Kent · England
Mexican Catering for Gravel Castle events
Something for every guest: options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests, with allergen information for everything we serve. A Mexican food truck serving tacos, taco bars, burritos and quesadillas in Gravel Castle.
- Weddings, day or evening
- Family gatherings and christenings
- Markets and community events
Mexican catering near Gravel Castle
Who books Mexican catering in Gravel Castle?
People like choosing their own toppings, and a taco bar soon becomes a talking point.
Big or small, a truck or trailer works well. Common bookings include:
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Company summer parties
- Summer garden parties
- Engagement celebrations
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St John the Baptist, a food truck at a garden or venue nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for each dish
- What happens if it rains
- The caterer’s food hygiene rating
- The venue requirements
Mexican catering in Gravel Castle, from our truck or trailer
Our truck or trailer travels to events across Gravel Castle and nearby: private gardens, venue grounds, courtyards and fields, wherever we can get in safely. For fairs and festivals and christenings and family parties, we’ll put together a menu of burrito bowls, fresh salsas and guacamole and quesadillas.
Somewhere as small as Gravel Castle, a garden or field is often the venue. Country lanes, long drives and gates are fine if we know about them, and firm ground matters, especially after rain. You can book food, drinks or both, so one caterer can cover more of the day.
How the day works
Once service is over, we pack down and clear our own area. We agree set-up and pack-down times with you and your venue. Around midsummer it stays light in Gravel Castle until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening events are usually served in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:50pm, so winter events need lighting around the truck and the queue.
- First, send us a few details about your event.
- You get a sample menu and a quote.
- We agree access, the serving spot, power and water.
- We arrive, set up and serve from the hatch.
- We pack down after service and leave the area tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Check gates and access routes are wide and high enough
- Plan a covered area for guests if rain is likely
- Choose a level, firm spot for the truck or trailer
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send you a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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Popular choices
Tacos
Tacos are the classic street food of Mexico. We serve them with salsas and toppings.
Quesadillas
Tortillas filled with melted cheese and a filling, toasted until crisp.
Where the truck can go in Gravel Castle
Access is the first thing to check for a truck or trailer. We need:
- Space for a taco-bar table if you’ve chosen one
- A sensible distance from buildings and neighbours
- Access wide and high enough to drive in, with gates and soft lawns checked first
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Burrito bowls
- Loaded nachos
- Tacos
- Burritos
- Build-your-own taco bar
- Quesadillas
Gravel Castle questions
What’s the nearest station to Gravel Castle for guests?
The closest is Snowdown station, roughly 2.2 miles away.
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
We do, where the venue allows a catering vehicle. Lanes can be narrow and ground soft, so tell us how we’d get in.
Do you come to Gravel Castle?
We do. We serve at events in Gravel Castle and across Kent. Send us your date to check availability.
Are plates and napkins included?
That is confirmed with each quote. Tell us whether your venue has crockery or you’d prefer disposables and we’ll talk it through.
What food do you serve?
Every menu is agreed with you, with fillings such as chicken tinga, carnitas or black beans. Take a look at the sample menu.
How much will it cost?
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 is mobile Mexican catering?
We arrive with our own mobile kitchen. We set up, serve your guests and clear away when service ends.
Do you serve in the rain?
The truck or trailer serves in the rain, but guests will need somewhere covered to eat.
Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Ask guests with severe allergies to talk to us before the event
- Plan a vegan filling as well as a vegetarian one
- Send allergy details to us in writing
- Let us know if a guest is coeliac
Food is served from the hatch, order by order, so it’s hot when it reaches them.
Margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas can be added from our drinks bar.
Catering an event in Gravel Castle
Gravel Castle is about 6 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. We serve at events in gardens, halls and venues around Gravel Castle. Gravel Castle is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
Parents planning a fundraiser at a school like Barham Church of England Primary School might find a Mexican street-food truck draws families in. Historic houses near Gravel Castle include Goodnestone Park (3.8 miles north-east) and Acrise Place (4.8 miles south). Venues like these often limit where vehicles can go, so ask about access before booking one. With the Kent Downs National Landscape about 5 miles away at most, a rural setting is never far from Gravel Castle. Country lanes there can be narrow and verges soft, so tell us about the route in.
Mexican catering in CT4 is planned around your venue and access and your guests. Streets in the area include Gravel Castle Road and Church Lane, and an event on any of them can work if the truck or trailer can park nearby. Close by, we cover events in Barham (1 mile north-west), Derringstone (1 mile west), Heart's Delight (1 mile west), Out Elmstead (1 mile north-west) and Womenswold (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (14 miles west), Canterbury (6 miles north-west), Margate (15 miles north-east), Dover (7 miles south-east), Folkestone (8 miles south) and Ramsgate (14 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Kent and Canterbury Hospital (5.5 miles north-west).
DIY taco night versus a caterer
Running your own drinks table is one option, but someone has to serve all evening. Our margarita bar guide has tips.
If you do it yourself, work out quantities first: our guide to how many tacos per person helps. Keep warmed tortillas covered, and label anything containing allergens.
Nearby places to Gravel Castle
Also in Gravel Castle
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How many guests we are serving
- Distance and access to the venue
- Your choice of food and drinks
- Timings and hours
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, staff, plates and napkins, travel and VAT. Contact us for a quote and we will set out what’s included.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- A picture of where we’d park
- The venue or postcode
- Gate widths, slopes and the ground
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, food or drinks or both, and the access. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually 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