Kent · England
Mexican Street Food for Stanford events
Fresh, generous and easy to enjoy: tacos, burritos and nachos from a truck for fairs and festivals in Stanford and the surrounding area.
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Seasonal and night markets
- School fairs and fundraisers
Planning an event in Stanford?
About the menu
Vegan tacos
Fillings such as spiced mushrooms or black beans.
Burrito bowls
Bowls suit gluten-free visitors on the grass.
Mexican street food in Stanford, served fresh
We work to your trader pack and site rules, from arrival times to waste. It works well for outdoor screenings and sports clubs and race days, with burrito bowls, burritos and tacos.
At a field event near Stanford, power and water may be limited; let us know and we’ll confirm the arrangements. We’ll check the space, access and power with you before the day, so there are no surprises on arrival.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- What the venue already provides
- Adding food to drinks, or drinks to food
- Parking and the route in
- Your choice of food and drinks
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Your quote confirms the full price.
Details that help
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- The date and time of the event
- Access for the truck or trailer, including gates and ground
- Roughly how many adults and children
- A picture of where we’d park
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, drop us a line using the enquiry form.
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Planning the serving area
Everything is served from our truck or trailer, so the spot needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
- Access for the truck or trailer at set-up
- Spacing from tents and other structures
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we’ll advise.
Step by step
Serving is quick: guests are served at the hatch or a serving station, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our area. Summer events in Stanford 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.
- Send us your event details and pitch information.
- We send our menu, needs and the documents you ask for.
- We arrive and set up at the agreed time.
- We serve to order through the event.
- We clear and leave the pitch clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Confirm the venue allows outside caterers
- Arrange somewhere covered for guests to eat
Getting a price
To get a price, just send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll suggest a menu to suit.
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Questions from Stanford
What’s the nearest station to Stanford for guests?
Westenhanger station, in Stanford itself.
Can you bring your truck or trailer to Sandling Park?
It depends on the park’s owner, who would need to agree to a catering vehicle on site. Ask them first; if they say yes, we’ll send what they need from us.
How long are you on site?
We get there well before service to set up. The length of service is agreed when you book, along with pack-down.
Is the food very hot?
The food can be kept mild, and hotter salsas go on the side for guests who like heat.
Do you cater in Stanford?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Stanford. For a quote, tell us about it on our contact page.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, with corn tortillas. Corn tortillas are naturally gluten-free, but some fillings, sauces and toppings may not be, so we plan gluten-free dishes carefully and give allergen information.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. We can include vegetarian and vegan fillings like black beans or spiced mushrooms, served alongside the meat options.
Can you cater for guests who avoid dairy?
Yes. We offer dairy-free options.
Catering for every guest
Mixed diets are straightforward to plan for, because options can be kept separate. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Confirm power and water with traders
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
We serve from the hatch throughout trading hours.
Crew, volunteer and hospitality catering.
Occasions we cater for in Stanford
It suits outdoor events of all sizes.
These are some of the occasions we serve:
- Community days
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Seasonal and night markets
- Sports clubs and race days
PTA volunteers planning an event for a school like Brockhill Park Performing Arts College might like a trader who brings everything and serves quickly.
Before booking anyone
- Who provides plates and napkins
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Staff numbers and hours
- Where to see their hygiene rating
Event catering near Stanford
Stanford is about 3 miles north-west of Hythe, in Kent. Whether your event is in the middle of Stanford or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: a truck or trailer at your event, options for every diet and a clear price. Stanford is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we can bring Mexican street food. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
A market or festival in Sandling Park would be licensed by whoever manages the park, and we’ll provide our part of the paperwork. Running a fête for a church like All Saints Church? A Mexican street-food truck draws people in. Shows and fairs in the Kent Downs National Landscape, about 5 miles from Stanford at most, sometimes have rules on where traders can drive. Send us the site plan and we’ll plan around it. Seafront festivals and markets, with the coast within about 3 miles of Stanford, need the organiser’s permission for traders. Send us the pitch details and we will check access.
Mexican street food in TN25 is planned around your venue and access and timings. Local streets include Stone Street and Kennett Lane; for an event at home on any of them, tell us where the truck or trailer can park. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Postling (1 mile north-east), Sellindge (2 miles west), Moorstock (2 miles north-west), Skeete (2 miles north-east) and Woodland (2 miles north-east). We also cater in nearby towns such as Ashford (8 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (12 miles east), Folkestone (6 miles east), Hythe (3 miles south-east) and Tower Hamlets (11 miles east).
A little further out are Hythe Museum (2.9 miles south-east) and Royal Victoria Hospital (5.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Hatch Park and Tolsford Hill.
Can I do a taco night myself?
Doing it yourself? Start with the quantities: see how many tacos per person. Keep tortillas warm in a covered basket, and label anything containing allergens.
Running your own drinks table is one option, but someone has to serve all evening. Our margarita bar guide has tips.
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide the information the landowner or council asks for from us.
- 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