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Festival & event street food in Mockbeggar, Medway
Fresh, generous and easy to enjoy: tacos, burritos and nachos from a truck for fairs and festivals in Mockbeggar and the surrounding area.
- Food and music festivals
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Street food and farmers’ markets
Mexican street food near Mockbeggar
Comparing your options
Some street food is slow to serve one order at a time. Our fillings are ready to go, so orders are quick. A food truck can be a practical alternative to plated catering, because it needs no venue kitchen. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- A clear quote
- Allergen information for everything we serve
- We cover Mockbeggar and the whole of Medway
- Every guest catered for, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free included
See how we price or the cost guide.
How our Mexican street food works in Mockbeggar
Festivals can be bigger than our usual 50 to 400 guests, so share expected numbers and trading hours and we will plan around them. For feeding crew and volunteers and sports clubs and race days, we’ll put together a menu of burritos, vegan tacos and tacos and more.
For a village fête or field event near Mockbeggar, a truck or trailer brings hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground, the gate and access. Access, space and power are agreed with you beforehand, so set-up goes smoothly.
What happens on the day
The truck or trailer needs a level, firm spot with access to drive in, with power and water arrangements agreed beforehand. A photo of the space helps. Summer events in Mockbeggar have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:00pm by late September, which helps evening trading. For winter markets, dark by about 3:50pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- You send us the event, the dates and the pitch details.
- We confirm our menu, our pitch needs and the paperwork your event asks for.
- We set up the truck or trailer on the pitch at the agreed time.
- We serve from the hatch through the trading times you set.
- At the close, we clear our pitch.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Measure any gates or arches on the way in
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, food or drinks or both, and the access. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
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Questions from Mockbeggar
Will you travel to a small place like Mockbeggar?
Yes. Villages and hamlets are part of our area, and the main thing is access: tell us about the lane, the gate and the ground.
Which station is closest to Mockbeggar?
The closest is Higham station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
What happens if it rains?
We can serve from the hatch in the rain. Plan cover for guests, such as a marquee or gazebo, and tell us if heavy rain could make the ground soft.
Can you bring margaritas?
We can add our drinks bar if the event is licensed for it. Licensing is checked with you first.
Can you trade at our festival or fair?
Tell us about the event, dates and pitch, and we will check availability.
How much does Mexican street food cost in Mockbeggar?
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can, using corn tortillas. Corn tortillas are naturally gluten-free, but some fillings, sauces and toppings may not be, so we check every dish and give allergen information.
How big an event can you cater?
Our truck and trailer service typically suits events of around 50 to 400 guests. Festivals can be bigger, and smaller parties are quoted case by case. Tell us your numbers.
A closer look at the menu
Burritos
Burritos are hearty festival food.
Quesadillas
Popular with children.
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
- Schedule crew meals
- Tell traders about power and water before the day
- Make allergen information visible at every stall
We keep in touch with your traders’ contact on the day.
Margaritas and Mexican beer, subject to the event’s licence.
Working with your venue
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
For big numbers, we plan service to keep queues short, so everyone is served promptly. Let us know how long the break is.
Where the truck can go in Mockbeggar
Before the day, we’ll agree where we park and serve. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- A level pitch on firm ground
- Clear information on power, water and waste
- Vehicle access before and after the event
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we’ll advise.
Running an event in Mockbeggar
Mockbeggar is about 2 miles north of Rochester, in Medway. Give us the address of your event in Mockbeggar, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. We cater in 68 places across Medway. We cater right across the region, from Mockbeggar to London (26 miles away).
Visitors arriving by train will find that Higham station is about 1.2 miles away. Hot food from a truck or trailer could give a school fair, for a school such as Cliffe Woods Primary School, a busy corner.
We serve at events all over ME3 and the streets around it. From Bunters Hill Road and Town Road or anywhere nearby, we will plan where to park and serve. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Cliffe Woods (1 mile north-east), Lower Higham (1 mile west), Church Street (2 miles north-west), Higham (2 miles west) and Gadshill (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (5 miles south-east), Chatham (5 miles south), Rainham (7 miles south-east), Luton (4 miles south-east), Park Wood (7 miles south-east) and Lordswood (6 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Upnor Castle (1.8 miles south-east) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (3 miles south-east). Not far away are Rede Common and Gad's Hill.
- Schools near Mockbeggar include Temple School (1.1 miles south) and Strood Academy (2 miles south-west)
- Local facilities include City of Rochester-upon-Medway (2 miles south)
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Guest numbers
- What’s on the menu
- Whether you add a drinks bar or food
Extras, such as more dishes, extra drinks or a longer service, are quoted on request, so you choose what goes in.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Access for the truck or trailer, including gates and ground
- The date and rough timings
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. Contact us for a quote: just use our quote form.
DIY taco night versus a caterer
You can host your own taco night for a crowd, but it takes planning. There are fillings to slow-cook, tortillas to keep warm and salsas to make. Read our guide to taco bars.
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.
Also near Mockbeggar
More for events in Mockbeggar
- 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