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Mexican Catering in Dorking
Fresh, colourful and made to share: a Mexican food truck serving tacos, taco bars, burritos and quesadillas for events in Dorking and across Surrey.
- Family celebrations
- Fundraisers and school events
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
Book Mexican catering in Dorking
FAQs for Dorking
Is Dorking close to London?
Roughly 21 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you bring a truck or trailer to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and catering, so check with yours. Tell us about narrow lanes and soft ground.
Do you cook on site?
We slow-cook fillings ahead, then finish them and keep them hot at your event. Tortillas are warmed on site, and salsas and guacamole are made fresh.
Can you cater for special diets?
We can. There are gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan options, and corn tortillas suit gluten-free guests. Allergen information is available for every dish.
What if it rains?
Rain does not stop service from the hatch. Have somewhere covered ready for guests.
What guest numbers do you cater for?
Our service usually suits around 50 to 400 guests. Bigger festivals and smaller parties are looked at case by case.
Can you serve drinks as well?
We can. The drinks bar offers margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas and alcohol-free drinks. Licensing is checked with you first.
Are plates and napkins included?
That’s confirmed with each quote. Let us know what the venue supplies.
Mexican catering for your event in Dorking
Few things get guests chatting like a build-your-own taco bar. Guests fill their own tortillas from the fillings, salsas and toppings, so nobody ends up with something they don’t want. Popular choices include quesadillas, tacos and burrito bowls, and it suits leaving parties and company summer parties.
In Dorking, an event with a food truck generally means a garden with drive access, a hall or club with a car park, or a hired venue. All of them can work, as long as the truck or trailer can get in and park on level, firm ground. Your quote sets out what’s included: menu, timings and any add-ons.
Planning a food truck in Dorking
Dorking is about 10 miles north-west of Crawley, in Surrey. For Mexican catering in Dorking, we can serve in gardens, fields, venues, car parks and courtyards with access in and around Dorking. We cater in all 395 towns and villages in Surrey. Our truck and trailer cover the area from Dorking to Guildford (11 miles away).
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St Paul, a food truck at a garden or venue nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Parents planning a fundraiser at a school like St Paul's CofE (Aided) Primary School might find a Mexican street-food truck draws families in. With the Surrey Hills National Landscape about 2 miles away at most, a rural setting is never far from Dorking. Country lanes there can be narrow and verges soft, so tell us about the route in.
For Mexican catering in RH4 and RH5, we plan around your venue and the route in and your guests. From High Street, Station Road and London Road or a nearby road, we’ll plan where to park and serve. Dorking sits on or near the A24 and A25, so getting the truck or trailer to your event is simple. We also serve at events in Pixham (1 mile north-east), North Holmwood (1 mile south), Westhumble (2 miles north), Westcott (2 miles west) and Blackbrook (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (11 miles west), Woking (12 miles north-west), Epsom (8 miles north), Horley (8 miles south-east), Redhill (7 miles east) and Ewell (9 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Mesolithic Museum (3.9 miles south-west) and Headley Court (4.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Reigate Heath and Box Hill.
- Local schools include The Ashcombe School (0.6 miles north) and The Ashcombe School (0.6 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Wheatsheaf Public House (less than half a mile north-west)
- Local facilities include Pippbrook House (0.5 miles north)
Nearby places to Dorking
Also in Dorking
Where the truck can go in Dorking
Plenty of outdoor spaces and venues work for us, but there are a few things to check:
- A spot for a taco-bar serving table
- A sensible distance from buildings and neighbours
- Agreement from the venue to bring a food truck or trailer on site
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we will advise before you book.
What we offer
- Quesadillas
- Loaded nachos
- Build-your-own taco bar
- Tacos
- Burritos
- Burrito bowls
About the menu
Build-your-own taco bar
Fillings, salsas, guacamole and toppings laid out for guests to help themselves, with tortillas kept warm. Each guest makes tacos their way.
Tacos
Tacos are the classic street food of Mexico. We serve them with salsas and toppings.
Diets, allergies and planning
Mixed diets are straightforward to plan for, because options can be kept separate. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Count children separately
- Put any allergies in writing for us
- Flag anyone with coeliac disease
- Have a covered area ready in case of rain
Rain does not stop us serving from the truck or trailer, though guests need somewhere under cover to eat.
Margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas can be added from our drinks bar.
How it works
When service finishes, we pack up and leave our area tidy. Set-up and pack-down times are agreed with you and the venue. Evenings in Dorking 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.
- Begin with the date, the place and the numbers.
- Expect a suggested menu and a quote.
- Nearer the date, we go over the final plan.
- We serve hot food from our truck or trailer at the agreed time.
- We pack away when service is over.
Getting ready for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for us to park and serve
- Give us a contact for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Planning help
Occasions we cater for in Dorking
Mexican street food suits almost any crowd: familiar, filling and easy to eat wherever guests are.
Big or small, a truck or trailer works well. Common bookings include:
- Office lunches and team days
- Fundraisers and school events
- Family gatherings and christenings
- Garden parties
If people are travelling in by rail, Dorking Deepdene station is about 0.6 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if it rains
- When payment is due
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- A food hygiene rating you can check
Should I do it myself?
Running your own drinks table is one option, but someone still has to mix, pour and keep an eye on it all evening. Our margarita bar guide has tips.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party serving. With a caterer, you get the food and drinks without the work.
Prices and what affects them
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How many guests we are serving
- Plates, napkins and cutlery
- What’s on the menu
- Timings and hours
Catering from a truck or trailer can be a practical alternative to a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the space, if it is a garden or field
- The address or venue name
- Roughly how many adults and children
Send us the date, your venue or RH4 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
For event organisers in Dorking
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: vehicle access, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
- 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