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Festival & event street food in Darenth, Kent
Mexican street food for festival crowds, school fairs and markets in Darenth, served from our food truck or trailer, wherever your event is.
- County and country shows
- Open-air performances
- Community days
Planning an event in Darenth?
A closer look at the menu
Vegan tacos
Vegan visitors get a proper meal.
Burritos
Burritos are hearty festival food.
About our Mexican street food in Darenth
Organisers can book us as a public stall or to feed crew, volunteers and hospitality areas. We serve vegan tacos, burritos and tacos, and it suits county and country shows and festivals.
A fête near Darenth might be on a field with no mains power; tell us what’s available and we will plan around it. Everything is prepared fresh for your event and served from our truck or trailer.
Working with your venue
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.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Towns and villages near Darenth
Other catering in Darenth
Common questions in Darenth
How far is Darenth from central London?
Roughly 16 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it.
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.
Is the food suitable for children?
Yes, children are easy to plan for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll suggest mild options.
What do you need at the venue?
The main things are access and a level spot: a level spot to park, space for guests to queue and a little room for a serving table. If in doubt, send us a picture of the space and the way in.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can, using corn tortillas. Corn tortillas are naturally gluten-free, but some fillings, sauces and toppings may not be, so we plan gluten-free dishes carefully and give allergen information.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates go first, so contact us early.
Can we have a build-your-own taco bar?
We can. A build-your-own taco bar can be served from the truck or a serving station, with fillings, salsas, guacamole and toppings. Read our taco bar guide.
Is the food made fresh?
We cook to order in our food truck or trailer kitchen, or serve from a taco bar. Fillings are slow-cooked beforehand and finished on site.
Events we cater in Darenth
It feeds crew and volunteers well on a long day.
These are some of the occasions we serve in Darenth and Kent:
- Outdoor screenings
- Seasonal and night markets
- Music and food festivals
- Community events and open days
Events in parks such as Darenth Country Park need permission from the council or landowner, and we’ll send any documents they ask for from us.
Questions to ask before you book
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- When final numbers are due
- Allergen information for each dish
- When payment is due
Should I do it myself?
You can set up your own drinks table, but someone has to serve all evening. Our margarita bar guide has tips.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party serving. Booking a caterer means you can relax with everyone else.
How we price Mexican street food
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Timings and hours
- The menu you choose
- Plates, napkins and cutlery
- Serving staff
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the length of service, along with extras and where your event is. We quote for each event individually.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- A picture of where we’d park
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The date and time of the event
- Your menu ideas
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, food or drinks or both, and the access. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Step by step
When service finishes, we pack up and leave our area tidy. We agree set-up and pack-down times with you and your venue. A December market in Darenth loses the light at about 3:50pm, so site lighting matters for traders and visitors alike. By contrast, a midsummer fair stays light until about 9:20pm.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want service to start
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Plan a covered area for guests if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, based on what you need. For a quote, tell us about it on our contact page.
Planning help
Planning the serving area
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Spacing from tents and other structures
- Your trader pack and site rules
- Room for the truck or trailer and customers
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Darenth
- Tacos
- Loaded nachos
- Vegan options
- Burrito bowls
- Burritos
- Quesadillas
Comparing your options
Cooked-from-raw street food can slow queues. Our fillings are ready to go, so orders are quick. Extras, such as more dishes, extra drinks or a longer service, are quoted on request, so you choose what goes in.
Why book Mobile Mexican Catering in Darenth
- Set-up planned with you and your venue
- Quoted for your event
- Every guest catered for, gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan included
- Menus chosen with you
Take a look at how we price and what Mexican catering costs.
Darenth events: pitches and permissions
Darenth is about 2 miles south-east of Dartford, in Kent. Events in Darenth are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and fresh service on the day. Darenth is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we can bring Mexican street food. You can also see our page for London, about 16 miles away.
Visitors arriving by train will find that Farningham Road station is about 1.6 miles away. Hot food from a truck or trailer could give a school fair, for a school such as Greenlands Primary School, a busy corner. Shows and fairs in the Kent Downs National Landscape, about 7 miles from Darenth at most, sometimes have rules on where traders can drive. Send us the site plan and we’ll plan around it.
Mexican street food in DA2 is planned around your venue and access and timings. Local streets include Hill Rise, Hillside and Moss Way; for an event at home on any of them, tell us where the truck or trailer can park. If your venue is just outside Darenth, we also cover St Margarets (1 mile south), Green Street Green (1 mile south-east), Sutton at Hone (1 mile south-west), South Darenth (1 mile south) and Bean (1 mile east). Further out, we also cater in Sevenoaks (10 miles south), Gravesend (5 miles east), Tonbridge (15 miles south), Northfleet (4 miles east), Swanley (4 miles south-west) and Kings Hill (12 miles south-east).
A little further out are Bluewater (1.5 miles north-east) and Darenth Park Hospital (1 mile north). Not far away are Wansunt Pit and Sawyers Lake.
- Local schools include Leigh Academy (1.5 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include Fox & Hounds pub (within half a mile north-west)
- 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