Kent · England
Mexican catering in South Alkham, Kent
From the first guest in the queue to the last, a Mexican food truck serving tacos, taco bars, burritos and quesadillas keeps your guests happy at your event in South Alkham.
- Garden parties
- Anniversaries and engagements
- Birthday parties
Mexican catering for South Alkham events
About our Mexican catering in South Alkham
Fillings are slow-cooked in advance and kept hot on site, while the salsas and guacamole are made fresh. We warm the tortillas as each order goes out. On the menu are quesadillas, tacos and fresh salsas and guacamole, and it suits garden get-togethers and fundraisers and school events.
In a hamlet or village like South Alkham, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a good venue. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Who books Mexican catering in South Alkham?
It handles mixed diets without fuss, since everyone picks their own fillings and toppings. Vegans and vegetarians eat as well as anyone else.
Almost any gathering can work with a truck or trailer. People in South Alkham can book us for occasions like:
- Family celebrations
- Garden parties
- Anniversaries and engagements
- Leaving parties
Guests arriving by train will find that the nearest station is Kearsney station, about 2.8 miles north-east.
Before booking anyone
- The deadline for final numbers
- A clear list of what’s included
- How bad weather is handled
- Payment terms and deposit
For event organisers in South Alkham
If you’re booking for a business, tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Catering an event in South Alkham
South Alkham is about 4 miles west of Dover, in Kent. For Mexican catering in South Alkham, we can park up at venues, fields, drives and courtyards in and around South Alkham. South Alkham is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our truck and trailer cover the area from South Alkham to Canterbury (12 miles away).
Historic houses near South Alkham include Acrise Place (3.5 miles west). Estates and historic houses tend to set their own rules for caterers, so find out what yours allows first. Before you pencil in Sladden Wood, find out who manages it: driving a truck onto parkland and selling food there both need their agreement. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of South Alkham, 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. Coastal events near South Alkham, which is within about 4 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 CT15 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Meggett Lane and Alkham Valley Road, and an event on any of them can work if the truck or trailer can park nearby. Other places close to South Alkham for Mexican catering include Alkham (1 mile north-east), Drellingore (1 mile south-west), Chalksole Green (1 mile north), Ewell Minnis (1 mile north-east) and Wolverton (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (15 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north-west), Dover (4 miles east), Folkestone (4 miles south-west), Deal (10 miles north-east) and Hythe (7 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Folkestone Castle (3.2 miles south-west) and Crabble Corn Mill (3.1 miles east). The countryside around South Alkham includes Dover Western Heights and Sugar Loaf Hill.
Before you choose a spot
The route in matters as much as the spot itself. We need:
- A sensible distance from buildings and neighbours
- Access wide and high enough to drive in, with gates and soft lawns checked first
- Level, firm ground or hardstanding for the truck or trailer
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in South Alkham
- Loaded nachos
- Build-your-own taco bar
- Burritos
- Burrito bowls
- Tacos
- Quesadillas
What’s on the menu
Loaded nachos
Nachos are easy sharing food. We can plan a dairy-free version.
Quesadillas
Tortillas filled with melted cheese and a filling, toasted until crisp, cut into wedges.
How we price Mexican catering
These are the factors that matter most:
- What the venue already provides
- Staff for serving and the bar
- The number of people
- What’s on the menu
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 will quote.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The address or venue name
- Gate widths, slopes and the ground
- What you’d like on the menu
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. Contact us for a quote: just drop us a line using the enquiry form.
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Questions from South Alkham
Could you come to a seaside event near South Alkham?
Yes, as long as the site allows it and the ground is firm. Seafront and beach spots generally need permission, and wind is the main thing to plan for.
Is South Alkham close to London?
Roughly 62 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Kent included. Find your area.
What if it rains?
We can still serve in the rain. Have somewhere covered ready for guests.
How long are you on site?
We get there well before service to set up. The length of service is agreed when you book.
Can you cater for special diets?
We plan carefully for diets and keep options separate, though we cannot guarantee a kitchen with no trace of any allergen. Guests with severe allergies should talk to us before the event.
Can you do dairy-free food?
Yes, on request. Let us know your dairy-free numbers, and we’ll include them in the plan.
What do you need at the venue?
A level, firm spot for the truck or trailer, with access wide and high enough to drive in, plus the venue’s permission. Power and water arrangements are confirmed with each booking.
Step by step
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, but guests will need somewhere covered. Winter evenings in South Alkham close in by about 3:50pm, so choose a spot where guests can see what they’re ordering. In late June, by contrast, daylight lasts until about 9:15pm.
- Share the date, the venue and how many are coming.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Arrange somewhere covered for guests to eat
- Find out what power and water are available
- Choose a level, firm spot for the truck or trailer
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, menu ideas and access. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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Dietary needs and planning tips
Mixed diets are straightforward to plan for, because guests can choose what suits them. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Make sure the menu has a vegan option
- Confirm allergies by email before the event
- Ask the venue whether food trucks are allowed
- Ask guests about diets and allergies with your invitations
We work around your timings, and adapt if they move.
Burrito bowls suit guests who’d rather skip the tortilla, and they’re easy to adapt for different diets.
DIY taco night or a caterer?
You can set up your own drinks table, but someone has to serve all evening. See our margarita bar guide.
You can host your own taco night for a crowd, but it takes planning. Fillings need slow cooking, tortillas need warming as you go, and salsas need making. Read our guide to taco bars.
- 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