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Mexican Street Food for Durlock events
Looking for Mexican street food in Durlock? We bring the truck or trailer, the ingredients and the kit, then serve your guests fresh on the day.
- Outdoor cinema and theatre nights
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Village fairs
Mexican street food near Durlock
How the day works
We need a level, firm spot we can drive the truck or trailer onto, with power and water arrangements agreed beforehand. A picture of the space helps. By late September, it’s dark in Durlock at around 7:00pm, so later trading needs some lighting. Tell us how the site will be lit when you send the pitch details.
- Send us your event details and pitch information.
- We send our menu, needs and the documents you ask for.
- We arrive and set up at the agreed time.
- Orders are served from the hatch while the event runs.
- We clear and leave the pitch clean.
How to prepare
- Ask the venue about power and water
- Check the venue is happy to have a truck or trailer on site
- Have level hardstanding or firm ground ready
Getting a price
Thinking about Mexican street food for your event in Durlock? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, drop us a line using the enquiry form.
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How our Mexican street food works in Durlock
Festivals can be bigger than our usual 50 to 400 guests, so tell us expected visitor numbers and trading hours and we will plan around them. We serve tacos, burritos and burrito bowls, and it suits seasonal and night markets and food and music festivals.
At a field event near Durlock, power and water may be limited; let us know and we will confirm the arrangements. Guests are served from our food truck or trailer, or from a serving table nearby, and we plan the service around your numbers.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Mixed diets are straightforward to plan for, because options can be kept separate. A few tips:
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
- Check allergen information is on display
Our pitch is kept tidy.
Crew, volunteer and hospitality catering.
More for events in Durlock
Durlock events: pitches and permissions
Durlock is about 7 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. Whether your event is in the middle of Durlock or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: a truck or trailer at your event, options for every diet and a clear price. We cater in all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages, wherever the truck or trailer can get in. We cater right across the region, from Durlock to Canterbury (about 8 miles away).
Rail travel is an option for visitors, as the nearest station is Sandwich station, about 3.5 miles east. A fundraiser for a church like Church of St Nicholas might use a food truck to give visitors a reason to stay longer.
For Mexican street food in CT3, we plan around your venue and the route in and your guests. For events just outside Durlock, we cover Guilton (1 mile north-east), Ash (1 mile east), Staple (1 mile south), Nash (1 mile north-west) and Barnsole (1 mile south). We also cater in nearby towns such as Canterbury (8 miles west), Margate (9 miles north-east), Dover (10 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (9 miles north-east).
A little further out are White Mill (2.9 miles east). The countryside around Durlock includes Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Local pubs include The Chequer Inn (0.6 miles east)
How we price Mexican street food
Pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Staff for serving and the bar
- Guest numbers
- How long we’re needed on site
Extra dishes, drinks and longer service are priced on request, so you can choose what you need.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Access for the truck or trailer, including gates and ground
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the space, if it’s a garden or field
- Your menu ideas
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. To start, tell us about it on our contact page.
Who books Mexican street food in Durlock?
One trader, several diets.
Big or small, a truck or trailer works well. Common bookings include:
- Seasonal and night markets
- Music and food festivals
- Hospitality and crew areas
- School and charity events
PTA volunteers planning an event for a school like Ash Cartwright and Kelsey Church of England Primary School might like a trader who brings everything and serves quickly.
What your quote should include
- Travel and parking costs
- Payment terms and deposit
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How late numbers can change
What we need at the venue
Before the day, we will agree where we park and serve. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Vehicle access before and after the event
- Clear information on power, water and waste
- Flat, firm ground
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Common questions in Durlock
Which station is closest to Durlock?
Guests can use Sandwich station, about 3.5 miles east of Durlock.
Could you bring a taco truck to a school fair in Durlock?
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.
Is the food made fresh?
We cook to order in our truck or trailer kitchen, or serve from a taco bar. Slow-cooked fillings are prepared in advance and kept hot on site.
What do you need at the pitch?
Let us know what the pitch has and we will confirm our needs. Power and water are agreed with each booking.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, we offer a Mexican drinks bar, with margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas and soft drinks. Your venue or event may need the right licence for alcohol, so we’ll talk licensing through with you.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
Can you do dairy-free food?
Yes, we can. Tell us how many guests need dairy-free food, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Do you need power and water?
Let us know what’s available on site, such as a supply from the venue near where we will park, and we will confirm the arrangements with your quote.
How it compares
Cooked-from-raw street food can slow queues. With fillings prepared ahead, service is fast. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: serving hours, staff, disposables, travel and VAT. Our quote sets out what’s included.
Why us?
- Food and drinks from one caterer, if you want both
- Everything served fresh from the hatch
- A clear quote
- Allergen information for every dish
Should I do it myself?
Doing it yourself? Start with the quantities: see how many tacos per person. Keep warmed tortillas covered, and label anything containing allergens.
Weighing up a DIY taco night against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
A closer look at the menu
Tacos
Tacos are made for eating on the move.
Quesadillas
Popular with children.
- 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