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Event caterers in Higham: Mexican street food
A taco truck for markets, fêtes and festivals in Higham, served fresh from our food truck or trailer, at your venue, garden or site.
- Village fairs
- School and charity events
- Country shows
Planning an event in Higham?
Occasions we cater for in Higham
It handles peak times well, thanks to fillings prepared in advance.
Whatever the occasion, the serving truck can be a highlight. We can cater:
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Village fairs
- Seasonal and night markets
- Community days
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St John, a taco truck adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel and parking costs
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether plates, napkins and cutlery are included
- How bad weather is handled
Mexican street food for your event in Higham
Tacos, burritos and bowls are easy to eat on the move, which suits festival crowds. It works well for open-air performances and hospitality and crew areas, with vegan tacos, loaded nachos and tacos.
At a fête or field event near Higham, a truck or trailer brings hot food to a rural site. Ground conditions and access matter, so tell us about them. We will check the space, access and power with you before the day, so set-up goes smoothly.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Every guest is catered for, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free included. To get it right:
- Give traders a single information pack
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
- Check allergen information is on display
- Tell traders about power and water before the day
Orders are served throughout the event.
Margaritas and Mexican beer, subject to the event’s licence.
What we need at the venue
We will be honest if a space won’t work, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- Spacing from tents and other structures
- A pitch big enough for the truck or trailer and a queue
- Flat, firm ground
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Higham
- Burrito bowls
- Loaded nachos
- Tacos
- Burritos
- Vegan options
- Quesadillas
Popular choices
Tacos
Street tacos with your choice of filling.
Vegan tacos
Fillings such as spiced mushrooms or black beans.
Higham events: pitches and permissions
Higham is about 2 miles north-west of Rochester, in Medway. From the centre of Higham to the outskirts, Mexican street food works the same way: a truck or trailer at your event, options for every diet and a clear price. Higham is one of 68 places in Medway where we can bring Mexican street food. Our nearest city page is London, about 24 miles away.
Organisers looking at Rede Common as a site should start with the landowner, who sets the rules for traders and vehicles. Rail travel is an option for visitors, as Higham station is about 0.9 miles away.
For Mexican street food in ME3 and DA12, we plan around your venue and the route in and timings. From Villa Road, Darby Gardens and Ash Crescent or a nearby road, we’ll plan where to park and serve. If your venue is just outside Higham, we also cover Gadshill (1 mile south), Lower Higham (1 mile north), Shorne (1 mile west), Shorne Ridgeway (1 mile south-west) and Mockbeggar (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (6 miles south-east), Chatham (5 miles south-east), Rainham (8 miles south-east), Luton (5 miles south-east), Park Wood (8 miles south-east) and Lordswood (7 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Huguenot Museum (2.7 miles south-east) and Rochester Castle (2.6 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
- Schools near Higham include Strood Academy (1.3 miles south)
- Local pubs include Sir John Falstaff Public House (within half a mile south)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include City of Rochester-upon-Medway (2.4 miles south-east)
The process
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, get the serving area ready, and serve without fuss. Summer events in Higham have daylight until about 9:20pm 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.
- Tell us about the event, the crowd and the pitch.
- We reply with our stall menu and what we need on site.
- We confirm power, water and access arrangements.
- On the day, we are ready before the busiest hours.
- At close, we pack down and tidy up.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Check the venue is happy to have a truck or trailer on site
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, food or drinks or both, and the access. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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Comparing your options
Burger stalls are common. A Mexican trader adds variety. Access, parking and the distance to your venue can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed in your quote.
Why book with us
- A menu agreed with you
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests
- Everything served fresh from the hatch
- Book food, drinks or both
Read our pricing or our guide to catering costs.
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about access, and we will let you know if it is a good fit.
How we price Mexican street food
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Whether you need disposables
- The number of people
- Serving staff
- Distance and access to the venue
Larger events can cost less per head, because the set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The address or venue name
- A photo of the space, if it’s a garden or field
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and allergy numbers
Send us the date, your venue or ME3 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get menu ideas and a price. Just send a quick message through our quote form.
FAQs for Higham
Could you bring a taco truck to a school fair in Higham?
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.
Do you come out to small places like Higham?
Yes, we cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking for the truck or trailer.
Do you have dairy-free options?
Yes. We offer dairy-free options.
How big an event can you cater?
It depends on the menu and how long service runs, but around 50 to 400 guests is the usual range. For anything outside that, ask us.
Do you need water?
Tell us what’s available at the pitch and we will confirm what we need. Power and water are agreed with each booking.
Do you need electricity?
That depends on the set-up, and we agree power and water with you before the day. Tell us what’s available at your venue.
How long do you serve for?
That depends on your event and menu. Timings are agreed in advance so everything fits your schedule.
Can you keep it mild?
That is your choice: we can keep the main dishes mild, with hotter salsas served separately. Read more about how spicy Mexican food is.
Towns and villages near Higham
Other catering in Higham
- 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