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Mexican Street Food in Lydden
We bring a Mexican street-food truck for festivals, fairs, markets and community events to Lydden and nearby, with options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests.
- Food markets
- School and charity events
- Outdoor cinema and theatre nights
Mexican street food for Lydden events
Mexican street food for your event in Lydden
Tacos, burritos and bowls are easy to eat on the move. On the menu are vegan tacos, quesadillas and burrito bowls, and it suits fundraisers and fêtes and street food and farmers’ markets.
Rural events near Lydden can be a long way from food outlets, so a hot-food truck is a big help. We plan the timings around your day, so service starts when you want it.
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
- Provide seating near the food
- Share vehicle access times with traders
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
We set up at the agreed time.
Vegan tacos alongside the rest.
Space, access and the venue
Many gardens, fields and venues can take a truck or trailer, but there are a few things to check:
- The event’s site rules and timings
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
- Vehicle access before and after the event
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
How it compares
Hot-cabinet food lacks appeal. Our food is made to order. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for Mexican street food. A simple party menu and a full wedding day are very different jobs. Your quote sets it all out.
What you get with us
- A menu agreed with you
- Allergen information for every dish
- We cover Lydden and the whole of Kent
- Fast service, even with a queue
Read how we price and our guide to catering costs.
FAQs for Lydden
Can you serve near the sea around Lydden?
Yes, with permission for the spot and firm ground for the truck or trailer. Seafront and beach spots usually need permission, and wind is the main thing to plan for.
Will you travel to a small place like Lydden?
Yes, small places are no problem, given access. Let us know about access and parking for the truck or trailer.
Can we have a build-your-own taco bar?
Yes. We can set up a build-your-own taco bar, served from the truck or a serving table, with fillings, salsas and toppings to choose from.
Do you come to Lydden?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Lydden. To check your date, send a quick message through our quote form.
Can you come to a private house?
That depends on access. If the truck or trailer can’t reach the garden, a drive or a spot nearby may work, with permission. Send us a photo and we’ll talk it through.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, gluten-free options are available, made with corn tortillas. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can explain how we prepare their food. See are corn tortillas gluten-free?
Do you need power and water?
Let us know what’s available on site, for example a supply from the venue, and we’ll confirm the arrangements with your quote.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to plan for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan the menu with them in mind.
Places near Lydden
Also in Lydden
Why choose Mexican street food in Lydden?
It adds colour to a food line-up.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Country shows
- Open-air performances
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Music and food festivals
Organisers of a summer fête for a church such as Church of St Mary Church of St Mary Virgin could add tacos and burritos alongside the bric-a-brac.
What to look for in a quote
- How bad weather is handled
- How late numbers can change
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether travel is included
Event catering near Lydden
Lydden is about 3 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. Whether your event is in the middle of Lydden or on the outskirts, Mexican street food works the same way: a truck or trailer at your event, options for every diet and a clear price. Lydden is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 11 miles away.
Events in parks such as Sladden Wood need permission from the council or landowner, and we will send any documents they ask for from us. Rail travel is an option for visitors, as Kearsney station is about 1.6 miles away. Shows and fairs in the Kent Downs National Landscape, about 6 miles from Lydden at most, sometimes have rules on where traders can drive. Send us the site plan and we’ll plan around it. Seafront festivals and markets, with the coast within about 5 miles of Lydden, need the organiser’s permission for traders. Send us the pitch details and we will check access.
We cater events across CT15 and the streets around it. Whether your event is on St Marys Rise, Canterbury Road and The Close or anywhere nearby, we’ll plan where to park and serve. For events just outside Lydden, we cover Coldred (1 mile north), Ewell Minnis (1 mile south-west), Temple Ewell (1 mile south-east), Halfway Street (1 mile north-west) and Wolverton (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (11 miles north-west), Dover (3 miles south-east), Folkestone (6 miles south-west), Ramsgate (14 miles north-east), Deal (8 miles north-east) and Herne Bay (15 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Dover Transport Museum (2.3 miles south-east) and Dover Castle (4.3 miles south-east). The countryside around Lydden includes Dover Western Heights.
- Local pubs include Hope Inn (less than half a mile west)
Planners, venues and businesses
Organising a club, school or community event in Lydden? Service from a truck or trailer is quick, even for a crowd, and the menu can suit most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
What Mexican street food costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- The menu you choose
- Guest numbers
- How long we’re needed on site
- Adding food to drinks, or drinks to food
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: serving hours, staff, disposables, travel and VAT. Our quote sets out what’s included.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Access for the truck or trailer, including gates and ground
- Your date and when you want service to start
- A picture of where we’d park
- Whether you’d like food, drinks or both
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will suggest a menu to suit.
How it works
Once service is over, we pack up and leave our area tidy. We agree set-up and pack-down times with you and your venue. At midsummer, events in Lydden stay light until about 9:15pm, 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.
- We plan to be ready for the lunchtime rush.
- When trading ends, the pitch is cleared and left clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Ask the venue about power and water
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Get the venue’s permission for us to park and serve
How to get a price
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we will make suggestions. To start, fill in our quote form.
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Can I do a taco night myself?
For a small group, a taco night at home can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles allergen information for you.
Some hosts like to do it themselves. The usual problems are cold tortillas, running out of a popular filling and a host stuck at the stove. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the serving.
- 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