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Festival & event street food in River, Kent
Planning Mexican street food in River? We bring the truck or trailer, the ingredients and the kit, and look after your guests on the day.
- County and country shows
- Community days
- Open-air performances
Mexican street food for River events
How our Mexican street food works in River
A Mexican food truck pulls a crowd at any outdoor event. People follow the smell of warm tortillas, and orders come out fast from the hatch. On the menu are vegan tacos, burrito bowls and loaded nachos, and it suits food markets and school and charity events.
Around River, a fête or summer fair suits a food truck. Send us the pitch and access details. Food and drinks can be booked together or separately, so the food and drinks can come from one caterer.
The menu, item by item
Tacos
Street tacos with your choice of filling, quick to serve.
Vegan tacos
A real choice for vegans.
Street food for events around River
River is about 1 mile north-west of Dover, in Kent. Events in River are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and fresh service on the day. We serve in all 922 towns and villages across Kent, wherever the truck or trailer can get in. We cater right across the region, from River to Canterbury (about 13 miles away).
Hot food from a truck or trailer could give a school fair, for a school such as River Primary School, a busy corner. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Peter, a taco truck adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. Within about 8 miles is the Kent Downs National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements. Within about 3 miles of the sea, coastal events bring wind and sand into the plan. A firm, sheltered pitch suits a truck or trailer best.
Anywhere in CT17 and CT16, we can bring Mexican street food to you. Streets in the area include Lower Road, Minnis Lane and London Road, and an event on any of them can work if the truck or trailer can park nearby. For events just outside River, we cover Kearsney (1 mile north-west), Temple Ewell (1 mile north-west), Dover (1 mile south-east), Whitfield (1 mile north-east) and Maxton (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (13 miles north-west), Folkestone (6 miles south-west), Ramsgate (15 miles north-east), Deal (7 miles north-east), Hythe (10 miles south-west) and Walmer (7 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Crabble Corn Mill (within half a mile south-east) and Dover Castle (2.2 miles south-east). Not far away are Dover Western Heights.
- Schools near River include Dover Christ Church Academy (1.2 miles south-east) and St Edmund's Catholic School (1.4 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Royal Oak Cottage The Royal Oak Public House (within half a mile south)
What affects the price in River
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many guests we are serving
- Adding food to drinks, or drinks to food
- How many staff you need
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for Mexican street food. A simple party menu and a full wedding day are very different jobs. Your quote sets it all out.
Details that help
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Where the event is
- What power and water the site has
- How we drive in and where we can park
Thinking about Mexican street food for your event in River? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just use our quote form.
How it compares
Food that sits in a hot cabinet isn’t much to look at. Our food is made to order. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can feel generous.
Why book with us
- Quoted for your event
- Tacos, burritos and a drinks bar
- Every guest catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free included
- Allergen information for every dish
The process
The truck or trailer needs a level, firm spot with access to drive in, with power and water arrangements agreed beforehand. Send us a picture of the space if you’re unsure. Late-September events in River see sunset at about 7:00pm, so later trading needs some lighting. Organisers should plan that into the site layout.
- Organisers send us the event details, dates 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 cook to order and serve through the agreed trading hours.
- At the close, we clear our pitch.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue is happy to have a truck or trailer on site
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Measure any gates or arches on the way in
How to get a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
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FAQs for River
Can you trade at a school fair in River?
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.
What’s the nearest station to River for guests?
The closest is Kearsney station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
What does Mexican street food cost?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually need. Tell us your date and numbers and we’ll reply with a quote.
Can you feed our volunteers?
We can. Crew, volunteer and hospitality catering is available, with or without a public stall.
What areas do you cover?
We cater across London and the South East, including Kent. Find your area.
Can vegans eat at your stall?
Yes. We serve vegan fillings such as black beans or spiced mushrooms.
What paperwork do you provide?
Send us your list and we’ll respond.
Do you need power?
We’ll confirm our needs once we know the pitch details.
DIY taco night or a caterer?
A DIY taco night is possible for a crowd, but it is more work than it looks. There are fillings to slow-cook, tortillas to keep warm and salsas to make. Our taco bar guide explains how.
For a small group, a taco night at home can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, with allergen information for every dish.
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: vehicle access, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if it is a good fit.
Occasions we cater for in River
Tacos and burritos are easy sells.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Agricultural and county shows
- Open days and community events
- Street food and farmers’ markets
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
Events in parks such as Old Park Hill need permission from the council or landowner, and we will send any documents they ask for from us.
Comparing caterers
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- What happens if it rains
- Who provides plates and napkins
- How many staff are serving, and for how long
Planning the serving area
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Trader information and site rules
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
- A level pitch on firm ground
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we will advise.
Also in River
- 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