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Mexican Catering for Arpinge events
Fresh, colourful and made to share: a Mexican food truck serving tacos, taco bars, burritos and quesadillas for events in Arpinge and across Kent.
- Weddings, day or evening
- Festivals, fairs and markets
- Christenings and family parties
Get a quote for Mexican catering in Arpinge
How our Mexican catering works in Arpinge
Few things get guests chatting like a build-your-own taco bar. Everyone builds their own tacos from what’s laid out, so nobody ends up with something they don’t want. At weddings and evening receptions and big birthday celebrations, we’ll put together a menu of burrito bowls, burritos and quesadillas and more.
For a rural spot like Arpinge, fields and drives need a little planning: the gate, the ground and the route from the lane. Power and water may be limited, so we confirm the arrangements with you. We prepare everything fresh for your event and serve it straight from our food truck or trailer.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can check the date.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
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How the day works
We work to your timings. If things run behind, tell us and we will adjust the start of service where we can. Winter evenings in Arpinge close in by about 3:50pm, so choose a spot where guests can see what they’re ordering. In late June, by contrast, daylight lasts until about 9:15pm.
- First, send us a few details about your event.
- You get a sample menu and a quote.
- Access, the serving spot, power and water are agreed in advance.
- We arrive, set up and serve from the hatch.
- We pack down after service and leave the area tidy.
How to prepare
- Measure any gates or arches on the way in
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send a quick message through our quote form.
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Questions from Arpinge
Do you come to events in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and catering, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Oswald's Church?
Yes. The church itself isn’t where we’d set up, but a hall, field or garden close by with room for the truck or trailer can work well. Let us know the reception address and we’ll check the access.
Can you cater for special diets?
Diets are planned in advance, with options kept separate, but we cannot promise a kitchen without traces of any allergen. Guests with severe allergies should talk to us before the event.
How much will it cost?
We quote for each event, depending on numbers, menu, venue and timings. For a price, tell us about it on our contact page.
Who clears up?
We pack down and tidy our own area after service. Ask us if you’d like help with anything else.
How much does Mexican catering cost in Arpinge?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the length of service and the location. Contact us for a quote.
Can you run a bar?
Yes. Our drinks bar can be booked on its own or with food. For alcohol, we will check the licensing with you and your venue.
Is there a minimum number of guests?
Our truck and trailer service generally suits events of around 50 to 400 guests. Festivals can be bigger, and smaller parties are quoted case by case. Send us your numbers and we’ll advise.
How it compares
For food that feels relaxed but generous, tacos, burritos and nachos make a strong choice. Larger events can cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why book with us
- A plan agreed before the day
- A clear quote
- Served fresh from our food truck or trailer
- Book food, drinks or both
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Count children separately
- Confirm the venue is happy to have a catering vehicle
- Send allergy details to us in writing
- Plan somewhere covered for guests to eat if it rains
Guests order at the hatch and we serve them there and then, so everything goes out hot.
Ask about extra salsas and toppings for a bigger spread.
What’s on the menu
Build-your-own taco bar
Fillings, salsas, guacamole and toppings laid out for guests to help themselves, with tortillas kept warm. Each guest makes tacos their way.
Tacos
Street tacos are small, quick and full of flavour. They come with fresh salsas and toppings, and corn tortillas suit gluten-free guests.
Catering an event in Arpinge
Arpinge is about 1 mile south-west of Hawkinge, in Kent. Anywhere in CT18, we’ll come to your venue or site, as long as there is access. Arpinge is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we can bring Mexican catering. Our truck and trailer cover the area from Arpinge to Canterbury (about 12 miles away).
A school such as Harcourt Primary School running a summer fair or fundraiser could book a taco truck. When the service is at a church such as St Oswald's Church, the food generally happens elsewhere, at a field, hall or garden with room for the truck. Arpinge is within about 4 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, with country venues and gardens that can suit a food truck. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and catering, so check with yours. Coastal events near Arpinge, which is within about 3 miles of the sea, bring wind and sand into the planning. Tell us exactly where you’d like us and we’ll check access.
Mexican catering in CT18 is planned around your venue and access. For events just outside Arpinge, we cover Hawkinge (1 mile north-east), Densole (2 miles north-east), Old Hawkinge (2 miles east), Swingfield Minnis (3 miles north-east) and Elham (3 miles north). We also cater in nearby towns such as Ashford (12 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (8 miles east), Deal (14 miles north-east), Hythe (3 miles south-west) and Tower Hamlets (7 miles east).
A little further out are Royal Victoria Hospital (2.2 miles south-east) and Folkestone Castle (1.4 miles south-east). Not far away are Cheriton Hill.
- Nearby schools include Turner Free School (1.3 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Cat & Custard Pot pub (0.7 miles north)
What we need at the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where we park and serve. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Some distance from houses and neighbours
- Level, firm ground or hardstanding for the truck or trailer
- Details of power and water on site, agreed when you book
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we will advise.
Menu ideas
- Quesadillas
- Burritos
- Loaded nachos
- Tacos
- Burrito bowls
- Build-your-own taco bar
Why choose Mexican catering in Arpinge?
The truck or trailer becomes a focal point, and people drift over as soon as service starts.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Staff parties and office lunches
- Engagement celebrations
- Leaving parties
- Fairs and festivals
Guests arriving by train will find that the nearest station is Folkestone West station, about 1.7 miles south-east.
Comparing caterers
- The venue requirements
- How long the service runs
- The caterer’s food hygiene rating
- When payment is due
What Mexican catering costs
Pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Parking and the route in
- Adding food to drinks, or drinks to food
- Timings and hours
- The menu you choose
Pricing depends on the event. A short lunch service for a team is a different job from a full wedding day. Your quote sets it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The venue or postcode
- Access for the truck or trailer, including gates and ground
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
To get a price, just send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will suggest a menu to suit.
- 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