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Mexican Catering for Shirkoak events
Fresh, generous and easy to enjoy: Mexican street food from our truck or trailer, from tacos to loaded nachos in Shirkoak and the surrounding area.
- Big birthday celebrations
- Office lunches and team days
- Anniversaries and engagements
Book Mexican catering in Shirkoak
DIY taco night or a caterer?
Not sure whether to do it yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Contact us for a quote to compare.
Some hosts like to do it themselves. 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 will do the serving.
Mexican catering for your event in Shirkoak
Every menu is agreed with you, with fillings such as slow-cooked pork carnitas, chicken tinga or beef birria, alongside vegan choices such as black beans or spiced mushrooms. On the menu are burritos, a build-your-own taco bar and fresh salsas and guacamole, which works well for fundraisers and school events and christenings and family parties.
In a small place like Shirkoak, events are typically in a garden, a field or a nearby hall. Tell us about narrow lanes, gates and long drives and we will plan for them, and soft ground after rain is worth mentioning. We will check the space, access and power with you before the day, so there are no surprises on arrival.
Mexican catering or something else?
A barbecue often means a host tied to the grill. With us, the cooking happens in our truck or trailer, so you can enjoy your event. Extra dishes, drinks and longer service are priced on request, so you can choose what you need.
Why book Mobile Mexican Catering in Shirkoak
- Menus chosen with you
- Everything served fresh from the hatch
- A plan agreed before the day
- Food and drinks from one caterer, if you want both
See how we price and what Mexican catering costs.
Taco catering in Shirkoak: local tips
Shirkoak is about 5 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. For Mexican catering in Shirkoak, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and fresh service on the day. Shirkoak is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 19 miles away.
Historic houses near Shirkoak include Smallhythe Place (4.8 miles south-west). Venues like these often limit where vehicles can go, so ask about access before you book one. For a fête or sports day at a school such as Woodchurch Church of England Primary School, hot food from a truck or trailer saves the volunteers from cooking.
Wherever your event is in TN26, we can bring the truck or trailer to your guests. Streets in the area include Bethersden Road, Shirkoak Park and Redbrook Street, and an event on any of them can work if the truck or trailer can park nearby. Other places close to Shirkoak for Mexican catering include Woodchurch (1 mile south), Brattle (1 mile south), Brook Street (2 miles south), Leigh Green (3 miles south-west) and Appledore Heath (4 miles south). Larger places within reach include Ashford (5 miles north-east), Hythe (14 miles east), Tenterden (4 miles south-west), Bearsted (15 miles north-west), Park Wood (14 miles north-west) and Kennington (7 miles north-east).
A little further out are Romden Castle (4.6 miles north-west) and Woodchurch Village Life Museum (0.7 miles south). Not far away are Orlestone Forest.
- Pubs nearby include The Bonny Cravat Inn (0.7 miles south)
Planning for every diet
With a little notice, most diets are easy. We suggest:
- Let us know about any other food at the event
- Ask guests with severe allergies to talk to us before the event
- Collect dietary needs when guests reply
- Check that your venue allows outside caterers and vehicles
We can still serve from the hatch if it rains, but guests will need somewhere covered to eat.
Quesadillas are a good choice for children and cautious eaters.
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Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How many staff you need
- The menu you choose
- Timings and hours
- Parking and the route in
The price depends on guest numbers, the menu and how long you’d like us to serve, plus any add-ons and the location. Every event gets its own quote.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Your menu ideas
- Where the event is
- Your date and when you want service to start
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and allergy numbers
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. When you are ready, tell us about it on our contact page.
The process
Guests tend to gather around the truck, so we will help you choose a spot with room for a queue. We can serve in the rain, though guests will want somewhere covered to stand or sit. From late May to late September, sunset in Shirkoak moves from about 8:45pm to 7:00pm. If your event carries on later, tell us what lighting the venue has.
- 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’re done, we pack away.
Getting ready for the day
- Have level hardstanding or firm ground ready
- Ask the venue about power and water
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
Thinking about Mexican catering for your event in Shirkoak? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
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About the menu
Build-your-own taco bar
Fillings, salsas, guacamole and toppings laid out for guests to help themselves, with tortillas kept warm. Everyone builds their own.
Loaded nachos
Loaded nachos are perfect for sharing, whether as a starter or a late bite. Dairy-free versions can be planned.
Events we cater in Shirkoak
Tacos and burritos go down well with most crowds: it’s familiar, filling and easy to eat standing up or sitting down.
Here are some of the events we cater:
- Office lunches and team days
- Christenings and family parties
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Anniversaries and engagements
A gathering in Stone Wood would need the park owner’s say-so for any catering vehicle, and that is worth sorting out early.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- How many staff are serving, and for how long
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- How late numbers can change
What we need at the venue
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Some distance from houses and neighbours
- The venue’s or landowner’s permission for a catering vehicle
- Access wide and high enough to drive in, with gates and soft lawns checked first
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we’ll advise before booking.
What we offer
- Loaded nachos
- Burritos
- Build-your-own taco bar
- Quesadillas
- Tacos
- Burrito bowls
FAQs for Shirkoak
Which station is closest to Shirkoak?
Guests can use Ham Street station, about 4 miles south-east of Shirkoak.
How far is Shirkoak from central London?
Roughly 47 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates go first, so it pays to ask early.
Do you do a taco bar?
Yes, a taco bar is one of our options. Let us know your numbers and space and we will recommend how to serve.
How does your Mexican catering work?
We park our truck or trailer at your venue and serve hot Mexican street food from it. A build-your-own taco bar is another option.
How big an event can you cater?
Truck and trailer service generally suits around 50 to 400 guests. Festivals can be bigger, and smaller parties are quoted case by case. Tell us your numbers.
Do you have gluten-free options?
Yes, gluten-free options are available, made with corn tortillas. Tell us about any coeliac guests before the event so we can talk through how their food is prepared.
What access do you need?
Level, firm ground or hardstanding for the truck or trailer, and a route in it can fit through, plus the venue’s permission. We confirm power and water with you for each booking.
- 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