rules for street locations
When service ends, we pack away and drive off quietly.
Simple quesadillas suit younger guests.
What happens on the day
When service finishes, we pack up and leave our area tidy. We agree set-up and pack-down times with you and your venue. December events in Cross-at-Hand lose the light at about 3:50pm, so ask the venue about outdoor lighting where we’ll park. In late June, it stays light until about 9:15pm.
- Share your plans for the event.
- 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.
- When everyone is fed, we clear our area.
Getting ready for the day
- Have level hardstanding or firm ground ready
- Plan a covered area for guests if rain is likely
- Let us know the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
Thinking about food truck hire for your event in Cross-at-Hand? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Perfect for your event in Cross-at-Hand
Food comes from the hatch hot, one order at a time, rather than waiting under foil.
Whatever the occasion, the serving truck can be a highlight. We are happy to cater:
- Family celebrations
- Birthday parties
- Summer parties at home
- Winter staff parties
For guests coming by train, Staplehurst station is about 1.2 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- How bad weather is handled
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether travel is included
Working with your venue
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if it’s a good fit.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Places near Cross-at-Hand
Other catering in Cross-at-Hand
What food truck hire costs
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Whether you need disposables
- Staff for serving and the bar
- Adding food to drinks, or drinks to food
- Travel, parking and access
What’s on the menu makes a difference to the total, so tell us what you have in mind. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Whether you’d like food, drinks or both
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Where the event is
- Expected numbers
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Cross-at-Hand, and we will suggest a menu to suit.
The menu, item by item
Loaded nachos
Nachos are good for sharing between friends; dairy-free versions can be planned.
Burrito bowls
A bowl is a good choice for guests avoiding tortillas, and they’re easy to adapt.
Questions from Cross-at-Hand
Is Cross-at-Hand close to London?
About 35 miles from central London, and we cover it.
Do you cater in the High Weald 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 do dairy-free food?
Yes. We offer dairy-free options, and we’ll tell you which dishes contain milk.
Can you serve in the rain?
Rain doesn’t normally stop service from the truck or trailer. It is worth planning a covered area for guests, and tell us if heavy rain could make the ground soft.
Do you need electricity?
It depends on the event and the set-up, so we confirm power and water arrangements with each booking. Let us know whether there is a supply near where we’ll park.
Where do you cater?
We cover London and the South East, including Kent. See all areas.
What about vegan and gluten-free guests?
We plan vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free options, with corn tortillas for gluten-free guests. Allergen information is available for every dish.
How does private food truck hire work?
Our truck or trailer comes to your venue and serves your guests from the hatch. It is a private booking for your guests only.
DIY taco night or a caterer?
Running your own drinks table is one option, but someone has to serve all evening. Our margarita bar guide has tips.
Doing it yourself? Start with the quantities: our guide to how many tacos per person helps. Keep tortillas warm in a covered basket, and label dishes for guests with allergies.
- 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