Kent · England
Wedding Mexican Catering in Cross-at-Hand
Fresh, generous and easy to enjoy: a taco bar wedding breakfast, evening tacos and a margarita bar for events in Cross-at-Hand and across Kent.
- Farm and barn venues
- Late-evening wedding food
- Receptions after a small ceremony
Wedding Mexican catering near Cross-at-Hand
Wedding Mexican catering in Cross-at-Hand, from our truck or trailer
Our drinks bar can serve margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas, with alcohol-free choices for drivers and children. Licensing is checked with you and the venue first. Popular choices include evening tacos, a taco bar for the wedding breakfast and loaded nachos, and it suits informal wedding breakfasts and garden and marquee weddings.
Rural weddings around Cross-at-Hand have a charm of their own, and a food truck by the barn or marquee adds to it. Plan for access, soft ground and wet-weather cover for guests. We plan the timings around your day, so service starts when you want it.
Wedding venues and access near Cross-at-Hand
Cross-at-Hand is about 5 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. We serve at weddings in homes, gardens and venues in Cross-at-Hand and nearby villages. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, wherever the truck or trailer can get in. Our truck and trailer cover the area from Cross-at-Hand to Canterbury (about 24 miles away).
Close to Cross-at-Hand are historic houses such as Stoneacre (4.6 miles north). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on outside caterers and vehicles. A rural reception could be within reach, as the High Weald National Landscape is no more than about 7 miles from Cross-at-Hand. Firm ground and a clear way in matter more than the view for a food truck.
This part of Kent takes in TN12. From Staplehurst Road and Woodford Park or a nearby road, we’ll plan where to park and serve. For weddings just outside Cross-at-Hand, we cover Rabbit's Cross (1 mile north), Devil's Den (1 mile east), Wanshurst Green (1 mile south-west), St Ann's Green (1 mile west) and Underling Green (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (5 miles north), Ashford (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles west), Tonbridge (12 miles west) and Kings Hill (8 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Sutton Valence Castle (2.8 miles north-east) and South East Romany Museum (1.8 miles south-west).
Step by step
A typical event goes like this: we park up and get ready, service opens at the agreed time, and we serve your guests fresh for the agreed time. A winter wedding in Cross-at-Hand gets dark early, at about 3:50pm in December, so evening guests will be queuing in the dark. Ask your venue what outdoor lighting it has near where we’ll park.
- You send us your wedding date, venue, numbers and how you see the day.
- Together we choose a taco bar, evening food or both, and we send a quote.
- Timings and where the truck or trailer will stand are agreed with your venue.
- On the day we set up and serve when your running order says.
- We pack down after service and leave our area tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for us to park and serve
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to park
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Get a quote
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your wedding, and we’ll make suggestions. When you are ready, send a quick message through our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- A flat, firm spot where the truck or trailer can stand
- A serving spot close to the marquee or reception area
- Permission from the venue or landowner
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we’ll advise.
What we offer
- Nachos to share
- Margarita bar
- Evening tacos
- Taco bar wedding breakfast
- Burritos and bowls
- Guacamole and salsas
How we price wedding Mexican catering
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- What the venue already provides
- Whether you add a drinks bar or food
- Timings and hours
- How many staff you need
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the length of service, along with extras and where your event is. We quote for each event individually.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and allergy numbers
- A picture of the space, if it is a garden or field
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Access for the truck or trailer, including gates and ground
Send us the date, your venue or TN12 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you will get menu ideas and a price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Is wedding Mexican catering right for your wedding?
Some caterers only do the evening. We can cater the wedding breakfast too, so one caterer covers the day. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: serving hours, staff, disposables, travel and VAT. Our quote sets out what’s included.
Why book with us
- Fast service, even with a queue
- Events in Cross-at-Hand and across Kent
- Access, space and power checked in advance
- Menus chosen with you
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
Who books wedding Mexican catering in Cross-at-Hand?
A taco bar gets guests mingling.
A truck or trailer suits almost any gathering. People in Cross-at-Hand can book us for occasions like:
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Farm and barn venues
It helps to add rail details to the invitations, as the nearest station is Staplehurst station, about 1.2 miles south.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- What happens if it rains
- How many staff are serving, and for how long
- Where to see their hygiene rating
Your questions about wedding Mexican catering in Cross-at-Hand
Is Cross-at-Hand close to London?
It is about 35 miles from central London, and inside the area we cover.
Do you come to events in the High Weald National Landscape?
We do, where the venue allows a catering vehicle. Lanes can be narrow and ground soft, so tell us how we’d get in.
Can you keep it mild?
The food can be kept mild, with hotter salsas on the side for anyone who wants more heat.
Do you do a wedding bar?
Yes, our Mexican drinks bar serves margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas, with alcohol-free choices too. Licensing is checked with you and the venue.
Can you plan for allergies?
Yes. Tell us about allergies when you book. Under UK rules, caterers must give information on 14 allergens, and we do that for every dish (Food Standards Agency guidance). For severe allergies, please talk to us first.
How much is a food truck for an event?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the length of service and the location. Send us the details for a quote.
Can guests build their own tacos?
We can. We can set up a build-your-own taco bar, served from the truck or a serving table, with fillings, salsas and toppings to choose from.
Is the food made fresh?
Food is cooked to order in our food truck or trailer, or served from a build-your-own taco bar. Fillings are slow-cooked beforehand and finished on site.
Catering for every guest
A Mexican menu is easy to plan for mixed diets, because options can be kept separate. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Let us know about supplier meals
- Ask whether your venue allows food trucks
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP cards
- Let us know about severe allergies in writing
If things run late, and we’ll adjust when we serve.
Quesadillas go down well with children at the wedding breakfast.
Nearby places to Cross-at-Hand
Other catering in Cross-at-Hand
DIY taco night or a caterer?
For a small group, a taco night at home can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles allergen information for you.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party serving. With a caterer, you get the food and drinks without the work.
For planners, venues and organisers
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the space and tell us about the drive and gates, and we will let you know if it is a good fit.
For big numbers, we plan service to keep queues short, so everyone is served promptly. Let us know how long the break is.
- 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