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Event caterers in Gillingham
From the moment the hatch opens to the end of service, Mexican street food for festival crowds, school fairs and markets makes the serving truck part of your event in Gillingham.
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Open days and community events
- Sports club events
Mexican street food for Gillingham events
Popular choices
Tacos
Tacos are made for eating on the move.
Vegan tacos
Vegan fillings with salsa and toppings.
Mexican street food in Gillingham, served fresh
Organisers can book us as a public stall or to feed crew, volunteers and hospitality areas. We serve burrito bowls, quesadillas and tacos, and it suits county and country shows and outdoor cinema and theatre nights.
In Gillingham, busy events need traders who serve fast; a focused menu helps keep the queue moving. You will know what’s included before booking: menu, timings and any add-ons.
How it compares
Burger stalls are common. Tacos add something different. 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 us?
- A menu built around your guests
- Menus for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan guests
- Allergen information for everything we serve
- A quote that sets out what’s included
Take a look at our prices page and what Mexican catering costs.
Planning the serving area
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Room for the truck or trailer and customers
- Clear information on power, water and waste
- Trader information and site rules
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Gillingham
- Vegan options
- Burrito bowls
- Tacos
- Burritos
- Quesadillas
- Loaded nachos
Can I do a taco night myself?
Plenty of people try a DIY taco night at home. The usual problems are cold tortillas, running out of a popular filling and a host stuck at the stove. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the serving.
Not sure whether to do it yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Contact us for a quote to compare.
Step by step
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. Late-September events in Gillingham see sunset at about 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.
- We serve to order through the event.
- We clear and leave the pitch clean.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or low branches
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. Contact us for a quote: just tell us about it on our contact page.
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Occasions we cater for in Gillingham
Crew appreciate a hot meal on a long day.
We cater all kinds of occasions in Gillingham and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Country shows
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Community days
- Festivals
A fundraiser for a church like Holy Trinity Church might use a food truck to give visitors a reason to stay longer.
Before booking anyone
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- When payment is due
- How many staff are serving, and for how long
Your questions about Mexican street food in Gillingham
Do you come to school fairs around Gillingham?
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.
How far is Gillingham from London?
About 30 miles from central London.
Can you serve alcohol at our event?
That depends on licensing. Let us know how alcohol is licensed at your event, and we will go from there.
How many guests can you serve?
It depends on the menu and how long service runs, but around 50 to 400 guests is the usual range. For anything outside that, ask us.
Do you need power?
Tell us what’s available at the pitch and we’ll confirm what we need. Power and water are agreed with each booking.
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.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, we do. 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.
Do you need power and water?
It depends on the event and the set-up, and we agree power and water with you before the day. Tell us what’s available at your venue.
Also in Gillingham
Dietary needs and planning tips
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Put all trader information in one pack
- Put picnic tables near the traders
- Make allergen information visible at every stall
- Plan access routes for trader vehicles
If crew or volunteer meals are booked, they’re served at the agreed times.
Catering for crew and hospitality areas.
Event catering near Gillingham
Gillingham is about 30 miles east of London, in Medway. For an event in Gillingham, we can park up at venues, fields, drives and courtyards. We cater in 68 places across Medway. Our truck and trailer cover the area from Gillingham to Canterbury (23 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Gillingham (Kent) station, about 1.5 miles north-west. With the A2 and A231 close by, Gillingham is straightforward for us to reach with the truck or trailer. Organisers near the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 8 miles of Gillingham, may face extra conditions on traffic, ground protection and waste. We work to whatever the site sets.
For Mexican street food in ME8, ME7, ME4 and ME5, we plan around your venue and the route in. Your event could be at a home on Leeds Square, London Road and Dorset Square or the roads around them. Gillingham sits on or near the A2 and A231, which makes travel to your event easy. Close by, we cover events in Twydall (1 mile east), Lower Twydall (1 mile north-east), Grange (1 mile north), Darland (1 mile south-west) and Hale (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Rochester (4 miles west), Strood (4 miles west), Lordswood (3 miles south-west), Hoo St Werburgh (4 miles north), Rochester Riverside (3 miles north-west) and Walderslade (3 miles south-west). Being one of Medway’s larger places, Gillingham has lots of places to hold an event.
Other landmarks nearby include Medway Maritime Hospital (1.6 miles west) and Six Poor Travellers House (3.3 miles west). Not far away are Blue Bell Hill and Bishop Saltings.
- Nearby schools include The Robert Napier School (0.8 miles north-west) and The Robert Napier School (0.8 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Star pub (0.6 miles west)
- Local facilities include Chatham Free Library (1.9 miles west)
What Mexican street food costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- How many staff you need
- Whether you add a drinks bar or food
- What the venue already provides
- The menu you choose
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the length of service, along with extras and where your event is. Every event gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and when you want service to start
- Expected numbers
- Any dietary needs and allergies
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Gillingham, and we’ll suggest a menu to suit.
- 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