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Mexican Street Food for Heronden events
From the first guest in the queue to the last, a taco truck for markets, fêtes and festivals makes the serving truck part of your event in Heronden.
- Festivals
- Agricultural and county shows
- School fairs and fundraisers
Mexican street food in Heronden
How our Mexican street food works in Heronden
We trade at festivals, fairs, markets, school fairs and community events. At seasonal and night markets and school fairs and fundraisers, we’ll put together a menu of loaded nachos, burrito bowls and vegan tacos.
At a fête or field event near Heronden, we can bring hot food to a rural site. Ground conditions and access matter, so tell us about them. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests, and we give allergen information for every dish.
What’s on the menu
Burritos
A burrito keeps visitors going.
Loaded nachos
Crisp chips loaded up.
Towns and villages near Heronden
Other catering in Heronden
Space, access and the venue
Plenty of outdoor spaces and venues work for us, but a few things matter:
- A pitch big enough for the truck or trailer and a queue
- Flat, firm ground
- Spacing from tents and other structures
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Why choose Mexican street food in Heronden?
A single pizza or burger stall cannot cover every visitor. Tacos, burritos, bowls and nachos give choice. There is no one-size-fits-all price for Mexican street food. A short lunch service for a team is a different job from a full wedding day. Your quote sets it all out.
Why book with us
- A plan agreed before the day
- Everything served fresh from the hatch
- Book food, drinks or both
- Allergen-aware menus
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to catering costs.
Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can check the date.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Heronden? Service from a truck or trailer is quick, even for a crowd, and the menu can suit most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Can I do a taco night myself?
A DIY taco night is possible for a crowd, but it’s more work than it looks. There are fillings to slow-cook, tortillas to keep warm and salsas to make. Read our guide to taco bars.
Not sure whether to do it yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
How the day works
On the day, we position the truck or trailer and get the serving area ready. We’re ready to serve at the agreed time, so everything runs to your schedule. Summer events in Heronden have daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer and about 7:00pm by late September, which helps evening trading. Winter markets, dark by about 3:50pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- First, we check the dates.
- We agree what we will serve and where.
- Paperwork goes over in good time.
- We are ready to serve as visitors arrive.
- We serve, then clear the pitch at the end.
How to prepare
- Get the venue’s permission for us to park and serve
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Arrange somewhere covered for guests to eat
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
- Schedule crew meals
- Put picnic tables near the traders
- Send traders one clear trader pack
Allergen details are on hand for every dish.
Aguas frescas and soft drinks at the stall.
Who books Mexican street food in Heronden?
It copes with lunchtime rushes, thanks to fillings prepared in advance.
Here are some of the events we cater around Heronden:
- Sports clubs and race days
- Village fairs
- County and country shows
- Outdoor cinema and theatre nights
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.
Comparing caterers
- How late numbers can change
- Where to see their hygiene rating
- VAT, if it applies
- Plates and napkins, or nothing at all
Fairs, fêtes and events in Heronden
Heronden is about 5 miles west of Deal, in Kent. Across the CT13 area, we can bring the truck or trailer to you. We cater in 922 places across Kent, wherever the truck or trailer can get in. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 9 miles away.
For a public event, it helps to tell people that the nearest station is Sandwich station, about 3.1 miles north-east. If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Eastry Church of England Primary School, a taco truck can be a crowd-pleaser. Seafront festivals and markets, with the coast within about 6 miles of Heronden, need the organiser’s permission for traders. Send us the pitch details and we will check access.
We cover events in every part of the CT13 postcode area. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Hammill Park (1 mile north), Chillenden (2 miles west), Flemings (2 miles north), Barnsole (2 miles north-west) and Tilmanstone (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (9 miles west), Margate (11 miles north-east), Dover (7 miles south), Folkestone (12 miles south-west), Ramsgate (9 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include White Mill (3.2 miles north-east) and Sandown Castle (4.9 miles east). Open spaces near Heronden include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Local pubs include The Five Bells pub (0.9 miles east)
FAQs for Heronden
How far is Heronden from London?
It is about 62 miles from central London, and inside the area we cover.
Can you serve near the sea around Heronden?
Yes, with permission for the spot and firm ground for the truck or trailer. Wind, sand and seafront permissions are the main things to plan on the coast.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. We can keep dishes mild, and simple options such as quesadillas or nachos can be part of the menu. Tell us how many children are coming.
Do you need power?
Let us know what the pitch has and we will confirm our needs. Power and water are agreed with each booking.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can, using corn tortillas. Corn is naturally gluten-free, though some sauces and toppings can contain gluten, so we check every dish and give allergen information.
How big an event can you cater?
That depends on the menu and the service time, but around 50 to 400 guests is the usual range. Tell us your numbers and we’ll advise.
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 Heronden.
Can you keep it mild?
We can keep it mild, with hotter salsas on the side for anyone who wants more heat.
- 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