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Taco caterers in Etchinghill: Mexican street food
Mobile Mexican Catering brings a Mexican food truck serving tacos, taco bars, burritos and quesadillas to Etchinghill and nearby, with options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests.
- Family gatherings and christenings
- Fairs and festivals
- Garden parties
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About our Mexican catering in Etchinghill
We bring our truck or trailer to events in and around Etchinghill: gardens, fields, yards and venues with hardstanding, wherever we can get in safely. We serve a build-your-own taco bar, quesadillas and burrito bowls, which works well for christenings and family parties and summer garden parties.
Somewhere as small as Etchinghill, a garden or field is often the venue. Tell us about narrow lanes, gates and long drives and we will plan for them, and soft ground after rain is worth mentioning. We arrive ready to serve, and clear our own area when service is finished.
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Put any allergies in writing for us
- Guests with serious allergies should speak to us in advance
- Plan a vegan filling as well as a vegetarian one
- Collect dietary needs when guests reply
Guests order at the hatch and we serve them there and then, so it’s hot when it reaches them.
Loaded nachos make a good sharing starter or as a late snack.
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The process
We work to your timings. If things run behind, let us know and we’ll adjust where we can. Daylight in Etchinghill runs to about 8:45pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September. Let us know if service will run after dark, and we will talk about lighting.
- First, send us your date, venue, numbers and any diets we should know about.
- We put together a menu around your guests and quote for it.
- Before the day, we agree access, the serving spot, power and water.
- We arrive, set up and cook to order, with salsas and guacamole made fresh.
- Once everyone has eaten, we tidy our serving area and head off.
How to prepare
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Have a marquee or gazebo ready in case of rain
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
To get a price, just fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
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Events we cater in Etchinghill
A food truck gives guests somewhere to gather, and people drift over as soon as service starts.
Here are some of the events we cater in Etchinghill and Kent:
- Staff parties and office lunches
- Big birthday celebrations
- Garden get-togethers
- Weddings, day or evening
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Lyminge Church of England Primary School, a taco truck can be a crowd-pleaser.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- What happens if it rains
- When final numbers are due
Planning a food truck in Etchinghill
Etchinghill is about 3 miles north of Hythe, in Kent. Anywhere in CT18, we can serve your guests. We cater in all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages, wherever the truck or trailer can get in. Our truck and trailer cover the area from Etchinghill to Canterbury (12 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Sandling station, about 2 miles south-west. Around Etchinghill, historic houses include Acrise Place (2.4 miles north-east) and Westenhanger Castle (3 miles south-west). Estates and historic houses tend to set their own rules for caterers, so find out what yours allows first. Venues in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 4 miles of Etchinghill, sometimes limit where vehicles can go. Ask yours about access for a truck or trailer before booking. Coastal events near Etchinghill, which is within about 4 miles of the sea, bring wind and sand into the planning. Tell us exactly where you’d like us and we will check access.
This part of Kent takes in CT18, so your event can be anywhere in it. Your event could be at a home on St Marys Close, Meriden Walk and St Marys Drive or the roads around them. For events just outside Etchinghill, we cover Lyminge (1 mile north), Postling (1 mile west), Woodland (2 miles north-west), Skeete (2 miles north-west) and Ottinge (2 miles north). We also cater in nearby towns such as Ashford (10 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (9 miles east), Folkestone (4 miles south-east), Deal (15 miles north-east) and Hythe (3 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Royal Victoria Hospital (3.8 miles south-east) and Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (1.4 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Tolsford Hill.
- Local schools include Brockhill Park Performing Arts College (2.4 miles south-west)
Mexican catering or something else?
Next to a hog roast or a barbecue, tacos make vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests easier to cater for, because fillings and toppings are kept separate. Access, parking and the distance to your venue can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Your quote confirms the full price.
Why book with us
- A plan agreed before the day
- Every guest catered for, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free included
- Service planned around your numbers
- Tacos, burritos and a drinks bar
Take a look at our prices page or what Mexican catering costs.
Common questions in Etchinghill
Which station should guests use for Etchinghill?
Guests can use Sandling station, about 2 miles south-west of Etchinghill.
Can you serve near the sea around Etchinghill?
We can, given firm ground and the landowner’s permission. Beaches and promenades normally need the council’s agreement, so check that first.
What can we choose from?
Every menu is agreed with you, with fillings such as carnitas, chicken tinga, beef birria or spiced mushrooms. The sample menu shows the options.
Is the food made fresh?
Food is cooked to order in our food truck or trailer, or served from a build-your-own taco bar. Fillings are slow-cooked beforehand and finished on site.
Can you cater for special diets?
Diets are planned in advance, with options kept separate, but we can’t promise a kitchen without traces of any allergen. Anyone with a severe allergy should speak to us first.
What access do you need?
The main things are access and a level spot: a firm spot for the truck or trailer, room for a queue and, for a taco bar, space for a serving table. If in doubt, send us a picture of the space and the way in.
Do you cater in Etchinghill?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Etchinghill is within our area and the rest of Kent. To check your date, tell us about it on our contact page.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. Mild dishes, quesadillas and nachos can be part of the menu. Tell us how many children are coming.
How we price Mexican catering
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- What’s on the menu
- Timings and hours
- Whether you need disposables
- Adding food to drinks, or drinks to food
Extras, such as more dishes, extra drinks or a longer service, are quoted on request, so you choose what goes in.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The venue or postcode
- Gate widths, slopes and the ground
- What you’d like on the menu
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
A closer look at the menu
Burritos and burrito bowls
Burritos are filling and easy to eat on the move. The bowl version suits anyone avoiding tortillas.
Quesadillas
Tortillas filled with melted cheese and a filling, toasted until crisp.
Space, access and the venue
Plenty of outdoor spaces and venues work for us, but a few things matter:
- A spot for a taco-bar serving table
- Level, firm ground or hardstanding for the truck or trailer
- A route in that is wide and tall enough, with soft ground checked in advance
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Quesadillas
- Loaded nachos
- Burrito bowls
- Burritos
- Tacos
- Build-your-own taco bar
DIY taco night versus a caterer
You can set up your own drinks table, but someone has to serve all evening. Our margarita bar guide has tips.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up in the kitchen. With a caterer, you get the food and drinks without the work.
- 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