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Taco caterers in Bowmans: Mexican street food
From the first guest in the queue to the last, a Mexican food truck serving tacos, taco bars, burritos and quesadillas keeps your guests happy at your event in Bowmans.
- Fairs and festivals
- Anniversaries and engagements
- Garden parties
Mexican catering near Bowmans
How our Mexican catering works in Bowmans
Serving from a truck or trailer keeps the mood easy-going. Guests come up to the hatch, chat while they wait and take something hot back to their seats. At school fairs and fundraisers and birthday parties, we will put together a menu of burritos, burrito bowls and quesadillas for your guests.
For a place the size of Bowmans, your own garden or drive is often the best venue: no venue hire, and nobody stuck in the kitchen. Tell us about access down the lane or drive. Everything is prepared fresh for your event and served from our truck or trailer.
How we price Mexican catering
These are the factors that matter most:
- Adding food to drinks, or drinks to food
- The menu you choose
- Staff for serving and the bar
- Whether you need disposables
The price depends on guest numbers, the menu and how long you’d like us to serve, along with extras and where your event is. We quote for each event individually.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Gate widths, slopes and the ground
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and allergy numbers
- The date and time of the event
To get a price, just fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll suggest a menu to suit.
Bowmans: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Bowmans for guests?
The closest is Crayford station, roughly 0.6 miles away.
Do you cater 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.
Do you come to Bowmans?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Bowmans. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
What guest numbers do you cater for?
Truck and trailer service generally suits around 50 to 400 guests. Bigger festivals and smaller parties are looked at case by case.
Can you keep it mild?
The food can be kept mild, and hotter salsas go on the side for guests who like heat.
Can you do gluten-free food?
Yes, with corn tortillas. Corn tortillas are naturally gluten-free, but some fillings, sauces and toppings may not be, so we check every dish and give allergen information.
Can you cater in a back garden?
Yes, if the truck or trailer can get in and park on level, firm ground. Tell us about the drive, gates and any slopes.
How does mobile Mexican catering work?
We park our food truck or trailer at your venue and serve hot Mexican street food from it. A build-your-own taco bar is another option.
Is Mexican catering right for your event?
A drop-off platter is easy, but nobody remembers it. Hot food served from a truck feels like part of the event. Larger events can cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we offer in Bowmans
- Quick, friendly service from the hatch
- A menu built around your guests
- Allergen information for everything we serve
- A truck or trailer that comes to you
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to catering costs.
Bowmans: venues, access and local tips
Bowmans is about 2 miles west of Dartford, in Kent. Give us the address of your event in Bowmans, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We serve in 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages, wherever the truck or trailer can get in. We cater right across the region, from Bowmans to London (13 miles away).
The A2018 run on or near Bowmans, so the drive in with the truck or trailer is a simple one. By rail: Crayford station is about 0.6 miles away. Venues in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 8 miles of Bowmans, sometimes limit where vehicles can go. Ask yours about access for a truck or trailer before you book.
Wherever your event is in DA1, DA2 and DA5, we can bring the truck or trailer to your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Swan Lane, Dale Road and Ross Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll plan where to park and serve. With the A2018 close by, Bowmans is simple for us to get to with the truck or trailer for your event. Nearby, we also cater events in Wilmington (1 mile south), Crayford (1 mile north), Coldblow (1 mile west), Joyden's Wood (1 mile south-west) and Barnes Cray (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Sevenoaks (11 miles south), Gravesend (9 miles east), Northfleet (7 miles east), Swanley (3 miles south), Kings Hill (15 miles south-east) and Swanscombe (5 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Bexley Museum (1.1 miles north-west) and Broadway Shopping Centre (1.9 miles north-west). Not far away are Wansunt Pit.
- Nearby schools include Wilmington Grammar School for Girls (0.8 miles south-east) and St Columba's Catholic Boys' School (1.4 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Bird in Hand pub (0.8 miles north-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Colyers (2.2 miles north)
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Guests with serious allergies should speak to us in advance
- Think about cover for guests in wet weather
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Put any allergies in writing for us
We can still serve from the hatch if it rains, but guests will need somewhere covered to eat.
Quesadillas are a good choice for children and cautious eaters, because they’re simple.
Events we cater in Bowmans
Mixed diets are easy to plan for, since everyone picks their own fillings and toppings. Vegans and vegetarians eat as well as anyone else.
Big or small, a truck or trailer works well. Common bookings include:
- Family celebrations
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Engagement celebrations
- Garden get-togethers
Parks such as Dartford Heath typically need the owner’s permission for vehicles and catering, so ask before you plan an event there.
Comparing caterers
- The caterer’s food hygiene rating
- Whether travel is included
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether plates, napkins and cutlery are included
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For event organisers in Bowmans
If you are booking for a business, tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Planning the serving area
Everything is served from our truck or trailer, so the spot needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Hardstanding or firm, level ground to park on
- Room for a serving table for the taco bar
- A spot away from buildings, windows and neighbours
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Loaded nachos
- Build-your-own taco bar
- Burrito bowls
- Burritos
- Tacos
- Quesadillas
The process
Guests tend to gather around the truck, so we’ll help you choose a spot with room for a queue. Rain does not usually stop us serving, though guests will want somewhere covered to stand or sit. Planning an evening event in Bowmans? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September. Festoon lights or floodlights help once it gets dark.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- We suggest a sample menu and send a quote for your event.
- Together we confirm where the truck or trailer will park, plus power and water.
- On the day we arrive, set up and serve hot food from our truck or trailer.
- After service, we clear away and leave the spot tidy.
How to prepare
- Check gates and access routes are wide and high enough
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Choose a level, firm spot for the truck or trailer
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, menu ideas and access. When you are ready, drop us a line using the enquiry form.
Planning help
About the menu
Tacos
Soft tortillas, warmed and filled, topped with salsa and fresh toppings. Fillings are agreed with you, such as carnitas, chicken tinga or spiced mushrooms.
Build-your-own taco bar
A taco bar is relaxed and sociable, and guests with different diets can choose what suits them.
- 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