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Taco caterers in Gillingham
A menu that works 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 in Gillingham.
- Garden get-togethers
- Company summer parties
- Weddings and evening receptions
Mexican catering in Gillingham
About our Mexican catering in Gillingham
Serving from a truck or trailer keeps the mood easy-going. People wander up, order at the hatch and head off with hot food, which suits informal events. It works well for garden get-togethers and charity and school events, with loaded nachos, burrito bowls and a build-your-own taco bar.
Gillingham is a large place with every kind of venue, from function rooms to gardens and courtyards. Whichever you choose, the truck or trailer needs level ground and a clear route in, and town-centre access and loading times are worth mentioning when you enquire. Access, space and power are agreed with you beforehand, so there are no surprises on arrival.
Why choose Mexican catering in Gillingham?
For food that feels relaxed but generous, a taco bar or a menu of tacos, burritos and nachos is hard to beat for your event in Gillingham. Catering from a truck or trailer can be a practical alternative to a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire. Contact us for a quote to compare.
What you get with us
- Book food, drinks or both
- A truck or trailer that comes to you
- Allergen information for every dish
- Menus chosen with you
Read how we price and the cost guide.
How it works
From set-up to service, we look after everything you’ve booked from us, so you can spend time with your guests. Around midsummer it stays light in Gillingham until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening events are typically served in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:50pm, plan lighting where guests queue and eat.
- Send us your date, numbers and venue.
- Together we plan a menu around your guests’ diets.
- We confirm the way in and where we will park.
- Guests order at the hatch or build their own at the taco bar.
- We clear our serving area when everyone is fed.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Check the venue is happy to have a truck or trailer on site
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Getting a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Where the truck can go in Gillingham
We serve from a truck or trailer, so the spot needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Clear vehicle access: gate widths, height limits and the ground checked before the day
- Space for a taco-bar table if you’ve chosen one
- The venue’s or landowner’s permission for a catering vehicle
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Burritos
- Tacos
- Build-your-own taco bar
- Quesadillas
- Loaded nachos
- Burrito bowls
The menu, item by item
Quesadillas
Quesadillas are simple and comforting.
Tacos
Soft tortillas, warmed and filled, topped with salsa and fresh toppings. Fillings such as carnitas, chicken tinga or spiced mushrooms are agreed with you.
Taco catering in Gillingham: local tips
Gillingham is about 30 miles east of London, in Medway. For Mexican catering in Gillingham, we can serve in gardens, fields, venues, car parks and courtyards with access in and around Gillingham. We cover 68 places in Medway, from the larger towns to small villages, wherever the truck or trailer can get in. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 23 miles away.
Historic houses near Gillingham include Restoration House (3.3 miles west) and Temple Manor (4 miles west). Venues like these often limit where vehicles can go, so ask about access before booking one. Parents planning a fundraiser at a school like Featherby Junior School might find a Mexican street-food truck draws families in. Venues in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 8 miles of Gillingham, sometimes limit where vehicles can go. Ask yours about access for a truck or trailer before booking.
Mexican catering in ME8, ME7, ME4 and ME5 is planned around your venue and access and timings. That could mean an event at a home with a drive on Leeds Square, London Road and Dorset Square or the roads around them. Main roads around Gillingham include the A2 and A231, which makes travel to your event easy. We also serve at events in Twydall (1 mile east), Lower Twydall (1 mile north-east), Grange (1 mile north), Darland (1 mile south-west) and Hale (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Rochester (4 miles west), Strood (4 miles west), Lordswood (3 miles south-west), Hoo St Werburgh (4 miles north), Rochester Riverside (3 miles north-west) and Walderslade (3 miles south-west). Gillingham is one of the larger places we cover in Medway, with plenty of venues for events.
A little further out are Medway Maritime Hospital (1.6 miles west) and Six Poor Travellers House (3.3 miles west). Open spaces near Gillingham include Blue Bell Hill and Bishop Saltings.
- Local schools include The Robert Napier School (0.8 miles north-west) and The Robert Napier School (0.8 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Star pub (0.6 miles west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Chatham Free Library (1.9 miles west)
How we price Mexican catering
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Whether you need disposables
- The menu you choose
- The number of people
- Timings and hours
The cost per head can fall as numbers rise, because the set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Access for the truck or trailer, including gates and ground
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The date and rough timings
- A picture of the space, if it is a garden or field
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. Contact us for a quote: just send us your details through our quote form.
Questions from Gillingham
Can you bring your truck or trailer to Ambley Wood?
Only with permission from whoever runs the park, often the council. Check with them, and we will provide what they ask for from us.
Which station is closest to Gillingham?
Guests can use Gillingham (Kent) station, about 1.5 miles north-west of Gillingham.
What’s on the menu?
We agree a sample menu with each client. Fillings could include chicken tinga, pork carnitas, al pastor-style pork and vegan options like black beans. See our menu for ideas.
How much does Mexican catering cost?
There is no fixed price list, as each event is different. Send your details and you will get a quote for your event.
What if the weather’s bad?
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 much is a food truck for an event?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we will reply with a quote.
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 photo of the space and the way in.
Can you cater for guests who avoid dairy?
Yes, we can. Let us know your dairy-free numbers, and we’ll include them in the plan.
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Should I do it myself?
A DIY taco night is possible for a crowd, but it is more work than it looks. Fillings need slow cooking, tortillas need warming as you go, and salsas need making. Read our guide to taco bars.
Plenty of people try a DIY taco night at home. The usual problems are cold tortillas, running out of a popular filling and a host stuck at the stove. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the serving.
Dietary needs and planning tips
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Confirm allergies by email before the event
- Tell us about coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Ask guests about diets and allergies with your invitations
- Plan a vegan filling as well as a vegetarian one
Guests order at the hatch and we serve them there and then, so everything goes out hot.
Ask about extra salsas and toppings for a bigger spread.
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger events, we plan serving points around your timings, so everyone is served promptly. Tell us how long you have for food and drinks.
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We can send what the landowner or council needs from us.
- 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