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Party caterers in Out Elmstead
Bring our Mexican catering truck or trailer to your party in Out Elmstead. We serve your guests straight from the truck.
- Big family gatherings
- Big birthdays
- Garden get-togethers
Planning an event in Out Elmstead?
The menu, item by item
Build-your-own taco bar
Warm tortillas, fillings, salsas, guacamole and toppings laid out for guests, so everyone builds their own.
Salsas and guacamole
Guests add as much salsa as they like.
Mexican party catering in Out Elmstead, from our truck or trailer
A build-your-own taco bar is ideal for a party: everyone builds their own tacos from the fillings and toppings, so everybody gets what they like. It works well for anniversaries and engagement parties and family get-togethers, serving tacos, a build-your-own taco bar and burritos.
Country parties near Out Elmstead suit a food truck or trailer: served fresh from the hatch in a garden or field. Have a covered area ready in case of rain. We’ll check the space, access and power with you before the day, so there are no surprises on arrival.
Organising for someone else?
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.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Planning the serving area
Plenty of outdoor spaces and venues work for us, but a few things matter:
- Power and water arrangements, confirmed with each booking
- A flat, firm spot where the truck or trailer can stand
- Agreement from the venue to bring a food truck or trailer on site
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Out Elmstead
- Loaded nachos
- Taco bar
- Quesadillas
- Guacamole and chips
- Burritos
- Tacos
DIY taco night versus a caterer
You can set up your own drinks table, but someone still has to mix, pour and keep an eye on it all evening. Our margarita bar guide has tips.
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.
Diets, allergies and planning
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests. To get it right:
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Include at least one vegan filling
- Tell us how many children are coming
We’re set up before guests arrive, so food is ready when you want it.
Ask us about plates, cutlery and serving staff, and we will confirm what’s possible with your quote.
Planning a party in Out Elmstead
Out Elmstead is about 5 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. Whether your party is in the middle of Out Elmstead or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: a truck or trailer at your event, options for every diet and a clear price. Out Elmstead is one of 922 places in Kent where we can bring Mexican party catering.
Historic houses near Out Elmstead include Goodnestone Park (3.6 miles north-east). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers and vehicles first. Rail travellers will be glad to hear that the nearest station is Aylesham station, about 2.4 miles east. Hosting near the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 5 miles of Out Elmstead? Let us know about gates, slopes and soft grass before the day.
Anywhere in CT4, we can bring Mexican party catering to you. For parties just outside Out Elmstead, we cover Kingston (1 mile north-west), Barham (1 mile south), Gravel Castle (1 mile south-east), Derringstone (1 mile south) and Marley (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (14 miles west), Canterbury (5 miles north-west), Margate (15 miles north-east), Dover (8 miles south-east), Folkestone (9 miles south) and Ramsgate (14 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Kent and Canterbury Hospital (4.6 miles north-west).
- Pubs nearby include Black Robin Public House (under half a mile north-west)
Mexican party catering or something else?
Hog roasts don’t suit vegetarians and vegans. Separate fillings cover every diet. Extra dishes, drinks and longer service are priced on request, so you choose what goes in.
What we offer in Out Elmstead
- Set-up planned with you and your venue
- Served fresh from our truck or trailer
- Options for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan guests
- Menus chosen with you
Read our pricing and our guide to catering costs.
Also near Out Elmstead
Other catering in Out Elmstead
Events we cater in Out Elmstead
The food is served hot from the hatch.
Almost any gathering can work with a truck or trailer. People in Out Elmstead can book us for occasions like:
- Graduation and exam-results parties
- Garden parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
Once the service at a church like Church of St Giles is over, the party can move somewhere with space for the truck and a queue.
Questions to ask before you book
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether plates, napkins and cutlery are included
- The caterer’s food hygiene rating
- How long the service runs
Common questions in Out Elmstead
Can you bring a truck or trailer to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. Tell us about narrow lanes and soft ground.
Do you cater in villages like Out Elmstead?
Yes, we cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates, ground and parking.
Do you cater in Out Elmstead?
We do. Out Elmstead is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
What happens if it rains?
The truck or trailer can serve in the rain, but your guests will want somewhere covered, like a marquee or gazebo.
How is the food prepared?
We slow-cook fillings ahead, then finish them and keep them hot at your event. The tortillas are warmed on site, and the salsas and guacamole are made fresh.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends. Ask about your date.
Is Mexican food OK for kids?
It’s popular with children, especially quesadillas or simple tacos. Let us know numbers and ages.
Do you give allergen information?
Yes, and it helps to hear about allergies when you book. Under UK rules, caterers must give information on 14 allergens, and we do that for every dish (Food Standards Agency guidance). For severe allergies, please talk to us first.
The process
When we arrive, we position the truck or trailer and get the serving area ready. We’re ready to serve at the agreed time, planned around your event. A summer party in Out Elmstead stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:00pm; add lights for the evening.
- It starts with your date, the address, numbers and diets.
- We suggest a menu and send a quote.
- Before the day, we check the space, the way in, power and water.
- We set up and serve tacos and more while your guests enjoy the party.
- After serving, we tidy up and leave you to celebrate.
Preparing for the day
- Find out what power and water are available
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the truck or trailer
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, based on what you need. To ask for one, send a quick message through our quote form.
Planning help
- 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