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Mexican Catering in Canning Town
Fresh, generous and easy to enjoy: Mexican street-food catering from our truck or trailer: tacos, taco bars, burritos, bowls and nachos for events in Canning Town and across Greater London.
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Garden parties
- Office lunches and team days
Mexican catering in Canning Town
Catering an event in Canning Town
Canning Town is about 5 miles east of London, in Greater London. Across the E16 area, we can bring the truck or trailer to you, as long as there is access. We cater in 764 places across Greater London.
Parks such as Keir Hardie Park typically need the owner’s permission for vehicles and catering, so ask before you plan an event there. Around Canning Town, historic houses include Queen's House (2.7 miles south-west) and Eastbury Manor House (3.4 miles north-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and vehicles early.
Anywhere in E16, E13 and E6, we can bring Mexican catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Ivy Road, Star Lane and Bell Lane; for an event at home on any of them, tell us where the truck or trailer can park. Being close to the A1020, Canning Town is easy for us to reach with the truck or trailer for your event. Other places close to Canning Town for Mexican catering include Custom House (1 mile south), Plaistow (1 mile north), Limmo Peninsula (1 mile west), West Silvertown (1 mile south) and Leamouth (1 mile west). Further out, we also cater in London (5 miles west), City of Westminster (8 miles west), Marylebone (7 miles west), Kensington (10 miles west), St Pancras (6 miles west) and Shoreditch (5 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include West Ham United Football Club Museum (1.4 miles north-east) and Albert Dock Seamen's Hospital (0.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Gilbert's Pit and Hollow Pond.
- Nearby schools include Royal Docks Academy (0.5 miles south-east) and The Royal Docks Community School (0.5 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Tidal Basin Tavern (0.6 miles south-west)
- Local facilities include East Ham (1.7 miles north-east)
Mexican catering in Canning Town, from our truck or trailer
Few things get guests chatting like a build-your-own taco bar. Everyone builds their own tacos from what’s laid out, so nobody ends up with something they do not want. For garden parties and milestone birthdays, we can serve quesadillas, a build-your-own taco bar and tacos and more.
In Canning Town, events range from courtyards to hired halls. Let us know where the truck or trailer can stop, and about any height barriers or narrow entrances. Everything is prepared fresh for your event and served from our food truck or trailer.
- Where
- Canning Town (E16, E13, E6)
- County
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free
- Numbers
- Around 50 to 400 is usual; ask about yours
- Add-ons
- Margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 28 October 2026
Mexican catering or something else?
A drop-off platter is easy, but nobody remembers it. Live service from a truck or trailer gives guests hot food and something to talk about. Larger events can cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- Everything served fresh from the hatch
- Book food, drinks or both
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests
- Allergen information for every dish
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to catering costs.
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Planning for every diet
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
- Let us know about any other food at the event
- Tell us about coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Think about cover for guests in wet weather
Allergen information is on hand for every dish.
Burrito bowls are a good choice for anyone avoiding tortillas, and they’re easy to adapt for different diets.
The process
The truck or trailer tends to draw a crowd, so we plan a spot with space for people to queue. Rain does not normally stop us serving, but guests will need somewhere covered. Evenings in Canning Town stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm. Festoon lights or floodlights help once it gets dark.
- Share the date, the venue and how many are coming.
- We plan a menu that covers every diet.
- We confirm the way in and where we will park.
- Food is served from the hatch or a taco-bar table.
- We clear our serving area when everyone is fed.
Preparing for the day
- Check gates and access routes are wide and high enough
- Give us a contact for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Related guides
Can I do a taco night myself?
For a small group, a taco night at home can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles allergen information for you.
A DIY taco night is possible for a crowd, but it is more work than it looks. There are fillings to slow-cook, tortillas to keep warm and salsas to make. Read our guide to taco bars.
Planning the serving area
Access is the first thing to check for a truck or trailer. We look for:
- Details of power and water on site, agreed when you book
- Agreement from the venue to bring a food truck or trailer on site
- A sensible distance from buildings and neighbours
London streets around Canning Town can be narrow and busy, and all of Greater London sits inside the ULEZ. Tell us about loading, permits and any parking suspension when you enquire.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we will advise before booking.
Menu ideas
- Burrito bowls
- Quesadillas
- Loaded nachos
- Burritos
- Tacos
- Build-your-own taco bar
Perfect for your event in Canning Town
It handles mixed diets without fuss, because guests choose their own fillings and toppings. Vegetarian and vegan guests get a proper meal, not an afterthought.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Weddings, day or evening
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Birthday parties
- Anniversaries and engagements
The A1020 run on or near Canning Town, so the drive in with the truck or trailer is a simple one.
Comparing caterers
- How late numbers can change
- How bad weather is handled
- How long the service runs
- Whether travel is included
Canning Town questions
Can you bring your truck or trailer to Keir Hardie Park?
Only with permission from whoever runs the park, often the council. Check with them, and we will provide what they ask for from us.
Is parking a problem for events in Canning Town?
That depends on the street. A drive, a courtyard or a bay suspended by the council can all work, so tell us what’s outside your venue. The ULEZ covers all of Greater London.
Can you do gluten-free food?
Yes, gluten-free options are available, made with corn tortillas. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can explain how we prepare their food. See are corn tortillas gluten-free?
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
Ask us when you enquire. Tell us what your venue provides, and we will confirm what’s included with your quote.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. We can include vegetarian and vegan fillings like black beans or spiced mushrooms, served alongside the meat options.
What’s on the menu?
Tacos, build-your-own taco bars, burritos, burrito bowls, loaded nachos and quesadillas, with salsas, guacamole and toppings. See our sample menu.
How does mobile Mexican catering work?
Our truck or trailer is a mobile kitchen. We set up, serve your guests and clear away when service ends.
Can we have a build-your-own taco bar?
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.
Popular choices
Burritos and burrito bowls
Rice, beans, a filling and toppings rolled in a large tortilla, or served as a bowl instead.
Quesadillas
Tortillas filled with melted cheese and a filling, toasted until crisp, cut into wedges.
For event organisers in Canning Town
For larger events, we plan serving points around your timings, so everyone is served promptly. Tell us how long you have for food and drinks.
Organising a club, school or community event in Canning Town? Service from a truck or trailer is quick, even for a crowd, and the menu can suit most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
- 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