Kent · England
Event caterers in Chilham
A menu that works for every guest: options for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan guests, with allergen information for everything we serve. Mexican street food for festival crowds, school fairs and markets in Chilham.
- Race days and sports events
- Food and music festivals
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
Mexican street food in Chilham
Mexican street food in Chilham, served fresh
We slow-cook fillings ahead and finish them on site, so service stays quick through busy periods. At sports club events and country shows, we can serve tacos, loaded nachos and burrito bowls and more.
For a village fête or field event near Chilham, we can bring hot food to a rural site. Ground conditions and access matter, so tell us about them. We serve from the hatch of our truck or trailer, or from a serving station, and we plan service so the queue keeps moving.
What’s on the menu
Quesadillas
A good choice for families.
Burritos
A filling burrito to eat on the go.
Should I do it myself?
Weighing up a DIY taco night against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Running your own drinks table is one option, but someone has to serve all evening. Our margarita bar guide has tips.
Event catering near Chilham
Chilham is about 5 miles south-west of Canterbury, in Kent. We serve at events in homes, gardens and venues in Chilham and nearby villages. We serve in 922 places across Kent, wherever the truck or trailer can get in.
Rail travel is an option for visitors, as Chilham station is in Chilham itself. A fundraiser for a church like Church of St Mary might use a food truck to give visitors a reason to stay longer. Shows and fairs in the Kent Downs National Landscape, about 5 miles from Chilham 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 CT4 postcode area. Local streets include The Street, The Square and Bagham Road; for an event at home on any of them, tell us where the truck or trailer can park. We also serve at events in Mountain Street (1 mile south-west), Old Wives Lees (1 mile north), Godmersham (2 miles south), Shottenden (2 miles west) and Perrywood (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (8 miles south-west), Canterbury (5 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north-west), Folkestone (14 miles south-east), Whitstable (8 miles north) and Faversham (6 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Kent and Canterbury Hospital (5.3 miles east) and Chilham Castle (within half a mile west). Open spaces near Chilham include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby, you will find Woolpack Inn (under half a mile west)
For event organisers in Chilham
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where vehicles can park, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Chilham: your questions answered
How far is Chilham from central London?
It’s about 49 miles from central London, and inside the area we cover.
Is it possible to have you in Broadham Down?
Only with permission from whoever runs the park, often the council. Ask them first, and we’ll help with the information they need from us.
Do you have options for kids?
Yes, children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will suggest mild options.
Can you keep it mild?
That’s your choice: we can keep the main dishes mild, with hotter salsas served separately. Read more about how spicy Mexican food is.
Do you need power and water?
Tell us what the site has, such as a supply from the venue near where we’ll park, and we’ll confirm the arrangements with your quote.
Can you trade at our festival or fair?
Send us the event details, dates and pitch information, and we’ll let you know if we’re available.
Do you need power?
Tell us what’s available at the pitch and we will confirm what we need. Power and water are agreed with each booking.
What documents can you send?
Tell us what the event needs and we’ll send the paperwork your event asks for.
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Ask about peak-time capacity
- Make allergen information visible at every stall
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
- Provide seating near the food
We serve from the hatch throughout trading hours, made to order.
Alcohol-free aguas frescas.
Before you choose a spot
We will agree the spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A pitch with space around it, away from tents and structures
- Clear information on power, water and waste
- Your trader pack and site rules
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we will advise.
What happens on the day
On the day, we park the truck or trailer in the agreed spot and set up. We’re ready to serve at the agreed time, planned around your event. For an evening event in Chilham, sunset is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June; beyond that, ask the organiser how the site will be lit.
- Send the event name, expected visitors and pitch size.
- You get our menu and pitch requirements.
- Power, water and access are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we are ready before the busiest hours.
- When trading ends, the pitch is cleared and left clean.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue is happy to have a truck or trailer on site
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to park
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, food or drinks or both, and the access. When you’re ready, tell us about it on our contact page.
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How it compares
A single pizza or burger stall can’t cover every visitor. Tacos, burritos, bowls and nachos give choice from one pitch. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can feel generous.
Why book Mobile Mexican Catering in Chilham
- Events in Chilham and across Kent
- Quick, friendly service from the hatch
- Allergen information for every dish
- Tacos, burritos and a drinks bar
See how we price and our guide to catering costs.
Perfect for your event in Chilham
Organisers book Mexican street food because it draws people into the food area.
A truck or trailer works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Festivals
- Hospitality and crew areas
- Race days and sports events
- School fairs and fundraisers
PTA volunteers planning an event for a school like Chilham might like a trader who brings everything and serves quickly.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- The caterer’s food hygiene rating
- How many staff are serving, and for how long
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- 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