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Event caterers in Elham
Planning Mexican street food in Elham? We arrive with our food truck or trailer and everything we need to serve, and look after your guests on the day.
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Open days and community events
- Street food and farmers’ markets
Planning an event in Elham?
How it compares
Some traders struggle with vegan and gluten-free visitors. Our menu includes vegan and gluten-free options. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: service time, staff, plates and napkins, travel and VAT. Our quote sets out what’s included.
Why book with us
- A menu built around your guests
- Access, space and power checked in advance
- Food and drinks from one caterer, if you want both
- A truck or trailer that comes to you
Read our pricing and what Mexican catering costs.
Mexican street food in Elham, from our food truck or trailer
The menu is agreed with organisers, with fillings such as carnitas, chicken tinga or beef birria, plus a vegan option such as spiced mushrooms or black beans. On the menu are loaded nachos, quesadillas and burritos, which works well for sports clubs and race days and open-air performances.
Rural events near Elham can be a long way from food outlets, so a taco truck is a welcome sight. You will know what’s included before booking: the menu, the service time and any extras you choose.
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Send traders one clear trader pack
- Share vehicle access times with traders
- Share power and water details early
- Ensure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
We set up at the agreed time.
Our drinks bar, where the event’s licensing allows.
Running an event in Elham
Elham is about 5 miles north-west of Folkestone, in Kent. Anywhere in CT4, we’ll come to your venue or site. Elham is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 9 miles away.
For a public event, it helps to tell people that the nearest station is Sandling station, about 4.7 miles south-west. A fundraiser for a church like Church of St Mary the Virgin might use a food truck to give visitors a reason to stay longer. Shows and fairs in the Kent Downs National Landscape, about a mile from Elham at most, sometimes have rules on where traders can drive. Send us the site plan and we’ll plan around it. Within about 6 miles of the sea, coastal events bring wind and sand into the plan. A firm, sheltered pitch suits a truck or trailer best.
This part of Kent takes in CT4. Whether your event is on High Street, Pound Lane and Vicarage Lane or a nearby road, we can bring Mexican street food there, given access. We also serve at events in Swingfield Minnis (2 miles east), Densole (3 miles south-east), Selsted (3 miles east), Breach (3 miles north-east) and Lodge Lees (3 miles north-east). We also cater in nearby towns such as Ashford (11 miles west), Canterbury (9 miles north), Dover (8 miles east), Folkestone (5 miles south-east), Whitstable (14 miles north) and Deal (13 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Royal Victoria Hospital (5.3 miles south-east) and Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (3.7 miles south). The countryside around Elham includes Cheriton Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find The King's Arms (less than half a mile north-east)
Space, access and the venue
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Access for the truck or trailer at set-up
- Pitch space for the vehicle and a queue
- Trader information and site rules
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Your questions about Mexican street food in Elham
How far is Elham from London?
It’s about 57 miles from central London, and inside the area we cover.
Can you trade at a school fair in Elham?
Yes, if the school is happy and there is access for the truck or trailer. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
Do you give allergen information?
Yes, and it helps to hear about allergies when you book. UK law requires caterers to provide information on 14 allergens, and we do that for every dish (Food Standards Agency guidance). For severe allergies, please talk to us first.
Can you run a bar?
Yes. The drinks bar can be added to food or booked on its own, with alcohol-free options such as aguas frescas. We’ll check the licensing for alcohol with you.
Can vegans eat at your stall?
Yes. Our stall menu includes vegan and gluten-free options, with allergen information for every dish.
Will you have a stall at our event?
Tell us about your event, and we will confirm availability and requirements.
Can guests build their own tacos?
We can. We can set up a build-your-own taco bar, served from the truck or a serving table, with fillings, salsas and toppings to choose from.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
Ask us when you enquire. Tell us what your venue provides, and we will set out plates, napkins and cutlery in your quote.
Places near Elham
What else we do in Elham
DIY taco night or a caterer?
For a small group, a taco night at home can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, with allergen information for every dish.
You can host your own taco night for a crowd, but it takes planning. There are fillings to slow-cook, tortillas to keep warm and salsas to make. Read our guide to taco bars.
The process
We arrive in good time before service, then set up and prepare everything. When service opens, guests come up to the hatch or serving table. By late September, it is dark in Elham at around 7:00pm, so later trading needs some lighting. Tell us how the site will be lit when you send the pitch details.
- Tell us about the event and pitch.
- We confirm our menu, pitch needs and paperwork.
- We arrive and set up at the agreed time.
- Orders are served from the hatch while the event runs.
- We pack down and tidy the pitch.
Before we arrive
- Arrange somewhere covered for guests to eat
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Check the venue is happy to have a truck or trailer on site
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to tell us about it on our contact page. Tell us about your event in Elham, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
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For event organisers in Elham
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can check the date.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the space and tell us about the drive and gates, and we’ll let you know if it’s a good fit.
Occasions we cater for in Elham
Tacos and burritos are easy sells.
In Elham and nearby, we can cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Food markets
- Music and food festivals
- Outdoor screenings
- Sports club events
Hot food from a truck or trailer could give a school fair, for a school such as Elham Church of England Primary School, a busy corner.
What to look for in a quote
- The caterer’s food hygiene rating
- How long the service runs
- The wet-weather plan
- What the caterer needs from your venue
Popular choices
Tacos
Street tacos suit a festival crowd.
Burritos
Burritos are hearty festival food.
- 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