Kent · England
Food Truck Hire for Thurnham events
Mobile Mexican Catering brings our Mexican food truck or trailer, hired for your private or corporate event to Thurnham and nearby, catering for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan guests.
- Big birthdays
- Retirement parties
- Weddings
Book food truck hire in Thurnham
What we need at the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Somewhere for guests to sit or stand and eat
- Arrangements for power and water, agreed when you book
- Parking arrangements if we are not on private land
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Thurnham
- Tacos
- Quesadillas
- Burrito bowls
- Burritos
- Mexican drinks bar
- Loaded nachos
Food truck hire in Thurnham, from our food truck or trailer
Pair the truck with our Mexican drinks bar with margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas. We can add a taco-bar station next to the truck. Popular choices include burrito bowls, quesadillas and fresh salsas and guacamole, which works well for client hospitality and summer parties at home.
Near Thurnham, 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 serve from the hatch of our truck or trailer, or from a serving station, and we plan service so the queue keeps moving.
Hiring our taco truck near Thurnham
Thurnham is about 3 miles north-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Tell us where your event in Thurnham will be, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. We serve in 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
Colleagues or friends without a car may like to know that the nearest station is Bearsted station, about 1.1 miles south-west. Nearby historic houses include Stoneacre (2.6 miles south) and Leeds Castle (3.4 miles south-east). If you’re hiring a historic venue, check early whether it allows a catering vehicle on site. With the Kent Downs National Landscape within about 3 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.
Here we cover the ME14 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it with access for the truck or trailer. Local streets include Thurnham Lane, Aldington Lane and Pilgrims Way; for an event at home on any of them, tell us where the truck or trailer can park. Other places close to Thurnham for food truck hire include Detling (1 mile north-west), Bearsted (1 mile south-west), Weavering (2 miles south-west), Grove Green (2 miles west) and Harbourland (2 miles west). We also cater in nearby towns such as Maidstone (3 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (7 miles north-east), Gravesend (13 miles north-west), Tonbridge (15 miles south-west), Faversham (13 miles east) and Northfleet (14 miles north-west).
A little further out are Allington Castle (3.3 miles west) and KIMS hospital (1.4 miles west). Not far away are Detling Hill.
- Local pubs include Black Horse Public House (under half a mile north-east)
Food truck hire or something else?
A marquee kitchen with plated service needs more space, more staff and more time. A food truck arrives as a kitchen and serves from the hatch. Catering from a truck or trailer can be a practical alternative to a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- Everything served fresh from the hatch
- Menus chosen with you
- Allergen information for every dish
- A clear quote
Read our prices page and what Mexican catering costs.
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- How long we are needed on site
- How many guests we are serving
- Parking and the route in
- What’s on the menu
Extra dishes, drinks and longer service are priced on request, so you choose what goes in.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- What you’d like on the menu
- A picture of where we’d park
- The date and rough timings
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, food or drinks or both, and the access. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
What’s on the menu
Quesadillas
A quesadilla suits cautious eaters.
Burritos
A large flour tortilla rolled round rice, beans, a filling and toppings.
Common questions in Thurnham
Do you cater in villages like Thurnham?
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 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.
What if the weather’s bad?
We can serve from the hatch in the rain. Plan cover for guests, such as a marquee or gazebo, and tell us if heavy rain could make the ground soft.
What’s on the menu?
We agree a sample menu with each client. Fillings might include slow-cooked pork carnitas, chicken tinga, beef birria and vegan options such as spiced mushrooms or black beans. Our sample menu has more ideas.
Who clears up?
We pack down and tidy our own area after service. For anything beyond that, such as guests’ tables, ask us.
How many guests can the truck serve?
Hiring the truck or trailer normally suits around 50 to 400 guests. Smaller parties are quoted case by case.
When do you arrive?
It depends on your event. We agree arrival, service and pack-down times with you to suit your day.
Can we hire the truck for our wedding?
A food truck suits a relaxed wedding well. We’ll check access and timings with your venue.
Nearby places to Thurnham
What else we do in Thurnham
DIY taco night versus a caterer
You can host your own taco night for a crowd, but it takes planning. There are fillings to slow-cook, tortillas to keep warm and salsas to make. Our taco bar guide explains how.
Plenty of people try a DIY taco night at home. Common snags are cold tortillas, uneven quantities and the host missing the party. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the serving.
Events we cater in Thurnham
People eat when they’re hungry, rather than all at once.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Thurnham, our truck or trailer can be the centre of it. We’re happy to cater:
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Family celebrations
- Weddings
- End-of-year parties
Parks such as White Horse Wood normally need permission for vehicles and catering, so a garden or hired venue is often simpler.
What to look for in a quote
- How late numbers can change
- The caterer’s food hygiene rating
- How each diet is kept separate
- Staff numbers and hours
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Put anyone with a severe allergy in touch with us
- Have shelter ready in case of rain
- Confirm the venue accepts outside caterers and vehicles
- Walk the access route and note narrow gaps
Guests come to the hatch, order and wait a short moment for hot food.
Ask us about napkins, plates and cutlery and we will confirm the options in your quote.
What happens on the day
Service is quick and friendly: guests are served at the hatch or a serving station, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our area. Evening events in Thurnham stay light until about 9:15pm at midsummer. Once it’s dark, some lighting near the hatch makes ordering easier.
- Tell us the date, the location, rough numbers and any diets.
- We check availability and send a menu and a quote for hiring the truck or trailer.
- We confirm the parking spot, access, power and water with you or the venue.
- We arrive, open the hatch and cook to order for your guests.
- Once guests are fed, we clear our area and head off.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the venue allows outside caterers
- Find out what power and water are available
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
How to get a price
Planning food truck hire in Thurnham? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Read more
- 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