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Mexican Catering in Cowden
Bring our Mexican catering truck or trailer to your event in Cowden. We serve your guests straight from the truck, with a clear quote before you book.
- Summer garden parties
- Charity and school events
- Family celebrations
Mexican catering near Cowden
Dietary needs and planning tips
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Include at least one vegan filling
- Send allergy details to us in writing
- Put guests with severe allergies in touch with us early
Rain doesn’t stop us serving from the truck or trailer, but guests will need somewhere covered to eat.
Quesadillas are a good choice for children and cautious eaters.
About our Mexican catering in Cowden
We plan each menu with the client, with fillings such as slow-cooked pork carnitas, chicken tinga or beef birria, alongside vegan choices such as black beans or spiced mushrooms. For staff parties and office lunches and christenings and family parties, we can serve tacos, quesadillas and burritos for your guests.
In a small place like Cowden, events are generally in a garden, a field or a nearby hall. Tell us about narrow lanes, gates and long drives and we’ll plan for them, and soft ground after rain is worth mentioning. Guests are served from our food truck or trailer, or from a serving table nearby, and we plan service so the queue keeps moving.
Occasions we cater for in Cowden
You don’t need a kitchen, so it works in gardens, fields and grounds without catering facilities.
These are some of the occasions we serve:
- Festivals, fairs and markets
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Engagement celebrations
- Staff parties and office lunches
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St Mary Magdalene, a food truck at a garden or venue nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
Comparing caterers
- The venue requirements
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Who provides plates and napkins
- A clear list of what’s included
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Space, access and the venue
We serve from a truck or trailer, so where we park matters. Here’s what we look for:
- Clear vehicle access: gate widths, height limits and the ground checked before the day
- A spot for a taco-bar serving table
- Hardstanding or firm, level ground to park on
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Cowden
- Loaded nachos
- Burrito bowls
- Tacos
- Burritos
- Build-your-own taco bar
- Quesadillas
DIY taco night or a caterer?
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.
A DIY taco night works well for a small group. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, with allergen information for every dish.
Planning a food truck in Cowden
Cowden is about 5 miles east of East Grinstead, in Kent. For Mexican catering in Cowden, we can park up at venues, fields, drives and courtyards in and around Cowden. Cowden is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We cater right across the region, from Cowden to Brighton (about 24 miles away).
Historic houses near Cowden include Bassetts Manor (1.7 miles south) and Hammerwood Park (1.7 miles south-west). Estates and historic houses tend to set their own rules for caterers, so find out what yours allows first. If people are travelling in by rail, Cowden station is about 1 mile away. Cowden is within about 5 miles of the High Weald 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.
We cover events in every part of the TN8 postcode area. From High Street, Church Street and Chantlers Mead or a nearby road, we will plan where to park and serve. If your venue is just outside Cowden, we also cover Stick Hill (2 miles north), Hammerwood (2 miles west), Marsh Green (3 miles north-west), Ashurst Wood (4 miles south-west) and Dormansland (4 miles west). Larger places within reach include Sevenoaks (10 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles east), Tonbridge (9 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (13 miles east), Southborough (7 miles east) and Edenbridge (4 miles north).
A little further out are Queen Victoria Hospital (4 miles west) and Bolebroke Castle (1.8 miles south).
- Local pubs include The Crown Inn (less than half a mile north-east)
How the day works
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, let us know and we will adjust where we can. From late May to late September, sunset in Cowden moves from about 8:50pm to 7:05pm. Let us know if service will run after dark, and we will talk about lighting.
- 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.
- We check access, power and water with you or the venue.
- On the day we arrive, set up and serve hot food from our food truck or trailer.
- After service, we clear away and leave the spot tidy.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want service to start
- Check the venue is happy to have a truck or trailer on site
- Choose a level, firm spot for the truck or trailer
Get a quote
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Your questions about Mexican catering in Cowden
What’s the nearest station to Cowden for guests?
Cowden station, about 1 mile north-east of the centre.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Mary Magdalene?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall with access for the truck or trailer. We’d serve at the reception venue rather than at the church itself. Send us the reception address.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot for the truck or trailer, with access wide and high enough to drive in, and the venue’s agreement. Power and water arrangements are confirmed with each booking.
Do you do a drinks bar?
We can. The drinks bar offers margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas and alcohol-free drinks. We’ll check the licensing with you.
Can you run a bar?
Yes, we do. The drinks bar can be added to food or booked on its own, with alcohol-free options such as aguas frescas. We’ll check the licensing for alcohol with you.
How does mobile Mexican catering work?
We bring our food truck or trailer to your venue, cook to order and serve tacos, burritos and more from the hatch. You can also have a build-your-own taco bar.
Do you cater for big events?
Truck and trailer service usually suits around 50 to 400 guests. Bigger festivals and smaller parties are looked at case by case.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates go first, so it pays to ask early.
Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Guest numbers
- How many staff you need
- Parking and the route in
- How long we are needed on site
The price depends on guest numbers, the menu and how long you’d like us to serve, plus any add-ons and the location. We quote for each event individually.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- What you’d like on the menu
- Gate widths, slopes and the ground
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
How it compares
Pizza and burger vans are familiar choices. Mexican street food stands out, yet it is still food most guests know and like. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for Mexican catering. A short lunch service for a team is a different job from a full wedding day. Your quote sets it all out.
Why book Mobile Mexican Catering in Cowden
- Quick, friendly service from the hatch
- Every guest catered for, gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan included
- Everything served fresh from the hatch
- Menus chosen with you
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
A closer look at the menu
Loaded nachos
Tortilla chips piled with cheese, a filling, salsa, guacamole and toppings.
Tacos
Tacos are the classic street food of Mexico. We serve them with salsas and toppings.
- 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