Kent · England
Mexican catering in Hawkenbury, Kent
From the moment the hatch opens to the end of service, a Mexican food truck serving tacos, taco bars, burritos and quesadillas keeps your guests happy at your event in Hawkenbury.
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Company summer parties
- Garden parties
Mexican catering in Hawkenbury
Catering an event in Hawkenbury
Hawkenbury is about 1 mile south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Wherever your event is in the TN2 area, we can serve your guests. Hawkenbury is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we can bring Mexican catering. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 27 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Groombridge Place (3.9 miles west) and Wadhurst Castle (4.7 miles south-east). Venues like these often limit where vehicles can go, so ask about access before you book one. By rail: the nearest station is Tunbridge Wells station, about 0.8 miles north-west. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Hawkenbury, 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 TN2 and TN1 and the streets around it. Local streets include Forest Road, Nelson Road and Dorset Road; for an event at home on any of them, tell us where the truck or trailer can park. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Royal Tunbridge Wells (1 mile north-west), Broadwater Down (1 mile west), Bells Yew Green (2 miles south-east), High Brooms (2 miles north) and Rusthall (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (15 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (12 miles north), Tonbridge (5 miles north), Kings Hill (12 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (6 miles north-east) and Park Wood (14 miles north-east).
A little further out are Tunbridge Wells Homeopathic Hospital (1 mile north-west) and The Amelia (1 mile north-west). Open spaces near Hawkenbury include Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
- Schools near Hawkenbury include Skinners' Kent Academy (1.3 miles north-east) and The Skinners’ Kent Academy (1.4 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Hawkenbury pub (under half a mile south-west)
Mexican catering for your event in Hawkenbury
Truck and trailer service normally suits around 50 to 400 guests. Festivals can be bigger, and smaller parties are quoted case by case, so tell us your numbers. At weddings and evening receptions and leaving parties, we will put together a menu of fresh salsas and guacamole, loaded nachos and burrito bowls.
In a smaller place like Hawkenbury, your own garden, drive or a local hall is often the simplest option: no venue to hire and no cooking for you. Let us know about the route to the house. We will check the space, access and power with you before the day, so set-up goes smoothly.
How it compares
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. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why book Mobile Mexican Catering in Hawkenbury
- A clear quote
- A plan agreed before the day
- Everything served fresh from the hatch
- Fast service, even with a queue
See our pricing and the cost guide.
Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free included. To make it work smoothly:
- Ask the venue whether food trucks are allowed
- Flag anyone with coeliac disease
- Confirm allergies by email before the event
- Ask guests with severe allergies to talk to us before the event
We work around your timings, and adapt if they move.
Margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas can be added from our drinks bar, with licensing checked with you.
What affects the price in Hawkenbury
Pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Plates, napkins and cutlery
- The menu you choose
- Distance and access to the venue
- Staff for serving and the bar
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: service time, staff, plates and napkins, travel and VAT. Contact us for a quote and we’ll set out what’s included.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Expected numbers
- Access for the truck or trailer, including gates and ground
- A photo of the space, if it’s a garden or field
- The date and time of the event
The quickest way to a quote is to drop us a line using the enquiry form. Tell us about your event in Hawkenbury, and we will put together a menu and price.
The menu, item by item
Salsas and guacamole
Every taco needs salsa and guacamole, and guests add as much as they like.
Burritos and burrito bowls
Rice, beans, a filling and toppings rolled in a large tortilla, or the same served in a bowl.
Events we cater in Hawkenbury
Guests enjoy building their own plate, and a taco bar soon becomes a talking point.
Big or small, a truck or trailer works well. Typical bookings include:
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Summer garden parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Charity and school events
Guests leaving a church like St Peter's Church after a christening could walk over to a nearby garden where the tacos are ready.
What to look for in a quote
- What the price includes, item by item
- The deadline for final numbers
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- What happens if it rains
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Hawkenbury? Service from a truck or trailer is quick, even for a crowd, and the menu can suit most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: vehicle access, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
FAQs for Hawkenbury
Which station should guests use for Hawkenbury?
Guests can use Tunbridge Wells station, about 0.8 miles north-west of Hawkenbury.
Do you cater in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and catering, so check with yours. Tell us about narrow lanes and soft ground.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
That’s confirmed with each quote. Let us know what the venue supplies and we will talk it through.
What if it rains?
The truck or trailer serves in the rain, but guests will need somewhere covered to eat.
What is mobile Mexican catering?
We arrive with our own mobile kitchen. We set up at your venue, serve hot food to order and pack down afterwards.
Do you have gluten-free options?
Yes, with corn tortillas. Corn tortillas are naturally gluten-free, but some fillings, sauces and toppings may not be, so we plan gluten-free dishes carefully and give allergen information.
Do you have dairy-free options?
Yes, we can. Tell us how many guests need dairy-free food, and we’ll include them in the plan.
When do you arrive?
We arrive in good time to set up before service. The length of service is agreed when you book.
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.
You can host your own taco night for a crowd, but it takes planning. Fillings need slow cooking, tortillas need warming as you go, and salsas need making. Our taco bar guide explains how.
How it works
On the day, we position the truck or trailer and get the serving area ready. We’re ready to serve at the agreed time, planned around your event. Around midsummer it stays light in Hawkenbury until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening events are generally served in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting around the truck and the queue.
- 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.
- Food is served from the hatch or a taco-bar table.
- We clear our serving area when everyone is fed.
Before we arrive
- Ask the venue about power and water
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you need. For a quote, tell us about it on our contact page.
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What else we do in Hawkenbury
- 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