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Event caterers in Arpinge
Planning Mexican street food in Arpinge? We arrive with our food truck or trailer and everything we need to serve, and look after your guests on the day.
- Sports club events
- Food and music festivals
- Village fairs
Get a quote for Mexican street food in Arpinge
Mexican street food in Arpinge, from our food truck or trailer
We trade at festivals, fairs, markets, school fairs and community events in and around Arpinge. We serve tacos, loaded nachos and quesadillas, and it’s a good fit for festivals and school fairs and fundraisers.
For a village fête or field event near Arpinge, a truck or trailer brings hot food to a rural site. Ground conditions and access matter, so tell us about them. You can book food, drinks or both, so the food and drinks can come from one caterer.
What Mexican street food costs
Pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- The menu you choose
- Plates, napkins and cutlery
- Travel, parking and access
- Food, drinks or both
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: serving hours, staff, disposables, travel and VAT. Our quote sets out what’s included.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Where the event is
- Whether you’d like food, drinks or both
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, drop us a line using the enquiry form.
Should I do it myself?
You can host your own taco night for a crowd, but it takes planning. There are fillings to slow-cook, tortillas to keep warm and salsas to make. Our taco bar guide explains how.
Doing it yourself? Start with the quantities: our guide to how many tacos per person helps. Keep warmed tortillas covered, and label dishes for guests with allergies.
A closer look at the menu
Loaded nachos
Crisp chips loaded up for sharing.
Burrito bowls
Bowls suit gluten-free visitors.
What we need at the venue
Access is the first thing to check for a truck or trailer. We need:
- Access for the truck or trailer at set-up
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
- Your trader pack and site rules
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Every guest is catered for, gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan included. To make it work smoothly:
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
- Give traders a single information pack
- Plan access routes for trader vehicles
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
We keep our pitch tidy and safe throughout the day.
Catering for crew and hospitality areas.
Event catering near Arpinge
Arpinge is about 1 mile south-west of Hawkinge, in Kent. Tell us where your event in Arpinge will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cater in 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages, wherever the truck or trailer can get in. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, Folkestone West station is about 1.7 miles away. A school such as Harcourt Primary School running a summer fair could book a taco truck. Shows and fairs in the Kent Downs National Landscape, about 4 miles from Arpinge at most, sometimes have rules on where traders can drive. Send us the site plan and we’ll plan around it. Seafront festivals and markets, with the coast within about 3 miles of Arpinge, need the organiser’s permission for traders. Send us the pitch details and we will check access.
This part of Kent takes in CT18, and we can cater your event anywhere in it with access for the truck or trailer. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Hawkinge (1 mile north-east), Densole (2 miles north-east), Old Hawkinge (2 miles east), Swingfield Minnis (3 miles north-east) and Elham (3 miles north). We also cater in nearby towns such as Ashford (12 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (8 miles east), Deal (14 miles north-east), Hythe (3 miles south-west) and Tower Hamlets (7 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Royal Victoria Hospital (2.2 miles south-east) and Folkestone Castle (1.4 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Cheriton Hill.
- Nearby schools include Turner Free School (1.3 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Cat & Custard Pot pub (0.7 miles north)
Your questions about Mexican street food in Arpinge
Could you come to a seaside event near Arpinge?
We can, given firm ground and the landowner’s permission. Beaches and promenades generally need the council’s agreement, so check that first.
How far is Arpinge from central London?
It is about 60 miles from central London, and inside the area we cover.
How much is a food truck for an event?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and where your event is. Send us the details for a quote.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Do you run a bar at festivals?
It depends on the event’s licence. Let us know how alcohol is licensed at your event.
What do you need at the venue?
A level, firm spot for the truck or trailer, with access wide and high enough to drive in, plus the venue’s permission. Power and water arrangements are confirmed with each booking.
Is the food suitable for children?
Of course. We can keep dishes mild, and simple options such as quesadillas or nachos can be part of the menu. Tell us how many children are coming.
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.
Also near Arpinge
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Occasions we cater for in Arpinge
It’s food people already know and want.
Big or small, a truck or trailer works well. Common bookings include:
- Hospitality and crew areas
- Sports clubs and race days
- Fundraisers and fêtes
- Summer fairs and fêtes
Running a fête for a church like St Oswald's Church? A Mexican street-food truck draws people in.
Before you book anyone
- A food hygiene rating you can check
- Travel and parking costs
- When payment is due
- Whether VAT is included
What happens on the day
From set-up to service, we look after everything you’ve booked from us, so you can spend time with your guests. A December market in Arpinge loses the light at about 3:50pm, so a lit pitch helps visitors find the truck. By contrast, a midsummer fair stays light until about 9:15pm.
- Send us your event details and pitch information.
- We send our menu, needs and the documents you ask for.
- We arrive and set up at the agreed time.
- Orders are served from the hatch while the event runs.
- We clear and leave the pitch clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Have level hardstanding or firm ground ready
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, drop us a line using the enquiry form.
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Why choose Mexican street food in Arpinge?
Crew sandwiches are easy but dull. A hot burrito or taco bowl keeps crew going. Catering from a truck or trailer can be a practical alternative to a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire. Contact us for a quote to compare.
Why book with us
- A clear quote
- We cover Arpinge and the whole of Kent
- Allergen information for every dish
- Menus for vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free guests
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
- 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