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Taco caterers in Lydden: Mexican street food
Tacos, burritos, bowls and nachos served from our Mexican food truck in Lydden, served from our food truck or trailer, wherever your event is.
- Markets and community events
- Birthday parties
- Staff parties and office lunches
Mexican catering in Lydden
Is Mexican catering right for your event?
Sit-down meals need a kitchen, tables and more staff. 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. Catering from a truck or trailer can be a practical alternative to a sit-down meal, because it needs no venue kitchen. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- Allergen-aware menus
- Quoted for your event
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests
- Access, space and power checked in advance
Read our prices page and our guide to catering costs.
Mexican catering in Lydden, served fresh
Food from a truck or trailer feels relaxed. Guests come up to the hatch, chat while they wait and take something hot back to their seats, which suits informal events. We serve fresh salsas and guacamole, a build-your-own taco bar and loaded nachos, which works well for family gatherings and christenings and company summer parties.
In a hamlet or village like Lydden, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a good venue. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. We will check the space, access and power with you before the day, so set-up goes smoothly.
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What else we do in Lydden
Popular choices
Salsas and guacamole
The salsas and guacamole finish every plate.
Quesadillas
Quesadillas are simple and comforting.
Occasions we cater for in Lydden
You don’t need a kitchen, so gardens, fields and outdoor venues are all possible.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Lydden, the serving truck can be a highlight. We can cater:
- Family gatherings and christenings
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Charity and school events
- Summer garden parties
For a fête or sports day at a school such as Lydden Primary School, hot food from a truck or trailer saves the volunteers from cooking.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- How bad weather is handled
- Whether travel is included
- Whether plates, napkins and cutlery are included
Lydden: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Lydden?
Guests can use Kearsney station, about 1.6 miles south-east of Lydden.
Could you serve in Sladden Wood?
Only with permission from whoever runs the park, often the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide what they ask for from us.
How long are you on site?
It depends on your event. Timings are agreed in advance to suit your day.
Is the food very hot?
The food can be kept mild, and hotter salsas go on the side for guests who like heat.
What happens if it rains?
The truck or trailer can serve in the rain, but your guests will want somewhere covered, like a marquee or gazebo.
What areas do you cover?
We cater across London and the South East, Kent included. See all areas.
Can you come to a private house?
It depends on access. A drive or a spot nearby may work, with permission, if the garden itself is out of reach. Tell us about the space and we will advise.
Can you cater for guests who avoid dairy?
Yes, we can. Tell us how many guests need dairy-free food, and we’ll plan the menu around them.
Planners, venues and businesses
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send what the landowner or council needs from us.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where vehicles can park, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
The process
We need a level, firm spot we can drive the truck or trailer onto, with power and water arrangements agreed beforehand. A picture of the space helps. A December event in Lydden will be in the dark from about 3:50pm, so choose a spot where guests can see what they’re ordering. At midsummer, the light holds until around 9:15pm.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and how many.
- We come back with menu ideas and a quote.
- Closer to the day, we confirm timings and arrangements.
- At the agreed time, service starts from the truck or trailer.
- When you’re done, we pack away.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Plan a covered area for guests if rain is likely
- Tell us about narrow gates or low branches
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just send a quick message through our quote form.
Related guides
DIY taco night or a caterer?
Plenty of people try a DIY taco night at home. The usual problems are cold tortillas, running out of a popular filling and a host stuck at the stove. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the serving.
A DIY taco night is possible for a crowd, but it is more work than it looks. Fillings need slow cooking, tortillas need warming as you go, and salsas need making. Read our guide to taco bars.
Dietary needs and planning tips
With a little notice, most diets are easy. We suggest:
- Count children separately
- Flag anyone with coeliac disease
- Plan somewhere covered for guests to eat if it rains
- Plan a vegan filling as well as a vegetarian one
Guests order at the hatch and we serve them there and then, so it is hot when it reaches them.
Ask about extra salsas and toppings for a bigger spread.
Lydden: venues, access and local tips
Lydden is about 3 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. From the centre of Lydden to the outskirts, we offer the same service: a truck or trailer at your event, options for every diet and a clear price. We serve in 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 11 miles away.
A gathering in Sladden Wood would need the park owner’s say-so for any catering vehicle, and that is worth sorting out early. Guests arriving by train will find that the nearest station is Kearsney station, about 1.6 miles south-east. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Lydden, 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. With the sea within about 5 miles, a beach-side event might appeal. Promenades and beaches usually need permission, and the truck or trailer has to park on firm ground, not sand.
Wherever your event is in CT15, we can bring Mexican catering to you. Whether your event is on St Marys Rise, Canterbury Road and The Close or a nearby road, we can bring Mexican catering there, given access. We also serve at events in Coldred (1 mile north), Ewell Minnis (1 mile south-west), Temple Ewell (1 mile south-east), Halfway Street (1 mile north-west) and Wolverton (2 miles south). We also cater in nearby towns such as Canterbury (11 miles north-west), Dover (3 miles south-east), Folkestone (6 miles south-west), Ramsgate (14 miles north-east), Deal (8 miles north-east) and Herne Bay (15 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Dover Transport Museum (2.3 miles south-east) and Dover Castle (4.3 miles south-east). Not far away are Dover Western Heights.
- Nearby, you’ll find Hope Inn (less than half a mile west)
Where the truck can go in Lydden
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Some distance from houses and neighbours
- Room for a serving table for the taco bar
- Agreement from the venue to bring a food truck or trailer on site
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we will advise.
On the menu in Lydden
- Tacos
- Burritos
- Burrito bowls
- Loaded nachos
- Quesadillas
- Build-your-own taco bar
- 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