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Taco caterers in Lydd
Looking for Mexican catering in Lydd? We bring the truck or trailer, the ingredients and the kit, and look after your guests on the day.
- Weddings, day or evening
- Family gatherings and christenings
- Big birthday celebrations
Mexican catering for Lydd events
Is Mexican catering right for your event?
A cold buffet is simple but tends to sit out for hours. Our food is served hot, one order at a time. 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 you get with us
- A menu agreed with you
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests
- Everything served fresh from the hatch
- Allergen information for everything we serve
Take a look at our pricing and what Mexican catering costs.
How our Mexican catering works in Lydd
We slow-cook the fillings ahead and finish them on site, and the salsas and guacamole are freshly made. We warm the tortillas as each order goes out. At staff parties and office lunches and garden get-togethers, we can serve burritos, quesadillas and loaded nachos for your guests.
In a smaller place like Lydd, your own garden, drive or a local hall is often the simplest option: no venue hire, and nobody stuck in the kitchen. Tell us about access down the lane or drive. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free included, and we give allergen information for every dish.
What else we do in Lydd
FAQs for Lydd
How far is Lydd from central London?
It’s about 58 miles from central London, and inside the area we cover.
Can you cater a reception after a service at All Saints Church?
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 will check the access.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. Mild dishes, quesadillas and nachos can be part of the menu. Include children in your numbers.
What do you need at the venue?
A level, firm spot for the truck or trailer, with access wide and high enough to drive in, plus the venue’s permission. We confirm power and water with you for each booking.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. We can include vegetarian and vegan fillings like black beans or spiced mushrooms.
Do you do parties at home?
Yes, as long as there’s access and a level, firm spot. Send us a picture of the access and the space.
What if it rains?
We serve from the truck or trailer whatever the weather, though guests need a covered place to eat.
Is the food very hot?
We can keep it mild, with hotter salsas on the side for anyone who wants more heat.
Dietary needs and planning tips
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Confirm allergies by email before the event
- Have a covered area ready in case of rain
- Guests with serious allergies should speak to us in advance
- Flag anyone with coeliac disease
Food is served from the hatch, order by order, so everything goes out hot.
A tray of loaded nachos works well to start.
Mexican catering around Lydd
Lydd is about 11 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. For Mexican catering in Lydd, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and friendly service on the day. Lydd is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our truck and trailer cover the area from Lydd to Canterbury (24 miles away).
With the B2075 nearby, getting the truck or trailer to Lydd is straightforward. A school such as Lydd Primary School running a summer fair or fundraiser could book a taco truck.
Anywhere in TN29, we can bring the truck or trailer to your guests. From Church Road, Station Road and High Street or a nearby road, we can bring Mexican catering there, given access. With the B2075 close by, Lydd is easy for us to reach for your event. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Lydd-on-Sea (2 miles east), Greatstone-on-Sea (3 miles north-east), Old Romney (3 miles north), New Romney (3 miles north-east) and Littlestone-on-Sea (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (13 miles north), Folkestone (15 miles north-east), Hythe (11 miles north-east), Tenterden (12 miles north-west), Cheriton (14 miles north-east) and Kennington (15 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Lydd Town Museum (within half a mile south-west) and Romney 'castle' (2.9 miles north). Not far away are Dungeness National and Burnthouse Pen.
- Local pubs include The Dolphin Hotel (less than half a mile south-west)
Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Whether you add a drinks bar or food
- The menu you choose
- What the venue already provides
- How many staff you need
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- What you’d like on the menu
- The date and rough timings
- Where the event is
- Roughly how many adults and children
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Working with your venue
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: vehicle access, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
What’s on the menu
Loaded nachos
Crisp tortilla chips loaded with toppings, salsa and guacamole, made for sharing.
Burritos and burrito bowls
A big flour tortilla wrapped round rice, beans, a filling and toppings, or the same served in a bowl.
Occasions we cater for in Lydd
The truck or trailer becomes a focal point, and the smell of warm tortillas brings people over.
A truck or trailer works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Summer garden parties
- Big birthday celebrations
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Weddings and evening receptions
Guests leaving a church like All Saints Church after a christening could walk over to a nearby garden where the tacos are ready.
Comparing caterers
- A food hygiene rating you can check
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Who provides plates and napkins
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.
A DIY taco night is possible for a crowd, but it is more work than it looks. There are fillings to slow-cook, tortillas to keep warm and salsas to make. Read our guide to taco bars.
How the day works
Here’s how the day normally runs: we park up and get ready, we open the hatch when you are ready, and your guests are served fresh until service ends. Winter evenings in Lydd close in by about 3:50pm, so choose a spot where guests can see what they’re ordering. In late June, by contrast, daylight lasts until about 9:15pm.
- Begin with the date, the place and the numbers.
- We come back with menu ideas and a quote.
- Nearer the date, we go over the final plan.
- At the agreed time, service starts from the truck or trailer.
- When you’re done, we pack away.
Before we arrive
- Find out what power and water are available
- Confirm the venue allows outside caterers
- Arrange somewhere covered for guests to eat
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, food or drinks or both, and the access. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
- 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