Kent · England
Mexican party catering in Pett Bottom, Kent
A taco truck or taco bar for birthdays and garden parties in Pett Bottom, served from our truck or trailer, wherever your party is.
- Family reunions
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Planning an event in Pett Bottom?
The menu, item by item
Tacos
Tacos are easy party food. Fillings are agreed with you.
Loaded nachos
Nachos are a party favourite.
Mexican party catering in Pett Bottom, served fresh
Mexican street food is made for relaxed parties: easy to eat with one hand, so guests can keep chatting and there’s no need for a seating plan. Popular choices include a build-your-own taco bar, guacamole and salsas and burritos, which works well for housewarming parties and graduation and exam-results parties.
Near Pett Bottom, parties are often in gardens or fields. Let us know about access and soft ground, and we’ll plan around it. Timings are planned around your event, so service starts when you want it.
Parties in Pett Bottom: gardens, venues and local tips
Pett Bottom is about 4 miles south of Canterbury, in Kent. We cater parties at gardens, halls and venues around Pett Bottom. Pett Bottom is one of 922 places in Kent we cover.
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Mary, with a party at home or in a hall afterwards. Pett Bottom is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a garden party here may come with a lovely view. Country lanes can be narrow, so tell us about the route in.
This part of Kent takes in CT4. Local streets include Pett Bottom Road and School Lane; for a party at home on any of them, tell us where the truck or trailer can park. For parties just outside Pett Bottom, we cover Lower Hardres (1 mile north-west), Upper Hardres (1 mile south-west), Street End (1 mile north-west), Lynsore Bottom (1 mile south) and Nackington (2 miles north). We also cater in nearby towns such as Ashford (12 miles south-west), Canterbury (4 miles north), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (10 miles south), Whitstable (9 miles north) and Deal (13 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Canterbury Castle (3.4 miles north) and Rupert Bear Museum (3.5 miles north).
- Nearby, you will find The Duck pub (under half a mile south-east)
How it compares
If you want special but not formal, tacos and a taco bar fit perfectly. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why us?
- A menu built around your guests
- Catering across Kent, including Pett Bottom
- Access, space and power checked in advance
- Allergen information for everything we serve
For event organisers in Pett Bottom
For big numbers, we plan service to keep queues short, so guests are looked after quickly. Tell us how long you have for food and drinks.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can check the date.
Planning for every diet
A Mexican menu is easy to plan for mixed diets, because guests can choose what suits them. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Have bins ready
- Give separate numbers for children
- Measure your gate or driveway
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
If it rains, we can still serve from the truck or trailer, though guests will want cover to eat under.
Bowls as an alternative to tacos.
What happens on the day
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our food truck or trailer, and serve without fuss. Throwing a late-May party in Pett Bottom? The sun sets at about 8:45pm. Once dusk falls, some garden lighting by the truck makes ordering easier.
- You tell us the date, the address, guest numbers and any diets.
- We put a menu together and quote for it.
- We check the space and access for the truck or trailer.
- On the day we set up and serve hot food at the time you choose.
- We pack down after service so the party can carry on.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Check gates and access routes are wide and high enough
Get a quote
Send us the date, your venue or CT4 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get menu ideas and a price. Just drop us a line using the enquiry form.
Planning help
Perfect for your party in Pett Bottom
Everyone builds their own plate, so there is less waste.
Big or small, a truck or trailer works well. Typical bookings include:
- Summer garden parties
- Retirement celebrations
- Baby celebrations
- Housewarmings
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Bekesbourne station, about 3 miles north-east.
Before you book anyone
- Who provides plates and napkins
- Space, access, power and water needs
- The deposit and payment dates
- How bad weather is handled
FAQs for Pett Bottom
Which station is closest to Pett Bottom?
Guests can use Bekesbourne station, about 3 miles north-east of Pett Bottom.
Will you travel to a small place like Pett Bottom?
Yes, we cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking for the truck or trailer.
Is the food suitable for children?
Of course. Mild dishes, quesadillas and nachos can be part of the menu. Tell us how many children are coming.
Can you serve in the rain?
We can keep serving from the truck or trailer in the rain, but guests need somewhere covered to eat and drink, such as a marquee, gazebo or nearby building.
Where do you cater?
London and South East England: Greater London, Kent and Medway, Surrey, East Sussex, West Sussex, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire.
Do you have gluten-free options?
Yes, with 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.
How many guests can you serve?
It depends on the menu and how long service runs, but our truck and trailer service usually suits around 50 to 400 guests. For anything outside that, ask us.
Can you keep it mild?
The food can be kept mild, with hotter salsas on the side for anyone who wants more heat.
How we price Mexican party catering
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Whether you add a drinks bar or food
- Serving staff
- What’s on the menu
- How many guests we are serving
Larger events can cost less per head, because the set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- The date and rough timings
- Access for the truck or trailer, including gates and ground
- A picture of where we’d park
To get a price, just use our quote form. Tell us about your party in Pett Bottom, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Planning the serving area
Access is the first thing to check for a truck or trailer. We need:
- Permission from the venue or landowner
- Details of power and water on site, agreed when you book
- A spot away from buildings, windows and neighbours
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Towns and villages near Pett Bottom
Also in Pett Bottom
- 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