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Party caterers in Speed Gate: tacos and nachos
From the first guest in the queue to the last, a taco truck or taco bar for birthdays and garden parties makes the serving truck part of your party in Speed Gate.
- Naming days and christenings
- Family reunions
- Neighbourhood celebrations
Mexican party catering near Speed Gate
Should I do it myself?
Running your own drinks table is one option, but someone still has to mix, pour and keep an eye on it all evening. Our margarita bar guide has tips.
Weighing up a DIY taco night against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Contact us for a quote to compare.
Mexican party catering in Speed Gate, served fresh
We plan the menu together, with fillings such as slow-cooked pork carnitas, chicken tinga or beef birria, plus vegan options such as black beans or spiced mushrooms. At retirement celebrations and engagement and anniversary parties, we can serve quesadillas, loaded nachos and guacamole and salsas.
A country party near Speed Gate is a good fit for street food: served fresh from the hatch in a garden or field. Plan a gazebo for guests in case of rain. Guests are served from our food truck or trailer, or from a serving table nearby, and we plan the service around your numbers.
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For event organisers in Speed Gate
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Speed Gate? A truck or trailer serves a crowd quickly, with options for most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
For big numbers, we plan service to keep queues short, so everyone is served promptly. Let us know how long the break is.
A closer look at the menu
Burritos
A filling burrito wrapped up to eat on the go.
Quesadillas
A good choice for children.
Prices and what affects them
We quote for your event, and the price is based on:
- The number of people
- The length of service
- How many staff you need
- The menu you choose
Larger events can cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The venue or postcode
- How we drive in and where we can park
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Diets and allergies you know about
We quote for each event separately, based on what you need. To ask for one, tell us about it on our contact page.
Planning a party in Speed Gate
Speed Gate is about 5 miles south of Dartford, in Kent. Give us the address of your party in Speed Gate, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. We serve in 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages, wherever the truck or trailer can get in. You can also see our page for London, about 18 miles away.
Rail travellers will be glad to hear that the nearest station is Longfield station, about 2.3 miles north-east. Hosting near the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 5 miles of Speed Gate? Let us know about gates, slopes and soft grass before the day.
Anywhere in DA3, we can bring the truck or trailer to your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. If your venue is just outside Speed Gate, we also cover Fawkham Green (1 mile south-east), West Yoke (1 mile east), Ash (1 mile south-east), Maplescombe (2 miles south-west) and West Kingsdown (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (13 miles south-east), Dartford (5 miles north), Sevenoaks (7 miles south-west), Gravesend (6 miles north-east), Tonbridge (12 miles south) and Northfleet (5 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Darent Valley Hospital (4.5 miles north) and Eynsford Castle (2.4 miles west).
- Nearby, you will find The Rising Sun pub (within half a mile south-east)
Occasions we cater for in Speed Gate
It brings a bit of holiday feeling to a garden party.
A truck or trailer works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Family get-togethers
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Baby celebrations
Historic houses near Speed Gate include Lullingstone Castle (3.2 miles 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.
Questions to ask before you book
- Plates and napkins, or nothing at all
- Whether travel is included
- The deadline for final numbers
- VAT, if it applies
What we need at the venue
We’ll be honest if a space will not work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Details of power and water on site, agreed when you book
- Room for a queue in front of the serving hatch
- Level, firm ground or hardstanding for the truck or trailer
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we’ll advise before booking.
Step by step
Guests tend to gather around the truck, so we will help you choose a spot with room for a queue. We can serve in the rain, but guests will need somewhere covered. For a winter party in Speed Gate, it’s dark by about 3:50pm in December, so think about how guests will see their way to the truck. In late June, it stays light until about 9:20pm.
- We start by checking your date and the space.
- You choose fillings, sides and extras.
- Power, water and access are agreed in advance.
- Service starts at the agreed time.
- We tidy up and leave you to enjoy the party.
How to prepare
- Plan a covered area for guests if rain is likely
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Ask the venue about power and water
How to get a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
Speed Gate: your questions answered
How far is Speed Gate from London?
It is about 18 miles from central London, and inside the area we cover.
What’s the nearest station to Speed Gate for guests?
Guests can use Longfield station, about 2.3 miles north-east of Speed Gate.
Can you run a bar?
Yes, we offer a Mexican drinks bar, with margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas and soft drinks. Alcohol at an event may need a licence, such as a premises licence or a Temporary Event Notice, so we’ll check the licensing with you.
Do you provide plates and napkins?
Please ask us. Let us know what you already have, and we will set out plates, napkins and cutlery in your quote.
Can you cater a party at a village hall?
Usually, if there’s outdoor space to park and the venue’s permission. Check the venue allows a catering vehicle.
What about power on site?
That depends on the set-up, and we agree power and water with you before the day. Tell us what’s available at your venue.
Do you cater in Speed Gate?
Yes, we do. Speed Gate is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. We can include vegetarian and vegan fillings like black beans or spiced mushrooms.
Catering for every guest
A Mexican menu is easy to plan for mixed diets, because guests can choose what suits them. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Plan somewhere for guests to sit and eat
- Ask guests with serious allergies to talk to us first
- Have bins ready
- Make sure there is a vegan option
If it rains, we can still serve from the truck or trailer, but plan a gazebo or indoor space for eating.
Ask us about plates, cutlery and serving staff.
- 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