Mexican catering in London

A Mexican food truck at your event in London

We bring Mexican street-food catering to weddings, birthdays, garden parties, offices and festivals across London and the surrounding area. We park our truck or trailer at your venue, warm the tortillas to order and serve your guests tacos, burritos, burrito bowls, nachos and quesadillas, with salsas and guacamole made fresh for the day.

Guests choose their own fillings and toppings, so meat eaters, vegetarians and vegans eat together, and corn tortillas suit gluten-free guests. Add a build-your-own taco bar for a sit-down meal, or a Mexican drinks bar with margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas.

Courtyards, car parks, gardens and warehouses

London events happen everywhere from suburban back gardens to office forecourts, warehouse venues, school playgrounds and marquees. A food truck or trailer needs somewhere level to park, access wide and high enough to get in, and the venue’s permission. Streets are narrower and parking is tighter than in most of the South East, so access is the first thing we check. Public parks usually need permission from the council or park authority for catering, so check that early if you’re planning a picnic-style party.

Every part of Greater London is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, central London has the Congestion Charge, and parking or a parking suspension may need arranging for the truck. Tell us about access when you ask for a quote and we’ll include it.

Prices for events in London

We quote every event individually: contact us for a quote. The price depends on guest numbers, the menu, how long we serve, drinks and staff, and travel, parking and access. As a guide, published prices from other Mexican street-food caterers in the South East ranged from about £11 to £45 per head at the time of writing, often with a minimum spend. Read what Mexican catering costs or see how we price.

A taco truck or something else?

Compared with a hog roast or barbecue, Mexican street food is easier for vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free guests, because fillings and tortillas can be kept separate, and food is served to order, so it’s always hot. Compared with a plated meal, it needs no kitchen at the venue and feels more relaxed. It does need access for the truck or trailer, a level spot and the venue’s permission.

Choosing a caterer in London

If you’re comparing caterers or taco caterers in London, these are the questions worth asking any catering company, not just us:

• What’s your food hygiene rating? Every food business is inspected by the council where it’s registered, and ratings are published on the Food Standards Agency website.
• Are you insured? Venues and event organisers usually ask caterers for proof of public liability insurance.
• How do you handle allergies? A caterer must be able to tell you which of the 14 main allergens are in each dish.
• Can your truck get in? Check gates, archways, drives and ground conditions, and whether power and water are needed.
• Does my venue allow you? Livery halls, museums, historic buildings and many hotels in London have an approved list of caterers or rules on vehicles, so check with the venue first.
• What does the quote include? Check serving time, staff, plates and napkins, travel, any minimum spend and VAT, so you can compare like with like.

A Mexican food truck suits London events where you want relaxed, sociable food that guests choose for themselves, rather than a long buffet or a plated menu. Add a drinks bar and you deal with one catering company instead of two.

Planning an event in London

• Fix the date and venue first. Ask the venue about outside caterers and food trucks before you book anyone.
• Check access. Measure gates and archways, and think about where the truck can park on firm, level ground.
• Collect numbers and diets. Add a question about dietary needs and allergies to your invitation or sign-up form, and count children separately.
• Plan for the weather. Agree somewhere dry for guests to queue and eat, and a back-up spot for the truck if the grass is wet.
• Share the timings. Tell us when you want to eat, and about any speeches or fixed breaks.

Menu ideas for London events

Every menu is put together for your event; these are just starting points.

Around London

The nearest railway station to the centre is Elephant & Castle station. Well-known places nearby include County of London (1.1 miles north), Gabriel's Wharf (0.8 miles north-west) and Surrey Dispensary (less than half a mile south-east). Close to the centre are Charles Dickens Primary School, Ark Globe Academy, London School of Musical Theatre and St George the Martyr. Green spaces within reach include Bellenden Road Nature Garden and Tower Hill.