Kent · England
Mexican catering in Hythe, Kent
From the moment the hatch opens to the end of service, tacos, burritos, bowls and nachos served from our Mexican food truck keeps your guests happy at your event in Hythe.
- Garden get-togethers
- Birthday parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Mexican catering near Hythe
FAQs for Hythe
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. We will follow the site rules.
Can you serve near the sea around Hythe?
We can, given firm ground and the landowner’s permission. Beaches and promenades usually need the council’s agreement, so check that first.
Do you cater in Hythe?
We do. Hythe is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Can you do dairy-free food?
We can. Dairy-free options are part of our menus, and we will tell you which dishes contain milk.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
That’s confirmed with each quote. Tell us whether your venue has crockery or you’d prefer disposables.
Can you serve in the rain?
We can keep serving from the truck or trailer in the rain, but your guests will want somewhere covered, like a marquee or gazebo.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including Kent. Find your area.
Do you do a drinks bar?
We can. Our Mexican drinks bar serves margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas and soft drinks. Licensing is checked with you first.
About our Mexican catering in Hythe
Keep it simple or go further: a taco menu, or tacos plus loaded nachos, quesadillas and burrito bowls. Our Mexican drinks bar can be added too, with licensing checked with you. On the menu are fresh salsas and guacamole, burrito bowls and tacos, and it suits garden parties and weddings and evening receptions.
Gardens in Hythe range from small patios to big lawns, and access matters more than size. If it can’t get to the garden, a drive or a car park nearby may work. You can book food, drinks or both, so one caterer can cover more of the day.
Prices and what affects them
Contact us for a quote, which reflects:
- Whether you add a drinks bar or food
- Staff for serving and the bar
- The menu you choose
- Whether you need disposables
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.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Access for the truck or trailer, including gates and ground
- The date and time of the event
- What you’d like on the menu
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. Contact us for a quote: just send us your details through our quote form.
Mexican catering or something else?
With a barbecue, someone normally ends up stuck at the grill. With us, the cooking happens in our food truck or trailer, so you can enjoy your event. Pricing depends on the event. A simple party menu and a full wedding day are very different jobs. Contact us for a quote.
What you get with us
- Book food, drinks or both
- Set-up planned with you and your venue
- Quoted for your event
- Allergen information for every dish
Take a look at how we price or what Mexican catering costs.
Step by step
Guests tend to gather around the truck, so we plan a spot with space for people to queue. We can serve in the rain, but guests will need somewhere covered. Daylight in Hythe 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’ll talk about lighting.
- 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.
- On the day we park up, set up and serve hot food to order.
- Once service ends, we clear away.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or low branches
- Ask the venue about power and water
Ask for a quote
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. To start, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Towns and villages near Hythe
Other catering in Hythe
A closer look at the menu
Quesadillas
A quesadilla is an easy favourite.
Salsas and guacamole
The salsas and guacamole finish every plate, and guests add as much as they like.
Working with your venue
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the space and tell us about the drive and gates, and we will let you know if it’s a good fit.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Space, access and the venue
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Access wide and high enough to drive in, with gates and soft lawns checked first
- Details of power and water on site, agreed when you book
- The venue’s or landowner’s permission for a catering vehicle
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Menu ideas
- Loaded nachos
- Burrito bowls
- Build-your-own taco bar
- Tacos
- Quesadillas
- Burritos
Planning a food truck in Hythe
Hythe is about 4 miles west of Folkestone, in Kent. Events in Hythe are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and fresh service on the day. Hythe is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we can bring Mexican catering. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Sandling station is about 1.4 miles away. When the service is at a church such as Church of St Michael and All Angels, the food generally happens elsewhere, at a field, hall or garden with room for the truck. With the Kent Downs National Landscape about 6 miles away at most, a rural setting is never far from Hythe. Country lanes there can be narrow and verges soft, so tell us about the route in. The coast is within about a mile of Hythe, so for a seaside event we plan around the wind. The truck or trailer needs firm ground rather than sand or shingle, and seafront spots generally need permission from the council or landowner.
Mexican catering in CT21 is planned around your venue and access and timings. That could mean an event at a home with a drive on High Street, Church Road and Station Road. You’ll find Hythe on the A259 and A261, so it is easy for us to reach with the truck or trailer. Close by, we cover events in Saltwood (1 mile north), Sandling (1 mile north-west), Pedlinge (1 mile north-west), Palmarsh (2 miles south-west) and West Hythe (2 miles west). We also cater in nearby towns such as Ashford (10 miles north-west), Canterbury (14 miles north), Dover (11 miles north-east), Folkestone (4 miles east), Tower Hamlets (10 miles north-east) and Hawkinge (4 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Saltwood Castle (0.7 miles north) and Royal Victoria Hospital (4.1 miles east). Open spaces near Hythe include Tolsford Hill.
- Nearby schools include Brockhill Park Performing Arts College (0.9 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Red Lion Public House (less than half a mile south-west)
DIY taco night or a caterer?
A DIY taco night works well for a small group. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles allergen information for you.
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.
Events we cater in Hythe
You don’t need a kitchen, so it works in gardens, fields and grounds without catering facilities.
A truck or trailer works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Company summer parties
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Family celebrations
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Parents planning a fundraiser at a school like Hythe Bay CofE Primary School might find a Mexican street-food truck draws families in.
Before you book anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- How bad weather is handled
- When payment is due
- The caterer’s food hygiene rating
- 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