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Taco caterers in Ratling: Mexican street food
Fresh, colourful and made to share: Mexican street-food catering from our truck or trailer: tacos, taco bars, burritos, bowls and nachos for events in Ratling and across Kent.
- Engagement celebrations
- Leaving dos and retirement parties
- Birthday parties
Mexican catering for Ratling events
What Mexican catering costs
Pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- The length of service
- The menu you choose
- Travel, parking and access
- Whether you need disposables
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’ll quote.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- A picture of the space, if it is a garden or field
- The venue or postcode
- Your menu ideas
- Your date and when you want service to start
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 drop us a line using the enquiry form.
Mexican catering for your event in Ratling
Fillings are slow-cooked in advance and kept hot on site, and the salsas and guacamole are freshly made. We warm the tortillas as each order goes out. It works well for leaving dos and retirement parties and big birthday celebrations, with burritos, tacos and loaded nachos.
In a small place like Ratling, events are generally in a garden, a field or a nearby hall. Country lanes, long drives and gates are fine if we know about them, and soft ground after rain is worth mentioning. We serve from the hatch of our food truck or trailer, or from a serving station, and we plan service so the queue keeps moving.
For planners, venues and organisers
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 a picture of the space and tell us about access, and we will let you know if it’s a good fit.
Other catering in Ratling
Perfect for your event in Ratling
A food truck gives guests somewhere to gather, and people drift over as soon as service starts.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Christenings and family parties
- Markets and community events
- Leaving dos and retirement parties
- Company summer parties
When the service is at a church such as St Peter, the food usually happens elsewhere, at a field, hall or garden with room for the truck.
What your quote should include
- The wet-weather plan
- A clear list of what’s included
- A food hygiene rating you can check
- Staff numbers and hours
Planning the serving area
We serve from a truck or trailer, so the spot needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Permission from the venue or landowner
- A flat, firm spot where the truck or trailer can stand
- A route in that’s wide and tall enough, with soft ground checked in advance
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Burrito bowls
- Burritos
- Tacos
- Loaded nachos
- Quesadillas
- Build-your-own taco bar
How it compares
Sit-down meals need a kitchen, tables and more staff. Our truck or trailer brings its own kitchen, and needs a suitable spot, safe access and the venue’s agreement. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What you get with us
- Everything served fresh from the hatch
- Set-up planned with you and your venue
- Options for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan guests
- Quoted for your event
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to catering costs.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Tell us about coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Put guests with severe allergies in touch with us early
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP
- Mention any other caterers or courses
For a taco bar, we lay the fillings, salsas and toppings out on a table, and guests help themselves.
Ask about extra salsas and toppings for a bigger spread.
How it works
We arrive in good time before service, then set up and prepare everything. Guests come up to order when service opens. A December event in Ratling will be in the dark from about 3:50pm, so a well-lit spot for the queue makes a big difference. At midsummer, the light holds until around 9:15pm.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- You get a suggested menu, with fillings agreed with you, and a quote.
- Before the day, we agree access, the serving spot, power and water.
- We arrive, set up and cook to order, with salsas and guacamole made fresh.
- Once everyone has eaten, we tidy our serving area and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue is happy to have a truck or trailer on site
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
To get a price, just send a quick message through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Ratling, and we will put together a menu and price.
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Mexican catering around Ratling
Ratling is about 6 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. Tell us where your event in Ratling will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. We serve in 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages, wherever the truck or trailer can get in. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
Close to Ratling are historic houses such as Goodnestone Park (1 mile north-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and vehicles early. Guests arriving by train will find that Adisham station is about 0.5 miles away. Ratling is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, 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.
We serve at events all over CT3 and the streets around it. Nearby, we also cater events in Nonington (1 mile south-east), Snowdown (1 mile south), Goodnestone (1 mile north-east), Chillenden (2 miles east) and Woolage Village (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (6 miles north-west), Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (8 miles south-east), Folkestone (11 miles south), Ramsgate (11 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (13 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find St Martins Hospital (5.2 miles north-west).
DIY taco night or a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party serving. With a caterer, you get the food and drinks without the work.
Plenty of people try a DIY taco night at home. Common snags are cold tortillas, uneven quantities and the host missing the party. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the serving.
Common questions in Ratling
How far is Ratling from central London?
It’s about 59 miles from central London, and inside the area we cover.
Could you serve our guests after a service at St Peter?
Yes. The church itself isn’t 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.
Where do you cater?
We cover London and the South East, including Kent. See all areas.
How is the food prepared?
Fillings are slow-cooked in advance, then finished and kept hot on site. Tortillas are warmed on site, and salsas and guacamole are made fresh.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates go first, so get in touch early.
Do you cater for vegetarians, vegans and gluten-free guests?
Yes. We plan vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free options, with corn tortillas for gluten-free guests. We give allergen information for every dish.
Do you do margaritas?
Yes, we run a Mexican drinks bar, serving margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas such as hibiscus and horchata, and soft drinks. Alcohol at an event may need a licence, such as a premises licence or a Temporary Event Notice, so we will go through the licensing with you.
Do you come to Ratling?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Ratling is within our area. For a quote, use our quote form.
- 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