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Party caterers in Margate: tacos and nachos
Mobile Mexican Catering brings Mexican street food for birthdays, garden parties and celebrations to Margate and across Kent, with options for vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free guests.
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Garden parties
- Big birthdays
Mexican party catering for Margate events
Margate parties: what to know
Margate is in Kent. We cater parties at gardens, halls and venues around Margate and nearby villages. Margate is one of 922 places in Kent where we can bring Mexican party catering. We cater right across the region, from Margate to Canterbury (15 miles away).
If guests are coming by rail, Margate station is about 0.6 miles away. Once the service at a church like Parish Church of St John the Baptist is over, the party can move somewhere with space for the truck and a queue. The coast is within about a mile, but seafront spots need permission and firm ground for the truck or trailer.
Mexican party catering in CT9, CT7, CT8 and CT10 is planned around your venue and access and your guests. Local streets include Yoakley Square, Church Road and High Street; for a party at home on any of them, tell us where the truck or trailer can park. Margate is on the A28 and A254, which makes it straightforward to bring the truck or trailer. Other places close to Margate for Mexican party catering include Westwood (1 mile south), Westbrook (1 mile west), Garlinge (1 mile west), Flete (1 mile south-west) and Haine (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (15 miles south-west), Ramsgate (3 miles south), Whitstable (15 miles west), Deal (11 miles south), Herne Bay (11 miles west) and Walmer (12 miles south). Margate is one of the larger places we cover in Kent, with plenty of venues for parties.
Nearby you will also find Margate West (1.5 miles west) and Westwood Cross (1.6 miles south). Open spaces near Margate include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Schools near Margate include Hartsdown Academy (0.7 miles west)
- Local pubs include Secret Spices pub (less than half a mile south)
How our Mexican party catering works in Margate
Add our drinks bar for margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas, with alcohol-free options for drivers and children. Licensing is checked with you first. On the menu are burritos, guacamole and salsas and loaded nachos, which works well for exam-results parties and neighbourhood celebrations.
Garden parties are a favourite in Margate, with a local hall or club as a good back-up if access is tight. We need a level spot to park and room for a queue. Guests are served from our food truck or trailer, or from a serving table nearby, and we plan the service around your numbers.
What else we do in Margate
DIY taco night versus a caterer
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up in the kitchen. Booking a caterer means you can relax with everyone else.
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 the day works
We take care of everything you’ve booked, from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your party. A summer party in Margate stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:00pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- We start by checking your date and the space.
- You pick the fillings and extras.
- Power, water and access are agreed in advance.
- We serve hot food at the time you choose.
- We pack away and the party carries on.
Getting ready for the day
- Find out what power and water are available
- Check the venue is happy to have a truck or trailer on site
- Choose a level, firm spot for the truck or trailer
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send you a clear quote.
Planning help
Planning for every diet
A Mexican menu is easy to plan for mixed diets, because options can be kept separate. A few tips:
- Plan a vegan filling alongside the others
- Check the width of your gate or drive
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Warn the neighbours about the truck
At food time, we open the hatch, while you enjoy your guests.
Simple quesadillas for children.
Planning the serving area
Plenty of outdoor spaces and venues work for us, but there are a few things to check:
- Level, firm ground or hardstanding for the truck or trailer
- Agreement from the venue to bring a food truck or trailer on site
- Power and water arrangements, confirmed with each booking
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Perfect for your party in Margate
It works for all ages and diets, from toddlers to grandparents.
Big or small, a truck or trailer works well. Common bookings include:
- Summer garden parties
- New-home celebrations
- Graduation and exam-results parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
If your garden is hard to reach, local venues and clubs near Margate can be an alternative, as long as the truck or trailer can get in.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for each dish
- The venue requirements
- Who provides plates and napkins
- Whether travel is included
What Mexican party catering costs
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Adding food to drinks, or drinks to food
- Guest numbers
- Serving staff
- Distance and access to the venue
Extras, such as more dishes, extra drinks or a longer service, are quoted on request, so you choose what goes in.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- Expected numbers
- Gate widths, slopes and the ground
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide the information the landowner or council asks for from us.
FAQs for Margate
We are having a ceremony at Parish Church of St John the Baptist: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall with access for the truck or trailer. We’d serve at the reception venue rather than at the church itself. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you cater at coastal events near Margate?
Yes, with permission for the spot and firm ground for the truck or trailer. Seafront and beach spots generally need permission, and wind is the main thing to plan for.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. There are gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan options, and corn tortillas suit gluten-free guests. We give allergen information for every dish.
Can you park at my house?
It depends on the access and the ground. Let us know about gates, slopes and soft grass, and we will confirm.
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.
What do you need at the venue?
Level, firm ground or hardstanding for the truck or trailer, and a route in it can fit through, and the venue’s agreement. We confirm power and water with you for each booking.
Do you have vegan options?
Yes, they’re part of the planning from the start. Let us know how many vegetarian and vegan guests to expect, and we will keep their options separate.
Do you do parties at home?
It depends on access. If the truck or trailer can’t reach the garden, a drive or a spot nearby may work, with permission. Send us a photo and we’ll talk it through.
Mexican party catering or something else?
A hog roast is great for meat lovers, but harder for vegetarians and vegans. Separate fillings cover every diet. Catering from a truck or trailer can be a practical alternative to a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire. Contact us for a quote to compare.
What we offer in Margate
- Events in Margate and across Kent
- Quick, friendly service from the hatch
- Everything served fresh from the hatch
- Menus chosen with you
Read how we price and the cost guide.
- 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