Medway · England
Mexican Street Food for Wainscott events
From the first guest in the queue to the last, Mexican street food for festival crowds, school fairs and markets makes the serving truck part of your event in Wainscott.
- Village fairs
- Food and music festivals
- Race days and sports events
Planning an event in Wainscott?
How our Mexican street food works in Wainscott
The menu is agreed with organisers, perhaps chicken tinga, carnitas or birria, plus a vegan option such as spiced mushrooms or black beans. It suits crew and volunteer catering and festivals, serving loaded nachos, tacos and burritos.
Events near Wainscott are often volunteer-run, so we agree pitch, access and power with the organiser in advance. We turn up ready to serve, and tidy our own area afterwards.
Why choose Mexican street food in Wainscott?
It feeds crew and volunteers well.
A truck or trailer suits almost any gathering. People in Wainscott can book us for occasions like:
- Outdoor cinema and theatre nights
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- County and country shows
- Race days and sports events
A market or festival in Broomhill Park would be licensed by whoever manages the park, and we will provide our part of the paperwork.
What your quote should include
- The deadline for final numbers
- The caterer’s food hygiene rating
- Who provides plates and napkins
- The deposit and payment dates
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Check allergen information is on display
- Plan access routes for trader vehicles
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Send traders one clear trader pack
We set up at the agreed time, following your trader pack.
Nachos for groups.
Nearby places to Wainscott
More for events in Wainscott
The process
A typical event goes like this: we park up and get ready, we open the hatch when you’re ready, and your guests are served fresh for the agreed time. Summer events in Wainscott have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:00pm by late September, which helps evening trading. Winter markets, dark by about 3:50pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- We check your dates.
- We agree what we’ll serve and where.
- Paperwork goes over in good time.
- The hatch opens when the event does.
- We trade, then pack down.
Before we arrive
- Find out what power and water are available
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Have level hardstanding or firm ground ready
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Planning help
Wainscott events: pitches and permissions
Wainscott is about 2 miles north of Rochester, in Medway. For Mexican street food in Wainscott, we can serve in gardens, fields, venues, car parks and courtyards with access. Wainscott is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway we cover. You can also see our page for Maidstone, about 10 miles away.
Visitors arriving by train will find that Strood station is about 1.1 miles away. Hot food from a truck or trailer could give a school fair, for a school such as Wainscott Primary School, a busy corner.
Anywhere in ME2 and ME3, we can bring the truck or trailer to your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Hoo Road, Holly Road and Leigh Road; 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 Upper Upnor (1 mile south-east), Lower Upnor (1 mile east), Chattenden (1 mile north-east), Cooling Street (2 miles north) and Hoo St Werburgh (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (4 miles south-east), Chatham (4 miles south), Rainham (5 miles south-east), Luton (3 miles south), Park Wood (6 miles south-east) and Lordswood (5 miles south).
A little further out are Huguenot Museum (1.6 miles south) and French Hospital (1.6 miles south). The countryside around Wainscott includes Rede Common and Gad's Hill.
- Local schools include Temple School (0.9 miles west) and The Hundred of Hoo Academy (1.8 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Royal Oak pub (0.6 miles south-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include City of Rochester-upon-Medway (1.4 miles south-west) and Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf (1.8 miles south)
FAQs for Wainscott
Is Wainscott close to London?
It is about 27 miles from central London, and inside the area we cover.
Which station is closest to Wainscott?
The closest is Strood station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
Do you cook on site?
Fillings are slow-cooked in advance, then finished and kept hot on site. Tortillas are warmed on site, and salsas and guacamole are made fresh.
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.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Greater London, Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes and Oxfordshire.
Can you handle a lunchtime rush?
With fillings ready to go, service is quick.
How spicy is the food?
That’s your choice: we can keep it mild and put the hotter salsas on the side. Read more about how spicy Mexican food is.
Is the food suitable for children?
Of course. Mild dishes, quesadillas and nachos can be part of the menu. Tell us how many children are coming.
DIY taco night or a caterer?
Weighing up a DIY taco night against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Doing it yourself? Start with the quantities: see how many tacos per person. Keep warmed tortillas covered, and label anything containing allergens.
The menu, item by item
Loaded nachos
Crisp chips loaded up.
Quesadillas
A good choice for families.
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Adding food to drinks, or drinks to food
- Whether you need disposables
- What’s on the menu
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can feel generous.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Your date and when you want service to start
- Where the event is
- Access for the truck or trailer, including gates and ground
Thinking about Mexican street food for your event in Wainscott? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose Mexican street food in Wainscott?
Crew sandwiches are easy but dull. A hot burrito or taco bowl keeps crew going. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the length of service, along with extras and where your event is. Every event gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Food and drinks from one caterer, if you want both
- Allergen information for everything we serve
- Every guest catered for, gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan included
- Everything served fresh from the hatch
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger events, we plan serving points around your timings, so guests are looked after quickly. Let us know how long the break is.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send what the landowner or council needs 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