Kent · England
Mexican catering in Yelsted, Kent
Mexican street food from our truck or trailer, from tacos to loaded nachos in Yelsted, served fresh from our food truck or trailer, at your venue, garden or site.
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Markets and community events
- Leaving dos and retirement parties
Mexican catering in Yelsted
Mexican catering in Yelsted, from our food truck or trailer
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. We serve loaded nachos, fresh salsas and guacamole and tacos, and it suits weddings, day or evening and company summer parties.
In a small place like Yelsted, events are normally 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 soft ground after rain is worth mentioning. We prepare everything fresh for your event and serve it straight from our truck or trailer, so guests get it at its best.
Taco catering in Yelsted: local tips
Yelsted is about 3 miles south-east of Gillingham, in Kent. For an event in Yelsted, we can serve in gardens, fields, venues, car parks and courtyards with access in and around Yelsted. Yelsted is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we can bring Mexican catering. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 20 miles away.
Parks such as Stockbury Hill Wood usually need the owner’s permission for vehicles and catering, so ask before you plan an event there. A school such as St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School running a summer fair or fundraiser could book a taco truck. Venues in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 5 miles of Yelsted, sometimes limit where vehicles can go. Ask yours about access for a truck or trailer before booking.
Here we cover the ME9 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Your event could be at a home on Yelsted Road and Yelsted Lane. Other places close to Yelsted for Mexican catering include Stockbury (1 mile east), Meresborough (1 mile north), Hartlip (1 mile north-east), Lower Hartlip (2 miles north-east) and Rainham (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (6 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (5 miles east), Gravesend (12 miles north-west), Faversham (12 miles east), Northfleet (14 miles north-west) and Minster (10 miles north-east).
A little further out are KIMS hospital (4 miles south-west). The countryside around Yelsted includes Detling Hill.
- Nearby schools include Leigh Academy Rainham (2.2 miles north)
Perfect for your event in Yelsted
Guests enjoy building their own plate, and the taco bar gets them talking.
A truck or trailer suits almost any gathering. People in Yelsted can book us for events such as:
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Company summer parties
- Garden parties
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
For guests coming by train, Rainham (Kent) station is about 2.5 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What happens if it rains
- Where to see their hygiene rating
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
Common questions in Yelsted
Do you come to events in the Kent Downs 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.
Which station is closest to Yelsted?
Guests can use Rainham (Kent) station, about 2.5 miles north of Yelsted.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our own area when service is finished. Ask us if you’d like help with anything else.
Is the food made fresh?
Fillings are slow-cooked in advance, then finished and kept hot on site. Tortillas are warmed on site, and salsas and guacamole are made fresh.
How long are you on site?
We get there well before service to set up. Serving times are agreed with you in advance, along with pack-down.
Do you come to Yelsted?
Yes, we do. Yelsted is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
How much is a food truck for an event?
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Can you do dairy-free food?
Yes. Dairy-free options are part of our menus, and we’ll tell you which dishes contain milk.
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A closer look at the menu
Burritos and burrito bowls
Rice, beans, a filling and toppings rolled in a large tortilla, or served as a bowl instead.
Quesadillas
Tortillas filled with melted cheese and a filling, toasted until crisp.
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Planning for every diet
With a little notice, most diets are easy. We suggest:
- Include at least one vegan filling
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Plan somewhere covered for guests to eat if it rains
- Confirm allergies by email before the event
Food is served from the hatch, order by order, so it’s hot when it reaches them.
Ask about extra salsas and toppings for a bigger spread.
Where the truck can go in Yelsted
Many gardens, fields and venues can take a truck or trailer, but a few things matter:
- A sensible distance from buildings and neighbours
- Power and water arrangements, confirmed with each booking
- 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 will say what we think.
On the menu in Yelsted
- Quesadillas
- Burrito bowls
- Tacos
- Burritos
- Loaded nachos
- Build-your-own taco bar
Step by step
We arrive in good time before service, then set up and prepare everything. Guests come up to order when service opens. Evenings in Yelsted stay light until about 9:15pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:00pm. For anything running past sunset, think about lights near the hatch.
- First, send us a few details about your event.
- You get a sample menu and a quote.
- Access, the serving spot, power and water are agreed in advance.
- We arrive, set up and serve from the hatch.
- We pack down after service and leave the area tidy.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact for the day
- Tell us what power and water the site has
- Choose a level, firm spot for the truck or trailer
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send you a clear quote.
Planning help
DIY taco night versus a caterer
Weighing up a DIY taco night against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
If you do it yourself, work out quantities first: see how many tacos per person. Keep tortillas warm in a covered basket, and label dishes for guests with allergies.
How we price Mexican catering
Contact us for a quote, which reflects:
- Whether you need disposables
- Adding food to drinks, or drinks to food
- How many guests we are serving
- Your choice of food and drinks
Access, parking and the distance to your venue can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed in your quote.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- What power and water the site has
- Expected numbers
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Gate widths, slopes and the ground
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
- 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