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Festival & event street food in Pluckley Thorne, Kent
Fresh, generous and easy to enjoy: Mexican street food for festival crowds, school fairs and markets in Pluckley Thorne and the surrounding area.
- Outdoor cinema and theatre nights
- Festivals
- Crew and volunteer catering
Planning an event in Pluckley Thorne?
Mexican street food for your event in Pluckley Thorne
The menu is agreed with organisers, with fillings such as carnitas, chicken tinga or beef birria, plus a vegan option such as spiced mushrooms or black beans. It suits outdoor cinema and theatre nights and fundraisers and fêtes, with burrito bowls, quesadillas and vegan tacos.
Rural events near Pluckley Thorne can be a long way from food outlets, so a taco truck is a welcome sight. We cater for vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free guests, and we give allergen information for every dish.
A closer look at the menu
Burritos
Burritos are hearty festival food.
Loaded nachos
Sharing nachos go down well.
Who books Mexican street food in Pluckley Thorne?
One trader, several diets.
Whatever you are celebrating in Pluckley Thorne, our food truck or trailer can be the centre of it. We can cater:
- Street food and farmers’ markets
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- School and charity events
- County and country shows
PTA volunteers planning an event for a school like Pluckley Church of England Primary School might like a trader who brings everything and serves quickly.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether plates, napkins and cutlery are included
- Where to see their hygiene rating
- Whether travel is included
- The wet-weather plan
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests. To get it right:
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
- Put picnic tables near the traders
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
- Check allergen information is on display
Crew meals are served at set times.
Nachos for groups.
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More for events in Pluckley Thorne
What affects the price in Pluckley Thorne
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Food, drinks or both
- Timings and hours
- Staff for serving and the bar
- Whether you need disposables
Access, parking and the distance to your venue can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Your quote confirms the full price.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Your date and when you want service to start
- Gate widths, slopes and the ground
- Where the event is
- Expected numbers
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Planning the serving area
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Vehicle access before and after the event
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
- Firm, level ground or hardstanding
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Is Mexican street food right for your event?
Food that sits in a hot cabinet isn’t much to look at. Our food is made to order. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: service time, staff, plates and napkins, travel and VAT. Our quote sets out what’s included.
Why us?
- Allergen information for every dish
- Catering across Kent, including Pluckley Thorne
- Every guest catered for, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free included
- Fast service, even with a queue
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Common questions in Pluckley Thorne
Can you bring a truck or trailer to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and catering, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can you trade at a school fair in Pluckley Thorne?
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.
Can you cater in a back garden?
Yes, as long as there is access and a level, firm spot. Tell us about the drive, gates and any slopes.
Do you need power and water?
Let us know what’s available on site, for example a supply from the venue, and we will confirm the arrangements with your quote.
How long do you serve for?
It depends on your event. We agree arrival, service and pack-down times with you to suit your day.
What do you need at the pitch?
We’ll confirm our needs once we know the pitch details, including power and water.
What food and drinks do you offer?
Mexican street food: tacos, taco bars, burritos, bowls, nachos and quesadillas, with salsas, guacamole and toppings. We also run a Mexican drinks bar.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Pluckley Thorne events: pitches and permissions
Pluckley Thorne is about 6 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. For an event in Pluckley Thorne, we can park up at venues, fields, drives and courtyards. Pluckley Thorne is one of 922 places in Kent where we can bring Mexican street food. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 16 miles away.
Organisers of a summer fête for a church such as Church of St Nicholas could add tacos and burritos alongside the bric-a-brac. For a public event, it helps to tell people that the nearest station is Pluckley station, about 1 mile south. Organisers near the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 8 miles of Pluckley Thorne, may face extra conditions on traffic, ground protection and waste. We work to whatever the site sets.
Mexican street food in TN27 is planned around your venue and access. That could mean an event at a home with a drive on Smarden Road and Lambden Road. Nearby, we also cater events in Fir Toll (1 mile south-east), Pluckley (1 mile north-east), Chambers' Green (1 mile south), Mundy Bois (1 mile north-west) and Newland Green (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles north-west), Ashford (6 miles east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north), Faversham (12 miles north-east), Davington (12 miles north-east) and Foley Park (12 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Romden Castle (2.2 miles south-west).
- Pubs nearby include The Black Horse Inn (0.5 miles north-east)
Step by step
Service is quick and friendly: guests are served at the hatch or a serving station, so even a long queue moves. When service ends, we pack down. For an evening event in Pluckley Thorne, sunset is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June; beyond that, ask the organiser how the site will be lit.
- 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.
- On the day, we’re ready before the busiest hours.
- When trading ends, the pitch is cleared and left clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a marquee or gazebo ready in case of rain
- Ask the venue about power and water
- Check the venue is happy to have a truck or trailer on site
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send you a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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For event organisers in Pluckley Thorne
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
- 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