Kent · England
Mexican Party Catering in Shottenden
Book our food truck or trailer for your party in Shottenden. Everything is served fresh from the hatch, with a clear quote before you book.
- New-home celebrations
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Graduation celebrations
Book Mexican party catering in Shottenden
Mexican party catering in Shottenden, served fresh
Homes, gardens, clubs and hired venues all work in and around Shottenden. Send us the address and we’ll check the way in. It works well for naming days and christenings and neighbourhood celebrations, serving quesadillas, tacos and loaded nachos.
Country parties near Shottenden 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 prepare everything fresh for your party and serve it straight from our truck or trailer.
How the day works
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, tell us and we’ll adjust the start of service where we can. For a winter party in Shottenden, it is dark by about 3:50pm in December, so plan lighting where guests queue and eat. In late June, it stays light until about 9:15pm.
- 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 clear our area when service ends.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Tell us what power and water the site has
- Tell us about narrow gates or low branches
Get a quote
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. When you are ready, drop us a line using the enquiry form.
Related guides
Events we cater in Shottenden
It suits mixed ages and mixed diets, from children to grandparents.
Almost any gathering can work with a truck or trailer. People in Shottenden can book us for occasions like:
- Exam-results parties
- Naming days and christenings
- Retirement celebrations
- Family get-togethers
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Selling station, about 2 miles north.
Before booking anyone
- Payment terms and deposit
- Where to see their hygiene rating
- How bad weather is handled
- How many staff are serving, and for how long
Questions from Shottenden
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.
Which station should guests use for Shottenden?
The closest is Selling station, roughly 2 miles away.
Can you do gluten-free food?
Yes, we offer gluten-free options, made with corn tortillas. Tell us about any coeliac guests before the event so we can talk through how their food is prepared. See are corn tortillas gluten-free?
Can you cater for special diets?
We keep vegetarian and vegan fillings separate, and every dish is labelled. Guests with severe allergies should talk to us before the party.
Can you cater at a hired venue?
Usually, if there is outdoor space to park and the venue’s permission. Ask the venue about food trucks.
Are plates and napkins included?
Ask us when you enquire. Tell us what your venue provides, and we will set out plates, napkins and cutlery in your quote.
What about power on site?
That depends on the set-up, and we agree power and water with you before the day. Let us know whether there is a supply near where we’ll park.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Greater London, Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes and Oxfordshire.
A closer look at the menu
Build-your-own taco bar
The taco bar is where guests gather.
Loaded nachos
Nachos are a party favourite.
DIY taco night or a caterer?
Running your own drinks table is one option, but someone has to serve all evening. See our margarita bar guide.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party serving. Booking a caterer means you can relax with everyone else.
Nearby places to Shottenden
Other catering in Shottenden
Prices and what affects them
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Plates, napkins and cutlery
- How many guests we are serving
- How many staff you need
- Distance and access to the venue
The price depends on guest numbers, the menu and how long you’d like us to serve, plus any add-ons and the location. We quote for each event individually.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Gate widths, slopes and the ground
- Whether you’d like food, drinks or both
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Planners, venues and businesses
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
For larger events, we plan serving points around your timings, so guests are looked after quickly. Let us know how long the break is.
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Ensure most people can sit to eat
- Give separate numbers for children
- Tell us about narrow gates or low branches
Rain doesn’t stop the hatch, but plan a gazebo or indoor space for eating.
Margaritas and Mexican beer from our drinks bar, with licensing checked with you.
Where the truck can go in Shottenden
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Permission from the venue or landowner
- Space for guests to queue
- A sensible distance from buildings and neighbours
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we will advise.
Shottenden parties: what to know
Shottenden is about 5 miles south of Faversham, in Kent. Wherever your party is in the CT4 area, we will come to your venue or site. Shottenden is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we can bring Mexican party catering. We cater right across the region, from Shottenden to Canterbury (7 miles away).
Close to Shottenden are historic houses such as Belmont House and Gardens (3.7 miles north-west). Grand settings like these often have strict rules on outside caterers and vehicles, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. Hosting near the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 5 miles of Shottenden? Let us know about gates, slopes and soft grass before the day.
Anywhere in CT4, we can bring the truck or trailer to your guests. From Shottenden Road, Goldups Lane and Beaney's Lane or a nearby road, we can bring Mexican party catering there, given access. Close by, we cover parties in Perrywood (1 mile north), Selling (1 mile north), Hogben's Hill (2 miles north), Molash (2 miles south-west) and Mountain Street (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (8 miles south), Canterbury (7 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-west), Whitstable (8 miles north-east), Faversham (5 miles north) and Herne Bay (12 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Tower keep castle at Chilham (1.6 miles east).
- 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