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Food truck caterers in Lower Hardres: Mexican street food
Fresh, colourful and made to share: our Mexican food truck or trailer, hired for your private or corporate event in Lower Hardres and the surrounding area.
- Big birthdays
- Wedding receptions
- Staff summer parties
Food truck hire for Lower Hardres events
How our food truck hire works in Lower Hardres
We cook inside our truck or trailer, so there is no need for kitchen space at the venue. What we do need is level ground, a way in and the venue’s agreement. We serve burrito bowls, vegan tacos and loaded nachos, and it is a good fit for launch events and back-garden parties.
In a small place like Lower Hardres, a hired food truck might park in a garden, paddock or field. Tell us about narrow lanes, gates and long drives. Firm ground matters, especially after rain. Every guest is catered for, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free included, with allergen information for everything we serve.
How we price food truck hire
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- How many staff you need
- Plates, napkins and cutlery
- What’s on the menu
- Distance and access to the venue
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: service time, staff, plates and napkins, travel and VAT. Our quote sets out what’s included.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Expected numbers
- A picture of the space, if it’s a garden or field
- How we drive in and where we can park
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and allergy numbers
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. Contact us for a quote: just drop us a line using the enquiry form.
Who books food truck hire in Lower Hardres?
Guests can come back to the hatch when they’re ready.
A truck or trailer works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Parties in venue grounds
- Client hospitality
- Christenings and family parties
- Summer parties at home
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 booking
- Travel and parking costs
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Who provides plates and napkins
- Whether VAT is included
Where the truck can go in Lower Hardres
Access is the first thing to check for a truck or trailer. We look for:
- Enough width and height on the route in
- Seating or standing room near the truck
- Room for guests to gather at the hatch
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Lower Hardres: parking, access and venues
Lower Hardres is about 3 miles south of Canterbury, in Kent. Give us the address of your event in Lower Hardres, and we will plan access and set-up. Lower Hardres is one of 922 places in Kent where we can bring food truck hire.
Roughly 54 miles separate Lower Hardres from central London, which can suit a team day out of the city with a hired food truck. Rail travellers will be glad to hear that the nearest station is Canterbury East station, about 2.7 miles north. Lower Hardres 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.
This part of Kent takes in CT4, and we can cater your event anywhere in it with access for the truck or trailer. If your venue is just outside Lower Hardres, we also cover Street End (1 mile north), Pett Bottom (1 mile south-east), Nackington (1 mile north), Upper Hardres (1 mile south) and Petham (2 miles south-west). We also cater in nearby towns such as Ashford (11 miles south-west), Canterbury (3 miles north), Dover (12 miles south-east), Folkestone (11 miles south), Whitstable (8 miles north) and Deal (14 miles east).
A little further out are Kent and Canterbury Hospital (2.2 miles north) and Whitefriars Shopping Centre (2.9 miles north). The countryside around Lower Hardres includes Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Duck pub (0.8 miles south-east)
Comparing your options
Hiring a food truck is different from finding one at a festival. At public events, anyone can buy; when you hire us, we serve only your guests, on your timings. Extras, such as more dishes, extra drinks or a longer service, are quoted on request, so you can choose what you need.
Why us?
- Access, space and power checked in advance
- Every guest catered for, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free included
- Catering across Kent, including Lower Hardres
- Quick, friendly service from the hatch
See how we price and the cost guide.
About the menu
Loaded nachos
A tray of nachos works as a starter or a late snack; dairy-free versions can be planned.
Salsas and guacamole
Fresh salsas and guacamole, made for your event.
How the day works
The truck or trailer needs a level, firm spot with access to drive in, and we agree power and water arrangements before the day. Send us a photo of the space if you are unsure. Evening events in Lower Hardres stay light until about 9:15pm at midsummer. Once it is dark, some lighting near the hatch makes ordering easier.
- Check our availability for your date.
- You get a menu for the hatch and a quote.
- The spot and the way in are agreed in advance.
- We drive in, open the hatch and serve your guests.
- After service, we close up and leave the spot clear.
Before we arrive
- Check gates and access routes are wide and high enough
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send you a clear quote.
Planning help
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Collect diets and allergies with your RSVPs
- Tell us when guests should eat
- Think about cover if the weather turns
We drive in at the agreed time and park in the planned spot. Someone on site to meet us makes it smoother.
Ask us about evening food later on.
Your questions about food truck hire in Lower Hardres
Is Lower Hardres close to London?
Roughly 54 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Lower Hardres for guests?
The closest is Canterbury East station, roughly 2.7 miles away.
Can you cater for special diets?
We plan vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free options, and corn tortillas suit gluten-free guests. Every dish has allergen information.
Where can the truck park?
A firm, level spot, a way in that fits the vehicle, and the venue’s agreement. We confirm power and water when you book.
Can guests build their own tacos?
Yes, a taco bar is one of the ways we serve. Tell us about your space and numbers and we’ll suggest the best set-up.
What do you serve?
Every menu is agreed with you. Fillings could include chicken tinga, pork carnitas, al pastor-style pork and vegan options like black beans. Our sample menu has more ideas.
How long do you serve for?
That depends on your event and menu. Timings are agreed in advance to suit your day.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
Places near Lower Hardres
Other catering in Lower Hardres
DIY taco night versus a caterer
A DIY taco night is possible for a crowd, but it is more work than it looks. There are fillings to slow-cook, tortillas to keep warm and salsas to make. Our taco bar guide explains how.
Some hosts like to do it themselves. The usual problems are cold tortillas, running out of a popular filling and a host stuck at the stove. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the serving.
- 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