Kent · England
Mexican Catering in Otford
Something for every guest: options for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan guests, with allergen information for everything we serve. Tacos, burritos, bowls and nachos served from our Mexican food truck in Otford.
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Birthday parties
- Engagement celebrations
Mexican catering for Otford events
About our Mexican catering in Otford
We plan each menu with the client, so fillings might include slow-cooked pork carnitas, chicken tinga or beef birria, and vegan options like spiced mushrooms or black beans. It suits summer garden parties and christenings and family parties, with quesadillas, a build-your-own taco bar and loaded nachos.
There may be a hall or club near Otford if your garden is small; any can work, given permission and level ground to park on. We plan the timings around your day, so service starts when you want it.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, most diets are easy. We suggest:
- Think about cover for guests in wet weather
- Collect dietary needs when guests reply
- Let us know if a guest is coeliac
- Guests with serious allergies should speak to us in advance
For a taco bar, we lay the fillings, salsas and toppings out on a table, and guests build their own while we keep it topped up.
Burrito bowls are a good choice for anyone avoiding tortillas.
Otford: venues, access and local tips
Otford is about 2 miles north of Sevenoaks, in Kent. For Mexican catering in Otford, we can park up at venues, fields, drives and courtyards. Otford is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our truck and trailer cover the area from Otford to London (about 18 miles away).
If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St Bartholomew, a truck or trailer parked at a hall or garden close by can serve the meal. If people are travelling in by rail, Otford has its own station, Otford station. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Otford, 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.
Mexican catering in TN14 is planned around your venue and access and your guests. Local streets include Station Road, High Street and Bubblestone Road; for an event at home on any of them, tell us where the truck or trailer can park. Other places close to Otford for Mexican catering include Twitton (1 mile west), Shoreham (2 miles north), Sepham Heath (2 miles north-west), Halstead (3 miles north-west) and Badgers Mount (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (15 miles east), Dartford (9 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south), Gravesend (12 miles north-east), Tonbridge (9 miles south-east) and Northfleet (11 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Kemsing Castle Bank (1.7 miles east) and Otford Heritage Centre (within half a mile south-east). Not far away are Dryhill Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include St Michael's Preparatory School (0.7 miles east) and Knole Academy (1.7 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Woodman pub (less than half a mile north)
Popular choices
Quesadillas
Tortillas filled with melted cheese and a filling, toasted until crisp, cut into wedges.
Loaded nachos
Tortilla chips piled with cheese, a filling, salsa, guacamole and toppings, made for sharing.
How it works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, get the serving area ready, and get on with serving. Around midsummer it stays light in Otford until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting around the truck and the queue.
- Start by telling us about your event.
- We suggest fillings and extras and send a quote.
- We agree access, the serving spot, power and water.
- We arrive, set up and serve from the hatch.
- We pack down after service and leave the area tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to park
- Tell us about narrow gates or low branches
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, food or drinks or both, and the access. When you are ready, send a quick message through our quote form.
Planning help
Towns and villages near Otford
More for events in Otford
For event organisers in Otford
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.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the space and tell us about the drive and gates, and we’ll let you know if it’s a good fit.
What affects the price in Otford
Contact us for a quote, and the price is based on:
- The length of service
- Guest numbers
- What’s on the menu
- Parking and the route in
Catering from a truck or trailer can be a practical alternative to a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- How we drive in and where we can park
- A photo of the space, if it’s a garden or field
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- What you’d like on the menu
Thinking about Mexican catering for your event in Otford? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning the serving area
Everything is served from our food truck or trailer, so the spot needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- A flat, firm spot where the truck or trailer can stand
- A route in that is wide and tall enough, with soft ground checked in advance
- A spot away from buildings, windows and neighbours
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we’ll advise.
Menu ideas
- Quesadillas
- Build-your-own taco bar
- Burrito bowls
- Loaded nachos
- Burritos
- Tacos
Perfect for your event in Otford
Mexican street food suits almost any crowd: familiar, filling and easy to eat wherever guests are.
In Otford and nearby, we can cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Family celebrations
- Anniversaries and engagements
- Leaving parties
- Big birthday celebrations
Nearby historic houses include Knole House (3.2 miles south) and Lullingstone Castle (3.3 miles north). Venues like these often limit where vehicles can go, so ask about access before booking one.
What to look for in a quote
- The caterer’s food hygiene rating
- What happens if it rains
- Travel and parking costs
- How late numbers can change
DIY taco night versus a caterer
Not sure whether to do it yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
You can host your own taco night for a crowd, but it takes planning. There are fillings to slow-cook, tortillas to keep warm and salsas to make. Our taco bar guide explains how.
Otford questions
Do you come to events in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
We do, where the venue allows a catering vehicle. Lanes can be narrow and ground soft, so tell us how we’d get in.
Which station is closest to Otford?
Otford station, in Otford itself.
How much will it cost?
We do not publish set prices, because every event is different. Send your details and you’ll get a quote for your event.
What areas do you cover?
We cater across London and the South East, including Kent. See all areas.
How long do you serve for?
That depends on your event and menu. Timings are agreed in advance so everything fits your schedule.
Do you have vegan options?
Yes, they’re part of the planning from the start. Tell us your numbers when you ask for a quote.
Do you come to Otford?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Otford is within our area and the rest of Kent. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Can guests build their own tacos?
We can. We can set up a build-your-own taco bar, served from the truck or a serving table, with fillings, salsas and toppings to choose from.
- 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