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Mexican Street Food for Pluckley events
Planning Mexican street food in Pluckley? We bring the truck or trailer, the ingredients and the kit, and look after your guests on the day.
- Outdoor cinema and theatre nights
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Sports club events
Mexican street food in Pluckley
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Vehicle access to the pitch for set-up and break-down
- Clear information on power, water and waste
- Firm, level ground or hardstanding
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
About our Mexican street food in Pluckley
Fillings are slow-cooked in advance and kept hot on site, which keeps the queue moving at busy times. Popular choices include burrito bowls, tacos and quesadillas, and it’s a good fit for feeding crew and volunteers and street food and farmers’ markets.
At a field event near Pluckley, power and water may be limited; let us know and we will confirm the arrangements. You can book food, drinks or both, so the food and drinks can come from one caterer.
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Comparing your options
For crew catering, sandwiches are easy but uninspiring. A hot meal keeps crew happy. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Your quote confirms the full price.
What we offer in Pluckley
- Menus chosen with you
- A truck or trailer that comes to you
- Allergen information for everything we serve
- Fast service, even with a queue
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, get the serving area ready, and get on with serving. A December market in Pluckley loses the light at about 3:50pm, so a lit pitch helps visitors find the truck. At midsummer, daylight lasts until roughly 9:15pm.
- Send us your event details and pitch information.
- We confirm our menu, pitch needs and paperwork.
- We set up in the agreed window.
- Orders are served from the hatch while the event runs.
- We clear and leave the pitch clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a marquee or gazebo ready in case of rain
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to park
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Get a quote
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we will suggest a menu. To start, drop us a line using the enquiry form.
Planning help
What affects the price in Pluckley
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Adding food to drinks, or drinks to food
- What the venue already provides
- What’s on the menu
- Timings and hours
Your choice of food and drinks affects the price, so share your ideas with us. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- The date and rough timings
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The address or venue name
- How we drive in and where we can park
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, tell us about it on our contact page.
What’s on the menu
Tacos
Tacos are made for eating on the move.
Vegan tacos
A real choice for vegans.
FAQs for Pluckley
What’s the nearest station to Pluckley for guests?
Pluckley station, about 1.4 miles south of the centre.
Will you travel to a small place like Pluckley?
Yes, we cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking for the truck or trailer.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down and tidy our own area after service. For anything beyond that, such as guests’ tables, ask us.
Can you trade at our festival or fair?
Tell us about the event, dates and pitch, and we will check availability.
Can you send us your trader documents?
Tell us what the event needs and we’ll send the paperwork your event asks for.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. We can include vegetarian and vegan fillings like black beans or spiced mushrooms, served alongside the meat options.
Can you cater for guests who avoid dairy?
Yes, we can. Tell us how many guests need dairy-free food, and we will include them in the plan.
When do you arrive?
We get there well before service to set up. Serving times are agreed with you in advance.
Why choose Mexican street food in Pluckley?
Organisers book Mexican street food because it draws people into the food area and serves them quickly.
Whatever the occasion, our food truck or trailer can be the centre of it. We can cater:
- Community days
- Festivals
- Agricultural and county shows
- Open-air performances
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Nicholas, a taco truck adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- The deposit and payment dates
- A clear list of what’s included
- The caterer’s food hygiene rating
Organising for someone else?
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can check the date.
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether a truck or trailer will fit.
Should I do it myself?
You can set up your own drinks table, but someone has to serve all evening. See our margarita bar guide.
You can host your own taco night for a crowd, but it takes planning. Fillings need slow cooking, tortillas need warming as you go, and salsas need making. Our taco bar guide explains how.
Pluckley events: pitches and permissions
Pluckley is about 5 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. From the centre of Pluckley to the outskirts, we offer the same service: a truck or trailer at your event, options for every diet and a clear price. We serve in all 922 towns and villages in Kent, wherever the truck or trailer can get in. We cater right across the region, from Pluckley to Canterbury (16 miles away).
Rail travel is an option for visitors, as Pluckley station is about 1.4 miles away. If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Pluckley Church of England Primary School, a taco truck can be a crowd-pleaser. Shows and fairs in the Kent Downs National Landscape, about 8 miles from Pluckley at most, sometimes have rules on where traders can drive. Send us the site plan and we’ll plan around it.
For Mexican street food in TN27, we plan around your venue and the route in. From The Street, Station Road and Smarden Road or anywhere nearby, we will plan where to park and serve. Nearby, we also cater events in Pluckley Thorne (1 mile south-west), Fir Toll (1 mile south), Chambers' Green (1 mile south), Little Chart (1 mile east) and Mundy Bois (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles north-west), Ashford (5 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north), Faversham (11 miles north-east), Davington (11 miles north-east) and Foley Park (12 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Romden Castle (2.8 miles south-west).
- Pubs nearby include The Black Horse Inn (within half a mile west)
- 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