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Mexican Street Food for Hawthorn events
We bring Mexican street food for festival crowds, school fairs and markets to Hawthorn and across Kent, with options for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan guests.
- Agricultural and county shows
- Music and food festivals
- School and charity events
Book Mexican street food in Hawthorn
The process
We need a level, firm spot we can drive the truck or trailer onto, and we agree power and water arrangements before the day. A photo of the space helps. By late September, it’s dark in Hawthorn at around 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 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for us to park and serve
- Tell us what power and water the site has
- Plan a covered area for guests if rain is likely
Getting a price
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. To start, tell us about it on our contact page.
Planning help
Mexican street food for your event in Hawthorn
For festivals, numbers can be larger than most of our events, so tell us expected visitor numbers and trading hours and we’ll plan around them. It works well for agricultural and county shows and festivals, serving quesadillas, burritos and vegan tacos.
Rural events near Hawthorn can be a long way from food outlets, so a taco truck is a welcome sight. Guests are served from our truck or trailer, or from a serving table nearby, and we plan service so the queue keeps moving.
Can I do a taco night myself?
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. Our taco bar guide explains how.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up in the kitchen. Booking a caterer means you can relax with everyone else.
Before you choose a spot
The route in matters as much as the spot itself. We look for:
- Vehicle access to the pitch for set-up and break-down
- Clear information on power, water and waste
- A pitch with space around it, away from tents and structures
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Planning for every diet
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Share power and water details early
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
We keep our pitch tidy and safe throughout the day.
Burrito bowls for gluten-free visitors.
Why choose Mexican street food in Hawthorn?
Crew appreciate a hot meal on a long day.
Whatever you are celebrating in Hawthorn, our truck or trailer can be the centre of it. We can cater:
- Community events and open days
- Outdoor screenings
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Sports clubs and race days
Organisers of a summer fête for a church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin could add tacos and burritos alongside the bric-a-brac.
Questions to ask before you book
- How late numbers can change
- How each diet is kept separate
- How bad weather is handled
- Where to see their hygiene rating
Also near Hawthorn
What else we do in Hawthorn
Fairs, fêtes and events in Hawthorn
Hawthorn is about 2 miles east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Tell us where your event in Hawthorn will be, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. We serve in all 922 towns and villages in Kent, wherever the truck or trailer can get in. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 7 miles away.
Hot food from a truck or trailer could give a school fair, for a school such as Reculver Church of England Primary School, a busy corner. Events in parks such as Bishopstone Cliffs need permission from the council or landowner, and we’ll send any documents they ask for from us. Seafront festivals and markets, with the coast within about 3 miles of Hawthorn, need the organiser’s permission for traders. Send us the pitch details and we will check access.
We cover events in every part of CT6 and CT3. Whether your event is on Campion Avenue, Sweechbridge Road and Heart in Hand Road or a nearby road, we’ll plan where to park and serve. You will find Hawthorn on the A299, which makes it straightforward to bring the truck or trailer. Other places close to Hawthorn for Mexican street food include Hillborough (1 mile north-west), Highstead (1 mile south), Bishopstone (1 mile north), Broomfield (1 mile west) and Beltinge (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (7 miles south-west), Margate (9 miles east), Ramsgate (10 miles east), Broadstairs (11 miles east), Whitstable (6 miles west) and Deal (14 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (5.4 miles west). The countryside around Hawthorn includes West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Pubs nearby include The Huntsman And Horn Public House (0.8 miles west)
What Mexican street food costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Serving staff
- The length of service
- Your choice of food and drinks
- The number of people
Extra dishes, drinks and longer service are priced on request, so you choose what goes in.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Your date and when you want service to start
- Where the event is
- Gate widths, slopes and the ground
- Your menu ideas
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send you a clear quote.
Is Mexican street food right for your event?
A single pizza or burger stall cannot cover every visitor. Tacos, burritos, bowls and nachos give choice from one pitch. A food truck can be a practical alternative to plated catering, as there is no kitchen to hire. Ask us for a quote.
What we offer in Hawthorn
- Tacos, burritos and a drinks bar
- Served fresh from our truck or trailer
- Fast service, even with a queue
- Access, space and power checked in advance
See how we price and what Mexican catering costs.
The menu, item by item
Burrito bowls
A bowl version of the burrito.
Tacos
Street tacos suit a festival crowd.
Hawthorn questions
What’s the nearest station to Hawthorn for guests?
The closest is Herne Bay station, roughly 2.4 miles away.
Could you bring a taco truck to a school fair in Hawthorn?
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.
Is there a minimum number of guests?
That depends on the menu and the service time, but our truck and trailer service typically suits around 50 to 400 guests. Tell us your numbers and we’ll advise.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not typically stop service from the truck or trailer. It’s worth planning a covered area for guests, and tell us if heavy rain could make the ground soft.
Can you come to a private house?
That depends on access. If the truck or trailer can’t reach the garden, a drive or a spot nearby may work, with permission. Send us a picture and we will talk it through.
What do you need at the venue?
Access and level ground matter most: a level spot to park, space for guests to queue and a little room for a serving table. Send us a photo and tell us about gates, slopes and soft ground.
Do you cater in Hawthorn?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Hawthorn is within our area. To check your date, drop us a line using the enquiry form.
Do you need power?
Let us know what the pitch has and we’ll confirm our needs. We confirm power and water with each booking.
- 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