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Event caterers in Standen: Mexican street food
Fresh, colourful and made to share: a Mexican street-food truck for festivals, fairs, markets and community events for events in Standen and across Kent.
- Festivals
- Race days and sports events
- Country shows
Planning an event in Standen?
Mexican street food for your event in Standen
Fillings are slow-cooked in advance and kept hot on site, which keeps the queue moving at busy times. At music and food festivals and village fêtes and summer fairs, we’ll put together a menu of loaded nachos, tacos and burritos.
Near Standen, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a taco truck is a welcome sight. We plan the timings around your day, so service starts when you want it.
What’s on the menu
Burrito bowls
Rice, beans, filling and toppings in a bowl.
Quesadillas
Popular with children.
Common questions in Standen
How far is Standen from London?
It’s about 41 miles from central London, and inside the area we cover.
Will you travel to a small place like Standen?
Yes. Villages and hamlets are part of our area, and the main thing is access: tell us about the lane, the gate and the ground.
Do you do crew catering?
Yes, timed to your schedule. Tell us numbers and timings.
Do you do parties at home?
Yes, as long as there is access and a level, firm spot. Tell us about the drive, gates and any slopes.
Can you do gluten-free food?
Yes, gluten-free options are available, using corn tortillas. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can talk through how their food is prepared.
What’s on the menu?
We agree a sample menu with each client. 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.
Can you plan for allergies?
We plan allergen-aware menus, including for nut allergies, with allergen information for every dish. We keep options separate, but we can’t promise anything is completely allergen-free. Guests with severe allergies should talk to us before the event.
What do you need at the pitch?
Send pitch details and we will confirm, including power and water.
Step by step
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our truck or trailer, and get on with serving. Summer events in Standen have daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer and about 7:00pm by late September, so evening trading usually finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter markets, dark by about 3:50pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Send us your event details and pitch information.
- We confirm our menu, pitch needs and paperwork.
- We set up in the agreed window.
- We serve to order through the event.
- We pack down and tidy the pitch.
How to prepare
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Confirm the venue allows outside caterers
Ask for a quote
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. Contact us for a quote: just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Who books Mexican street food in Standen?
It feeds crew and volunteers well.
We cater all kinds of occasions in Standen and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Food and music festivals
- County and country shows
- Sports clubs and race days
- School and charity events
Visitors arriving by train will find that Headcorn station is about 2.6 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Allergen information for each dish
- The caterer’s food hygiene rating
- The wet-weather plan
Fairs, fêtes and events in Standen
Standen is about 9 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Events in Standen are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and fresh service on the day. We serve in 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our truck and trailer cover the area from Standen to Maidstone (about 11 miles away).
Organisers near the High Weald National Landscape, within about 6 miles of Standen, may face extra conditions on traffic, ground protection and waste. We work to whatever the site sets.
Here we cover the TN27 postcode area. That could mean an event at a home with a drive on Smarden Road, Pook Lane and Weeks Lane. Close by, we cover events in Curteis' Corner (1 mile south-west), Lashenden (1 mile north-west), Monk's Hill (1 mile north-east), Biddenden (1 mile south-west) and Stede Quarter (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles north-west), Ashford (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west), Foley Park (12 miles north-west) and Paddock Wood (12 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Benenden Hospital (3.5 miles south-west) and Romden Castle (2.7 miles north-east).
Can I do a taco night myself?
Plenty of people try a DIY taco night at home. Common snags are cold tortillas, uneven quantities and the host missing the party. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us serve.
For a small group, a taco night at home can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles allergen information for you.
Why choose Mexican street food in Standen?
Not every trader covers vegans and coeliacs. We can serve vegan fillings and corn tortillas. Extras, such as more dishes, extra drinks or a longer service, are quoted on request, so you can choose what you need.
What you get with us
- Served fresh from our food truck or trailer
- A menu agreed with you
- Access, space and power checked in advance
- Menus for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan guests
See our pricing or the cost guide.
Also in Standen
Planning the serving area
We’ll agree the spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
- Flat, firm ground
- Clear information on power, water and waste
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What affects the price in Standen
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The menu you choose
- The number of people
- How many staff you need
- Parking and the route in
A food truck can be a practical alternative to plated catering, as there is no kitchen to hire. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Where the event is
- A picture of the space, if it’s a garden or field
- How we drive in and where we can park
- The date and rough timings
The quickest way to a quote is to tell us about it on our contact page. Give us the details of your event, and we will suggest a menu to suit.
Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Tell traders about power and water before the day
- Schedule crew meals
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Check how traders handle peak times
Allergen information is available at the hatch, and the menu shows vegan and gluten-free options.
Margaritas and Mexican beer, subject to the event’s licence.
- 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