Kent · England
Mexican Catering in Boyden Gate
Something for every guest: options for vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free guests, with allergen information for everything we serve. Mexican street-food catering from our truck or trailer: tacos, taco bars, burritos, bowls and nachos for events in Boyden Gate.
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Anniversaries and engagements
- Family gatherings and christenings
Mexican catering near Boyden Gate
Mexican catering for your event in Boyden Gate
Fillings are slow-cooked in advance and kept hot on site, and the salsas and guacamole are freshly made. We warm the tortillas as each order goes out. On the menu are burrito bowls, burritos and fresh salsas and guacamole, which works well for family celebrations and weddings and evening receptions.
In a hamlet or village like Boyden Gate, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a good venue. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. We’ll check the space, access and power with you before the day, so there are no surprises on arrival.
Mexican catering around Boyden Gate
Boyden Gate is about 3 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. For an event in Boyden Gate, we can park up at venues, fields, drives and courtyards in and around Boyden Gate. We cover 922 places in Kent, wherever the truck or trailer can get in. Our truck and trailer cover the area from Boyden Gate to Canterbury (about 7 miles away).
If you are celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St Mary the Virgin, a truck or trailer parked at a hall or garden close by can serve the meal. For a fête or sports day at a school such as Chislet Church of England Primary School, hot food from a truck or trailer saves the volunteers from cooking. With the sea within about 4 miles, a beach-side event might appeal. Promenades and beaches typically need permission, and the truck or trailer has to park on firm ground, not sand.
We cater events across CT3. We can cater an event on streets such as Forge Lane and Church Lane. For events just outside Boyden Gate, we cover Chislet (1 mile south), Highstead (1 mile north-west), Chitty (1 mile south-east), Hollow Street (1 mile south) and Old Tree (1 mile south-west). We also cater in nearby towns such as Canterbury (7 miles south-west), Margate (9 miles east), Dover (15 miles south), Ramsgate (10 miles east), Broadstairs (10 miles east) and Whitstable (7 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include St Martins Hospital (6 miles south-west). The countryside around Boyden Gate includes West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Nearby, you will find Hog & Donkey pub (0.8 miles north)
Why choose Mexican catering in Boyden Gate?
A drop-off platter is easy, but nobody remembers it. Hot food served from a truck feels like part of the event. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can feel generous.
Why book with us
- Catering across Kent, including Boyden Gate
- Every guest catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free included
- Everything served fresh from the hatch
- A quote that sets out what’s included
Take a look at how we price and what Mexican catering costs.
Before you choose a spot
Plenty of outdoor spaces and venues work for us, but a few things matter:
- A route in that is wide and tall enough, with soft ground checked in advance
- A spot for a taco-bar serving table
- A sensible distance from buildings and neighbours
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Boyden Gate
- Loaded nachos
- Burritos
- Tacos
- Quesadillas
- Burrito bowls
- Build-your-own taco bar
For event organisers in Boyden Gate
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Boyden Gate? Service from a truck or trailer is quick, even for a crowd, and the menu can suit most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send what the landowner or council needs from us.
Who books Mexican catering in Boyden Gate?
Food is cooked to order and served hot, instead of waiting on a buffet.
A truck or trailer suits almost any gathering. In Boyden Gate, you could book us for occasions like:
- Leaving dos and retirement parties
- Summer garden parties
- Milestone birthdays
- Engagement celebrations
If people are travelling in by rail, Herne Bay station is about 3.4 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- The deadline for final numbers
- Who provides plates and napkins
- The deposit and payment dates
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
Boyden Gate: your questions answered
Which station should guests use for Boyden Gate?
Guests can use Herne Bay station, about 3.4 miles west of Boyden Gate.
Do you cater in villages like Boyden Gate?
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 serve in the rain?
We can keep serving from the truck or trailer in the rain, but guests need somewhere covered to eat and drink, like a marquee or gazebo.
How long do you serve for?
We get there well before service to set up. Serving times are agreed with you in advance.
What if it rains?
We serve from the truck or trailer whatever the weather, though guests need a covered place to eat.
Do you cover Boyden Gate?
Yes, we do. Boyden Gate is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Who clears up?
We pack down and leave our area tidy. Tell us the venue’s rules on waste and clearing up and we will talk it through.
What are your prices?
There is no fixed price list, as each event is different. Tell us your numbers and plans and we will send a quote for your event.
What else we do in Boyden Gate
The menu, item by item
Loaded nachos
Nachos are easy sharing food. We can plan a dairy-free version.
Build-your-own taco bar
The taco bar keeps things sociable, and it makes mixed diets easy.
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day usually runs: we arrive and set up, we open the hatch when you are ready, and we serve your guests fresh until service ends. Around midsummer it stays light in Boyden Gate until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:50pm, plan lighting where guests queue and eat.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and how many.
- We come back with menu ideas and a quote.
- Closer to the day, we confirm timings and arrangements.
- We serve hot food from our food truck or trailer at the agreed time.
- We pack away when service is over.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Plan a covered area for guests if rain is likely
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
How to get a price
Planning Mexican catering in Boyden Gate? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
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What affects the price in Boyden Gate
Pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Your choice of food and drinks
- How long we’re needed on site
- Plates, napkins and cutlery
- How many staff you need
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the length of service, along with extras and where your event is. Every event gets its own quote.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Access for the truck or trailer, including gates and ground
- Your date and when you want service to start
- Roughly how many adults and children
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Can I do a taco night myself?
You can host your own taco night for a crowd, but it takes planning. Fillings need slow cooking, tortillas need warming as you go, and salsas need making. Read our guide to taco bars.
Some hosts like to do it themselves. The usual problems are cold tortillas, running out of a popular filling and a host stuck at the stove. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us serve.
- 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