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Party caterers in Saltwood: tacos and nachos
A menu that works for every guest: options for vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free guests, with allergen information for everything we serve. Tacos, nachos and burritos for parties, served from our truck in Saltwood.
- Family get-togethers
- Retirement celebrations
- New-home celebrations
Planning an event in Saltwood?
Should I do it myself?
Some hosts like to do it themselves. The usual problems are cold tortillas, running out of a popular filling and a host stuck at the stove. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the serving.
You can host your own taco night for a crowd, but it takes planning. Fillings need slow cooking, tortillas need warming as you go, and salsas need making. Our taco bar guide explains how.
Mexican party catering for your party in Saltwood
Many gardens and drives can take a truck or trailer, if there’s level, firm ground and a way in that is wide enough. Send us a photo if you’re unsure. On the menu are guacamole and salsas, quesadillas and tacos, and it’s a good fit for garden parties and graduation and exam-results parties.
A country party near Saltwood is a good fit for street food: served fresh from the hatch in a garden or field. Have a covered area ready in case of rain. Food and drinks can be booked together or separately, so the food and drinks can come from one caterer.
Why choose Mexican party catering in Saltwood?
It is generous and colourful, ideal when guests want to mingle.
Whatever the occasion, the serving truck can be a highlight. We’re happy to cater:
- Retirement celebrations
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Milestone birthdays
- Summer garden parties
Nearby historic houses include Westenhanger Castle (2.2 miles north-west) and Acrise Place (4.6 miles north-east). Grand settings like these often have strict rules on outside caterers and vehicles, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
What to look for in a quote
- The wet-weather plan
- When final numbers are due
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether travel is included
How the day works
A typical event goes like this: we park up and get ready, service opens at the agreed time, and your guests are served fresh until service ends. In Saltwood, it is light until about 9:15pm in June but dark by about 3:50pm in December, so the time of year shapes an evening party.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- We suggest a menu and send a quote.
- We check access and arrive before your guests.
- Food is served from the hatch or the taco bar.
- We pack down after service.
Getting ready for the day
- Ask the venue about power and water
- Check the venue is happy to have a truck or trailer on site
- Name one person we can ask on the day
How to get a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
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How it compares
Home-made buffets take ages and sit out for hours. Our food is cooked to order and served hot. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed in your quote.
Why us?
- Catering across Kent, including Saltwood
- Food and drinks from one caterer, if you want both
- Quoted for your event
- Served fresh from our truck or trailer
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Hosting a taco party in Saltwood
Saltwood is about 1 mile north of Hythe, in Kent. Wherever your party is in the CT21 area, we’ll come to your venue or site. Saltwood is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we can bring Mexican party catering. Our truck and trailer cover the area from Saltwood to Canterbury (about 14 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Sandling station is about 0.9 miles away. After a christening at a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul, a taco truck at home or at a hall is an easy way to feed family and friends. For a party in the countryside, the Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles. Rural gardens and fields work well for a truck, given firm ground and a way in. A party by the sea is within reach, as Saltwood is within about a mile of the coast. Wind and soft sand are the things to plan for.
We cover parties in every part of the CT21 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Old Saltwood Lane, The Green and Bartholomew Lane; for a party at home on any of them, tell us where the truck or trailer can park. If your venue is just outside Saltwood, we also cover Hythe (1 mile south), Sandling (1 mile north-west), Pedlinge (1 mile west), Palmarsh (2 miles south-west) and Newingreen (2 miles west). We also cater in nearby towns such as Ashford (10 miles north-west), Canterbury (14 miles north), Dover (10 miles north-east), Folkestone (4 miles east), Tower Hamlets (10 miles east) and Hawkinge (4 miles north-east).
A little further out are Royal Victoria Hospital (4.1 miles east) and Hythe Museum (0.8 miles south). The countryside around Saltwood includes Tolsford Hill.
- Schools near Saltwood include Brockhill Park Performing Arts College (under half a mile west)
- Nearby, you will find Red Lion Public House (0.6 miles south)
Diets, allergies and planning
A Mexican menu is easy to plan for mixed diets, because guests can choose what suits them. A few tips:
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Warn the neighbours about the truck
After service, we pack away, so the party carries on.
Burrito bowls for guests who skip tortillas.
Organising for someone else?
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide the information the landowner or council asks for from us.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the space and tell us about the drive and gates, and we’ll let you know if it’s a good fit.
What we need at the venue
We will be honest if a space will not work. What matters most:
- A spot away from buildings, windows and neighbours
- A quick photo of the access helps us plan
- Hardstanding or firm, level ground to park on
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we’ll advise.
Saltwood questions
Do you cater at coastal events near Saltwood?
We can, given firm ground and the landowner’s permission. Beaches and promenades usually need the council’s agreement, so check that first.
Can you bring your truck or trailer to Brockhill Country Park?
It depends on the park’s owner, who would need to agree to a catering vehicle on site. Ask them first; if they say yes, we’ll send what they need from us.
Can you plan for allergies?
Our menus are planned with allergies in mind, nut allergies included, and give allergen information for every dish. We keep options separate, but we cannot promise anything is completely allergen-free. If a guest has a severe allergy, please talk to us before the event.
Do you have vegan options?
We can. We plan vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free options, with corn tortillas for gluten-free guests. We give allergen information for every dish.
How much is a taco truck for a party?
We don’t publish set prices, as each party is different. Tell us your numbers and plans for a quote.
Is the food made fresh?
We cook to order in our truck or trailer kitchen, or serve from a taco bar. Fillings are slow-cooked beforehand and finished on site.
When should I book?
Early is best, but ask even if it’s soon. We will check availability for you.
Is the food suitable for children?
Yes, children are easy to plan for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll suggest mild options.
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How we price Mexican party catering
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How long we are needed on site
- Your choice of food and drinks
- How many guests we’re serving
- Adding food to drinks, or drinks to food
Your choice of food and drinks affects the price, so share your ideas with us. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- What you’d like on the menu
- A photo of the space, if it’s a garden or field
- Gate widths, slopes and the ground
- Your date and when you want service to start
Thinking about Mexican party catering for your party in Saltwood? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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