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Mexican Street Food for Smarden events
Fresh, colourful and made to share: Mexican street food for festival crowds, school fairs and markets in Smarden and the surrounding area.
- Food and music festivals
- Food markets
- Open days and community events
Mexican street food for Smarden events
How our Mexican street food works in Smarden
Crew catering can be timed to your schedule, so your team eats well on a long day. For fundraisers and fêtes and music and food festivals, we’ll put together a menu of quesadillas, loaded nachos and vegan tacos.
At a field event near Smarden, power and water may be limited; tell us what’s available and we will plan around it. We’ll check the space, access and power with you before the day, so set-up goes smoothly.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Serving staff
- The menu you choose
- Whether you need disposables
- Distance and access to the venue
The cost per head can fall as numbers rise, because the set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Where the event is
- Your date and when you want service to start
- A picture of where we’d park
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and allergy numbers
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Can I do a taco night myself?
You can set up your own drinks table, but someone still has to mix, pour and keep an eye on it all evening. Our margarita bar guide has tips.
Plenty of people try a DIY taco night at home. The usual problems are cold tortillas, running out of a popular filling and a host stuck at the stove. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us serve.
Popular choices
Burritos
A burrito keeps visitors going.
Tacos
Street tacos suit a festival crowd.
Why choose Mexican street food in Smarden?
Not every trader covers vegans and coeliacs. We can serve vegan fillings and corn tortillas. Pricing depends on the event. A simple party menu and a full wedding day are very different jobs. Your quote sets it all out.
What we offer in Smarden
- A menu agreed with you
- Allergen-aware menus
- Access, space and power checked in advance
- Service planned around your numbers
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
How it works
We arrive in good time before service, set up the truck or trailer and get everything ready. Guests come up to order when service opens. A December market in Smarden loses the light at about 3:50pm, so site lighting matters for traders and visitors alike. At midsummer, daylight lasts until roughly 9:15pm.
- We check your dates.
- We agree the menu and the pitch.
- We send the paperwork your event asks for.
- We’re ready to serve as visitors arrive.
- We trade, then pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Find out what power and water are available
- Check the venue is happy to have a truck or trailer on site
- Have level hardstanding or firm ground ready
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, based on what you need. To ask for one, send a quick message through our quote form.
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Running an event in Smarden
Smarden is about 8 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. For Mexican street food in Smarden, we can park up at venues, fields, drives and courtyards in and around Smarden. We serve in 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our truck and trailer cover the area from Smarden to Maidstone (about 11 miles away).
Hot food from a truck or trailer could give a school fair, for a school such as Smarden Primary School, a busy corner. For a public event, it helps to tell people that Pluckley station is about 2.6 miles away. Organisers near the High Weald National Landscape, within about 8 miles of Smarden, may face extra conditions on traffic, ground protection and waste. We work to whatever the site sets.
We serve at events all over TN27 and the streets around it. From The Street, The Acorns and Water Lane or anywhere nearby, we can bring Mexican street food there, given access. For events just outside Smarden, we cover Biddenden Green (1 mile north-east), Smarden Bell (1 mile north-west), Monk's Hill (1 mile south-west), Swift's Green (1 mile north-west) and Standen (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles north-west), Ashford (8 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north), Faversham (14 miles north-east), Kings Hill (15 miles north-west) and Davington (14 miles north-east).
A little further out are Romden Castle (1 mile east) and Benenden Hospital (5.3 miles south-west).
- Pubs nearby include The Chequers Inn (under half a mile south)
FAQs for Smarden
Is Smarden close to London?
About 42 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Smarden?
Yes, we cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking for the truck or trailer.
Is the food suitable for children?
Yes, children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will suggest mild options.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
Please ask us. Let us know what you already have, and we will set out plates, napkins and cutlery in your quote.
Is the food made fresh?
Fillings are slow-cooked in advance, then finished and kept hot on site. The tortillas are warmed on site, and the salsas and guacamole are made fresh.
Do you have vegan options?
Yes, they’re part of the planning from the start. Tell us your numbers when you ask for a quote.
Do you run a bar at festivals?
Our drinks bar can be added where the event’s licensing allows. Licensing is checked with you first.
What food and drinks do you offer?
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. See our menu for ideas.
Towns and villages near Smarden
Also in Smarden
Events we cater in Smarden
It brings something different to the food court.
Here are some of the events we cater:
- Open days and community events
- School and charity events
- County and country shows
- Street food and farmers’ markets
A fundraiser for a church like Church of St Michael might use a food truck to give visitors a reason to stay longer.
Questions to ask before booking
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The deadline for final numbers
- How bad weather is handled
- Payment terms and deposit
Planning the serving area
Before the day, we’ll agree where we park and serve. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Clear information on power, water and waste
- Spacing from tents and other structures
- A level pitch on firm ground
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Smarden
- Quesadillas
- Vegan options
- Burritos
- Burrito bowls
- Tacos
- Loaded nachos
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Put picnic tables near the traders
- Schedule crew meals
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Check how traders handle peak times
On the day, we work with your site team.
Crew, volunteer and hospitality catering.
- 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