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Event caterers in Shirkoak: Mexican street food
Mobile Mexican Catering brings a taco truck for markets, fêtes and festivals to Shirkoak and nearby, with options for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan guests.
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Country shows
- Food and music festivals
Mexican street food in Shirkoak
Your questions about Mexican street food in Shirkoak
How far is Shirkoak from London?
Roughly 47 miles from the centre of London.
What’s the nearest station to Shirkoak for guests?
Guests can use Ham Street station, about 4 miles south-east of Shirkoak.
Can we book you as a trader?
Tell us about the event, dates and pitch, and we will check availability.
Can you plan for allergies?
Yes. Tell us about allergies when you book. Under UK rules, caterers must give information on 14 allergens, and we do that for every dish (Food Standards Agency guidance). For severe allergies, please talk to us first.
Do you have dairy-free options?
We can. Dairy-free options are part of our menus, and we’ll tell you which dishes contain milk.
Can you serve in the rain?
The truck or trailer can serve in the rain, but guests need somewhere covered to eat and drink, such as a marquee, gazebo or nearby building.
What do you serve?
We agree a sample menu with each client. Fillings might 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.
How spicy is the food?
The food can be kept mild, and hotter salsas go on the side for guests who like heat.
Mexican street food in Shirkoak, from our truck or trailer
We can trade to the public or cook for crew, volunteers and hospitality areas. It suits village fairs and seasonal and night markets, with quesadillas, loaded nachos and vegan tacos.
Near Shirkoak, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a hot-food truck is a big help. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
DIY taco night versus a caterer
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party serving. With a caterer, you get the food and drinks without the work.
If you do it yourself, work out quantities first: our guide to how many tacos per person helps. Keep warmed tortillas covered, and label dishes for guests with allergies.
How we price Mexican street food
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Adding food to drinks, or drinks to food
- Plates, napkins and cutlery
- Distance and access to the venue
- Timings and hours
Your choice of food and drinks affects the price, so share your ideas with us. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Access for the truck or trailer, including gates and ground
- Expected numbers
- The venue or postcode
- Diets and allergies you know about
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, menu ideas and access. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
How it works
The truck or trailer tends to draw a crowd, 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. For an evening event in Shirkoak, 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.
- First, we check the dates.
- We agree what we’ll serve and where.
- Paperwork goes over in good time.
- The hatch opens when the event does.
- We serve, then clear the pitch at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Have level hardstanding or firm ground ready
- Confirm the venue allows outside caterers
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Getting a price
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. When you’re ready, tell us about it on our contact page.
Related guides
Dietary needs and planning tips
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
- Confirm power and water with traders
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
Allergen details are on hand for every dish.
Loaded nachos for sharing.
The menu, item by item
Burritos
A burrito keeps visitors going.
Quesadillas
Popular with children.
Who books Mexican street food in Shirkoak?
Organisers book Mexican street food because it draws people into the food area.
Whatever the occasion, the serving truck can be a highlight. We can cater:
- Community events and open days
- Festivals
- Agricultural and county shows
- Feeding crew and volunteers
A market or festival in Stone Wood would be licensed by whoever manages the park, and we’ll provide our part of the paperwork.
Before booking anyone
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Whether travel is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The venue requirements
Why choose Mexican street food in Shirkoak?
Cooked-from-raw street food can slow queues. With fillings prepared ahead, service is fast. 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.
What you get with us
- Book food, drinks or both
- A menu built around your guests
- Set-up planned with you and your venue
- Catering across Kent, including Shirkoak
Take a look at how we price and our guide to catering costs.
Event catering near Shirkoak
Shirkoak is about 5 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. For an event in Shirkoak, we can park up at venues, fields, drives and courtyards in and around Shirkoak. We cater in 922 places in Kent. We cater right across the region, from Shirkoak to Canterbury (about 19 miles away).
A school such as Woodchurch Church of England Primary School running a summer fair could book a taco truck. Organisers of a summer fête for a church such as Parish Church of All Saints could add tacos and burritos alongside the bric-a-brac.
We cater events across the TN26 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Bethersden Road, Shirkoak Park and Redbrook Street; for an event at home on any of them, tell us where the truck or trailer can park. If your venue is just outside Shirkoak, we also cover Woodchurch (1 mile south), Brattle (1 mile south), Brook Street (2 miles south), Leigh Green (3 miles south-west) and Appledore Heath (4 miles south). Larger places within reach include Ashford (5 miles north-east), Hythe (14 miles east), Tenterden (4 miles south-west), Bearsted (15 miles north-west), Park Wood (14 miles north-west) and Kennington (7 miles north-east).
A little further out are Romden Castle (4.6 miles north-west) and Woodchurch Village Life Museum (0.7 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Orlestone Forest.
- Pubs nearby include The Bonny Cravat Inn (0.7 miles south)
Planners, venues and businesses
Organising a club, school or community event in Shirkoak? Service from a truck or trailer is quick, even for a crowd, and the menu can suit most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can check the date.
Places near Shirkoak
Also in Shirkoak
- 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