Kent · England
Festival & event street food in Canterbury, Kent
A menu that works for every guest: gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan options, plus allergen information for every dish. A taco truck for markets, fêtes and festivals for events in Canterbury.
- Food markets
- Agricultural and county shows
- Food and music festivals
Get a quote for Mexican street food in Canterbury
Running an event in Canterbury
Canterbury is in Kent. Whether your event is in the middle of Canterbury or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: a truck or trailer at your event, options for every diet and a clear price. Canterbury is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover.
Organisers looking at Bus Company Island as a site should start with the landowner, who sets the rules for traders and vehicles. Canterbury is on or near the A2 and A28, so getting the truck or trailer to your pitch is simple.
For Mexican street food in CT1, CT2, CT4 and CT3, we plan around your venue and the route in and timings. We can cater an event on streets such as Long Market, High Street and High Street St Gregorys or the roads around them. Canterbury is on the A2 and A28, which makes it straightforward to bring the truck or trailer. We also serve at events in Wincheap (1 mile south-west), Harbledown (1 mile west), Hales Place (1 mile north), Thanington (1 mile south-west) and Stuppington (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (13 miles south-west), Margate (15 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south-east), Folkestone (14 miles south), Ramsgate (15 miles east) and Whitstable (6 miles north-west). Canterbury is one of the larger places we cover in Kent, with plenty of venues for events.
Well-known places in the area include Whitefriars Shopping Centre (less than half a mile south-west) and Canterbury Roman Museum (under half a mile south). Not far away are Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Local schools include Barton Court Grammar School (0.5 miles east) and Canterbury School of Architecture (0.5 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Old Buttermarket pub (within half a mile south-west)
Mexican street food in Canterbury, served fresh
We slow-cook fillings ahead and finish them on site, so service stays quick through busy periods. It suits summer fairs and fêtes and country shows, with quesadillas, loaded nachos and tacos.
Large events in Canterbury can draw big crowds, so serving speed matters; a focused menu helps keep the queue moving. We arrive ready to serve, and clear our own area when service is finished.
Nearby places to Canterbury
More for events in Canterbury
FAQs for Canterbury
How far is Canterbury from London?
Roughly 53 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it.
Can you trade at a school fair in Canterbury?
We can, as long as the school agrees and the truck or trailer can reach the pitch. Tell us the date, the site and roughly how many visitors you expect.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates go first, so it pays to ask early.
Can you do gluten-free food?
We can, using corn tortillas. Corn is naturally gluten-free, though some sauces and toppings can contain gluten, so we plan gluten-free dishes carefully and give allergen information.
Do you clear up afterwards?
Our area is packed away and left tidy. Tell us the venue’s rules on waste and clearing up and we will talk it through.
Do you cater in Canterbury?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Canterbury is within our area and the rest of Kent. To check your date, tell us about it on our contact page.
Is the food suitable for children?
Yes, children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan the menu with them in mind.
What areas do you cover?
We cater across London and the South East, including Kent. See all areas.
Occasions we cater for in Canterbury
Tacos and burritos are easy sells.
Whatever you are celebrating in Canterbury, our truck or trailer can be the centre of it. We are happy to cater:
- Community days
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- County and country shows
- Village fairs
A school such as St Peter's Methodist Primary School running a summer fair could book a taco truck.
What to look for in a quote
- Staff numbers and hours
- A food hygiene rating you can check
- The deadline for final numbers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Catering for every guest
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Share power and water details early
- Make sure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
- Schedule crew meals
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
We set up at the agreed time.
Crew, volunteer and hospitality catering.
Prices and what affects them
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Guest numbers
- Food, drinks or both
- Travel, parking and access
- Serving staff
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, staff, plates and napkins, travel and VAT. Contact us for a quote and we will set out what’s included.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The date and time of the event
- What power and water the site has
- What you’d like on the menu
The quickest way to a quote is to send a quick message through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will suggest a menu to suit.
How the day works
When we arrive, we position the truck or trailer and get the serving area ready. Service starts at the time we’ve agreed, so everything runs to your schedule. For an evening event in Canterbury, sunset is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June; after that, the trading area needs lighting from the organiser or the site.
- We check your dates.
- We agree what we will serve and where.
- We send the paperwork your event asks for.
- We are ready to serve as visitors arrive.
- We serve, then clear the pitch at the end.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Ask the venue about power and water
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, drop us a line using the enquiry form.
Planning help
A closer look at the menu
Burrito bowls
Bowls suit gluten-free visitors on the grass.
Burritos
A filling burrito.
Where the truck can go in Canterbury
Many gardens, fields and venues can take a truck or trailer, but a few things matter:
- Vehicle access before and after the event
- Your trader pack and site rules
- A level pitch on firm ground
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we’ll advise before booking.
DIY taco night or a caterer?
Running your own drinks table is one option, but someone still has to mix, pour and keep an eye on it all evening. See our margarita bar guide.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up in the kitchen. With a caterer, you get the food and drinks without the work.
Mexican street food or something else?
Hot-cabinet food lacks appeal. Our food is made to order. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why us?
- Menus chosen with you
- A clear quote
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests
- Tacos, burritos and a drinks bar
See our pricing 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