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Food truck hire in Parkgate, Kent
From the first guest in the queue to the last, a food truck at your event, serving Mexican street food from the hatch keeps your guests happy at your event in Parkgate.
- Launch events
- Engagement parties
- Company away days
Food truck hire near Parkgate
Food truck hire in Parkgate, served fresh
We cook inside our truck or trailer, so your venue doesn’t need a kitchen. What we do need is level ground, a way in and the venue’s agreement. It works well for wedding receptions and retirement parties, serving quesadillas, burrito bowls and tacos from the hatch.
For a rural spot like Parkgate, food truck hire needs a little planning: 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 turn up ready to serve, and tidy our own area afterwards.
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where we park and serve. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Level, solid ground for the vehicle
- Gate widths, overhead branches and soft ground checked in advance
- Somewhere for guests to sit or stand and eat
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
The process
A typical event goes like this: we park up and get ready, service opens at the agreed time, and your guests are served fresh for the agreed time. Late-September events in Parkgate see sunset at about 7:00pm, so evening service from the truck may run past dusk. In late May, daylight lasts until about 8:45pm.
- First come the basics: date, location, numbers and diets.
- 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.
- When service ends, we pack up and leave the spot clear.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the truck or trailer
- Find out what power and water are available
How to get a price
Planning food truck hire in Parkgate? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, tell us about it on our contact page.
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Planning food truck hire around Parkgate
Parkgate is about 10 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Give us the address of your event in Parkgate, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. We cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages, wherever the truck or trailer can get in. Our truck and trailer cover the area from Parkgate to Maidstone (about 14 miles away).
Roughly 43 miles separate Parkgate from central London, which can suit a team day out of the city with a hired food truck. Nearby historic houses include Smallhythe Place (3.7 miles south-east). If you are hiring a historic venue, check early whether it allows a catering vehicle on site. With the High Weald National Landscape within about 6 miles, a rural setting for your private or work event is within reach. Firm ground and a clear way in matter most for the truck or trailer.
Food truck hire in TN30 is planned around your venue and access and timings. Local streets include Cranbrook Road, Millpond Lane and Tenterden Road; for an event at home on any of them, tell us where the truck or trailer can park. We also serve at events in Clapper Hill (1 mile north-west), East End (1 mile west), Strood (2 miles south), Fosten Green (2 miles north-west) and London Beach (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles north-west), Ashford (10 miles north-east), Foley Park (15 miles north), Paddock Wood (13 miles north-west), Bearsted (13 miles north) and Park Wood (12 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Mervyn Quinlan Museum (1.5 miles west) and Benenden Hospital (1.5 miles west).
Planners, venues and businesses
Organising a club, school or community event in Parkgate? Service from a truck or trailer is quick, even for a crowd, and the menu can suit most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
For big numbers, we plan service to keep queues short, so everyone is served promptly. Tell us how long you have for food and drinks.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Plan a covered area for guests to eat
- Confirm the venue accepts outside caterers and vehicles
When service ends, we pack away, leaving our spot tidy.
Ask us about napkins, plates and cutlery and we’ll confirm what’s possible.
Should I do it myself?
If you do it yourself, work out quantities first: our guide to how many tacos per person helps. Keep tortillas warm in a covered basket, and label anything containing allergens.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party serving. Booking a caterer means you can relax with everyone else.
Places near Parkgate
What else we do in Parkgate
How it compares
Cooking yourself saves on catering but costs you the day. Hire the truck and the cooking is ours so you can join in. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can feel generous.
Why book Mobile Mexican Catering in Parkgate
- Menus chosen with you
- Food and drinks from one caterer, if you want both
- Menus for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan guests
- A truck or trailer that comes to you
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Occasions we cater for in Parkgate
You do not need a kitchen, so gardens, fields and grounds all become options with the venue’s agreement.
A truck or trailer works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Staff summer parties
- Milestone birthdays
- Client hospitality
- Family reunions
Before you plan a private event in Wattle Wood, ask whoever manages it about vehicles on site.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- The deposit and payment dates
- How bad weather is handled
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
Common questions in Parkgate
Is Parkgate close to London?
Roughly 43 miles from the centre of London.
Can you bring your truck or trailer to Wattle Wood?
Only with permission from whoever runs the park, often the council. Ask them first, and we will help with the information they need from us.
Do you have options for kids?
Yes, children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan the menu with them in mind.
How much is food truck hire?
We quote for every hire, depending on numbers, menu, location and timings. For a price, fill in our quote form.
How long do you serve for?
That depends on your event and menu. Timings are agreed in advance to suit your day.
Can we have a build-your-own taco bar?
Yes, a taco bar is one of our options. Tell us about your space and numbers and we will recommend how to serve.
What about vegan and gluten-free guests?
We plan vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free options, and corn tortillas suit gluten-free guests. Allergen information is available for every dish.
Who clears up?
We pack down and leave our area tidy. Let us know the venue’s rules on waste and we’ll confirm the arrangements with your quote.
How we price food truck hire
Pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Staff for serving and the bar
- The length of service
- The menu you choose
- Travel, parking and access
Extras, such as more dishes, extra drinks or a longer service, are quoted on request, so you choose what goes in.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Your date and when you want service to start
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and allergy numbers
- Where the event is
- A picture of where we’d park
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. To start, use our quote form.
- 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