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Food truck caterers in Out Elmstead: Mexican street food
Something for every guest: options for vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free guests, with allergen information for everything we serve. A food truck at your event, serving Mexican street food from the hatch for events in Out Elmstead.
- Back-garden parties
- Family reunions
- Client hospitality
Food truck hire for Out Elmstead events
Food truck hire or something else?
Booking several street food trucks means juggling several suppliers. One Mexican truck with a varied menu keeps things simple. 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.
What you get with us
- Access, space and power checked in advance
- Events in Out Elmstead and across Kent
- Menus chosen with you
- A truck or trailer that comes to you
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to catering costs.
Food truck hire in Out Elmstead, from our food truck or trailer
A hired food truck works for weddings, birthdays and staff days, and any gathering where guests want hot food without a sit-down meal. It suits staff summer parties and birthday parties, serving burrito bowls, burritos and vegan tacos.
Near Out Elmstead, a hired food truck in a field or garden suits private parties and work away days alike. Guests queue at the hatch, so have some cover ready in case of rain. We plan the timings around your day, so service starts when you want it.
Before you choose a spot
Many gardens, fields and venues can take a truck or trailer, but there are a few things to check:
- Some space between the truck and nearby homes
- Space in front of the hatch for guests to queue
- The landowner’s go-ahead for the truck or trailer
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we will advise.
On the menu in Out Elmstead
- Burritos
- Loaded nachos
- Tacos
- Quesadillas
- Mexican drinks bar
- Burrito bowls
Can I do a taco night myself?
A DIY taco night is possible for a crowd, but it’s 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.
For a small group, a taco night at home can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, with allergen information for every dish.
Working with your venue
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide the information the landowner or council asks for from us.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
How we price food truck hire
We quote for your event, and the price is based on:
- How long we’re needed on site
- Distance and access to the venue
- Whether you need disposables
- The menu you choose
The price depends on guest numbers, the menu and how long you’d like us to serve, plus any add-ons and the location. Every event gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The date and rough timings
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The address or venue name
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: give us the basics about your event, and we will suggest a menu. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
The menu, item by item
Burrito bowls
Rice, beans, a filling and toppings in a bowl.
Salsas and guacamole
Salsas and guacamole finish every order, from mild to hot.
Hiring our taco truck near Out Elmstead
Out Elmstead is about 5 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. Give us the address of your event in Out Elmstead, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. Out Elmstead is one of 922 places in Kent where we can bring food truck hire.
If you are celebrating after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Giles, our food truck or trailer can be waiting at the reception spot. Parks such as Jumping Downs usually need permission for vehicles and catering, so a garden or hired venue is often simpler. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Out Elmstead, 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.
Wherever your event is in CT4, we can bring food truck hire to you. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Kingston (1 mile north-west), Barham (1 mile south), Gravel Castle (1 mile south-east), Derringstone (1 mile south) and Marley (1 mile west). We also cater in nearby towns such as Ashford (14 miles west), Canterbury (5 miles north-west), Margate (15 miles north-east), Dover (8 miles south-east), Folkestone (9 miles south) and Ramsgate (14 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Kent and Canterbury Hospital (4.6 miles north-west).
- Nearby, you will find Black Robin Public House (under half a mile north-west)
Out Elmstead questions
Will you travel to a small place like Out Elmstead?
Yes. Villages and hamlets are part of our area, and the main thing is access: tell us about the lane, the gate and the ground.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Giles?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall with access for the truck or trailer. Service would be at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Greater London, Kent and Medway, Surrey, East Sussex, West Sussex, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire.
Is private hire the same as trading at a festival?
At a private hire, we serve your guests and nobody else, with a menu and timings you agree with us. Festival and market trading is open to the public; see our street food catering page.
How many guests can you serve?
It depends on the menu and how long service runs, but our truck and trailer service normally suits around 50 to 400 guests. For anything outside that, ask us.
Do you cook on site?
We slow-cook fillings ahead, then finish them and keep them hot at your event. The tortillas are warmed on site, and the salsas and guacamole are made fresh.
Do you do a taco bar?
We can. We can set up a build-your-own taco bar, served from the truck or a serving table, with fillings, salsas, guacamole and toppings. Read our taco bar guide.
Can you run a bar?
Yes. The drinks bar can be added to food or booked on its own, with alcohol-free options such as aguas frescas. For alcohol, we will talk licensing through with you and your venue.
Places near Out Elmstead
What else we do in Out Elmstead
Planning for every diet
Every guest is catered for, gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan included. To get it right:
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
- Ask guests with severe allergies to speak to us beforehand
- Ask about parking rules if we will be on a road
- Let us know who is coeliac
Service starts when your timings say, and we cook each order as it comes.
Loaded nachos to share while the first orders cook are a good way to begin.
Step by step
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our food truck or trailer, and serve without fuss. A hired food truck at a summer event in Out Elmstead can serve in daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer, and by late September sunset is about 7:00pm. In December it is dark by about 3:50pm, so the queue by the hatch needs lighting.
- Ask us whether your date is available.
- We agree a hatch menu and send a quote.
- We confirm the parking spot and the route in.
- On the day, guests order at the hatch and we cook to order.
- We pack down and drive away when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Get the venue’s permission for us to park and serve
- Share the running order, including any speeches
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Related guides
- 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