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Event caterers in Lydd: Mexican street food
Fresh, generous and easy to enjoy: tacos, burritos and nachos from a truck for fairs and festivals for events in Lydd and across Kent.
- Open days and community events
- Food and music festivals
- Summer fairs and fêtes
Mexican street food for Lydd events
Event catering near Lydd
Lydd is about 11 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. From the centre of Lydd to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh service from our truck or trailer, every diet planned for and a clear quote. Lydd is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our truck and trailer cover the area from Lydd to Canterbury (about 24 miles away).
Lydd is on or near the B2075, so getting the truck or trailer to your pitch is simple. PTA volunteers planning an event for a school like Lydd Primary School might like a trader who brings everything and serves quickly.
Here we cover the TN29 postcode area. Whether your event is on Church Road, Station Road and High Street or a nearby road, we will plan where to park and serve. Being close to the B2075, Lydd is easy for us to reach for your event. If your venue is just outside Lydd, we also cover Lydd-on-Sea (2 miles east), Greatstone-on-Sea (3 miles north-east), Old Romney (3 miles north), New Romney (3 miles north-east) and Littlestone-on-Sea (3 miles north-east). We also cater in nearby towns such as Ashford (13 miles north), Folkestone (15 miles north-east), Hythe (11 miles north-east), Tenterden (12 miles north-west), Cheriton (14 miles north-east) and Kennington (15 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Lydd Town Museum (under half a mile south-west) and Romney 'castle' (2.9 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Dungeness National and Burnthouse Pen.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Dolphin Hotel (less than half a mile south-west)
How our Mexican street food works in Lydd
Our food is easy to eat standing up or on the grass. We serve burritos, tacos and loaded nachos, and it’s a good fit for fundraisers and fêtes and summer fairs and fêtes.
Summer fairs around Lydd are often run by volunteers, so it helps to agree the pitch, power and water early. We arrive ready to serve, and clear our own area when service is finished.
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What we need at the venue
Access is the first thing to check for a truck or trailer. We look for:
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
- Clear information on power, water and waste
- Flat, firm ground
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we’ll advise before you book.
What’s on the menu
Burritos
A burrito keeps visitors going.
Loaded nachos
Sharing nachos go down well.
Questions from Lydd
Is Lydd close to London?
About 58 miles from central London.
Can you trade at a school fair in Lydd?
Yes, if the school is happy and there’s access for the truck or trailer. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
What food and drinks do you offer?
Mexican street food: tacos and build-your-own taco bars, burritos, burrito bowls, nachos and quesadillas, plus salsas, guacamole and toppings. We also run a Mexican drinks bar, with margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan fillings, such as spiced mushrooms or black beans, can be part of the menu, served alongside the meat options.
Can vegans eat at your stall?
Yes. Our stall menu includes vegan and gluten-free options.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, including Kent. See all areas.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
Please ask us. Tell us what your venue provides, and we will set out plates, napkins and cutlery in your quote.
Is the food suitable for children?
Yes. Mild dishes, quesadillas and nachos can be part of the menu. Include children in your numbers.
How it works
When we arrive, we park the truck or trailer in the agreed spot and set up. We are ready to serve at the agreed time, planned around your event. Christmas markets in Lydd trade in the dark from about 3:50pm, so site lighting matters for traders and visitors alike. At midsummer, daylight lasts until roughly 9:15pm.
- We check your dates.
- We agree the menu and the pitch.
- We send the paperwork your event asks for.
- The hatch opens when the event does.
- We trade, then pack down.
Before we arrive
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Check gates and access routes are wide and high enough
- Find out what power and water are available
Getting a price
Send us the date, your venue or TN29 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just drop us a line using the enquiry form.
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Comparing your options
Food that sits in a hot cabinet isn’t much to look at. Everything we serve is assembled to order. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why us?
- Allergen information for everything we serve
- A quote that sets out what’s included
- Book food, drinks or both
- We cover Lydd and the whole of Kent
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to catering costs.
Perfect for your event in Lydd
It’s food people already know and want.
A truck or trailer suits almost any gathering. People in Lydd can book us for events such as:
- Seasonal and night markets
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Agricultural and county shows
Running a fête for a church like All Saints Church? A Mexican street-food truck draws people in.
Comparing caterers
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- A food hygiene rating you can check
- The deposit and payment dates
- How each diet is kept separate
Catering for every guest
A Mexican menu is easy to plan for mixed diets, because guests can choose what suits them. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Plan seating near the food area
- Ask about peak-time capacity
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
- Share vehicle access times with traders
We keep our pitch tidy and safe.
Bowls as a gluten-free choice.
Can I do a taco night myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party serving. With a caterer, you get the food and drinks without the work.
A DIY taco night works well for a small group. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, with allergen information for every dish.
For event organisers in Lydd
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We will provide the information the landowner or council asks for from us.
- 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