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Event caterers in Hockenden
Mobile Mexican Catering brings a taco truck for markets, fêtes and festivals to Hockenden and nearby, catering for vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free guests.
- Seasonal and night markets
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Fundraisers and fêtes
Mexican street food in Hockenden
Mexican street food in Hockenden, from our truck or trailer
For festivals, numbers can be larger than most of our events, so share expected numbers and trading hours and we’ll plan stock and service. For village fairs and crew and volunteer catering, we will put together a menu of quesadillas, burrito bowls and loaded nachos for your guests.
At a fête or field event near Hockenden, a truck or trailer brings hot food to a rural site. Ground conditions and access matter, so tell us about them. We serve from the hatch of our truck or trailer, or from a serving station, and we plan service so the queue keeps moving.
Your questions about Mexican street food in Hockenden
Is Hockenden close to London?
Roughly 13 miles from the centre of London.
Do you come out to small places like Hockenden?
Yes, we cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates, ground and parking.
Do you do a taco bar?
We can. We can set up a build-your-own taco bar, served from the truck or a serving table, with fillings, salsas, guacamole and toppings. Read our taco bar guide.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Greater London, Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes and Oxfordshire.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, we do. Our drinks bar can be booked on its own or with food. For alcohol, we’ll check the licensing with you and your venue.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, they’re part of the planning from the start. Let us know how many vegetarian and vegan guests to expect.
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 plan gluten-free dishes carefully and give allergen information.
Can you handle a lunchtime rush?
We plan stock and service around your expected numbers.
Nearby places to Hockenden
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Event catering near Hockenden
Hockenden is about 2 miles north-east of Orpington, in Kent. We serve at events in gardens, halls and venues around Hockenden and nearby villages. Hockenden is one of 922 places in Kent where we can bring Mexican street food. Our truck and trailer cover the area from Hockenden to London (about 13 miles away).
For a public event, it helps to tell people that the nearest station is Swanley station, about 1 mile south-east. If your event is in Foots Cray Meadows, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we’ll supply what they need from us. Shows and fairs in the Kent Downs National Landscape, about 5 miles from Hockenden at most, sometimes have rules on where traders can drive. Send us the site plan and we’ll plan around it.
We serve at events all over the BR8 postcode area. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Upper Ruxley (1 mile north-west), Stonehill Green (1 mile north-east), Ruxley (1 mile north-west), Puddledock (2 miles north-east) and Hextable (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Dartford (4 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (8 miles south), Gravesend (10 miles east), Tonbridge (15 miles south), Northfleet (9 miles east) and Kings Hill (14 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find London Borough of Bromley Museum (2.6 miles south-west) and Eynsford Castle (3.4 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include The Warren and Summer Hill.
- Schools near Hockenden include Orchards Academy (0.9 miles south-east)
Step by step
When we arrive, we park the truck or trailer in the agreed spot and set up. Service starts at the time we’ve agreed, planned around your event. For an evening event in Hockenden, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after that, the trading area needs lighting from the organiser or the site.
- We check your dates.
- We agree what we will serve and where.
- We send the paperwork your event asks for.
- We’re ready to serve as visitors arrive.
- We trade, then pack down.
Before we arrive
- Arrange somewhere covered for guests to eat
- Ask the venue about power and water
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to park
Ask for a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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Perfect for your event in Hockenden
It handles peak times well, because fillings are cooked ahead.
In Hockenden and nearby, we can cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Music and food festivals
- Community events and open days
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Hospitality and crew areas
Running a fête for a church like St Mary the Virgin? A Mexican street-food truck draws people in.
Comparing caterers
- The caterer’s food hygiene rating
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Space, access, power and water needs
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
Popular choices
Vegan tacos
Vegan visitors get a proper meal.
Tacos
Warm tortillas with a filling, salsa and toppings, quick to serve.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Hockenden? 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.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the space and tell us about the drive and gates, and we’ll let you know if it is a good fit.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Provide seating near the food
- Plan access routes for trader vehicles
- Make allergen information visible at every stall
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
Our pitch is kept tidy throughout the day.
Loaded nachos for sharing.
DIY taco night or a caterer?
A DIY taco night works well for a small group. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles allergen information for you.
Weighing up a DIY taco night against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
How it compares
Crew sandwiches are easy but dull. A hot burrito or taco bowl keeps crew going. What’s on the menu makes a difference to the total, so tell us what you have in mind. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why book with us
- Events in Hockenden and across Kent
- Access, space and power checked in advance
- Options for vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free guests
- Quoted for your event
Take a look at how we price or what Mexican catering costs.
Planning the serving area
Many gardens, fields and venues can take a truck or trailer, but a few things matter:
- Room for the truck or trailer and customers
- Your trader pack and site rules
- Spacing from tents and other structures
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we will advise before booking.
- 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