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Mexican Street Food in Tonge
Fresh, colourful and made to share: tacos, burritos and nachos from a truck for fairs and festivals in Tonge and the surrounding area.
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Seasonal and night markets
- Food and music festivals
Planning an event in Tonge?
How our Mexican street food works in Tonge
We agree a stall menu with you, with fillings such as carnitas, chicken tinga or beef birria, plus a vegan option such as spiced mushrooms or black beans. We serve vegan tacos, tacos and burrito bowls, and it’s a good fit for country shows and food markets.
A fête near Tonge might be on a field with no mains power; tell us what’s available and we will plan around it. We arrive ready to serve, and clear our own area when service is finished.
Perfect for your event in Tonge
It works at small school fairs and large festivals.
A truck or trailer works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Fundraisers and fêtes
- Country shows
- Outdoor cinema and theatre nights
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Giles, a taco truck adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
Questions to ask before you book
- Where to see their hygiene rating
- Staff numbers and hours
- How late numbers can change
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
How the day works
Guests tend to gather around the truck, so we’ll help you choose a spot with room for a queue. We can serve in the rain, though guests will want somewhere covered to stand or sit. Summer events in Tonge have daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer and about 7:00pm by late September, so evening trading normally finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter markets, dark by about 3:50pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- It starts with your event details and pitch information.
- You get our stall menu, what we need at the pitch and the paperwork you request.
- We set up the truck or trailer on the pitch at the agreed time.
- Tacos, burritos and more are served to order while the event is open.
- We pack away and leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Have level hardstanding or firm ground ready
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Running an event in Tonge
Tonge is about 2 miles east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Across the ME9 area, we can bring the truck or trailer to you. We serve in all 922 towns and villages in Kent. You can also see our page for Maidstone, about 12 miles away.
For a public event, it helps to tell people that the nearest station is Teynham station, about 1.7 miles south-east. Hot food from a truck or trailer could give a school fair, for a school such as Sittingbourne Community College, a busy corner.
We serve at events all over the ME9 postcode area. Nearby, we also cater events in Tonge Corner (1 mile south), Milton Regis (1 mile west), Murston (1 mile south-west), Radfield (1 mile south) and Kemsley (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (12 miles south-west), Ashford (15 miles south), Canterbury (14 miles east), Whitstable (11 miles east), Faversham (5 miles south-east) and Herne Bay (15 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (2.1 miles west) and Castle Rough (1.3 miles north-west).
Tonge questions
Which station is closest to Tonge?
Guests can use Teynham station, about 1.7 miles south-east of Tonge.
Do you come to school fairs around Tonge?
We can, as long as the school agrees and the truck or trailer can reach the pitch. Tell us the date, the site and roughly how many visitors you expect.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. We can keep dishes mild, and simple options such as quesadillas or nachos can be part of the menu. Include children in your numbers.
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 need power?
Let us know what the pitch has and we will confirm our needs. We confirm power and water with each booking.
Can you do dairy-free food?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need dairy-free food, and we will include them in the plan.
Can we book you as a trader?
Send us the details, and we’ll confirm availability and requirements.
Can you handle a lunchtime rush?
Tell us expected visitor numbers and we will plan for peak times.
DIY taco night or a caterer?
You can set up your own drinks table, but someone has to serve all evening. See our margarita bar guide.
Doing it yourself? Start with the quantities: our guide to how many tacos per person helps. Keep tortillas warm in a covered basket, and label dishes for guests with allergies.
What affects the price in Tonge
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How many guests we’re serving
- Distance and access to the venue
- What the venue already provides
- Adding food to drinks, or drinks to food
What’s on the menu makes a difference to the total, so tell us what you have in mind. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- A photo of the space, if it is a garden or field
- Whether you’d like food, drinks or both
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Where the event is
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Working with your venue
For big numbers, we plan service to keep queues short, so guests are looked after quickly. Tell us how long you have for food and drinks.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
What we need at the venue
We serve from a truck or trailer, so where we park matters. Here’s what we look for:
- A level pitch on firm ground
- Your trader pack and site rules
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Tonge
- Loaded nachos
- Burritos
- Tacos
- Burrito bowls
- Quesadillas
- Vegan options
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Agree when vehicles can move on site
- Put all trader information in one pack
- Provide seating near the food
- Confirm power and water with traders
Orders are served throughout the event, made to order.
Loaded nachos for sharing.
The menu, item by item
Quesadillas
Toasted tortillas with melted cheese.
Burritos
A filling burrito to eat on the go.
Towns and villages near Tonge
Also in Tonge
- 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