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Mexican catering in Charlton-in-Dover, Kent
We bring Mexican street food from our truck or trailer, from tacos to loaded nachos to Charlton-in-Dover and across Kent, with options for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan guests.
- Leaving dos and retirement parties
- Markets and community events
- Birthday parties
Planning an event in Charlton-in-Dover?
Why choose Mexican catering in Charlton-in-Dover?
Tacos and burritos go down well with most crowds: familiar, filling and easy to eat wherever guests are.
Here are some of the events we cater around Charlton-in-Dover:
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Office lunches and team days
- Garden get-togethers
- Fundraisers and school events
A school such as Charlton Church of England Primary School running a summer fair or fundraiser could book a taco truck.
What your quote should include
- How late numbers can change
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- How many staff are serving, and for how long
- How bad weather is handled
Mexican catering for your event in Charlton-in-Dover
We bring our food truck or trailer to events in and around Charlton-in-Dover: gardens, fields, yards and venues with hardstanding. At school fairs and fundraisers and staff parties and office lunches, we can serve loaded nachos, burritos and quesadillas for your guests.
For a place the size of Charlton-in-Dover, your own garden or drive is often the best venue: no venue hire, and nobody stuck in the kitchen. Let us know about the route to the house. Access, space and power are agreed with you beforehand, so there are no surprises on arrival.
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Can I do a taco night myself?
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.
Doing it yourself? Start with the quantities: our guide to how many tacos per person helps. Keep tortillas warm in a covered basket, and label dishes for guests with allergies.
Mexican catering around Charlton-in-Dover
Charlton-in-Dover is about 1 mile south-east of Dover, in Kent. Anywhere in CT16, we can bring the truck or trailer to you. Charlton-in-Dover is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we can bring Mexican catering. We cater right across the region, from Charlton-in-Dover to Canterbury (14 miles away).
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, a food truck at a garden or venue nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. With the A256 nearby, getting the truck or trailer to Charlton-in-Dover is straightforward. Charlton-in-Dover is within about a mile of the sea, so for a seaside event we plan around the wind. The truck or trailer needs firm ground rather than sand or shingle, and seafront spots generally need permission from the council or landowner.
For Mexican catering in CT16, CT17 and CT15, we plan around your venue and the route in. Your event could be at a home on Odo Road, Eric Road and Lorne Road. With the A256 close by, Charlton-in-Dover is simple for us to get to. Nearby, we also cater events in Tower Hamlets (1 mile south-west), Guston (2 miles north-east), Church Whitfield (2 miles north), East Langdon (3 miles north-east) and West Cliffe (3 miles north-east). We also cater in nearby towns such as Canterbury (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (7 miles south-west), Ramsgate (15 miles north), Deal (7 miles north-east), Hythe (11 miles south-west) and Walmer (6 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Dover Castle (0.9 miles south-east) and Old Town Gaol (within half a mile south). The countryside around Charlton-in-Dover includes Dover Western Heights.
- Nearby schools include Dover Grammar School for Girls (under half a mile south-east) and St Edmund's Catholic School (under half a mile north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Red Lion pub (within half a mile south)
Questions from Charlton-in-Dover
Is it possible to have you in Connaught Park?
Only if the landowner, often the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will help with the information they need from us.
Can you serve near the sea around Charlton-in-Dover?
We can, given firm ground and the landowner’s permission. Beaches and promenades normally need the council’s agreement, so check that first.
When do you arrive?
We get there well before service to set up. The length of service is agreed when you book, along with pack-down.
Can you keep it mild?
That is your choice: we can keep it mild and put the hotter salsas on the side. Read more about how spicy Mexican food is.
How is the food prepared?
We slow-cook fillings ahead, then finish them and keep them hot at your event. The tortillas are warmed on site, and the salsas and guacamole are made fresh.
Are plates and napkins included?
Ask us when you enquire. Let us know what you already have, and we will confirm what’s included with your quote.
What’s on the menu?
Every menu is agreed with you, with fillings such as chicken tinga, carnitas or black beans. Take a look at the sample menu.
Do you have vegan options?
Yes, and we plan them in from the start. Let us know how many vegetarian and vegan guests to expect, and we’ll keep their options separate.
How we price Mexican catering
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Staff for serving and the bar
- Food, drinks or both
- Guest numbers
- Travel, parking and access
Extra dishes, drinks and longer service are priced on request, so you choose what goes in.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- What you’d like on the menu
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of where we’d park
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send you a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Is Mexican catering right for your event?
A plated meal needs a kitchen and a larger team. A food truck or trailer is its own kitchen, so we need a suitable spot, access and the venue’s permission, with power and water confirmed when you book. Your choice of food and drinks affects the price, so share your ideas with us. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why us?
- A truck or trailer that comes to you
- Book food, drinks or both
- Quick, friendly service from the hatch
- Allergen-aware menus
Take a look at how we price and our guide to catering costs.
The process
The truck or trailer tends to draw a crowd, so we will help you choose a spot with room for a queue. We can serve in the rain, but guests will need somewhere covered. Planning an evening event in Charlton-in-Dover? Sunset is around 8:45pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September. For anything running past sunset, think about lights near the hatch.
- Send us your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan a menu that covers every diet.
- We check the route in and where the truck or trailer will stand.
- Food is served from the hatch or a taco-bar table.
- We clear our serving area when everyone is fed.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a marquee or gazebo ready in case of rain
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Check gates and access routes are wide and high enough
Get a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
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Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
For larger events, we plan serving points around your timings, so everyone is served promptly. Let us know how long the break is.
What’s on the menu
Loaded nachos
Crisp tortilla chips loaded with toppings, salsa and guacamole, made for sharing.
Tacos
Street tacos are small, quick and full of flavour. They come with fresh salsas and toppings, and corn tortillas suit gluten-free guests.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Mention any other caterers or courses
- Put guests with severe allergies in touch with us early
- Plan somewhere covered for guests to eat if it rains
- Ask the venue whether food trucks are allowed
We work around your timings, and adapt if they move.
Ask about extra salsas and toppings for a bigger spread.
- 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