Medway · England
Festival & event street food in Rainham, Medway
Looking for Mexican street food in Rainham? We bring the truck or trailer, the ingredients and the kit, and look after your guests on the day.
- Community events and open days
- Music and food festivals
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
Mexican street food near Rainham
Before you choose a spot
Many gardens, fields and venues can take a truck or trailer, but a few things matter:
- Vehicle access to the pitch for set-up and break-down
- Spacing from tents and other structures
- A pitch big enough for the truck or trailer and a queue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Rainham
- Burritos
- Burrito bowls
- Vegan options
- Loaded nachos
- Quesadillas
- Tacos
How our Mexican street food works in Rainham
Crew and volunteer meals are timed to suit you, so your team eats well on a long day. It works well for music and food festivals and food markets, with burritos, quesadillas and tacos.
In Rainham, a good food trader can make an event. One pitch can cover meat, vegetarian and vegan options. You’ll know what’s included before booking: menu, timings and any add-ons.
What affects the price in Rainham
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The number of people
- Adding food to drinks, or drinks to food
- Parking and the route in
- Staff for serving and the bar
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, staff, plates and napkins, travel and VAT. Contact us for a quote and we will set out what’s included.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- What you’d like on the menu
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. Contact us for a quote: just drop us a line using the enquiry form.
Rainham questions
How far is Rainham from central London?
Roughly 32 miles from the centre of London.
Can you trade at a school fair in Rainham?
Yes, if the school is happy and there’s access for the truck or trailer. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Do you have dairy-free options?
Yes, on request. Let us know your dairy-free numbers, and we’ll plan the menu around them.
Can you run a bar?
Yes, we offer a Mexican drinks bar, serving margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas such as hibiscus and horchata, and soft drinks. Your venue or event may need the right licence for alcohol, so we’ll talk licensing through with you.
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 plan gluten-free dishes carefully and give allergen information.
Can you feed our volunteers?
Yes, timed to your schedule. Tell us numbers and timings.
Do you have options for kids?
Yes. Mild dishes, quesadillas and nachos can be part of the menu. Include children in your numbers.
Do you provide allergen information for each dish?
We plan allergen-aware menus, including for nut allergies, and give allergen information for every dish. We keep options separate, but we cannot promise anything is completely allergen-free. Guests with severe allergies should talk to us before the event.
Dietary needs and planning tips
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Put picnic tables near the traders
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
Crew meals are served at set times.
Burrito bowls for gluten-free visitors.
Why choose Mexican street food in Rainham?
It copes with lunchtime rushes, thanks to fillings prepared in advance.
These are some of the occasions we serve around Rainham:
- Sports clubs and race days
- Seasonal and night markets
- Outdoor screenings
- Agricultural and county shows
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Margaret? A Mexican street-food truck draws people in.
Before you book anyone
- Plates and napkins, or nothing at all
- How long the service runs
- If the price includes VAT
- How late numbers can change
Why choose Mexican street food in Rainham?
If you want a trader that adds atmosphere, a Mexican food truck is a strong choice. What’s on the menu makes a difference to the total, so share your ideas with us. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What you get with us
- A plan agreed before the day
- A clear quote
- Allergen information for everything we serve
- Every guest catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free included
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to catering costs.
Step by step
The truck or trailer tends to draw a crowd, so we plan a spot with space for people to queue. Rain does not usually stop us serving, but guests will need somewhere covered. At midsummer, events in Rainham stay light until about 9:15pm, so evening trading normally finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter markets, dark by about 3:50pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- You send us the event, the dates and the pitch details.
- You get our stall menu, what we need at the pitch and the paperwork you request.
- On the day, we arrive in the set-up window and get ready to trade.
- We serve from the hatch through the trading times you set.
- When trading ends, we pack down and leave the pitch clean.
Preparing for the day
- Ask the venue about power and water
- Get the venue’s permission for us to park and serve
- Check gates and access routes are wide and high enough
Getting a price
To get a price, just use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll suggest a menu to suit.
Planning help
Organising for someone else?
For larger events, we plan serving points around your timings, so everyone is served promptly. Let us know how long the break is.
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We can send what the landowner or council needs from us.
The menu, item by item
Burritos
Burritos are hearty festival food.
Vegan tacos
Fillings such as spiced mushrooms or black beans.
Rainham events: pitches and permissions
Rainham is about 2 miles south-east of Gillingham, in Medway. Anywhere in ME8, we’ll come to your venue or site. We cover 68 places in Medway, wherever the truck or trailer can get in. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 21 miles away.
Hot food from a truck or trailer could give a school fair, for a school such as St Margaret's Church of England Junior School, a busy corner. For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Rainham (Kent) station, about 0.5 miles north. Organisers near the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 7 miles of Rainham, may face extra conditions on traffic, ground protection and waste. We work to whatever the site sets.
We cater events across the ME8 and ME9 postcode area. Local streets include Durham Road, London Road and Bloors Lane; for an event at home on any of them, tell us where the truck or trailer can park. Other places close to Rainham for Mexican street food include Meresborough (1 mile south), Moor Street (1 mile east), Lower Rainham (1 mile north), Hartlip (2 miles south-east) and Lower Hartlip (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Chatham (3 miles west), Rochester (5 miles north-west), Strood (6 miles west), Luton (3 miles west), Lordswood (3 miles south-west) and Hoo St Werburgh (5 miles north-west). As one of the bigger places in Medway, Rainham has plenty of venues and spaces for events, though town-centre access for a truck or trailer needs planning.
Well-known places in the area include Medway Maritime Hospital (3.2 miles north-west) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (3.9 miles north-west). Not far away are Detling Hill and Bishop Saltings.
- Nearby schools include Howard School (0.7 miles west) and Howard School (0.7 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Railway pub (0.5 miles north)
Places near Rainham
Other catering in Rainham
- 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