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Festival & event street food in Forstal, Kent
From the first guest in the queue to the last, Mexican street food for festival crowds, school fairs and markets keeps your guests happy at your event in Forstal.
- Outdoor cinema and theatre nights
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Summer fairs and fêtes
Mexican street food in Forstal
DIY taco night or a caterer?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up in the kitchen. Booking a caterer means you can relax with everyone else.
A DIY taco night works well for a small group. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles allergen information for you.
About our Mexican street food in Forstal
Few stalls draw a queue like a Mexican food truck. The smell of warm tortillas and slow-cooked fillings brings people over, and orders come out fast from the hatch. It suits village fêtes and summer fairs and food and music festivals, serving burritos, tacos and quesadillas.
Rural events near Forstal can be a long way from food outlets, so a taco truck is a welcome sight. We’ll check the space, access and power with you before the day, so there are no surprises on arrival.
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- What the venue already provides
- What’s on the menu
- The number of people
- Timings and hours
What’s on the menu makes a difference to the total, so share your ideas with us. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of where we’d park
- The venue or postcode
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Gate widths, slopes and the ground
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Before you choose a spot
Everything is served from our truck or trailer, so where we park matters. Here’s what we look for:
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
- A pitch big enough for the truck or trailer and a queue
- Details of power, water and waste arrangements
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
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Catering for every guest
With a little notice, most diets are easy. We suggest:
- Plan access routes for trader vehicles
- Book crew catering in advance
- Ensure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
- Share power and water details early
We clear the pitch and leave it as we found it.
Bowls as a gluten-free choice.
A closer look at the menu
Burritos
A burrito keeps visitors going.
Quesadillas
Crisp quesadillas.
Common questions in Forstal
Can you bring your truck or trailer to Tyland Barn?
Only with permission from whoever runs the park, often the council. Check with them, and we will provide what they ask for from us.
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. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can you trade at our festival or fair?
Send us the event details, dates and pitch information, and we will check availability.
How quickly can you serve?
Fillings are cooked ahead and kept hot, so orders are assembled quickly.
How much does Mexican street food cost in Forstal?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the length of service and the location. Send us the details for a quote.
Can you cater in a back garden?
Yes, as long as there is access and a level, firm spot. Send us a photo of the access and the space, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
What do you serve?
We agree a sample menu with each client. Fillings might include chicken tinga, pork carnitas, al pastor-style pork and vegan options like black beans. Our sample menu has more ideas.
Do you need power?
Tell us what’s available at the pitch and we’ll confirm what we need. We confirm power and water with each booking.
The process
We arrive in good time before service, set up the truck or trailer and get everything ready. When service opens, guests come up to the hatch or serving table. At midsummer, events in Forstal stay light until about 9:15pm, so evening trading normally finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter markets, dark by about 3:50pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Tell us about the event, the crowd and the pitch.
- We reply with our stall menu and what we need on site.
- We confirm power, water and access arrangements.
- We plan to be ready for the lunchtime rush.
- When trading ends, the pitch is cleared and left clean.
How to prepare
- Arrange somewhere covered for guests to eat
- Choose a level, firm spot for the truck or trailer
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
How to get a price
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. To start, use our quote form.
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How it compares
Crew sandwiches are easy but dull. A hot meal keeps crew happy. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, staff, plates and napkins, travel and VAT. Our quote sets out what’s included.
What we offer in Forstal
- Everything served fresh from the hatch
- Catering across Kent, including Forstal
- Menus chosen with you
- Access, space and power checked in advance
Read how we price or what Mexican catering costs.
For planners, venues and organisers
For big numbers, we plan service to keep queues short, so everyone is served promptly. Tell us how long you have for food and drinks.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Forstal events: pitches and permissions
Forstal is about 3 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Wherever your event is in the ME20 area, we will come to your venue or site, as long as there is access. We serve in all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater right across the region, from Forstal to Canterbury (25 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Aylesford station, about 1.2 miles west. Organisers of a summer fête for a church such as Methodist Church Including Sunday School could add tacos and burritos alongside the bric-a-brac. Shows and fairs in the Kent Downs National Landscape, about 7 miles from Forstal at most, sometimes have rules on where traders can drive. Send us the site plan and we will plan around it.
Wherever your event is in ME20, we can bring the truck or trailer to your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your event could be at a home on Beddow Way and Forstal Road. Other places close to Forstal for Mexican street food include Pratling Street (1 mile north-east), Eccles (1 mile north-west), New Hythe (2 miles west), Burham (2 miles north) and Larkfield (2 miles west). We also cater in nearby towns such as Maidstone (3 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles east), Dartford (15 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (13 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-west) and Gravesend (10 miles north-west).
A little further out are Medway megaliths (1 mile north) and Maidstone Hospital (2 miles south). The countryside around Forstal includes Boxley Hills and Burham Down.
- Local schools include Aylesford School (1.3 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Bush pub (0.5 miles 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