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Mexican catering in Hemsted, Kent
From the moment the hatch opens to the end of service, Mexican street food from our truck or trailer, from tacos to loaded nachos makes the serving truck part of your event in Hemsted.
- Markets and community events
- Family gatherings and christenings
- Weddings and evening receptions
Mexican catering for Hemsted events
Is Mexican catering right for your event?
Platters dropped off in the morning are easy but forgettable. Live service from a truck or trailer gives guests hot food and something to talk about. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the length of service, plus any add-ons and the location. Every event gets its own quote.
What we offer in Hemsted
- Catering across Kent, including Hemsted
- Access, space and power checked in advance
- Everything served fresh from the hatch
- Book food, drinks or both
Read our prices page and our guide to catering costs.
Mexican catering in Hemsted, from our truck or trailer
We slow-cook the fillings ahead and finish them on site, and the salsas and guacamole are freshly made. Tortillas are warmed as we serve. Popular choices include loaded nachos, fresh salsas and guacamole and a build-your-own taco bar, and it is a good fit for big birthday celebrations and office lunches and team days.
In a small place like Hemsted, events are normally in a garden, a field or a nearby hall. Country lanes, long drives and gates are fine if we know about them, and firm ground matters, especially after rain. Timings are planned around your event, so service starts when you want it.
How it works
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, get the serving area ready, and get on with serving. Around midsummer it stays light in Hemsted until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening events are typically served in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:50pm, plan lighting where guests queue and eat.
- Start by telling us about your event.
- We suggest fillings and extras and send a quote.
- Access, the serving spot, power and water are agreed in advance.
- We arrive, set up and serve from the hatch.
- Once service ends, we clear away.
Preparing for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for us to park and serve
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Ask for a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Should I do it myself?
You can set up your own drinks table, but someone has to serve all evening. See our margarita bar guide.
Weighing up a DIY taco night against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan guests. To get it right:
- Mention any other caterers or courses
- Put guests with severe allergies in touch with us early
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Collect dietary needs when guests reply
We arrive early enough to set up calmly. All we need is someone to show us the agreed spot.
Quesadillas go down well with children.
How we price Mexican catering
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How many staff you need
- The menu you choose
- Plates, napkins and cutlery
- The length of service
Extra dishes, drinks and longer service are priced on request, so you choose what goes in.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The date and rough timings
- Where the event is
- How we drive in and where we can park
Thinking about Mexican catering for your event in Hemsted? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, drop us a line using the enquiry form.
Common questions in Hemsted
Can you bring a truck or trailer to venues in the Kent Downs 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.
Which station should guests use for Hemsted?
Westenhanger station, about 2.9 miles south of the centre.
How does mobile Mexican catering work?
We bring our truck or trailer to your venue, cook to order and serve tacos, burritos and more from the hatch. A build-your-own taco bar is another option.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
What guest numbers do you cater for?
Our service generally suits around 50 to 400 guests. Bigger festivals and smaller parties are looked at case by case.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your event and menu. Timings are agreed in advance so everything fits your schedule.
Do you cook on site?
Fillings are slow-cooked in advance, then finished and kept hot on site. The tortillas are warmed on site, and the salsas and guacamole are made fresh.
Is the food very hot?
It’s up to you: we can keep it mild and put the hotter salsas on the side.
What’s on the menu
Build-your-own taco bar
The taco bar keeps things sociable, and it makes mixed diets easy, with every dish labelled.
Loaded nachos
Tortilla chips piled with cheese, a filling, salsa, guacamole and toppings, made for sharing.
Catering an event in Hemsted
Hemsted is about 5 miles north of Hythe, in Kent. Give us the address of your event in Hemsted, and we will plan access and set-up. We serve in 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages, wherever the truck or trailer can get in. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 10 miles away.
When the service is at a church such as Church of St Mary, the food normally happens elsewhere, at a field, hall or garden with room for the truck. Historic houses near Hemsted include Westenhanger Castle (3.1 miles south) and Acrise Place (3.4 miles east). Venues like these often limit where vehicles can go, so ask about access before booking one. Venues in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 3 miles of Hemsted, sometimes limit where vehicles can go. Ask yours about access for a truck or trailer before booking. Coastal events near Hemsted, which is within about 5 miles of the sea, bring wind and sand into the planning. Tell us exactly where you’d like us and we’ll check access.
Mexican catering in CT18 is planned around your venue and access and your guests. Other places close to Hemsted for Mexican catering include Woodland (1 mile south-east), Skeete (1 mile south), Stowting (1 mile west), Rhodes Minnis (1 mile north-east) and Stowting Common (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (8 miles west), Canterbury (10 miles north), Dover (11 miles east), Folkestone (6 miles south-east), Whitstable (15 miles north) and Faversham (14 miles north-west).
A little further out are Saltwood Castle (4 miles south) and Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (3.7 miles south-east). The countryside around Hemsted includes Hatch Park and Tolsford Hill.
Events we cater in Hemsted
Food is cooked to order and served hot, rather than sitting out on a buffet table.
Whatever the occasion, our truck or trailer can be the centre of it. We’re happy to cater:
- Charity and school events
- Family gatherings and christenings
- Weddings, day or evening
- Garden parties
If people are travelling in by rail, Westenhanger station is about 2.9 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How many staff are serving, and for how long
- Whether travel is included
- Whether plates, napkins and cutlery are included
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Hemsted? A truck or trailer serves a crowd quickly, with options for most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: vehicle access, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Towns and villages near Hemsted
More for events in Hemsted
- 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