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Festival & event street food in Hemsted, Kent
Bring our Mexican catering truck or trailer to your event in Hemsted. Everything is served fresh from the hatch, with a clear quote before you book.
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Country shows
Mexican street food in Hemsted
How our Mexican street food works in Hemsted
Our food is easy to eat standing up or on the grass. At summer fairs and fêtes and food and music festivals, we can serve vegan tacos, burrito bowls and burritos for your guests.
A fête near Hemsted might be on a field with no mains power; tell us what’s available and we will plan around it. Food and drinks can be booked together or separately, so one caterer can cover more of the day.
What affects the price in Hemsted
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Food, drinks or both
- How many guests we are serving
- Staff for serving and the bar
- Whether you need disposables
What’s on the menu makes a difference to the total, so share your ideas with us. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- What you’d like on the menu
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A picture of the space, if it is a garden or field
- Gate widths, slopes and the ground
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, menu ideas and access. To send your details, send a quick message through our quote form.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Put all trader information in one pack
- Book crew catering in advance
- Check allergen information is on display
- Tell traders about power and water before the day
Our pitch is kept tidy throughout the day.
Loaded nachos for sharing.
Is Mexican street food right for your event?
If you want a trader that adds atmosphere, a Mexican food truck is a strong choice. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can feel generous.
Why book with us
- Quick, friendly service from the hatch
- Events in Hemsted and across Kent
- Everything served fresh from the hatch
- Menus for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests
Take a look at our prices page or what Mexican catering costs.
DIY taco night or a caterer?
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.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up in the kitchen. Booking a caterer means you can relax with everyone else.
Who books Mexican street food in Hemsted?
It feeds crew and volunteers well on a long day.
Big or small, a truck or trailer works well. Common bookings include:
- County and country shows
- Community events and open days
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Race days and sports events
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Mary? A Mexican street-food truck draws people in.
Comparing caterers
- Who provides plates and napkins
- Whether travel is included
- What the price includes, item by item
- How long the service runs
Your questions about Mexican street food in Hemsted
Can you serve near the sea around Hemsted?
We can, given firm ground and the landowner’s permission. Beaches and promenades usually need the council’s agreement, so check that first.
Will you travel to a small place like Hemsted?
Yes, we cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates, ground and parking.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Greater London, Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes and Oxfordshire, including Hemsted.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
Can you cater for guests who avoid dairy?
Yes, we can. Tell us how many guests need dairy-free food, and we will plan the menu around them.
Can you serve alcohol at our event?
We can add our drinks bar if the event is licensed for it. We’ll talk licensing through with you.
Is the food made fresh?
Food is cooked to order in our truck or trailer, or served from a build-your-own taco bar. Slow-cooked fillings are prepared in advance and kept hot on site.
How long are you on site?
We get there well before service to set up. The length of service is agreed when you book.
How the day works
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. Evening events in Hemsted have light until about 9:15pm at midsummer; beyond that, ask the organiser how the site will be lit.
- Tell us about the event and pitch.
- We send our menu, needs and the documents you ask for.
- We set up in the agreed window.
- We serve to order through the event.
- We clear and leave the pitch clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Have a marquee or gazebo ready in case of rain
- Check the venue is happy to have a truck or trailer on site
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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Space, access and the venue
Access is the first thing to check for a truck or trailer. We look for:
- Firm, level ground or hardstanding
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
- The event’s site rules and timings
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we will advise.
Hemsted events: pitches and permissions
Hemsted is about 5 miles north of Hythe, in Kent. For an event in Hemsted, we can park up at venues, fields, drives and courtyards. We cater in 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 10 miles away.
Visitors arriving by train will find that the nearest station is Westenhanger station, about 2.9 miles south. Hot food from a truck or trailer could give a school fair, for a school such as Stowting Church of England Primary School, a busy corner. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 3 miles of Hemsted, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements. The coast is within about 5 miles of Hemsted, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch, on firm ground rather than sand.
We cater events across the CT18 postcode area and the streets around it. Other places close to Hemsted for Mexican street food include Woodland (1 mile south-east), Skeete (1 mile south), Stowting (1 mile west), Rhodes Minnis (1 mile north-east) and Stowting Common (1 mile north-west). We also cater in nearby towns such as Ashford (8 miles west), Canterbury (10 miles north), Dover (11 miles east), Folkestone (6 miles south-east), Whitstable (15 miles north) and Faversham (14 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Saltwood Castle (4 miles south) and Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (3.7 miles south-east). Not far away are Hatch Park and Tolsford Hill.
Towns and villages near Hemsted
More for events in Hemsted
What’s on the menu
Quesadillas
A good choice for families.
Burritos
Burritos are hearty festival food.
- 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