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Mexican Street Food for Howt Green events
From the first guest in the queue to the last, a Mexican street-food truck for festivals, fairs, markets and community events keeps your guests happy at your event in Howt Green.
- Community events and open days
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- School fairs and fundraisers
Get a quote for Mexican street food in Howt Green
Mexican street food for your event in Howt Green
We follow your site rules, from arrival times to waste. We serve quesadillas, burrito bowls and loaded nachos, which works well for school fairs and fundraisers and community events and open days.
Rural events near Howt Green can be a long way from food outlets, so a taco truck is a welcome sight. Access, space and power are agreed with you beforehand, so there are no surprises on arrival.
Before you choose a spot
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
- Details of power, water and waste arrangements
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we’ll advise.
Why choose Mexican street food in Howt Green?
Tacos and burritos are easy sells.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Open-air performances
- Open days and community events
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Music and food festivals
Events in parks such as Milton Creek Country Park need permission from the council or landowner, and we’ll send any documents they ask for from us.
Questions to ask before booking
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What happens if it rains
- Staff numbers and hours
- VAT, if it applies
Running an event in Howt Green
Howt Green is about 1 mile north-west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. From the centre of Howt Green to the outskirts, we offer the same service: a truck or trailer at your event, options for every diet and a clear price. Howt Green is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Maidstone, about 11 miles away.
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Bartholomew, a taco truck adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. A school such as Regis Manor Primary School running a summer fair could book a taco truck. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 8 miles of Howt Green, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
This part of Kent takes in ME9, and we can cater your event anywhere in it with access for the truck or trailer. For events just outside Howt Green, we cover Kemsley (1 mile east), Iwade (1 mile north), Sittingbourne (1 mile south-east), Milton Regis (1 mile south-east) and Murston (2 miles south-east). We also cater in nearby towns such as Maidstone (11 miles south-west), Whitstable (13 miles east), Faversham (8 miles south-east), Minster (5 miles north-east), Kings Hill (15 miles south-west) and Davington (8 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Court Hall Museum (0.9 miles south-east) and Castle Rough (1.4 miles east).
- Local schools include Westlands School (1.4 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Three Hats Inn (0.9 miles south-east)
- Other local spots include Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (0.9 miles south-east)
Step by step
Serving is quick: guests are served at the hatch or a serving station, so a crowd is looked after quickly. When service ends, we pack down. At midsummer, events in Howt Green stay light until about 9:15pm, so evening trading normally finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter markets, dark by about 3:50pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Tell us about the event, the crowd and the pitch.
- You get our menu and pitch requirements.
- Power, water and access are agreed in advance.
- We plan to be ready for the lunchtime rush.
- At close, we pack down and tidy up.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want service to start
- Tell us about narrow gates or low branches
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, menu ideas and access. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
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Mexican street food or something else?
If you want a trader that adds atmosphere, tacos and burritos deliver. Pricing depends on the event. A short lunch service for a team is a different job from a full wedding day. Your quote sets it all out.
Why us?
- Menus for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests
- A plan agreed before the day
- Service planned around your numbers
- A menu agreed with you
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Can I do a taco night myself?
Weighing up a DIY taco night against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Contact us for a quote to compare.
You can set up your own drinks table, but someone has to serve all evening. See our margarita bar guide.
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Questions from Howt Green
Can you trade at a school fair in Howt Green?
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.
Which station is closest to Howt Green?
Guests can use Kemsley station, about 0.6 miles east of Howt Green.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
Do you need power and water?
Tell us what the site has, for example a supply from the venue, and we’ll confirm what we need with your quote.
Can you bring margaritas?
It depends on the event’s licence. Tell us whether the event has a premises licence or a Temporary Event Notice, and we will go from there.
Can we have a build-your-own taco bar?
Yes. A build-your-own taco bar can be served from the truck or a serving station, with fillings, salsas and toppings to choose from. Read our taco bar guide.
Do you do margaritas?
Yes, we run a Mexican drinks bar, serving margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas such as hibiscus and horchata, and soft drinks. Alcohol at an event may need a licence, such as a premises licence or a Temporary Event Notice, so we will check the licensing with you.
Do you come to Howt Green?
Yes, we do. We serve at events in Howt Green and across Kent. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Working with your venue
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
What affects the price in Howt Green
Pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- What’s on the menu
- Staff for serving and the bar
- The number of people
- The length of service
The cost per head can fall as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The address or venue name
- Your menu ideas
- A picture of where we’d park
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send you a clear quote.
Planning for every diet
With a little notice, most diets are easy. We suggest:
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
- Ask about peak-time capacity
- Provide seating near the food
- Check allergen information is on display
We keep in touch with your traders’ contact on the day.
Aguas frescas and soft drinks at the stall.
- 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