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Taco caterers in Upper Hardres: Mexican street food
Planning Mexican catering in Upper Hardres? We bring the truck or trailer, the ingredients and the kit, and look after your guests on the day.
- Office lunches and team days
- Weddings, day or evening
- Fundraisers and school events
Planning an event in Upper Hardres?
How it works
Service is quick and friendly: we serve from the hatch or a serving station, so a crowd is looked after quickly. Afterwards we clear our area. Around midsummer it stays light in Upper Hardres until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening events are generally served in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:50pm, plan lighting where guests queue and eat.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and how many.
- We come back with menu ideas and a quote.
- Nearer the date, we go over the final plan.
- At the agreed time, service starts from the truck or trailer.
- We pack away when service is over.
Before we arrive
- Arrange somewhere covered for guests to eat
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Planning help
How our Mexican catering works in Upper Hardres
Mexican street food makes mixed diets simple. There are vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free options, and corn tortillas suit gluten-free guests, and allergen information is available for every dish. It suits leaving dos and retirement parties and school fairs and fundraisers, serving fresh salsas and guacamole, loaded nachos and tacos.
Somewhere as small as Upper Hardres, a garden or field is often the venue. Country lanes, long drives and gates are fine if we know about them, and soft ground after rain is worth mentioning. You can book food, drinks or both, so one caterer can cover more of the day.
Who books Mexican catering in Upper Hardres?
The food is bright and generous that fits informal events in Upper Hardres.
A truck or trailer suits almost any gathering. In Upper Hardres, you could book us for occasions like:
- Big birthday celebrations
- Staff parties and office lunches
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Markets and community events
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Bekesbourne station, about 3.9 miles north-east.
Comparing caterers
- How long the service runs
- What happens if it rains
- Who provides plates and napkins
- Payment terms and deposit
Upper Hardres: venues, access and local tips
Upper Hardres is about 4 miles south of Canterbury, in Kent. We cater events at gardens, halls and venues around Upper Hardres. Upper Hardres is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we can bring Mexican catering.
When the service is at a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, the food typically happens elsewhere, at a field, hall or garden with room for the truck. Venues in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 5 miles of Upper Hardres, sometimes limit where vehicles can go. Ask yours about access for a truck or trailer before you book.
Anywhere in CT4, we can bring the truck or trailer to your guests. From Broxhall Road and Hardres Court Road or anywhere nearby, we can bring Mexican catering there, given access. Nearby, we also cater events in Lynsore Bottom (1 mile south-east), Pett Bottom (1 mile north-east), Lower Hardres (1 mile north), Petham (2 miles west) and Street End (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (11 miles south-west), Canterbury (4 miles north), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (10 miles south), Whitstable (10 miles north) and Deal (13 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Canterbury Castle (4.1 miles north) and Kent and Canterbury Hospital (3.5 miles north).
- Nearby, you’ll find The Duck pub (0.9 miles north-east)
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What we need at the venue
We’ll agree the spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Access wide and high enough to drive in, with gates and soft lawns checked first
- A flat, firm spot where the truck or trailer can stand
- A spot for a taco-bar serving table
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Tacos
- Burritos
- Loaded nachos
- Build-your-own taco bar
- Quesadillas
- Burrito bowls
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The length of service
- Distance and access to the venue
- Food, drinks or both
- Whether you need disposables
Extra dishes, drinks and longer service are priced on request, so you can choose what you need.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A picture of where we’d park
- Your menu ideas
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and allergy numbers
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Thinking about Mexican catering for your event in Upper Hardres? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just send a quick message through our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where vehicles can park, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP
- Put guests with severe allergies in touch with us early
- Put any allergies in writing for us
- Give us separate numbers for children
Rain doesn’t stop us serving from the truck or trailer, though guests need somewhere under cover to eat.
Ask us about plates, cutlery and serving staff and we will confirm what’s possible with your quote.
Is Mexican catering right for your event?
Compared with a hog roast or barbecue, tacos make vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests easier to cater for, because fillings and toppings are kept separate. Pricing depends on the event. A short lunch service for a team is a different job from a full wedding day. Contact us for a quote.
Why book Mobile Mexican Catering in Upper Hardres
- Events in Upper Hardres and across Kent
- A clear quote
- Menus for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan guests
- A menu built around your guests
Read our pricing and what Mexican catering costs.
The menu, item by item
Build-your-own taco bar
The taco bar keeps things sociable, and guests with different diets can choose what suits them, with every dish labelled.
Quesadillas
A quesadilla is an easy favourite, and they go down well with children.
Upper Hardres questions
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Will you travel to a small place like Upper Hardres?
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.
Do you give allergen information?
Yes, and it helps to hear about allergies when you book. UK law requires caterers to provide information on 14 allergens, and we give it for every dish (Food Standards Agency guidance). For severe allergies, please talk to us first.
Can you cater in a back garden?
It depends on access. If the truck or trailer cannot reach the garden, a drive or a spot nearby may work, with permission. Send us a picture and we will talk it through.
Is the food very hot?
That is your choice: we can keep the main dishes mild, with hotter salsas served separately. Read more about how spicy Mexican food is.
Can guests build their own tacos?
Yes. We can set up a build-your-own taco bar, served from the truck or a serving table, with fillings, salsas and toppings to choose from. Read our taco bar guide.
How long do you serve for?
We arrive in good time to set up before service. The length of service is agreed when you book, along with pack-down.
What is mobile Mexican catering?
We bring our 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.
- 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