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Taco caterers in Fordwich
A menu that works for every guest: gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan options, plus allergen information for every dish. Tacos, burritos, bowls and nachos served from our Mexican food truck in Fordwich.
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Fairs and festivals
- Leaving dos and retirement parties
Book Mexican catering in Fordwich
About our Mexican catering in Fordwich
Keep it simple or go further: tacos on their own, or tacos with burritos, nachos and quesadillas. Margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas can come from our drinks bar, with licensing checked with you. We serve a build-your-own taco bar, quesadillas and fresh salsas and guacamole, and it is a good fit for fairs and festivals and anniversaries and engagements.
In a small place like Fordwich, events are usually in a garden, a field or a nearby hall. Country lanes, long drives and gates are fine if we know about them, and firm ground matters, especially after rain. Food and drinks can be booked together or separately, so the food and drinks can come from one caterer.
How we price Mexican catering
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Your choice of food and drinks
- Whether you add a drinks bar or food
- How long we are needed on site
- Guest numbers
Larger events can cost less per head, because the set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Whether you’d like food, drinks or both
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send you a clear quote and a suggested menu.
DIY taco night or a caterer?
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. Our taco bar guide explains how.
Not sure whether to do it yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Contact us for a quote to compare.
What happens on the day
We get there well before you want to serve, set up the truck or trailer and get everything ready. Guests come up to order when service opens. Around midsummer it stays light in Fordwich until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:50pm, plan lighting where guests queue and eat.
- Start by telling us about your event.
- We suggest fillings and extras and send a quote.
- Access, the serving spot, power and water are agreed in advance.
- We arrive, set up and serve from the hatch.
- Once service ends, we clear away.
How to prepare
- Have level hardstanding or firm ground ready
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Find out what power and water are available
How to get a price
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll suggest a menu. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
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What’s on the menu
Tacos
Street tacos are small, quick and full of flavour. They come with fresh salsas and toppings, and corn tortillas suit gluten-free guests.
Build-your-own taco bar
A taco bar is relaxed and sociable, and guests with different diets can choose what suits them.
Mexican catering or something else?
A plated meal needs a kitchen and a larger team. A food truck or trailer is its own kitchen, so we need a suitable spot, access and the venue’s permission, with power and water confirmed when you book. Catering from a truck or trailer can be a practical alternative to a sit-down meal, because it needs no venue kitchen. Contact us for a quote to compare.
What we offer in Fordwich
- A menu built around your guests
- We cover Fordwich and the whole of Kent
- Allergen information for every dish
- Options for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan guests
Read how we price or our guide to catering costs.
Diets, allergies and planning
A Mexican menu is easy to plan for mixed diets, because options can be kept separate. A few tips:
- Make sure the menu has a vegan option
- Tell us what other food is being served
- Plan somewhere covered for guests to eat if it rains
- Confirm allergies by email before the event
We can still serve from the hatch if it rains, though guests need somewhere under cover to eat.
Quesadillas go down well with children, because they’re simple.
Organising for someone else?
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where vehicles can park, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Mexican catering around Fordwich
Fordwich is about 2 miles north-east of Canterbury, in Kent. Events in Fordwich are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and friendly service on the day. We cater in all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
A gathering in Chequer's Wood and Old Park would need the park owner’s say-so for any catering vehicle, and that is worth sorting out early. If people are travelling in by rail, Sturry station is in Fordwich itself. Coastal events near Fordwich, which is within about 6 miles of the sea, bring wind and sand into the planning. Tell us exactly where you’d like us and we will check access.
Mexican catering in CT2 is planned around your venue and access and timings. Streets in the area include Brooklands Close, Water Meadows and King Street, and an event on any of them can work if the truck or trailer can park nearby. Nearby, we also cater events in Littlebourne (2 miles south-east), Bekesbourne Hill (2 miles south), Wickhambreaux (3 miles east), Ickham (3 miles south-east) and Patrixbourne (3 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (13 miles south-east), Folkestone (15 miles south), Ramsgate (13 miles east), Broadstairs (14 miles east) and Whitstable (6 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Whitefriars Shopping Centre (2.4 miles south-west) and St Martins Hospital (1.5 miles south-west). Not far away are West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Nearby schools include Spires Academy (1.4 miles north-east) and Frank Montgomery School (1.4 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find Fordwich Arms (within half a mile south-east)
Fordwich questions
What’s the nearest station to Fordwich for guests?
Sturry station, in Fordwich itself.
Can you serve near the sea around Fordwich?
We can, given firm ground and the landowner’s permission. Beaches and promenades normally need the council’s agreement, so check that first.
What food and drinks do you offer?
Mexican street food: tacos, taco bars, burritos, bowls, nachos and quesadillas, plus salsas, guacamole and toppings. A drinks bar is available too, with margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas.
Can you cater for special diets?
Diets are planned in advance, with options kept separate, though we cannot guarantee a kitchen with no trace of any allergen. Anyone with a severe allergy should speak to us first.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates go first, so get in touch early.
Do you cook on site?
We slow-cook fillings ahead, then finish them and keep them hot at your event. The tortillas are warmed on site, and the salsas and guacamole are made fresh.
How much space do you need?
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. If in doubt, send us a picture of the space and the way in.
What are your prices?
Every event is quoted for individually, depending on numbers, menu, venue and timings. Contact us for a quote.
Who books Mexican catering in Fordwich?
It handles mixed diets without fuss, since everyone picks their own fillings and toppings. Vegetarian and vegan guests get a proper meal, not an afterthought.
Whatever the occasion, the serving truck can be a highlight. We are happy to cater:
- Garden parties
- Milestone birthdays
- Fundraisers and school events
- Engagement and anniversary parties
A school such as Sturry Church of England Primary School running a summer fair or fundraiser could book a taco truck.
What your quote should include
- Payment terms and deposit
- The deadline for final numbers
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Plates and napkins, or nothing at all
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What else we do in Fordwich
- 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