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Event caterers in Clap Hill
Bring our Mexican catering truck or trailer to your event in Clap Hill. Everything is served fresh from the hatch.
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Community events and open days
- Street food and farmers’ markets
Mexican street food near Clap Hill
Mexican street food for your event in Clap Hill
We trade at festivals, fairs, markets, school fairs and community events in and around Clap Hill. We serve loaded nachos, quesadillas and vegan tacos, and it’s a good fit for sports club events and open-air performances.
Rural events near Clap Hill can be a long way from food outlets, so a taco truck is a welcome sight. Your quote sets out what’s included: the menu, the service time and any extras you choose.
DIY taco night versus a caterer
A DIY taco night works well for a small group. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, with allergen information for every dish.
A DIY taco night is possible for a crowd, but it is 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.
Clap Hill events: pitches and permissions
Clap Hill is about 4 miles south-east of Ashford, in Kent. Tell us where your event in Clap Hill will be, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. Clap Hill is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we can bring Mexican street food. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
Hot food from a truck or trailer could give a school fair, for a school such as Aldington Primary School, a busy corner. For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Ham Street station, about 4.1 miles south-west. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 7 miles of Clap Hill, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
Anywhere in TN25, we can bring the truck or trailer to your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Aldington (1 mile south-east), Stonestreet Green (1 mile east), Bonnington (1 mile south-west), Aldington Frith (1 mile west) and Postling Green (1 mile south-east). We also cater in nearby towns such as Ashford (4 miles north-west), Canterbury (14 miles north-east), Folkestone (10 miles east), Faversham (15 miles north), Hythe (6 miles east) and Preston (15 miles north).
A little further out are Lympne Castle (4.1 miles south-east) and William Harvey Hospital (3.3 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Hatch Park.
- Pubs nearby include Walnut Tree Inn (under half a mile south-east)
How the day works
Serving is quick: we serve from the hatch or a serving station, so even a long queue moves. When service ends, we pack down. At midsummer, events in Clap Hill stay light until about 9:15pm, so evening trading generally finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter markets, dark by about 3:50pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- We check your dates.
- We agree the menu and the pitch.
- We send the paperwork your event asks for.
- We’re ready to serve as visitors arrive.
- We serve, then clear the pitch at the end.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about narrow gates or low branches
- Tell us when you want service to start
- Have a marquee or gazebo ready in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get menu ideas and a price. Just tell us about it on our contact page.
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Clap Hill: your questions answered
Which station should guests use for Clap Hill?
Guests can use Ham Street station, about 4.1 miles south-west of Clap Hill.
How far is Clap Hill from central London?
It’s about 53 miles from central London, and inside the area we cover.
Can you feed our volunteers?
Yes, timed to your schedule. Send us numbers and times.
Do you have vegan options?
Of course. We can include vegetarian and vegan fillings like black beans or spiced mushrooms, served alongside the meat options.
Can you serve alcohol at our event?
It depends on the event’s licence. Let us know how alcohol is licensed at your event.
Can you run a bar?
Yes. Our drinks bar can be booked on its own or with food. For alcohol, we’ll check the licensing with you and your venue.
Can you keep it mild?
It’s up to you: we can keep the main dishes mild, with hotter salsas served separately. Read more about how spicy Mexican food is.
Will there be long queues?
Fillings are cooked ahead and kept hot, so orders are assembled quickly.
Planners, venues and businesses
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send what the landowner or council needs from us.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Why choose Mexican street food in Clap Hill?
For crew catering, sandwiches are easy but uninspiring. A hot meal keeps crew happy. Catering from a truck or trailer can be a practical alternative to a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- Set-up planned with you and your venue
- Everything served fresh from the hatch
- Every guest catered for, gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan included
- Fast service, even with a queue
Perfect for your event in Clap Hill
Crew appreciate a hot meal on a long day.
In Clap Hill and nearby, we can cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Open-air performances
- Race days and sports events
- County and country shows
- Crew and volunteer catering
If your event is in Poulton Wood, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we’ll supply what they need from us.
Comparing caterers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How each diet is kept separate
- How many staff are serving, and for how long
- If the price includes VAT
About the menu
Burritos
A filling burrito to eat on the go.
Burrito bowls
Easy to eat with a fork on the grass.
Space, access and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A pitch big enough for the truck or trailer and a queue
- Flat, firm ground
- The event’s site rules and timings
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we’ll advise before booking.
How we price Mexican street food
We quote for your event, and the price is based on:
- The menu you choose
- Serving staff
- How long we’re needed on site
- Adding food to drinks, or drinks to food
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Your menu ideas
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Access for the truck or trailer, including gates and ground
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll make suggestions. When you are ready, send a quick message through our quote form.
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What else we do in Clap 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