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Mexican Catering in Standen
From the moment the hatch opens to the end of service, tacos, burritos, bowls and nachos served from our Mexican food truck keeps your guests happy at your event in Standen.
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Fairs and festivals
- Family celebrations
Mexican catering for Standen events
DIY taco night versus a caterer
Not sure whether to do it yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Doing it yourself? Start with the quantities: see how many tacos per person. Keep warmed tortillas covered, and label anything containing allergens.
How our Mexican catering works in Standen
Few things get guests chatting like a build-your-own taco bar. Everyone builds their own tacos from what’s laid out, so nobody ends up with something they don’t want. It works well for retirement and leaving parties and birthday parties, with fresh salsas and guacamole, burritos and quesadillas.
In a small place like Standen, events are typically in a garden, a field or a nearby hall. Tell us about narrow lanes, gates and long drives and we’ll plan for them, and firm ground matters, especially after rain. We prepare everything fresh for your event and serve it straight from our truck or trailer.
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How it works
Once service is over, we pack down and clear our own area. Set-up and pack-down times are agreed with you and the venue. Winter evenings in Standen 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.
- It begins with the basics: your date, venue, guest numbers and dietary needs.
- We suggest a sample menu and send a quote for your event.
- 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.
- After service, we clear away and leave the spot tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Check the venue is happy to have a truck or trailer on site
- Have a marquee or gazebo ready in case of rain
Getting a price
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. When you’re ready, tell us about it on our contact page.
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What Mexican catering costs
We will give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- How many guests we’re serving
- Adding food to drinks, or drinks to food
- Timings and hours
- The menu you choose
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the length of service, plus any add-ons and the location. We quote for each event individually.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Your date and when you want service to start
- How we drive in and where we can park
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Diets and allergies you know about
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, menu ideas and access. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
We serve from a truck or trailer, so where we park matters. Here’s what we look for:
- A clear area in front of the hatch for a queue
- A spot for a taco-bar serving table
- Clear vehicle access: gate widths, height limits and the ground checked before the day
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Burrito bowls
- Tacos
- Burritos
- Quesadillas
- Loaded nachos
- Build-your-own taco bar
Popular choices
Loaded nachos
Tortilla chips piled with cheese, a filling, salsa, guacamole and toppings, made for sharing.
Build-your-own taco bar
Fillings, salsas, guacamole and toppings laid out for guests to help themselves, with warm tortillas to fill. Each guest makes tacos their way.
Mexican catering around Standen
Standen is about 9 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. We serve at events in homes, gardens and venues in Standen and the surrounding area. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 21 miles away.
With the High Weald National Landscape about 6 miles away at most, a rural setting is never far from Standen. Country lanes there can be narrow and verges soft, so tell us about the route in.
Anywhere in TN27, we can bring the truck or trailer to your guests. Streets in the area include Smarden Road, Pook Lane and Weeks Lane, and an event on any of them can work if the truck or trailer can park nearby. For events just outside Standen, we cover Curteis' Corner (1 mile south-west), Lashenden (1 mile north-west), Monk's Hill (1 mile north-east), Biddenden (1 mile south-west) and Stede Quarter (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles north-west), Ashford (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west), Foley Park (12 miles north-west) and Paddock Wood (12 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Benenden Hospital (3.5 miles south-west) and Romden Castle (2.7 miles north-east).
Events we cater in Standen
People like choosing their own toppings, and a taco bar soon becomes a talking point while they queue.
Almost any gathering can work with a truck or trailer. People in Standen can book us for events such as:
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Garden get-togethers
- Family gatherings and christenings
- Charity and school events
By rail: Headcorn station is about 2.6 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- When final numbers are due
- Staff numbers and hours
- Where to see their hygiene rating
For event organisers in Standen
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where vehicles can park, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Let us know about any other food at the event
- Include at least one vegan filling
- Confirm the venue is happy to have a catering vehicle
- Give us separate numbers for children
Allergen information is on hand for every dish, and guests are welcome to ask before ordering.
Ask us about plates, cutlery and serving staff and we will confirm what’s possible with your quote.
Standen questions
Do you come to events in the High Weald National Landscape?
We do, where the venue allows a catering vehicle. Lanes can be narrow and ground soft, so tell us how we’d get in.
Will you travel to a small place like Standen?
Yes. Villages and hamlets are part of our area, and the main thing is access: tell us about the lane, the gate and the ground.
How long are you on site?
We arrive in good time to set up before service. The length of service is agreed when you book, along with pack-down.
How much does Mexican catering cost?
There’s no fixed price list, as each event is different. Send your details and you’ll get a quote for your event.
What’s on the menu?
Tacos, build-your-own taco bars, burritos, burrito bowls, loaded nachos and quesadillas, with salsas, guacamole and toppings. Our sample menu has more detail.
What access do you need?
The main things are access and a level spot: a firm spot for the truck or trailer, room for a queue and, for a taco bar, space for a serving table. If in doubt, send us a picture of the space and the way in.
Where do you cater?
We cover London and the South East, including Kent. See all areas.
Do you provide allergen information for each dish?
Our menus are planned with allergies in mind, nut allergies included, and give allergen information for every dish. We plan carefully and keep options separate, though we can’t promise a dish is allergen-free. Guests with severe allergies should talk to us before the event.
- 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