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Wedding caterers in Woodland
Book our food truck or trailer for your wedding in Woodland. We serve your guests straight from the truck.
- Engagement parties at home
- Vow renewals and blessings
- Evening wedding food
Wedding Mexican catering near Woodland
How our wedding Mexican catering works in Woodland
A food truck can make a colourful backdrop for photos, and guests enjoy seeing their food served fresh. It suits evening wedding food and informal wedding breakfasts, serving quesadillas, evening tacos and loaded nachos.
A wedding in a small place like Woodland often means a field, a barn or a family garden. That is where a food truck comes into its own: no kitchen, just firm ground and access. Let us know about access, ground, power and water. Food and drinks can be booked together or separately, so the food and drinks can come from one caterer.
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- How many staff you need
- Timings and hours
- Guest numbers
- Whether you need disposables
Catering from a truck or trailer can be a practical alternative to a sit-down meal, because it needs no venue kitchen. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and allergy numbers
- The address or venue name
- Access for the truck or trailer, including gates and ground
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. To start, drop us a line using the enquiry form.
Also in Woodland
Occasions we cater for in Woodland
It fits barns, marquees and gardens, where a plated meal can be hard to pull off.
Here are some of the events we cater:
- Vow renewals and blessings
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Evening wedding food
- Day-after wedding get-togethers
Around Woodland, historic houses include Acrise Place (2.9 miles east) and Westenhanger Castle (3.1 miles south-west). Couples booking a stately setting should check where a truck or trailer is allowed to park before signing anything.
What to look for in a quote
- Where to see their hygiene rating
- How bad weather is handled
- Staff numbers and hours
- Whether plates, napkins and cutlery are included
FAQs for Woodland
Will you travel to a small place like Woodland?
Yes, small places are no problem, given access. Tell us about lanes, gates, ground and parking.
Can you serve near the sea around Woodland?
We can, given firm ground and the landowner’s permission. Beaches and promenades typically need the council’s agreement, so check that first.
Is the food made fresh?
We cook to order in our food truck or trailer kitchen, or serve from a taco bar. Slow-cooked fillings are prepared in advance and kept hot on site.
How long are you on site?
We get there well before service to set up. Serving times are agreed with you in advance.
Is there a minimum number of guests?
That depends on the menu and the service time, but around 50 to 400 guests is the usual range. For anything outside that, ask us.
What’s on the menu?
We agree a sample menu with each client. Fillings could include chicken tinga, pork carnitas, al pastor-style pork and vegan options like black beans. See our menu for ideas.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, we do. Our drinks bar can be booked on its own or with food, with alcohol-free options such as aguas frescas. For alcohol, we’ll talk licensing through with you and your venue.
Can you do the wedding breakfast and evening food?
Yes. We can do a taco bar for the main meal and tacos or nachos for the evening.
Planners, venues and businesses
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide the information the landowner or council asks for from us.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: vehicle access, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Space, access and the venue
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- A flat, firm spot where the truck or trailer can stand
- A serving spot close to the marquee or reception area
- Room for a queue in front of the serving hatch
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Menu ideas
- Taco bar wedding breakfast
- Evening tacos
- Margarita bar
- Guacamole and salsas
- Nachos to share
- Burritos and bowls
Wedding Mexican catering or something else?
A buffet can leave food sitting out. Tacos go straight from the hatch to the plate when guests are ready. Larger events can cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What you get with us
- Book food, drinks or both
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests
- Allergen-aware menus
- A clear quote
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
The menu, item by item
Salsas and guacamole
Freshly made salsas and guacamole for the taco bar.
Taco bar wedding breakfast
The taco bar is the main event. Fillings are agreed with you.
Step by step
A typical event goes like this: we park up and get ready, service opens at the agreed time, and your guests are served fresh for the agreed time. December weddings in Woodland lose the light by about 3:50pm, so the evening food will be served after dark. Festoon lights by the truck help guests see the menu.
- First, we check availability for your date.
- You choose the fillings, sides and extras.
- We confirm the plan with your venue.
- Food is served from the taco bar or the hatch.
- After serving, we clear away.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a marquee or gazebo ready in case of rain
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, menu ideas and access. To send your details, drop us a line using the enquiry form.
Planning help
Wedding venues and access near Woodland
Woodland is about 4 miles north of Hythe, in Kent. Weddings in Woodland are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and friendly service on the day. Woodland is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we can bring wedding Mexican catering. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 10 miles away.
For outdoor photos, Tolsford Hill is close by. For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Westenhanger station, about 2.9 miles south-west. A rural reception could be within reach, as the Kent Downs National Landscape is no more than about 3 miles from Woodland. Firm ground and a clear way in matter more than the view for a food truck. Couples near the coast, within about 5 miles of Woodland, sometimes want a beach feel. We need firm ground for the truck or trailer, so a clifftop lawn or venue car park may suit better than the sand.
We cover weddings in every part of the CT18 postcode area and the streets around it. We also serve at weddings in Skeete (1 mile south-west), Hemsted (1 mile north-west), Lyminge (1 mile east), Rhodes Minnis (1 mile north-east) and Ottinge (1 mile east). We also cater in nearby towns such as Ashford (9 miles west), Canterbury (10 miles north), Dover (10 miles east), Folkestone (5 miles south-east), Whitstable (15 miles north) and Deal (15 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Royal Victoria Hospital (5.6 miles south-east) and Saltwood Castle (3.6 miles south). Open spaces near Woodland include Tolsford Hill.
Should I do it myself?
Plenty of people try a DIY taco night at home. Common snags are cold tortillas, uneven quantities and the host missing the party. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the serving.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party serving. Booking a caterer means you can relax with everyone else.
- 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