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Festival & event street food in Upton, Kent
From the moment the hatch opens to the end of service, a taco truck for markets, fêtes and festivals makes the serving truck part of your event in Upton.
- Street food and farmers’ markets
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Community days
Mexican street food in Upton
Mexican street food in Upton, from our truck or trailer
The menu is agreed with organisers, with fillings such as carnitas, chicken tinga or beef birria, and a vegan filling like black beans. It suits outdoor screenings and food markets, serving tacos, quesadillas and loaded nachos.
For events in a place like Upton, one hot-food trader that suits most diets makes life easy. Tacos and burritos can do exactly that. We serve from the hatch of our truck or trailer, or from a serving station, and we plan the service around your numbers.
What Mexican street food costs
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- What’s on the menu
- Travel, parking and access
- How many guests we’re serving
- The length of service
A food truck can be a practical alternative to plated catering, as there’s no kitchen to hire. Contact us for a quote to compare.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Your menu ideas
- Access for the truck or trailer, including gates and ground
- Expected numbers
- Diets and allergies you know about
Planning Mexican street food in Upton? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
What we need at the venue
Plenty of outdoor spaces and venues work for us, but a few things matter:
- A pitch with space around it, away from tents and structures
- Your trader pack and site rules
- Flat, firm ground
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Upton
- Burritos
- Burrito bowls
- Quesadillas
- Tacos
- Vegan options
- Loaded nachos
Common questions in Upton
How far is Upton from central London?
It’s about 66 miles from central London, and inside the area we cover.
Could you come to a seaside event near Upton?
We can, given firm ground and the landowner’s permission. Beaches and promenades typically need the council’s agreement, so check that first.
What do you need at the pitch?
Let us know what the pitch has and we’ll confirm our needs. Power and water are agreed with each booking.
What do you need at the venue?
The main things are access and a level spot: a level spot to park, space for guests to queue and a little room for a serving table. Send us a picture and tell us about gates, slopes and soft ground.
Do you take everything away?
We clear our own area when service is finished. For anything beyond that, such as guests’ tables, ask us.
How big an event can you cater?
Our truck and trailer service normally suits events of around 50 to 400 guests. Festivals can be bigger, and smaller parties are quoted case by case. Tell us your numbers.
Can you serve in the rain?
We can keep serving from the truck or trailer in the rain, but your guests will want somewhere covered, like a marquee or gazebo.
Is the food very hot?
The food can be kept mild, with hotter salsas on the side for anyone who wants more heat.
The process
We need a level, firm spot we can drive the truck or trailer onto, and we agree power and water arrangements before the day. A photo of the space helps. Christmas markets in Upton trade in the dark from about 3:50pm, so site lighting matters for traders and visitors alike. By contrast, a midsummer fair stays light until about 9:15pm.
- First, we check the dates.
- We agree what we will serve and where.
- We send the paperwork your event asks for.
- We’re ready to serve as visitors arrive.
- We trade, then pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us what power and water the site has
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Arrange somewhere covered for guests to eat
How to get a price
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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Catering for every guest
A Mexican menu is easy to plan for mixed diets, because guests can choose what suits them. A few tips:
- Put all trader information in one pack
- Tell traders about power and water before the day
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
We arrive in the agreed set-up window.
Bowls as a gluten-free choice.
About the menu
Burrito bowls
Rice, beans, filling and toppings in a bowl.
Quesadillas
Popular with children.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where vehicles can park, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Upton events: pitches and permissions
Upton is about 1 mile south-west of Broadstairs, in Kent. Events in Upton are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and fresh service on the day. We cover 922 places in Kent. We cater right across the region, from Upton to Canterbury (about 16 miles away).
A school such as Upton Junior School running a summer fair could book a taco truck. Rail travel is an option for visitors, as Broadstairs station is in Upton itself. With the sea within about 2 miles, we plan for wind at coastal events, on firm ground rather than sand.
We serve at events all over the CT10, CT11 and CT12 postcode area. Your event could be at a home on Vale Road, Lawn Road and Upton Road. Upton sits on or near the A255, so getting the truck or trailer to your event is simple. For events just outside Upton, we cover Broadstairs (1 mile north-east), St Peter's (1 mile north-west), Northwood (1 mile west), Ramsgate (1 mile south-west) and St Lawrence (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Deal (10 miles south), Herne Bay (13 miles west), Walmer (11 miles south), Whitfield (15 miles south), Sandwich (7 miles south-west) and Aylesham (13 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Westwood Cross (1.2 miles west) and Crampton Tower (less than half a mile east). The countryside around Upton includes Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Local schools include The Charles Dickens School (under half a mile north-west) and The Charles Dickens School (less than half a mile north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Little Albion Inn (within half a mile north-east)
Perfect for your event in Upton
It adds colour to a food line-up.
A truck or trailer suits almost any gathering. In Upton, you could book us for occasions like:
- County and country shows
- Sports clubs and race days
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Music and food festivals
Thanks to the A255, we can bring the truck or trailer to Upton without fuss.
Comparing caterers
- How long the service runs
- Whether VAT is included
- Who provides plates and napkins
- A food hygiene rating you can check
Places near Upton
Also in Upton
Can I do a taco night myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up in the kitchen. Booking a caterer means you can relax with everyone else.
For a small group, a taco night at home can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, with allergen information for every dish.
- 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