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Event caterers in Charing Hill
Mobile Mexican Catering brings a taco truck for markets, fêtes and festivals to Charing Hill and across Kent, with options for vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free guests.
- Music and food festivals
- Race days and sports events
- Community events and open days
Book Mexican street food in Charing Hill
Mexican street food in Charing Hill, from our food truck or trailer
For festivals, numbers can be larger than most of our events, so tell us expected visitor numbers and trading hours and we’ll plan stock and service. It suits open-air performances and seasonal and night markets, with quesadillas, loaded nachos and burritos.
Near Charing Hill, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a hot-food truck is a big help. We turn up ready to serve, and tidy our own area afterwards.
The menu, item by item
Burrito bowls
Rice, beans, filling and toppings in a bowl.
Tacos
Warm tortillas with a filling, salsa and toppings.
Questions from Charing Hill
Do you come to events in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and catering, so check with yours. Tell us about narrow lanes and soft ground.
How far is Charing Hill from central London?
It’s about 43 miles from central London, and inside the area we cover.
Can guests build their own tacos?
Yes, a taco bar is one of the ways we serve. Let us know your numbers and space and we’ll suggest the best set-up.
Can you bring margaritas?
That depends on licensing. Tell us whether the event has a premises licence or a Temporary Event Notice.
Do you come to Charing Hill?
We do. Charing Hill is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you have vegan options?
Yes. There are vegan tacos and corn tortillas for gluten-free visitors.
Is the food very hot?
We can keep it mild, and hotter salsas go on the side for guests who like heat.
Do you do crew catering?
Yes, at set times to suit your schedule. Tell us numbers and timings.
What Mexican street food costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Staff for serving and the bar
- The length of service
- What the venue already provides
- Guest numbers
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.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Roughly how many adults and children
- How we drive in and where we can park
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Mixed diets are straightforward to plan for, because guests can choose what suits them. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Send traders one clear trader pack
- Confirm power and water with traders
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
We set up at the agreed time, following your trader pack.
Aguas frescas and soft drinks at the stall.
Planners, venues and businesses
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
The process
A typical event goes like this: we arrive and set up, we open the hatch when you are ready, and we serve your guests fresh for the agreed time. Evening events in Charing Hill have light until about 9:15pm at midsummer; beyond that, ask the organiser how the site will be lit.
- First, we check the dates.
- We agree the menu and the pitch.
- We send the paperwork your event asks for.
- The hatch opens when the event does.
- We serve, then clear the pitch at the end.
How to prepare
- Get the venue’s permission for us to park and serve
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Plan a covered area for guests if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
To get a price, just fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Charing Hill, and we will suggest a menu to suit.
Planning help
Planning the serving area
If a space isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Access for the truck or trailer at set-up
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
- The event’s site rules and timings
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Running an event in Charing Hill
Charing Hill is about 6 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. For an event in Charing Hill, we can serve in gardens, fields, venues, car parks and courtyards with access. Charing Hill is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Maidstone, about 12 miles away.
A fundraiser for a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul might use a food truck to give visitors a reason to stay longer. Visitors arriving by train will find that Charing station is about 0.9 miles away. Shows and fairs in the Kent Downs National Landscape, about 7 miles from Charing Hill at most, sometimes have rules on where traders can drive. Send us the site plan and we will plan around it.
Here we cover the TN27 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. If your venue is just outside Charing Hill, we also cover Stocker's Head (1 mile east), Stalisfield (2 miles north), Stalisfield Green (2 miles north), Paddock (2 miles east) and The Valley (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles west), Ashford (6 miles south-east), Canterbury (13 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north), Whitstable (14 miles north-east) and Faversham (8 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Newnham Castle (4.8 miles north).
- Pubs nearby include King's Head Public House (0.6 miles south-west)
Can I do a taco night myself?
For a small group, a taco night at home can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, with allergen information for every dish.
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.
Events we cater in Charing Hill
Crew appreciate a hot meal on a long day.
We cater all kinds of occasions in Charing Hill and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Open days and community events
- Agricultural and county shows
- Seasonal and night markets
- Outdoor screenings
A school such as Charing Church of England Primary School running a summer fair could book a taco truck.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the price includes, item by item
- The venue requirements
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether plates, napkins and cutlery are included
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More for events in Charing Hill
- 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