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Taco caterers in Staplehurst: Mexican street food
Fresh, generous and easy to enjoy: tacos, burritos, bowls and nachos served from our Mexican food truck in Staplehurst and the surrounding area.
- Leaving parties
- Staff parties and office lunches
- Family gatherings and christenings
Mexican catering near Staplehurst
Step by step
A typical event goes like this: we arrive and set up, service opens at the agreed time, and your guests are served fresh until service ends. Evenings in Staplehurst stay light until about 9:15pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:00pm. Festoon lights or floodlights help once it gets dark.
- Begin with the date, the place and the numbers.
- Expect a suggested menu and a quote.
- Nearer the date, we go over the final plan.
- We serve hot food from our food truck or trailer at the agreed time.
- When you are done, we pack away.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Plan a covered area for guests if rain is likely
- Tell us what power and water the site has
Getting a price
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: give us the basics about your event, and we will suggest a menu. To start, send a quick message through our quote form.
Planning help
Mexican catering for your event in Staplehurst
Few things get guests chatting like a build-your-own taco bar. Everyone builds their own tacos from what’s laid out, so each plate is exactly how they like it. Popular choices include tacos, loaded nachos and quesadillas, and it suits fundraisers and school events and garden parties.
In and around Staplehurst, gardens and local halls are common choices. If the road in is narrow or the ground is soft, tell us so we can plan for the truck or trailer. Everything is prepared fresh for your event and served from our food truck or trailer, so guests get it at its best.
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FAQs for Staplehurst
Which station is closest to Staplehurst?
Guests can use Staplehurst station, which is right in Staplehurst.
How far is Staplehurst from central London?
About 36 miles from central London, and we cover it.
Is the food suitable for children?
Yes, children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan the menu with them in mind.
What can we choose from?
We agree the menu with each client, with fillings such as carnitas, chicken tinga, beef birria or spiced mushrooms. The sample menu shows the options.
Can you do dairy-free food?
Yes. Dairy-free options are part of our menus.
How much will it cost?
We do not publish set prices, because every event is different. Tell us your numbers and plans and we’ll send a quote for your event.
Can you plan for allergies?
Yes. Tell us about allergies when you book. Under UK rules, caterers must give information on 14 allergens, and we give it for every dish (Food Standards Agency guidance). For severe allergies, please talk to us first.
How does your Mexican catering work?
We bring our food truck or trailer to your venue, cook to order and serve tacos, burritos and more from the hatch. A build-your-own taco bar is another option.
DIY taco night or a caterer?
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 enjoy the party, let us serve.
A DIY taco night is possible for a crowd, but it’s more work than it looks. Fillings need slow cooking, tortillas need warming as you go, and salsas need making. Our taco bar guide explains how.
Planners, venues and businesses
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the space and tell us about the drive and gates, and we will let you know if it is a good fit.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: vehicle access, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Planning a food truck in Staplehurst
Staplehurst is about 7 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. We serve at events in gardens, halls and venues around Staplehurst and nearby villages. Staplehurst is one of 922 places in Kent where we can bring Mexican catering. Our truck and trailer cover the area from Staplehurst to Canterbury (24 miles away).
When the service is at a church such as All Saints Church, the food typically happens elsewhere, at a field, hall or garden with room for the truck. By rail: Staplehurst has its own station, Staplehurst station. With the High Weald National Landscape about 5 miles away at most, a rural setting is never far from Staplehurst. Country lanes there can be narrow and verges soft, so tell us about the route in.
Here we cover the TN12 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Station Road, High Street and North Down, and an event on any of them can work if the truck or trailer can park nearby. Other places close to Staplehurst for Mexican catering include Hawkenbury (1 mile north-east), Marden Thorn (2 miles west), Cross-at-Hand (2 miles north), Wanshurst Green (2 miles north-west) and Sinkhurst Green (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (7 miles north), Ashford (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles west), Tonbridge (12 miles west) and Kings Hill (10 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Brattle Farm Museum (1 mile south-west) and Sissinghurst Castle (3.7 miles south).
- Nearby, you’ll find The Railway Tavern (under half a mile north)
Mexican catering or something else?
A drop-off platter is easy, but nobody remembers it. Live service from a truck or trailer gives guests hot food and something to talk about. Extra dishes, drinks and longer service are priced on request, so you choose what goes in.
Why book Mobile Mexican Catering in Staplehurst
- Allergen-aware menus
- Menus for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests
- A truck or trailer that comes to you
- Events in Staplehurst and across Kent
Take a look at how we price and our guide to catering costs.
A closer look at the menu
Build-your-own taco bar
The taco bar keeps things sociable, and guests with different diets can choose what suits them.
Burritos and burrito bowls
A big flour tortilla wrapped round rice, beans, a filling and toppings, or the same served in a bowl.
Space, access and the venue
We serve from a truck or trailer, so where we park matters. These are the things we check:
- A clear area in front of the hatch for a queue
- Power and water arrangements, confirmed with each booking
- A flat, firm spot where the truck or trailer can stand
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Burritos
- Build-your-own taco bar
- Tacos
- Burrito bowls
- Loaded nachos
- Quesadillas
What Mexican catering costs
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The number of people
- The menu you choose
- Distance and access to the venue
- Timings and hours
The price depends on guest numbers, the menu and how long you’d like us to serve, along with extras and where your event is. We quote for each event individually.
What to tell us
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and allergy numbers
- The address or venue name
- Access for the truck or trailer, including gates and ground
- Whether you’d like food, drinks or both
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. Contact us for a quote: just send a quick message through our quote form.
Occasions we cater for in Staplehurst
Every order goes out hot, instead of waiting on a buffet.
Whatever the occasion, the serving truck can be a highlight. We’re happy to cater:
- Milestone birthdays
- Markets and community events
- Family gatherings and christenings
- Leaving dos and retirement parties
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Staplehurst School, a taco truck can be a crowd-pleaser.
Comparing caterers
- Who provides plates and napkins
- The caterer’s food hygiene rating
- How long the service runs
- Whether travel is included
- 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