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Mexican Street Food in Ratling
Bring our Mexican catering truck or trailer to your event in Ratling. We serve your guests straight from the truck, with a clear quote before booking.
- School and charity events
- Country shows
- Hospitality and crew areas
Mexican street food in Ratling
How the day works
Guests tend to gather around the truck, so we plan a spot with space for people to queue. We can serve in the rain, though guests will want somewhere covered to stand or sit. Summer events in Ratling have daylight until about 9:15pm 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.
- It starts with your event details and pitch information.
- We send our menu, pitch requirements and the documents you ask traders for.
- We arrive at the agreed time and set up on our pitch.
- We serve from the hatch through the trading times you set.
- We pack away and leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Check the venue is happy to have a truck or trailer on site
- Check gates and access routes are wide and high enough
Ask for a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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Mexican street food in Ratling, served fresh
Organisers can book us as a public stall or to feed crew, volunteers and hospitality areas. At open days and community events and country shows, we will put together a menu of loaded nachos, burrito bowls and vegan tacos and more.
Near Ratling, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a taco truck is a welcome sight. We arrive ready to serve, and clear our own area when service is finished.
A closer look at the menu
Burritos
A filling burrito to eat on the go.
Loaded nachos
Sharing nachos go down well.
Occasions we cater for in Ratling
It works at small school fairs and large festivals.
Big or small, a truck or trailer works well. Common bookings include:
- Seasonal and night markets
- Outdoor cinema and theatre nights
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- County and country shows
Running a fête for a church like St Peter? A Mexican street-food truck draws people in.
Questions to ask before you book
- The deposit and payment dates
- How bad weather is handled
- How each diet is kept separate
- VAT, if it applies
Catering for every guest
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Confirm power and water with traders
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
- Provide seating near the food
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
At the end, we clear the pitch and leave it clean.
Loaded nachos for sharing.
What Mexican street food costs
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- What’s on the menu
- How many staff you need
- Parking and the route in
- Adding food to drinks, or drinks to food
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can feel generous.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- What you’d like on the menu
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The date and time of the event
- The address or venue name
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, tell us about it on our contact page.
Is Mexican street food right for your event?
A single pizza or burger stall can’t cover every visitor. Tacos, burritos, bowls and nachos give choice from one pitch. The price depends on guest numbers, the menu and how long you’d like us to serve, plus any add-ons and the location. Every event gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Set-up planned with you and your venue
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests
- Events in Ratling and across Kent
- Quick, friendly service from the hatch
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, with allergen information for every dish.
You can set up your own drinks table, but someone has to serve all evening. See our margarita bar guide.
What we need at the venue
Many gardens, fields and venues can take a truck or trailer, but a few things matter:
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
- Vehicle access before and after the event
- Pitch space for the vehicle and a queue
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Ratling
- Loaded nachos
- Tacos
- Burrito bowls
- Quesadillas
- Burritos
- Vegan options
Ratling: your questions answered
Can you trade at a school fair in Ratling?
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.
Which station should guests use for Ratling?
Guests can use Adisham station, about 0.5 miles north-west of Ratling.
Can you send us your trader documents?
Send us your list and we’ll respond.
Will there be long queues?
Tell us expected visitor numbers and we will plan for peak times.
Do you need water?
Send pitch details and we will confirm, including power and water.
Do you do parties at home?
That depends on access. A drive or a spot nearby may work, with permission, if the garden itself is out of reach. Tell us about the space and we’ll advise.
Is there a minimum number of guests?
Our truck and trailer service normally suits events of around 50 to 400 guests. Festivals can be bigger, and smaller parties are quoted case by case. Send us your numbers and we will advise.
What do you serve?
Every menu is agreed with you. Fillings could include slow-cooked pork carnitas, chicken tinga, beef birria and vegan options such as spiced mushrooms or black beans. Our sample menu has more ideas.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Ratling
Ratling is about 6 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. We bring Mexican street food to gardens, halls and venues around Ratling and the surrounding area. We cater in all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our truck and trailer cover the area from Ratling to Canterbury (6 miles away).
Hot food from a truck or trailer could give a school fair, for a school such as St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a busy corner. For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Adisham station, about 0.5 miles north-west. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 7 miles of Ratling, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
Mexican street food in CT3 is planned around your venue and access and timings. Nearby, we also cater events in Nonington (1 mile south-east), Snowdown (1 mile south), Goodnestone (1 mile north-east), Chillenden (2 miles east) and Woolage Village (2 miles south). We also cater in nearby towns such as Canterbury (6 miles north-west), Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (8 miles south-east), Folkestone (11 miles south), Ramsgate (11 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (13 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include St Martins Hospital (5.2 miles north-west).
Places near Ratling
Other catering in Ratling
- 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