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Mexican Street Food in Staple
Planning Mexican street food in Staple? We bring the truck or trailer, the ingredients and the kit, and look after your guests on the day.
- School and charity events
- Open days and community events
- Sports club events
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Mexican street food for your event in Staple
Our food is easy to eat standing up or on the grass. It works well for open-air performances and music and food festivals, serving burrito bowls, tacos and burritos.
At a field event near Staple, power and water may be limited; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. We’ll check the space, access and power with you before the day, so there are no surprises on arrival.
Popular choices
Vegan tacos
Fillings such as spiced mushrooms or black beans.
Burritos
A burrito keeps visitors going.
Working with your venue
For larger events, we plan serving points around your timings, so everyone is served promptly. Let us know how long the break is.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can check the date.
DIY taco night versus a caterer
Weighing up a DIY taco night against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Contact us for a quote to compare.
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.
Events we cater in Staple
It brings something different to the food court.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Country shows
- Sports club events
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Festivals
Organisers of a summer fête for a church such as Church of St James could add tacos and burritos alongside the bric-a-brac.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- How many staff are serving, and for how long
- The wet-weather plan
- The caterer’s food hygiene rating
Also in Staple
Mexican street food or something else?
Some street food is slow to serve one order at a time. With fillings prepared ahead, service is fast. Larger events can cost less per head, because the set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- Menus chosen with you
- A clear quote
- Menus for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests
- Food and drinks from one caterer, if you want both
Read how we price or the cost guide.
Running an event in Staple
Staple is about 7 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. We serve at events in gardens, halls and venues around Staple and the surrounding area. We cover 922 places across Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 8 miles away.
Visitors arriving by train will find that the nearest station is Adisham station, about 2.9 miles south-west.
Here we cover the CT3 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it with access for the truck or trailer. Whether your event is on The Street, Rowan Close and School Lane or anywhere nearby, we can bring Mexican street food there, given access. If your venue is just outside Staple, we also cover Barnsole (1 mile south-east), Twitham (1 mile west), Durlock (1 mile north), Flemings (1 mile east) and Guilton (1 mile north-east). We also cater in nearby towns such as Canterbury (8 miles west), Margate (10 miles north-east), Dover (9 miles south), Folkestone (13 miles south), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include White Mill (3.3 miles east). Open spaces near Staple include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Three Tuns pub (under half a mile west)
FAQs for Staple
What’s the nearest station to Staple for guests?
The closest is Adisham station, roughly 2.9 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Staple?
Yes, we cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates, ground and parking.
Do you do a taco bar?
We can. We can set up a build-your-own taco bar, served from the truck or a serving table, with fillings, salsas, guacamole and toppings.
Will you have a stall at our event?
Tell us about your event, and we will confirm availability and requirements.
Do you cook on site?
We slow-cook fillings ahead, then finish them and keep them hot at your event. The tortillas are warmed on site, and the salsas and guacamole are made fresh.
What happens if it rains?
The truck or trailer can serve in the rain, but guests need somewhere covered to eat and drink, like a marquee or gazebo.
Can you cater for crew and volunteers?
We can. Crew, volunteer and hospitality catering is available, with or without a public stall.
How much does Mexican street food cost in Staple?
We quote for each event, so the price fits what you want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we’ll reply with a quote.
Planning the serving area
The route in matters as much as the spot itself. We look for:
- Clear information on power, water and waste
- Trader information and site rules
- Room for the truck or trailer and customers
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Step by step
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our food truck or trailer, and serve without fuss. By late September, it’s dark in Staple at around 7:00pm, so later trading needs some lighting. Tell us how the site will be lit when you send the pitch details.
- It starts with your event details and pitch information.
- We confirm our menu, our pitch needs and the paperwork your event asks for.
- We arrive at the agreed time and set up on our pitch.
- We cook to order and serve through the agreed trading hours.
- When trading ends, we pack down and leave the pitch clean.
How to prepare
- Have a marquee or gazebo ready in case of rain
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to park
- Tell us when you want service to start
How to get a price
Planning Mexican street food in Staple? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, send a quick message through our quote form.
Planning help
What Mexican street food costs
We quote for your event, and the price is based on:
- How many guests we’re serving
- Food, drinks or both
- Parking and the route in
- Your choice of food and drinks
Access, parking and the distance to your venue can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Your quote confirms the full price.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- The address or venue name
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Your date and when you want service to start
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
- 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