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Mexican Catering for Smarden Bell events
Looking for Mexican catering in Smarden Bell? We arrive with our truck or trailer and everything we need to serve, and look after your guests on the day.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Fairs and festivals
- School fairs and fundraisers
Planning an event in Smarden Bell?
Smarden Bell: venues, access and local tips
Smarden Bell is about 9 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Across the TN27 area, we’ll come to your venue or site, as long as there’s access. We cater in all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 20 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Headcorn station is about 2 miles away. If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St Michael, a truck or trailer parked at a hall or garden close by can serve the meal. Venues in and around the High Weald National Landscape, within about 8 miles of Smarden Bell, sometimes limit where vehicles can go. Ask yours about access for a truck or trailer before you book.
We cover events in every part of TN27 and the streets around it. Local streets include Bell Lane and Headcorn Road; for an event at home on any of them, tell us where the truck or trailer can park. Other places close to Smarden Bell for Mexican catering include Swift's Green (1 mile north), Smarden (1 mile south-east), Biddenden Green (1 mile east), Monk's Hill (1 mile south) and Lashenden (2 miles south-west). We also cater in nearby towns such as Maidstone (10 miles north-west), Ashford (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north), Faversham (14 miles north-east), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west) and Davington (14 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Romden Castle (1.8 miles south-east) and Kent Firefighting Museum (2.8 miles south-west).
- Nearby, you’ll find The Bell Inn (within half a mile south)
Mexican catering for your event in Smarden Bell
You can keep the menu short or make it a feast: a taco menu, or tacos plus loaded nachos, quesadillas and burrito bowls. Our Mexican drinks bar can be added too, with licensing checked with you. Popular choices include quesadillas, tacos and fresh salsas and guacamole, and it is a good fit for charity and school events and christenings and family parties.
Somewhere like Smarden Bell, a field or garden is often the setting. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. You can book food, drinks or both, so the food and drinks can come from one caterer.
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Ask the venue whether food trucks are allowed
- Tell us about coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Ask guests with severe allergies to talk to us before the event
- Send allergy details to us in writing
Food is served from the hatch, order by order, so everything goes out hot.
Extra salsas and toppings can widen the choice.
DIY taco night versus a caterer
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up in the kitchen. Booking a caterer means you can relax with everyone else.
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 will do the serving.
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What happens on the day
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, get the serving area ready, and get on with serving. A December event in Smarden Bell 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.
- Send us your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan a menu that covers every diet.
- We confirm the way in and where we’ll park.
- Guests order at the hatch or build their own at the taco bar.
- After the last serving, we clear our area.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Tell us what power and water the site has
- Have a marquee or gazebo ready in case of rain
Get a quote
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you need. For a quote, send a quick message through our quote form.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- How many staff you need
- Adding food to drinks, or drinks to food
- Whether you need disposables
- Timings and hours
Your choice of food and drinks affects the price, so tell us what you have in mind. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Your menu ideas
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and allergy numbers
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and when you want service to start
To get a price, just drop us a line using the enquiry form. Tell us about your event in Smarden Bell, and we’ll suggest a menu to suit.
Common questions in Smarden Bell
Which station is closest to Smarden Bell?
The closest is Headcorn station, roughly 2 miles away.
How far is Smarden Bell from London?
About 41 miles from central London, and we cover it.
Do you cook on site?
We cook to order in our truck or trailer kitchen, or serve from a taco bar. Fillings are slow-cooked beforehand and finished on site.
When do you arrive?
We get there well before service to set up. The length of service is agreed when you book.
Do you do parties at home?
That depends on access. A drive or a spot nearby may work, with permission, if the garden itself is out of reach. Send us a photo and we’ll talk it through.
What space do you need?
We need level, firm ground or hardstanding, access wide and high enough to drive in, and the venue’s permission. We confirm power and water when you book.
Do you do margaritas?
Yes. The drinks bar can be added to food or booked on its own. We’ll check the licensing for alcohol with you.
Do you cover Smarden Bell?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Smarden Bell and the rest of Kent. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose Mexican catering in Smarden Bell?
Sit-down meals need a kitchen, tables and more staff. Our truck or trailer brings its own kitchen, so we need a suitable spot, access and the venue’s permission, with power and water confirmed when you book. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the length of service, plus any add-ons and the location. Every event gets its own quote.
What we offer in Smarden Bell
- A menu agreed with you
- Served fresh from our truck or trailer
- A plan agreed before the day
- Menus for vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free guests
Read our pricing or what Mexican catering costs.
Before you choose a spot
Many gardens, fields and venues can take a truck or trailer, but there are a few things to check:
- The venue’s or landowner’s permission for a catering vehicle
- Space for a taco-bar table if you’ve chosen one
- Power and water arrangements, confirmed with each booking
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Quesadillas
- Burritos
- Burrito bowls
- Loaded nachos
- Build-your-own taco bar
- Tacos
About the menu
Burritos and burrito bowls
A burrito is a meal in one. The bowl version suits anyone avoiding tortillas.
Build-your-own taco bar
Fillings, salsas, guacamole and toppings laid out for guests to help themselves, with warm tortillas to fill. Everyone builds their own.
Why choose Mexican catering in Smarden Bell?
People like choosing their own toppings, and a taco bar soon becomes a talking point while they queue.
A truck or trailer suits almost any gathering. People in Smarden Bell can book us for occasions like:
- Office lunches and team days
- Leaving parties
- Milestone birthdays
- Festivals, fairs and markets
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Smarden Primary School, a taco truck can be a crowd-pleaser.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if it rains
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Space, access, power and water needs
- Staff numbers and hours
- 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