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Mexican Street Food in Goathurst Common
Planning Mexican street food in Goathurst Common? We arrive with our food truck or trailer and everything we need to serve, then serve your guests fresh on the day.
- Sports clubs and race days
- Open-air performances
- Street food and farmers’ markets
Planning an event in Goathurst Common?
About our Mexican street food in Goathurst Common
Our food is easy to eat standing up or on the grass, which suits festival crowds. We serve vegan tacos, loaded nachos and quesadillas, and it suits village fairs and agricultural and county shows.
For a village fête or field event near Goathurst Common, we can bring hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground, the gate and access. We arrive ready to serve, and clear our own area when service is finished.
Running an event in Goathurst Common
Goathurst Common is about 3 miles south-west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. For an event in Goathurst Common, we can park up at venues, fields, drives and courtyards. We cover 922 places across Kent, wherever the truck or trailer can get in. Our truck and trailer cover the area from Goathurst Common to London (20 miles away).
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Mary at South End of Village Green? A Mexican street-food truck draws people in. If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Ide Hill Church of England Primary School, a taco truck can be a crowd-pleaser. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 7 miles of Goathurst Common, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
We serve at events all over TN14. We also serve at events in Ide Hill (1 mile south-west), Toy's Hill (2 miles west), Brasted Chart (2 miles north-west), Sundridge (2 miles north) and Kippington (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Dartford (14 miles north), Sevenoaks (3 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-east), Tonbridge (7 miles south-east), Northfleet (15 miles north-east) and Swanley (10 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Sevenoaks Hospital (3.5 miles north-east) and Chiddingstone Castle (4.4 miles south). Open spaces near Goathurst Common include Betsom's Hill and Dryhill Nature Reserve.
- Local pubs include The Cock Inn (0.6 miles west)
Where the truck can go in Goathurst Common
We will agree the spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- The event’s site rules and timings
- Access for the truck or trailer at set-up
- Pitch space for the vehicle and a queue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we will advise before booking.
Step by step
When we arrive, we park the truck or trailer in the agreed spot and set up. We are ready to serve at the agreed time, so everything runs to your schedule. For an evening event in Goathurst Common, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after that, the trading area needs lighting from the organiser or the site.
- First, we check the dates.
- We agree what we will serve and where.
- Paperwork goes over in good time.
- We’re ready to serve as visitors arrive.
- We serve, then clear the pitch at the end.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or low branches
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Tell us when you want service to start
How to get a price
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, drop us a line using the enquiry form.
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Should I do it myself?
Not sure whether to do it yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
You can host your own taco night for a crowd, but it takes planning. Fillings need slow cooking, tortillas need warming as you go, and salsas need making. Our taco bar guide explains how.
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How we price Mexican street food
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The length of service
- What the venue already provides
- Serving staff
- The number of people
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: service time, staff, plates and napkins, travel and VAT. Contact us for a quote and we will set out what’s included.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Where the event is
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The date and rough timings
- Expected numbers
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Questions from Goathurst Common
Could you serve in Stubbs Wood Country Park?
Only with permission from whoever runs the park, often the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide what they ask for from us.
Which station should guests use for Goathurst Common?
Guests can use Sevenoaks station, about 2.5 miles north-east of Goathurst Common.
Can you cater for guests who avoid dairy?
Yes. We offer dairy-free options.
What food and drinks do you offer?
Mexican street food: tacos and build-your-own taco bars, burritos, burrito bowls, nachos and quesadillas, plus salsas, guacamole and toppings. A drinks bar is available too, with margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas.
Do you do a taco bar?
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. Read our taco bar guide.
Is the food suitable for children?
Yes. Mild dishes, quesadillas and nachos can be part of the menu. Tell us how many children are coming.
How long are you on site?
We get there well before service to set up. The length of service is agreed when you book, along with pack-down.
Do you have gluten-free options?
Yes, we offer gluten-free options, using corn tortillas. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can explain how we prepare their food. See are corn tortillas gluten-free?
For event organisers in Goathurst Common
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if it is a good fit.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide the information the landowner or council asks for from us.
Dietary needs and planning tips
A Mexican menu is easy to plan for mixed diets, because options can be kept separate. A few tips:
- Provide seating near the food
- Share vehicle access times with traders
- Give traders a single information pack
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
We clear the pitch and leave it as we found it.
Crew, volunteer and hospitality catering.
Events we cater in Goathurst Common
It’s food people already know and want, so the stall trades steadily.
Here are some of the events we cater around Goathurst Common:
- Festivals
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Summer fairs and fêtes
Events in parks such as Stubbs Wood Country Park need permission from the council or landowner, and we will send any documents they ask for from us.
Questions to ask before booking
- Where to see their hygiene rating
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether VAT is included
- How many staff are serving, and for how long
A closer look at the menu
Vegan tacos
A real choice for vegans.
Loaded nachos
Crisp chips loaded up.
- 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