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Food truck caterers in Elham: Mexican street food
We bring a food truck at your event, serving Mexican street food from the hatch to Elham and across Kent, with options for vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free guests.
- End-of-year celebrations
- Wedding receptions
- Birthday parties
Planning an event in Elham?
Dietary needs and planning tips
A Mexican menu is easy to plan for mixed diets, because guests can choose what suits them. A few tips:
- Share your running order
- Check early that your venue allows food trucks
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Plan a covered area for guests to eat
Guests order at the hatch and their food is handed out hot.
Ask about a second service later in the evening, quoted with the main booking.
About our food truck hire in Elham
We cook inside our food truck or trailer, so there’s no need for kitchen space at the venue. We need a level spot, safe access and the venue’s permission, with power and water confirmed per booking. We serve burritos, tacos from the hatch and fresh salsas and guacamole, and it is a good fit for family celebrations and end-of-year celebrations.
In a hamlet or village like Elham, 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. Food and drinks can be booked together or separately, so one caterer can cover more of the day.
Step by step
When service finishes, we pack down and clear our own area. We agree set-up and pack-down times with you and your venue. At midsummer, it stays light in Elham until about 9:15pm, while late September brings sunset forward to around 7:00pm. 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.
- We suggest a menu for the hatch and quote for it.
- 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.
- Once guests are fed, we clear our area and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want service to start
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to park
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, tell us about it on our contact page.
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Comparing your options
Cooking yourself saves on catering but costs you the day. With a hired truck, we do the cooking. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the length of service, plus any add-ons and the location. We quote for each event individually.
Why book Mobile Mexican Catering in Elham
- Menus for vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free guests
- Allergen-aware menus
- A clear quote
- Food and drinks from one caterer, if you want both
See our pricing and our guide to catering costs.
Organising for someone else?
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: vehicle access, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Space, access and the venue
We serve from a truck or trailer, so where we park matters. Here’s what we look for:
- A way in wide and high enough for the vehicle
- Agreement from the venue to bring in a catering vehicle
- Power and water, confirmed with each booking
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we’ll advise before booking.
Occasions we cater for in Elham
The truck is yours for the booking, so there are no public queues and the menu is set for your guests.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Leaving parties
- Parties in venue grounds
- Winter staff parties
- Back-garden parties
For guests coming by train, Sandling station is about 4.7 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether plates, napkins and cutlery are included
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Food, drinks or both
- How many guests we are serving
- Staff for serving and the bar
- The menu you choose
Extra dishes, drinks and longer service are priced on request, so you choose what goes in.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The date and rough timings
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- What you’d like on the menu
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and allergy numbers
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. Contact us for a quote: just use our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Burritos
A large flour tortilla rolled round rice, beans, a filling and toppings.
Quesadillas
Toasted tortillas with melted cheese and a filling.
Planning food truck hire around Elham
Elham is about 5 miles north-west of Folkestone, in Kent. Events in Elham are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and fresh service on the day. Elham is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we can bring food truck hire. We cater right across the region, from Elham to Canterbury (about 9 miles away).
Roughly 57 miles separate Elham from central London. Around Elham, historic houses include Acrise Place (1.4 miles south-east). If you are hiring a historic venue, check early whether it allows a catering vehicle on site. Elham is within about a mile 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. A private event by the sea is within reach, as Elham is within about 6 miles of the coast. Promenades and beaches normally need the council’s agreement for a catering vehicle.
Wherever your event is in CT4, we can bring food truck hire to you. We can cater an event on streets such as High Street, Pound Lane and Vicarage Lane or the roads around them. Other places close to Elham for food truck hire include Swingfield Minnis (2 miles east), Densole (3 miles south-east), Selsted (3 miles east), Breach (3 miles north-east) and Lodge Lees (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (11 miles west), Canterbury (9 miles north), Dover (8 miles east), Folkestone (5 miles south-east), Whitstable (14 miles north) and Deal (13 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Royal Victoria Hospital (5.3 miles south-east) and Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (3.7 miles south). Open spaces near Elham include Cheriton Hill.
- Nearby, you will find The King's Arms (less than half a mile north-east)
Common questions in Elham
Can you bring a truck or trailer to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
We do, where the venue allows a catering vehicle. Lanes can be narrow and ground soft, so tell us how we’d get in.
How far is Elham from central London?
Roughly 57 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is private hire the same as trading at a festival?
Private hire means we serve only your guests, on a menu and timings agreed with you. Festival and market trading is open to the public.
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.
How spicy is the food?
It’s up to you: we can keep it mild and put the hotter salsas on the side.
How much does food truck hire cost?
There’s no fixed price list, as every booking is different. Tell us your plans and we’ll quote for your event. See the Mexican catering cost guide for background.
Can you come to a private house?
It depends on access. A drive or a spot nearby may work, with permission, if the garden itself is out of reach. Send us a photo and we will talk it through.
Can we hire the truck for our wedding?
Wedding food from a truck feels relaxed and sociable. We’ll check access and timings with your venue.
- 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