Kent · England
Mexican catering in Upchurch, Kent
Planning Mexican catering in Upchurch? We arrive with our food truck or trailer and everything we need to serve, then serve your guests fresh on the day.
- Staff parties and office lunches
- Engagement celebrations
- Festivals, fairs and markets
Planning an event in Upchurch?
Planning the serving area
We serve from a truck or trailer, so the spot needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Level, firm ground or hardstanding for the truck or trailer
- Details of power and water on site, agreed when you book
- A clear area in front of the hatch for a queue
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Loaded nachos
- Burritos
- Quesadillas
- Burrito bowls
- Build-your-own taco bar
- Tacos
Mexican catering in Upchurch, served fresh
A build-your-own taco bar is one of the most sociable ways to feed a crowd. Guests fill their own tortillas from the fillings, salsas and toppings, so nobody ends up with something they do not want. We serve burrito bowls, burritos and loaded nachos, and it suits school fairs and fundraisers and engagement and anniversary parties.
For a rural spot like Upchurch, fields and drives need a little planning: the gate, the ground and the route from the lane. Power and water may be limited, so we confirm the arrangements with you. Every guest is catered for, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free included, with allergen information for everything we serve.
Nearby places to Upchurch
What else we do in Upchurch
Dietary needs and planning tips
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free included. To get it right:
- Confirm allergies by email before the event
- Have a covered area ready in case of rain
- Let us know about any other food at the event
- Confirm the venue is happy to have a catering vehicle
On the day, we arrive in good time to park up and get ready. Someone from the venue just needs to point us to the agreed spot.
Ask about extra salsas and toppings for a bigger spread.
Mexican catering around Upchurch
Upchurch is about 3 miles east of Gillingham, in Kent. Tell us where your event in Upchurch will be, and we will plan access and set-up. Upchurch is one of 922 places in Kent where we can bring Mexican catering. Our truck and trailer cover the area from Upchurch to Canterbury (about 20 miles away).
If people are travelling in by rail, the nearest station is Rainham (Kent) station, about 1.6 miles south-west. Parks such as Berengrave Chalk Pit generally need the owner’s permission for vehicles and catering, so ask before you plan an event there. Venues in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 8 miles of Upchurch, sometimes limit where vehicles can go. Ask yours about access for a truck or trailer before you book.
For Mexican catering in ME9 and ME8, we plan around your venue and the route in. From The Street, Crosier Court and Horsham Lane or anywhere nearby, we can bring Mexican catering there, given access. If your venue is just outside Upchurch, we also cover Lower Halstow (1 mile east), Breach (1 mile south), Moor Street (1 mile south-west), Lower Rainham (1 mile west) and Newington (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (9 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (4 miles south-east), Gravesend (12 miles west), Faversham (11 miles east), Northfleet (14 miles west) and Minster (7 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Medway Maritime Hospital (4.5 miles west) and Bayford Court (4.8 miles south-east). The countryside around Upchurch includes Bishop Saltings.
- Local schools include Leigh Academy Rainham (1.4 miles south-west)
What affects the price in Upchurch
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How many guests we are serving
- Whether you add a drinks bar or food
- What’s on the menu
- Staff for serving and the bar
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
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- How we drive in and where we can park
- A picture of the space, if it’s a garden or field
- What you’d like on the menu
- The date and time of the event
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send what the landowner or council needs from us.
Events we cater in Upchurch
There is no kitchen needed at the venue, so it works in gardens, fields and grounds without catering facilities.
Here are some of the events we cater:
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Anniversaries and engagements
- Garden parties
- Fairs and festivals
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Holywell Primary School, a taco truck can be a crowd-pleaser.
Before booking anyone
- A food hygiene rating you can check
- How bad weather is handled
- The deposit and payment dates
- Staff numbers and hours
How it works
The truck or trailer needs a level, firm spot with access to drive in, with power and water arrangements agreed beforehand. A picture of the space helps. Planning an evening event in Upchurch? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:00pm in late September. 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.
- Closer to the day, we confirm timings and arrangements.
- At the agreed time, service starts from the truck or trailer.
- We pack away when service is over.
Before we arrive
- Measure any gates or arches on the way in
- Find out what power and water are available
- Tell us when you want service to start
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote.
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Questions from Upchurch
Could you serve our guests after a service at Church of St Mary the Virgin?
Yes. The church itself isn’t where we’d set up, but a hall, field or garden close by with room for the truck or trailer can work well. Let us know the reception address and we’ll check the access.
Do you come out to small places like Upchurch?
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.
Can we have a build-your-own taco bar?
We can. We can set up a build-your-own taco bar, served from the truck or a serving table, with fillings, salsas, guacamole and toppings.
What are your prices?
We quote for each event, based on guest numbers, the menu, the venue and timings. For a price, drop us a line using the enquiry form.
Is the food made fresh?
Food is cooked to order in our truck or trailer, or served from a build-your-own taco bar. Fillings are slow-cooked beforehand and finished on site.
Can you cater for special diets?
Yes. We plan gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan options, with corn tortillas for gluten-free guests. Allergen information is available for every dish.
Do you do margaritas?
Yes, we run a Mexican drinks bar, serving margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas such as hibiscus and horchata, and soft drinks. Your venue or event may need the right licence for alcohol, so we will check the licensing with you.
Do you have gluten-free options?
We can, using corn tortillas. Corn tortillas are naturally gluten-free, but some fillings, sauces and toppings may not be, so we plan gluten-free dishes carefully and give allergen information.
DIY taco night or a caterer?
Running your own drinks table is one option, but someone has to serve all evening. Our margarita bar guide has tips.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party serving. With a caterer, you get the food and drinks without the work.
Is Mexican catering right for your event?
With a barbecue, someone usually ends up stuck at the grill. Book us and the cooking happens in our truck or trailer. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why book with us
- Food and drinks from one caterer, if you want both
- Served fresh from our food truck or trailer
- Allergen information for everything we serve
- Menus chosen with you
Read our pricing or our guide to catering costs.
- 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