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Taco caterers in Emmer Green
From the first guest in the queue to the last, tacos, burritos, bowls and nachos served from our Mexican food truck makes the serving truck part of your event in Emmer Green.
- Birthday parties
- Leaving dos and retirement parties
- Office lunches and team days
Mexican catering for Emmer Green events
The menu, item by item
Salsas and guacamole
Every taco needs salsa and guacamole, and guests add as much as they like.
Loaded nachos
Tortilla chips piled with cheese, a filling, salsa, guacamole and toppings, made for sharing.
How our Mexican catering works in Emmer Green
The menu starts with tacos: warmed tortillas, a choice of fillings, and salsas, guacamole and toppings to finish. We can add burritos, burrito bowls, nachos and quesadillas. At anniversaries and engagements and fairs and festivals, we will put together a menu of a build-your-own taco bar, tacos and burrito bowls for your guests.
There may be a hall or club near Emmer Green if your garden is small; any can work, given permission and level ground to park on. Your quote sets out what’s included: menu, timings and any add-ons.
Places near Emmer Green
Other catering in Emmer Green
Planning a food truck in Emmer Green
Emmer Green is about 1 mile north-east of Caversham, in Reading. We serve at events in homes, gardens and venues in Emmer Green and the surrounding area. Emmer Green is one of 34 towns and villages in Reading we cover.
For a fête or sports day at a school such as The Hill Primary School, hot food from a truck or trailer saves the volunteers from cooking. Guests arriving by train will find that the nearest station is Reading station, about 1.7 miles south.
Here we cover the RG4 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it with access for the truck or trailer. We can cater an event on streets such as Kiln Road, Grove Road and Barnes Road or the roads around them. Close by, we cover events in Caversham (1 mile south-west), Caversham Park Village (1 mile east), Littlestead Green (1 mile north-east), Dunsden Green (1 mile north-east) and Chalkhouse Green (1 mile north-west). We also cater in nearby towns such as Norcot (3 miles south-west), Tilehurst Within (4 miles south-west), Shinfield (5 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (7 miles south), Horncastle (4 miles south-west) and Whitley Wood (5 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Broad Street Mall (2 miles south) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (2.2 miles south). The countryside around Emmer Green includes Sonning Hill and Fobney Island Wetland Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre (0.6 miles west) and Chiltern Nursery Nurse Training School (0.7 miles south)
- Local pubs include The White Horse pub (within half a mile west)
How it works
We get there well before you want to serve, set up the truck or trailer and get everything ready. When service opens, guests come up to the hatch or serving table. Around midsummer it stays light in Emmer Green until about 9:25pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:55pm, plan lighting where guests queue and eat.
- Begin with the date, the place and the numbers.
- We come back with menu ideas 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.
- When you’re done, we pack away.
Before we arrive
- Arrange somewhere covered for guests to eat
- Confirm the venue allows outside caterers
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Getting a price
Thinking about Mexican catering for your event in Emmer Green? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just tell us about it on our contact page.
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For event organisers in Emmer Green
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can check the date.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Every guest is catered for, gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan included. To make it work smoothly:
- Plan somewhere covered for guests to eat if it rains
- Let us know about any other food at the event
- Send allergy details to us in writing
- Ask guests with severe allergies to talk to us before the event
We arrive early enough to set up calmly. All we need is someone to show us the agreed spot.
Extra salsas and toppings can widen the choice.
Emmer Green: your questions answered
Could you serve our guests after a service at St Barnabas Church Hall?
Yes, at a garden, field or venue nearby where the truck or trailer can park. We’d serve at the reception venue rather than at the church itself. Tell us where the reception will be.
Which station is closest to Emmer Green?
Reading station, about 1.7 miles south of the centre.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not typically stop service from the truck or trailer. Plan cover for guests, such as a marquee or gazebo, and let us know if the ground gets soft after heavy rain.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. We can keep dishes mild, and simple options such as quesadillas or nachos can be part of the menu. Include children in your numbers.
How much will it cost?
We do not publish set prices, because every event is different. Send your details and you will get a quote for your event.
Do you serve in the rain?
We can still serve in the rain. Have somewhere covered ready for guests.
What about power on site?
Let us know what’s available on site, such as a supply from the venue near where we will park, and we will confirm what we need with your quote.
What’s on the menu?
Every menu is agreed with you. Fillings could include slow-cooked pork carnitas, chicken tinga, beef birria and vegan options such as spiced mushrooms or black beans. Our sample menu has more ideas.
How it compares
A cold buffet is simple but tends to sit out for hours. Tacos and burritos are made to order and served hot. A food truck can be a practical alternative to plated catering, because it needs no venue kitchen. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- A clear quote
- Fast service, even with a queue
- Access, space and power checked in advance
- Options for vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free guests
Should I do it myself?
A DIY taco night works well for a small group. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, with allergen information for every dish.
Some hosts like to do it themselves. The usual problems are cold tortillas, running out of a popular filling and a host stuck at the stove. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us serve.
What Mexican catering costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- The menu you choose
- How many guests we are serving
- Staff for serving and the bar
- Parking and the route in
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, staff, plates and napkins, travel and VAT. Contact us for a quote and we will set out what’s included.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- What power and water the site has
- The date and rough timings
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and allergy numbers
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we will make suggestions. To start, tell us about it on our contact page.
Where the truck can go in Emmer Green
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- Power and water arrangements, confirmed with each booking
- A spot for a taco-bar serving table
- Agreement from the venue to bring a food truck or trailer on site
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Tacos
- Loaded nachos
- Quesadillas
- Build-your-own taco bar
- Burritos
- Burrito bowls
- 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