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Festival & event street food in Hartley, Kent
A taco truck for markets, fêtes and festivals in Hartley, served from our truck or trailer, at your venue, garden or site.
- Sports club events
- Hospitality and crew areas
- Community days
Book Mexican street food in Hartley
How our Mexican street food works in Hartley
A Mexican food truck pulls a crowd at any outdoor event. People follow the smell of warm tortillas, and orders are served quickly from the hatch. At outdoor cinema and theatre nights and seasonal and night markets, we can serve burritos, vegan tacos and loaded nachos for your guests.
Near Hartley, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a hot-food truck is a big help. We prepare everything fresh for your event and serve it straight from our food truck or trailer.
Can I do a taco night myself?
Running your own drinks table is one option, but someone has to serve all evening. Our margarita bar guide has tips.
Not sure whether to do it yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Contact us for a quote to compare.
FAQs for Hartley
Is Hartley close to London?
It’s about 39 miles from central London, and inside the area we cover.
Do you cater in villages like Hartley?
Yes. Villages and hamlets are part of our area, and the main thing is access: tell us about the lane, the gate and the ground.
Do you need electricity?
It depends on the event and the set-up, so we confirm power and water arrangements with each booking. Tell us what’s available at your venue.
Do you have vegan options?
Yes. Our stall menu includes vegan and gluten-free options.
Do you run a bar at festivals?
That depends on licensing. Let us know how alcohol is licensed at your event, and we will go from there.
Can you cater for crew and volunteers?
Yes, timed to your schedule. Tell us numbers and timings.
Can we book you as a trader?
Tell us about your event, and we will confirm availability and requirements.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Greater London, Kent and Medway, Surrey, East Sussex, West Sussex, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire.
What Mexican street food costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Staff for serving and the bar
- Whether you need disposables
- Distance and access to the venue
- Whether you add a drinks bar or food
The cost per head can fall as numbers rise, because the set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The address or venue name
- What power and water the site has
- Access for the truck or trailer, including gates and ground
- Your date and when you want service to start
Thinking about Mexican street food for your event in Hartley? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Is Mexican street food right for your event?
Food that sits in a hot cabinet isn’t much to look at. Our food is made to order. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the length of service, plus any add-ons and the location. We quote for each event individually.
What we offer in Hartley
- Quoted for your event
- A menu agreed with you
- Allergen information for every dish
- A plan agreed before the day
Read our prices page and our guide to catering costs.
More for events in Hartley
Hartley events: pitches and permissions
Hartley is about 8 miles south-east of Paddock Wood, in Kent. Anywhere in TN17, we can serve your guests, as long as there’s access. We serve in all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Royal Tunbridge Wells, about 11 miles away.
Hot food from a truck or trailer could give a school fair, for a school such as High Weald Academy, a busy corner. Shows and fairs in the High Weald National Landscape, about 2 miles from Hartley at most, sometimes have rules on where traders can drive. Send us the site plan and we’ll plan around it.
We serve at events all over the TN17 postcode area. Streets in the area include Hartley Road, Campion Crescent and Hartley Court Gardens, and an event on any of them can work if the truck or trailer can park nearby. Nearby, we also cater events in Swattenden (1 mile east), Cranbrook (1 mile north-east), Baker's Cross (2 miles north-east), Gill's Green (2 miles south) and Beal's Green (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (13 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles west), Tonbridge (13 miles north-west), Kings Hill (14 miles north), Foley Park (14 miles north) and Paddock Wood (8 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Benenden Hospital (4.7 miles east) and Sissinghurst Castle (3.8 miles north-east).
Dietary needs and planning tips
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
- Check allergen information is on display
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
- Share power and water details early
Our pitch is kept tidy throughout the day.
Catering for crew and hospitality areas.
What happens on the day
A typical event goes like this: we park up and get ready, we open the hatch when you are ready, and your guests are served fresh for the agreed time. Christmas markets in Hartley trade in the dark from about 3:55pm, so site lighting matters for traders and visitors alike. By contrast, a midsummer fair stays light until about 9:15pm.
- It starts with your event details and pitch information.
- We confirm our menu, our pitch needs and the paperwork your event asks for.
- We set up the truck or trailer on the pitch at the agreed time.
- We serve from the hatch through the trading times you set.
- When trading ends, we pack down and leave the pitch clean.
How to prepare
- Have a marquee or gazebo ready in case of rain
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Check gates and access routes are wide and high enough
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, food or drinks or both, and the access. To send your details, drop us a line using the enquiry form.
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Perfect for your event in Hartley
Organisers book Mexican street food because it draws people into the food area and serves them quickly.
In Hartley and nearby, we can cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Race days and sports events
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- School fairs and fundraisers
Events in parks such as Crane Valley need permission from the council or landowner, and we will send any documents they ask for from us.
What your quote should include
- Space, access, power and water needs
- Who provides plates and napkins
- Staff numbers and hours
- Where to see their hygiene rating
Popular choices
Vegan tacos
Vegan fillings with salsa and toppings.
Quesadillas
Toasted tortillas with melted cheese.
Before you choose a spot
Access is the first thing to check for a truck or trailer. We look for:
- Trader information and site rules
- Spacing from tents and other structures
- Vehicle access before and after the event
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we’ll advise.
- 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