Medway · England
Mexican Catering for Lidsing events
Mexican street food from our truck or trailer, from tacos to loaded nachos in Lidsing, served fresh from our food truck or trailer, wherever your event is.
- Family gatherings and christenings
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Birthday parties
Mexican catering in Lidsing
How it works
When service finishes, we pack down and clear our own area. Set-up and pack-down times are agreed with you and the venue. Around midsummer it stays light in Lidsing until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:50pm, plan lighting where guests queue and eat.
- It begins with the basics: your date, venue, guest numbers and dietary needs.
- We put together a menu around your guests and quote for it.
- Before the day, we agree access, the serving spot, power and water.
- On the day we arrive, set up and serve hot food from our truck or trailer.
- Once everyone has eaten, we tidy our serving area and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Find out what power and water are available
- Confirm the venue allows outside caterers
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Getting a price
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Planning help
About our Mexican catering in Lidsing
Truck and trailer service typically suits around 50 to 400 guests. Larger festivals and smaller parties are looked at case by case, so tell us your numbers. At anniversaries and engagements and milestone birthdays, we can serve burrito bowls, quesadillas and a build-your-own taco bar.
In a rural place like Lidsing, access is the main thing to plan: gate widths, soft ground and the distance from the road all matter. Power and water may be limited, so we confirm the arrangements with you. Access, space and power are agreed with you beforehand, so set-up goes smoothly.
Lidsing: venues, access and local tips
Lidsing is about 2 miles south-east of Chatham, in Medway. We serve at events in homes, gardens and venues in Lidsing. Lidsing is one of 68 places in Medway we cover. Our truck and trailer cover the area from Lidsing to Canterbury (23 miles away).
Thinking of an event in South Wood? Public parks typically need the landowner’s permission for a food truck, so check first. For a fête or sports day at a school such as Swingate Primary School, hot food from a truck or trailer saves the volunteers from cooking. Venues in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 6 miles of Lidsing, sometimes limit where vehicles can go. Ask yours about access for a truck or trailer before you book.
For Mexican catering in ME7, we plan around your venue and the route in and your guests. Close by, we cover events in Dunn Street (1 mile south-east), Bredhurst (1 mile east), Lordswood (1 mile north-west), Kemsley Street (1 mile east) and Scragged Oak (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (3 miles north), Rochester (5 miles north-west), Rainham (3 miles north-east), Strood (6 miles north-west), Luton (3 miles north) and Twydall (3 miles north).
A little further out are Allington Castle (3.3 miles south-west) and Medway megaliths (2.8 miles west). Open spaces near Lidsing include Boxley Hills and Burham Down.
- Local schools include Greenacre Academy (2.2 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Harrow pub (within half a mile north)
Organising for someone else?
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can check the date.
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.
Planning the serving area
Before the day, we will agree where we park and serve. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Space for a taco-bar table if you’ve chosen one
- Level, firm ground or hardstanding for the truck or trailer
- A clear area in front of the hatch for a queue
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Lidsing
- Loaded nachos
- Build-your-own taco bar
- Tacos
- Quesadillas
- Burritos
- Burrito bowls
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Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Check that your venue allows outside caterers and vehicles
- Put any allergies in writing for us
- Count children separately
- Guests with serious allergies should speak to us in advance
We have allergen information for every dish at the hatch.
Add our Mexican drinks bar, with margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas.
Why choose Mexican catering in Lidsing?
Mexican street food suits almost any crowd: it’s familiar, filling and easy to eat standing up or sitting down.
Here are some of the events we cater:
- Family gatherings and christenings
- Anniversaries and engagements
- Garden parties
- Fairs and festivals
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St Peter, a food truck at a garden or venue nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
Questions to ask before you book
- The deadline for final numbers
- VAT, if it applies
- The wet-weather plan
- Space, access, power and water needs
About the menu
Burritos and burrito bowls
Rice, beans, a filling and toppings rolled in a large tortilla, or the same served in a bowl.
Salsas and guacamole
Guacamole and salsas, freshly made, with lime and fresh toppings.
Questions from Lidsing
Which station should guests use for Lidsing?
The closest is Rainham (Kent) station, roughly 3.3 miles away.
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Peter: can you cater afterwards?
Yes. The church itself is not where we’d set up, but a hall, field or garden close by with room for the truck or trailer can work well. Let us know the reception address and we’ll check the access.
What do you need at the venue?
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. Send us a photo and tell us about gates, slopes and soft ground.
Can you serve in the rain?
The truck or trailer can serve in the rain, but your guests will want somewhere covered, such as a marquee, gazebo or nearby building.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. We can include vegetarian and vegan fillings like black beans or spiced mushrooms, served alongside the meat options.
What’s on the menu?
Mexican street food: tacos, taco bars, burritos, bowls, nachos and quesadillas, plus salsas, guacamole and toppings. We also run a Mexican drinks bar.
How much will it cost?
We quote for each event, based on guest numbers, the menu, the venue and timings. Contact us for a quote.
How much is a food truck for an event?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the length of service and the location. Contact us for a quote.
What affects the price in Lidsing
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Whether you need disposables
- Adding food to drinks, or drinks to food
- Distance and access to the venue
- The length of service
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 to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Your date and when you want service to start
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and allergy numbers
- Where the event is
- Roughly how many adults and children
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Comparing your options
A barbecue often means a host tied to the grill. With us, the cooking happens in our food truck or trailer, so you can enjoy your event. The cost per head can fall as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why us?
- Tacos, burritos and a drinks bar
- Allergen information for every dish
- A clear quote
- Fast service, even with a queue
- 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