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Mexican catering in Ottinge, Kent
Planning Mexican catering in Ottinge? We arrive with our food truck or trailer and everything we need to serve, and look after your guests on the day.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Office lunches and team days
- Milestone birthdays
Mexican catering near Ottinge
How our Mexican catering works in Ottinge
Serving from a truck or trailer keeps the mood easy-going. Guests come up to the hatch, chat while they wait and take something hot back to their seats, which suits informal events. At leaving parties and family gatherings and christenings, we can serve fresh salsas and guacamole, burrito bowls and loaded nachos and more.
In a rural place like Ottinge, access is the main thing to plan: the gate, the ground and the route from the lane. 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.
What we need at the venue
Access is the first thing to check for a truck or trailer. We need:
- Agreement from the venue to bring a food truck or trailer on site
- Level, firm ground or hardstanding for the truck or trailer
- Power and water, which we confirm with you for each booking
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Menu ideas
- Quesadillas
- Burritos
- Tacos
- Build-your-own taco bar
- Loaded nachos
- Burrito bowls
Towns and villages near Ottinge
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How the day works
A typical event goes like this: we park up and get ready, service opens at the agreed time, and we serve your guests fresh for the agreed time. Evenings in Ottinge stay light until about 9:15pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:00pm. Festoon lights or floodlights help once it gets dark.
- Begin with the date, the place and the numbers.
- Expect a suggested menu and a quote.
- Closer to the day, we confirm timings and arrangements.
- We serve hot food from our truck or trailer at the agreed time.
- When you are done, we pack away.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue is happy to have a truck or trailer on site
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to park
Getting a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Should I do it myself?
Some hosts like to do it themselves. Common snags are cold tortillas, uneven quantities and the host missing the party. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the serving.
For a small group, a taco night at home can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles allergen information for you.
Ottinge: venues, access and local tips
Ottinge is about 5 miles north of Hythe, in Kent. Events in Ottinge are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and fresh service on the day. Ottinge is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 10 miles away.
When the service is at a church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, the food usually happens elsewhere, at a field, hall or garden with room for the truck. Historic houses near Ottinge include Acrise Place (1.6 miles east) and Westenhanger Castle (4.2 miles south-west). Venues like these often limit where vehicles can go, so ask about access before you book one. With the Kent Downs National Landscape about 2 miles away at most, a rural setting is never far from Ottinge. Country lanes there can be narrow and verges soft, so tell us about the route in. Coastal events near Ottinge, which is within about 6 miles of the sea, bring wind and sand into the planning. Tell us exactly where you’d like us and we’ll check access.
Here we cover the CT4 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it with access for the truck or trailer. Your event could be at a home on Canterbury Road, Boyke Lane and Shuttlesfield Lane or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Lyminge (1 mile south-west), Rhodes Minnis (1 mile west), Woodland (1 mile west), Skeete (2 miles south-west) and Hemsted (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (10 miles west), Canterbury (10 miles north), Dover (9 miles east), Folkestone (5 miles south-east), Whitstable (15 miles north) and Deal (14 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (3 miles south) and Folkestone Castle (4 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Cheriton Hill.
Ottinge: your questions answered
Do you come to events 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.
What’s the nearest station to Ottinge for guests?
The closest is Sandling station, roughly 3.7 miles away.
How much is a food truck for an event?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and where your event is. Contact us for a quote.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down and leave our area tidy. Tell us the venue’s rules on waste and clearing up and we’ll talk it through.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
Ask us when you enquire. Tell us what your venue provides, and we’ll set out plates, napkins and cutlery in your quote.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Greater London, Kent and Medway, Surrey, East Sussex, West Sussex, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire.
How does your Mexican catering work?
We park our food truck or trailer at your venue and serve hot Mexican street food from it. You can also have a build-your-own taco bar.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can, using corn tortillas. Corn tortillas are naturally gluten-free, but some fillings, sauces and toppings may not be, so we plan gluten-free dishes carefully and give allergen information.
How it compares
A barbecue often means a host tied to the grill. Book us and the cooking happens in our truck or trailer, so you can enjoy your event. Catering from a truck or trailer can be a practical alternative to a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire. Contact us for a quote to compare.
Why book Mobile Mexican Catering in Ottinge
- A quote that sets out what’s included
- Service planned around your numbers
- Food and drinks from one caterer, if you want both
- Menus for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
What Mexican catering costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Your choice of food and drinks
- How many guests we’re serving
- Parking and the route in
- Adding food to drinks, or drinks to food
Your choice of food and drinks affects the price, so tell us what you have in mind. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- The date and time of the event
- Whether you’d like food, drinks or both
- How we drive in and where we can park
- Expected numbers
Send us the date, your venue or CT4 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you will get menu ideas and a price. Just fill in our quote form.
For event organisers in Ottinge
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the space and tell us about the drive and gates, and we’ll tell you honestly whether a truck or trailer will fit.
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We’ll provide the information the landowner or council asks for from us.
A closer look at the menu
Tacos
Tacos are the classic street food of Mexico. We serve them with salsas and toppings, and corn tortillas suit gluten-free guests.
Burritos and burrito bowls
A big flour tortilla wrapped round rice, beans, a filling and toppings, or served as a bowl instead.
Why choose Mexican catering in Ottinge?
The food is bright and generous that suits a relaxed event in Ottinge.
We cater all kinds of occasions in Ottinge and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Garden get-togethers
- Leaving dos and retirement parties
- Milestone birthdays
- Festivals, fairs and markets
Parents planning a fundraiser at a school like Lyminge Church of England Primary School might find a Mexican street-food truck draws families in.
Before booking anyone
- The wet-weather plan
- If the price includes VAT
- The deposit and payment dates
- A clear list of what’s included
- 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