Medway · England
Festival & event street food in Hempstead, Medway
Mexican street food for festival crowds, school fairs and markets in Hempstead, served from our food truck or trailer, wherever your event is.
- Sports clubs and race days
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Fundraisers and fêtes
Book Mexican street food in Hempstead
How our Mexican street food works in Hempstead
We work to your trader pack and site rules, including arrival times and waste arrangements. At open-air performances and hospitality and crew areas, we can serve loaded nachos, burritos and burrito bowls.
Events near Hempstead are often volunteer-run, so it helps to agree the pitch, power and water early. You’ll know what’s included before you book: menu, timings and any add-ons.
Who books Mexican street food in Hempstead?
It feeds crew and volunteers well on a long day.
We cater all kinds of occasions in Hempstead and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Sports clubs and race days
- Community events and open days
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Food and music festivals
If your event is in South Wood, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we’ll supply what they need from us.
What your quote should include
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether plates, napkins and cutlery are included
- Allergen information for each dish
- What happens if it rains
What affects the price in Hempstead
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- How long we are needed on site
- Plates, napkins and cutlery
- Whether you add a drinks bar or food
- Travel, parking and access
What’s on the menu makes a difference to the total, so tell us what you have in mind. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- What you’d like on the menu
- Expected numbers
- The date and rough timings
- A picture of where we’d park
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, menu ideas and access. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Why choose Mexican street food in Hempstead?
For a stall that adds atmosphere, tacos and burritos deliver. A food truck can be a practical alternative to plated catering, as there’s no kitchen to hire. Contact us for a quote to compare.
Why us?
- Menus chosen with you
- A plan agreed before the day
- Menus for vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free guests
- Food and drinks from one caterer, if you want both
Read our pricing and what Mexican catering costs.
Your questions about Mexican street food in Hempstead
Can you bring a truck or trailer to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. Tell us about narrow lanes and soft ground.
How far is Hempstead from London?
It is about 30 miles from central London, and inside the area we cover.
Can you cater for crew and volunteers?
Yes, at set times to suit your schedule. Tell us numbers and timings.
Is the food made fresh?
We slow-cook fillings ahead, then finish them and keep them hot at your event. Tortillas are warmed on site, and salsas and guacamole are made fresh.
Can vegans eat at your stall?
Yes, always. We serve vegan fillings such as black beans or spiced mushrooms.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Greater London, Kent and Medway, Surrey, East Sussex, West Sussex, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire.
How much space do you need?
Access and level ground matter most: a firm spot for the truck or trailer, room for a queue and, for a taco bar, space for a serving table. Send us a picture and tell us about gates, slopes and soft ground.
Can you send us your trader documents?
Tell us what the event needs and we’ll send the paperwork your event asks for.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
- Share power and water details early
- Send traders one clear trader pack
We keep in touch with your traders’ contact on the day.
Crew, volunteer and hospitality catering.
Should I do it myself?
Some hosts like to do it themselves. 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 will do the serving.
Running your own drinks table is one option, but someone still has to mix, pour and keep an eye on it all evening. Our margarita bar guide has tips.
For planners, venues and organisers
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether a truck or trailer will fit.
For larger events, we plan serving points around your timings, so everyone is served promptly. Let us know how long the break is.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A level pitch on firm ground
- A pitch with space around it, away from tents and structures
- Access for the truck or trailer at set-up
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Also in Hempstead
Hempstead events: pitches and permissions
Hempstead is about 2 miles south of Gillingham, in Medway. For an event in Hempstead, we can park up at venues, fields, drives and courtyards in and around Hempstead. Hempstead is one of 68 places in Medway we cover. Our truck and trailer cover the area from Hempstead to Canterbury (23 miles away).
PTA volunteers planning an event for a school like Hempstead Infant School might like a trader who brings everything and serves quickly. Hempstead is on or near the A278, so getting the truck or trailer to your pitch is simple. Shows and fairs in the Kent Downs National Landscape, about 7 miles from Hempstead at most, sometimes have rules on where traders can drive. Send us the site plan and we will plan around it.
For Mexican street food in ME7 and ME8, we plan around your venue and the route in. Local streets include Harrow Road, Spekes Road and Capstone Road; for an event at home on any of them, tell us where the truck or trailer can park. Hempstead is on the A278, which makes it straightforward to bring the truck or trailer. We also serve at events in Capstone (1 mile north-west), Darland (1 mile north-west), Wigmore (1 mile east), Hale (1 mile north-west) and Park Wood (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Rochester (4 miles north-west), Strood (5 miles north-west), Hoo St Werburgh (5 miles north), Chatham Waterfront (3 miles north-west), Rochester Riverside (4 miles north-west) and Peters Village (5 miles west).
A little further out are Pentagon Shopping Centre (3 miles north-west) and Medway megaliths (3.8 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
- Nearby schools include Rainham School for Girls (1.3 miles north-east) and Howard School (1.3 miles north-east)
How the day works
Here’s how the day normally runs: we park up and get ready, we open the hatch when you are ready, and your guests are served fresh for the agreed time. Summer events in Hempstead have daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer and about 7:00pm by late September, which helps evening trading. For winter markets, dark by about 3:50pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Organisers send us the event details, dates and pitch information.
- You get our stall menu, what we need at the pitch and the paperwork you request.
- On the day, we arrive in the set-up window and get ready to trade.
- We cook to order and serve through the agreed trading hours.
- When trading ends, we pack down and leave the pitch clean.
Before we arrive
- Get the venue’s permission for us to park and serve
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Have level hardstanding or firm ground ready
How to get a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Read more
- 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