Kent · England
Event caterers in Highstead
We bring Mexican street food for festival crowds, school fairs and markets to Highstead and across Kent, catering for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan guests.
- Sports club events
- Outdoor screenings
- Community days
Mexican street food near Highstead
Mexican street food for your event in Highstead
Festivals, fairs, markets and school fairs are all on our list. For food markets and sports club events, we can serve loaded nachos, burritos and vegan tacos and more.
Near Highstead, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a taco truck is a welcome sight. Everything is prepared fresh for your event and served from our food truck or trailer, so guests get it at its best.
Planning for every diet
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Check allergen information is on display
- Ask about peak-time capacity
- Confirm power and water with traders
- Make sure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
We serve from the hatch throughout trading hours.
Margaritas and Mexican beer, subject to the event’s licence.
FAQs for Highstead
Do you cater in villages like Highstead?
Yes, we cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates, ground and parking.
Is Highstead close to London?
About 56 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can vegans eat at your stall?
We do. There are vegan tacos and corn tortillas for gluten-free visitors.
Do you need water?
We will confirm our needs once we know the pitch details, including power and water.
Do you do margaritas?
Yes. The drinks bar can be added to food or booked on its own, with alcohol-free options such as aguas frescas. We will check the licensing for alcohol with you.
Can you feed our volunteers?
Yes, timed to your schedule. Tell us numbers and timings.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down and tidy our own area after service. For anything beyond that, such as guests’ tables, ask us.
Can you plan for allergies?
We plan allergen-aware menus, including for nut allergies, and give allergen information for every dish. We keep options separate, but we cannot promise anything is completely allergen-free. Guests with severe allergies should talk to us before the event.
Who books Mexican street food in Highstead?
It feeds crew and volunteers well.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Agricultural and county shows
- Village fairs
- Hospitality and crew areas
- Food markets
If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Reculver Church of England Primary School, a taco truck can be a crowd-pleaser.
What your quote should include
- The venue requirements
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether travel is included
- Where to see their hygiene rating
Popular choices
Tacos
Street tacos suit a festival crowd.
Burritos
Burritos are hearty festival food.
Step by step
We need a level, firm spot we can drive the truck or trailer onto, with power and water arrangements agreed beforehand. A photo of the space helps. At midsummer, events in Highstead stay light until about 9:15pm, which helps evening trading. Winter markets, dark by about 3:50pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- First, we check the dates.
- We agree the menu and the pitch.
- We send the paperwork your event asks for.
- We’re ready to serve as visitors arrive.
- We trade, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Check gates and access routes are wide and high enough
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, tell us about it on our contact page.
Planning help
Mexican street food or something else?
Crew sandwiches are easy but dull. A hot meal keeps crew happy. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the length of service, along with extras and where your event is. We quote for each event individually.
What we offer in Highstead
- A quote that sets out what’s included
- Allergen information for every dish
- A menu agreed with you
- Tacos, burritos and a drinks bar
See how we price and what Mexican catering costs.
Street food for events around Highstead
Highstead is about 2 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. From the centre of Highstead to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh service from our food truck or trailer, every diet planned for and a clear quote. Highstead is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our truck and trailer cover the area from Highstead to Canterbury (about 7 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Herne Bay station, about 2.7 miles west. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, a taco truck adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. Seafront festivals and markets, with the coast within about 3 miles of Highstead, need the organiser’s permission for traders. Send us the pitch details and we’ll check access.
We cater events across CT3 and CT6 and the streets around it. If your venue is just outside Highstead, we also cover Hawthorn (1 mile north), Boyden Gate (1 mile south-east), Millbank (1 mile south-west), Old Tree (1 mile south) and Hillborough (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (7 miles south-west), Margate (9 miles east), Ramsgate (10 miles east), Broadstairs (11 miles east), Whitstable (6 miles west) and Deal (13 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (5.6 miles west). Green spaces nearby include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Local pubs include Hog & Donkey pub (0.8 miles north-east)
Planning the serving area
Access is the first thing to check for a truck or trailer. We look for:
- A pitch with space around it, away from tents and structures
- A level pitch on firm ground
- Vehicle access to the pitch for set-up and break-down
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
DIY taco night or a caterer?
Weighing up a DIY taco night against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Plenty of people try a DIY taco night at home. Common snags are cold tortillas, uneven quantities and the host missing the party. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the serving.
Also near Highstead
What else we do in Highstead
What affects the price in Highstead
We quote for your event, and the price is based on:
- Travel, parking and access
- How long we are needed on site
- Plates, napkins and cutlery
- The menu you choose
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.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The date and time of the event
- What power and water the site has
- Where the event is
Planning Mexican street food in Highstead? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just tell us about it on our contact page.
- 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