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Party caterers in Upper Ifield
From the moment the hatch opens to the end of service, party food from a Mexican food truck: tacos, quesadillas and nachos keeps your guests happy at your party in Upper Ifield.
- Housewarming parties
- Big family gatherings
- Summer garden parties
Get a quote for Mexican party catering in Upper Ifield
Parties in Upper Ifield: gardens, venues and local tips
Upper Ifield is about 2 miles south-east of Gravesend, in Kent. Anywhere in DA12, we can serve your guests, as long as there’s access. We cater in all 922 towns and villages in Kent, wherever the truck or trailer can get in. We cater right across the region, from Upper Ifield to London (about 23 miles away).
Friends travelling without a car may like to know that Higham station is about 2.2 miles away. If Shorne Woods Country Park is on your list, ask the people who run it about vehicles and food sales before you send invitations.
This part of Kent takes in DA12, so your party can be anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Shorne (1 mile east), Shorne Ridgeway (1 mile south-east), Thong (1 mile west), Chalk (1 mile north) and Higham (2 miles east). We also cater in nearby towns such as Maidstone (11 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles east), Dartford (9 miles west), Sevenoaks (14 miles south-west), Northfleet (3 miles north-west) and Swanley (11 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Gravesham Community Hospital (3.1 miles north-west) and Gravesham Museum (3 miles north-west). Open spaces near Upper Ifield include Sawyers Lake and Rede Common.
- Nearby schools include Thamesview School (1.2 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Rose and Crown pub (0.5 miles east)
Mexican party catering in Upper Ifield, from our food truck or trailer
You get to be a guest at your own party: no shopping, no cooking and no washing up of pans. We take care of the food. We serve burritos, quesadillas and a build-your-own taco bar, which works well for neighbourhood celebrations and anniversary celebrations.
In a small place like Upper Ifield, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Let us know about access and soft ground, and we will plan the set-up. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Can I do a taco night myself?
A DIY taco night is possible for a crowd, but it’s more work than it looks. Fillings need slow cooking, tortillas need warming as you go, and salsas need making. Read our guide to taco bars.
For a small group, a taco night at home can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles allergen information for you.
Who books Mexican party catering in Upper Ifield?
It’s sociable, colourful food, perfect for parties where people want to mingle.
Big or small, a truck or trailer works well. Common bookings include:
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Big family gatherings
- Baby celebrations
- Housewarmings
Close to Upper Ifield are historic houses such as Cobham College (1.9 miles south-west) and Temple Manor (3.4 miles south-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.
Comparing caterers
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Who provides plates and napkins
- When payment is due
- Where to see their hygiene rating
Also in Upper Ifield
Step by step
From set-up to service, we look after everything you’ve booked from us, so you can spend time with your guests. For a winter party in Upper Ifield, 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 9:20pm.
- You tell us the date, the address, guest numbers and any diets.
- We suggest a menu and send a quote.
- We check the space and access for the truck or trailer.
- On the day, we arrive, set up and start serving at the agreed time.
- When everyone is fed, we clear our area.
Getting ready for the day
- Find out what power and water are available
- Give us a contact for the day
- Check gates and access routes are wide and high enough
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, your venue or DA12 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get menu ideas and a price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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What’s on the menu
Quesadillas
Crisp quesadillas, cut into wedges.
Build-your-own taco bar
The taco bar is where guests gather, and it suits every diet.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Every guest is catered for, gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan included. To get it right:
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Count adults and children separately
- Plan a vegan filling alongside the others
- Add a diet question to the invitation
Allergen information is available for every dish, so guests can check before ordering.
A wider choice of salsas and toppings.
Common questions in Upper Ifield
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul?
Yes, at a garden, field or venue nearby where the truck or trailer can park. Service would be at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is Upper Ifield close to London?
It is about 23 miles from central London, and inside the area we cover.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our own area when service is finished. For anything beyond that, such as guests’ tables, ask us.
Do you come to Upper Ifield?
Yes, we do. We serve at events in Upper Ifield and across Kent. Send us your date to check availability.
Is the food suitable for children?
Yes, children are easy to plan for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan the menu with them in mind.
Where do you cater?
London and South East England: Greater London, Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes and Oxfordshire, including Upper Ifield.
How is the food prepared?
We cook to order in our food truck or trailer kitchen, or serve from a taco bar. Fillings are slow-cooked beforehand and finished on site.
Can you run a bar?
Yes. The drinks bar can be added to food or booked on its own, with alcohol-free options such as aguas frescas. We will check the licensing for alcohol with you.
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: vehicle access, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
What Mexican party catering costs
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The menu you choose
- Adding food to drinks, or drinks to food
- Plates, napkins and cutlery
- The length of service
Access, parking and the distance to your venue can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Your quote confirms the full price.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Expected numbers
- A picture of where we’d park
- Gate widths, slopes and the ground
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your party, and we will make suggestions. To start, send a quick message through our quote form.
Where the truck can go in Upper Ifield
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Power and water arrangements, confirmed with each booking
- A photo of the drive or garden helps us check the space
- 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 will advise before you book.
- 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