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Taco bar caterers in Marden
Bring our Mexican catering truck or trailer to your event in Marden. Everything is served fresh from the hatch.
- Christenings and family parties
- Anniversary parties
- Team socials
Taco bar hire near Marden
Marden: venues, access and set-up
Marden is about 7 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. We serve at events in gardens, halls and venues around Marden and nearby villages. We cater in 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our truck and trailer cover the area from Marden to Maidstone (7 miles away).
By rail: Marden has its own station, Marden station. With the High Weald National Landscape about 6 miles away at most, a countryside taco bar is an option from Marden. Rural venues may limit vehicles, so ask where we can park and unload.
Here we cover the TN12 postcode area. From High Street, The Old Market and Rookery Court or anywhere nearby, we can bring taco bar hire there, given access. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Marden Beech (1 mile south-west), Claygate (2 miles west), Pearson's Green (3 miles west), Brandfold (3 miles south-west) and Capel Cross (3 miles south-west). We also cater in nearby towns such as Maidstone (7 miles north), Sevenoaks (15 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles west), Tonbridge (9 miles west), Kings Hill (8 miles north-west) and Foley Park (8 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include South East Romany Museum (0.9 miles east).
Taco bar hire for your event in Marden
Truck and trailer bookings usually suit around 50 to 400 guests, while smaller parties are quoted case by case. Tell us your numbers and we’ll plan the taco bar around them. Popular choices include warm corn and flour tortillas, a build-your-own taco bar and fresh salsas, and it suits marquee parties and christenings and family parties.
In a smaller place like Marden, a taco bar in your garden or a local hall keeps things simple. We set up and run the station, and guests choose their own fillings and toppings. Let us know about the drive and parking. We will check the space, access and power with you before the day, so there are no surprises on arrival.
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: vehicle access, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
If you are booking for a business, tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Events we cater in Marden
A taco bar feeds a crowd steadily, which suits a wedding breakfast or a lunch break.
In Marden and nearby, we can cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Christenings and family parties
- Wedding day food
- Evening wedding receptions
- Marquee parties
When the service is at a church such as St Michael and All Angels Church, the taco bar would be set up at the reception venue rather than the church.
Questions to ask before you book
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The caterer’s food hygiene rating
- What happens if it rains
- Whether plates, napkins and cutlery are included
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Food, drinks or both
- What the venue already provides
- Parking and the route in
- The number of people
Extras, such as more dishes, extra drinks or a longer service, are quoted on request, so you can choose what you need.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- The date and rough timings
- Your menu ideas
- What power and water the site has
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we will suggest a menu. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Common questions in Marden
Do you come to events in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Michael and All Angels Church?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall with access for the truck or trailer. Service would be at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Do you have gluten-free options?
Yes, with corn tortillas. Corn tortillas are naturally gluten-free, but some fillings, sauces and toppings may not be, so we check every dish and give allergen information.
What access do you need?
The main things are access and a level spot: a firm spot for the truck or trailer, room for a queue and, for a taco bar, space for a serving table. If in doubt, send us a picture of the space and the way in.
Do you need electricity?
It depends on the event and the set-up, and we agree power and water with you before the day. Tell us what’s available at your venue.
Is a taco bar suitable for a big group?
That depends on your timings and the event. As a guide, our bookings generally fall around 50 to 400 guests.
What’s on the menu?
Mexican street food and drinks: tacos, taco bars, burritos, bowls, nachos and quesadillas, plus salsas, guacamole and toppings. We also run a Mexican drinks bar, with margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Of course. We can include vegetarian and vegan fillings like black beans or spiced mushrooms.
How it works
The truck or trailer needs a level, firm spot with access to drive in, with power and water arrangements agreed beforehand. A photo of the space helps. From late May to late September, sunset in Marden moves from about 8:50pm to 7:00pm. Let us know if an outdoor station will run after dark, and we’ll talk about lighting.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We plan the fillings, salsas and toppings with you.
- The venue confirms where the bar goes and where we park.
- On the day, guests help themselves while we keep the bar stocked.
- When everyone has eaten, we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Tell us what power and water the site has
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Get a quote
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you need. For a quote, tell us about it on our contact page.
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A closer look at the menu
Hot fillings
Slow-cooked fillings kept hot on the bar, such as carnitas, chicken tinga or beef birria.
Warm tortillas
Corn and flour tortillas, warmed through in batches so there’s always one ready. The corn ones suit gluten-free guests.
Towns and villages near Marden
Also in Marden
Should I do it myself?
You can host your own taco night for a crowd, but it takes planning. Fillings need slow cooking, tortillas need warming as you go, and salsas need making. Read our guide to taco bars.
You can set up your own drinks table, but someone has to serve all evening. Our margarita bar guide has tips.
Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free included. To make it work smoothly:
- Have anyone with a severe allergy speak to us first
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Ensure guests have somewhere to sit
A covered spot keeps the bar and guests dry if it rains.
Extra salsas, from mild to hot, let guests choose their own heat.
Comparing your options
A plated wedding breakfast needs a kitchen, waiting staff and fixed courses. A taco bar needs a serving spot, somewhere close to unload and the venue’s agreement, with power and water confirmed when you book. Larger events can cost less per head, because the set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why book Mobile Mexican Catering in Marden
- Access, space and power checked in advance
- Service planned around your numbers
- Catering across Kent, including Marden
- A menu agreed with you
See our pricing or the cost guide.
- 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