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Taco caterers in Barking
Bring our Mexican catering truck or trailer to your event in Barking. Everything is served fresh from the hatch, with a clear quote before you book.
- Garden get-togethers
- Big birthday celebrations
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Get a quote for Mexican catering in Barking
About our Mexican catering in Barking
Serving from a truck or trailer keeps the mood easy-going. People wander up, order at the hatch and head off with hot food, which suits informal events. For engagement celebrations and school fairs and fundraisers, we’ll put together a menu of quesadillas, burritos and burrito bowls and more.
From a hired hall to a shared courtyard, events in Barking come in all shapes. Tell us how close we can park, and about any height barriers or narrow entrances. We arrive ready to serve, and clear our own area when service is finished.
- Where
- Barking (IG11, RM9, RM8, E6)
- Region
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free
- Guest numbers
- Normally around 50 to 400; ask us
- Also available
- Margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 28 October 2026
How we price Mexican catering
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Staff for serving and the bar
- Whether you need disposables
- Distance and access to the venue
- What’s on the menu
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the length of service, plus any add-ons and the location. We quote for each event individually.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- What you’d like on the menu
- A picture of the space, if it is a garden or field
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Roughly how many adults and children
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning a food truck in Barking
Barking is about 9 miles east of London, in Greater London. Anywhere in IG11, we’ll come to your venue or site. Barking is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. We cater right across the region, from Barking to London (9 miles away).
Parks such as Mayesbrook Park normally need the owner’s permission for vehicles and catering, so ask before you plan an event there. For guests coming by train, Barking station is about 0.8 miles away.
Mexican catering in IG11, RM9, RM8 and E6 is planned around your venue and access. Streets in the area include Eastbury Square, London Road and Church Road, and an event on any of them can work if the truck or trailer can park nearby. Other places close to Barking for Mexican catering include Loxford (1 mile north-west), Creekmouth (1 mile south), Wallend (1 mile west), East Ham (2 miles west) and Beckton (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (9 miles west), City of Westminster (11 miles west), Marylebone (11 miles west), Kensington (13 miles west), St Pancras (9 miles west) and Shoreditch (8 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Barking Community Hospital (less than half a mile north) and East End Women's Museum (0.9 miles west). Open spaces near Barking include Ripple Nature Reserve and Hollow Pond.
- Schools near Barking include Greatfields School (0.5 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Barking Dog pub (0.8 miles north-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include East Ham (1.8 miles west)
The menu, item by item
Salsas and guacamole
Salsas and guacamole, made fresh for your event, with lime and fresh toppings.
Burritos and burrito bowls
A burrito is a meal in one. Bowls suit guests who want to skip the tortilla.
Events we cater in Barking
Guests enjoy building their own plate, and the taco bar gets them talking while they queue.
A truck or trailer works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Family gatherings and christenings
- Office lunches and team days
- Summer garden parties
- Leaving dos and retirement parties
When the service is at a church such as St Patrick's Church, the food generally happens elsewhere, at a field, hall or garden with room for the truck.
What your quote should include
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether travel is included
- Plates and napkins, or nothing at all
- How bad weather is handled
Organising for someone else?
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Step by step
We need a level, firm spot we can drive the truck or trailer onto, and we agree power and water arrangements before the day. A picture of the space helps. Winter evenings in Barking close in by about 3:50pm, so a well-lit spot for the queue makes a big difference. At midsummer, the light holds until around 9:20pm.
- Start by telling us about your event.
- We suggest fillings and extras and send a quote.
- We agree access, the serving spot, power and water.
- We arrive, set up and serve from the hatch.
- Once service ends, we clear away.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Plan a covered area for guests if rain is likely
- Check the venue is happy to have a truck or trailer on site
How to get a price
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we will make suggestions. When you are ready, send a quick message through our quote form.
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Common questions in Barking
We are having a ceremony at St Patrick's Church: can you cater afterwards?
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. Tell us where the reception will be.
What about parking in Barking?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. A parking suspension may be needed, and the whole of Greater London is inside the ULEZ.
What about power on site?
It depends on the event and the set-up, so we confirm power and water arrangements with each booking. Let us know whether there is a supply near where we’ll park.
Can you cater for guests who avoid dairy?
Yes. We offer dairy-free options.
Is there a minimum number of guests?
Our truck and trailer service normally suits events of around 50 to 400 guests. Festivals can be bigger, and smaller parties are quoted case by case. Send us your numbers and we will advise.
What happens if it rains?
We can serve from the hatch in the rain. Plan cover for guests, such as a marquee or gazebo, and tell us if heavy rain could make the ground soft.
What can we choose from?
We agree the menu with each client, with fillings such as carnitas, chicken tinga, beef birria or spiced mushrooms. Take a look at the sample menu.
Do you cater for vegetarians, vegans and gluten-free guests?
We can. There are vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free options, and corn tortillas suit gluten-free guests. Allergen information is available for every dish.
What we need at the venue
The route in matters as much as the spot itself. We look for:
- Some distance from houses and neighbours
- Permission from the venue or landowner
- Hardstanding or firm, level ground to park on
In Barking, as everywhere in Greater London, the ULEZ applies and kerb space is limited. Where will the truck or trailer stop? A drive, a courtyard or a suspended bay can all work.
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Burritos
- Quesadillas
- Burrito bowls
- Loaded nachos
- Build-your-own taco bar
- Tacos
DIY taco night versus a caterer
You can set up your own drinks table, but someone still has to mix, pour and keep an eye on it all evening. See our margarita bar guide.
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, with allergen information for every dish.
Catering for every guest
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Guests with serious allergies should speak to us in advance
- Have a covered area ready in case of rain
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Flag anyone with coeliac disease
For a taco bar, we lay the fillings, salsas and toppings out on a table, and guests help themselves.
Extra salsas and toppings can widen the choice.
What else we do in Barking
- 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