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Mexican catering in Shinfield, Reading
Book our food truck or trailer for your event in Shinfield. Everything is served fresh from the hatch, with a clear quote before you book.
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Mexican catering in Shinfield
Mexican catering in Shinfield, served fresh
Tacos are the heart of the menu: warmed tortillas, a choice of fillings, and salsas, guacamole and toppings to finish. We can add burritos, burrito bowls, nachos and quesadillas. We serve tacos, quesadillas and burrito bowls, and it suits leaving dos and retirement parties and christenings and family parties.
In and around Shinfield, gardens and local halls are common choices. If access is tight or the ground is soft, we will plan around it. We cater for vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free guests, and we give allergen information for every dish.
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Think about cover for guests in wet weather
- Plan a vegan filling as well as a vegetarian one
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Let us know about any other food at the event
We have allergen information for every dish at the hatch.
Quesadillas are a good choice for children and cautious eaters, because they’re simple.
Where the truck can go in Shinfield
Plenty of outdoor spaces and venues work for us, but a few things matter:
- The venue’s or landowner’s permission for a catering vehicle
- Space for a taco-bar table if you’ve chosen one
- A clear area in front of the hatch for a queue
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Shinfield
- Loaded nachos
- Burrito bowls
- Tacos
- Build-your-own taco bar
- Quesadillas
- Burritos
Popular choices
Loaded nachos
Nachos are easy sharing food. Dairy-free versions can be planned.
Tacos
Tacos are the classic street food of Mexico. We serve them with salsas and toppings.
What affects the price in Shinfield
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Plates, napkins and cutlery
- How long we are needed on site
- Whether you add a drinks bar or food
- Travel, parking and access
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Details that help
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- A picture of where we’d park
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many adults and children
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, use our quote form.
Taco catering in Shinfield: local tips
Shinfield is about 3 miles south of Reading, in Reading. Tell us where your event in Shinfield will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. We serve in all 34 towns and villages across Reading, from the larger towns to small villages, wherever the truck or trailer can get in.
Parents planning a fundraiser at a school like Shinfield Infant and Nursery School might find a Mexican street-food truck draws families in. If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St Mary the Virgin, a truck or trailer parked at a hall or garden close by can serve the meal.
This part of Reading takes in RG2, 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 Teal Grove, Songbird Close and Skylark Way. We also serve at events in Ryeish Green (1 mile south-west), Whitley Wood (1 mile north-west), Three Mile Cross (1 mile west), Great Lea Common (1 mile west) and Arborfield (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Caversham (5 miles north), Norcot (5 miles north-west), West Reading (4 miles north-west), Tilehurst Within (5 miles north-west), Arborfield Garrison (3 miles south-east) and Caversham Heights (5 miles north). Being one of Reading’s larger places, Shinfield has plenty of venues and spaces for events.
Well-known places in the area include Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (2.9 miles north-east) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (3.1 miles north). The countryside around Shinfield includes Longwater and Sonning Hill.
- Nearby schools include Oakbank (0.7 miles west) and Ryeish Green School (0.7 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Bell & Bottle pub (less than half a mile south-east)
Perfect for your event in Shinfield
A food truck gives guests somewhere to gather, and people drift over as soon as service starts.
We cater all kinds of occasions in Shinfield and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Anniversaries and engagements
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Family celebrations
- Garden parties
By rail: Reading Green Park station is about 2.6 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- How bad weather is handled
- The venue requirements
- VAT, if it applies
- The deposit and payment dates
DIY taco night versus a caterer
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party serving. With a caterer, you get the food and drinks without the work.
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 be with your guests, we’ll do the serving.
Questions from Shinfield
How far is Shinfield from London?
About 37 miles from central London, and we cover it.
Could you serve in Pearman's Copse?
Only if the landowner, often the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide what they ask for from us.
Is the food made fresh?
Fillings are slow-cooked in advance, then finished and kept hot on site. The tortillas are warmed on site, and the salsas and guacamole are made fresh.
Do you do a drinks bar?
We can. The drinks bar offers margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas and alcohol-free drinks. We’ll go through the licensing with you.
Do you provide plates and napkins?
That is confirmed with each quote. Tell us whether your venue has crockery or you’d prefer disposables and we’ll talk it through.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, we offer gluten-free options, made with corn tortillas. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can talk through how their food is prepared.
What food do you serve?
Tacos and taco bars, plus burritos, burrito bowls, nachos and quesadillas. Our sample menu has more detail.
Do you clear up afterwards?
Our area is packed away and left tidy. Let us know the venue’s rules on waste and we will confirm the arrangements with your quote.
Why choose Mexican catering in Shinfield?
A plated meal needs a kitchen and a larger team. Our truck or trailer brings its own kitchen, and needs a suitable spot, safe access and the venue’s agreement. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, staff, plates and napkins, travel and VAT. Our quote sets out what’s included.
What you get with us
- Book food, drinks or both
- A truck or trailer that comes to you
- Allergen information for every dish
- Service planned around your numbers
Take a look at how we price or our guide to catering costs.
The process
We get there well before you want to serve, set up the truck or trailer and get everything ready. Guests come up to order when service opens. A December event in Shinfield will be in the dark from about 3:55pm, so choose a spot where guests can see what they’re ordering. In late June, by contrast, daylight lasts until about 9:25pm.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and how many.
- Expect a suggested menu and a quote.
- Nearer the date, we go over the final plan.
- We serve hot food from our food truck or trailer at the agreed time.
- When you are done, we pack away.
How to prepare
- Get the venue’s permission for us to park and serve
- Have a marquee or gazebo ready in case of rain
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Getting a price
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: give us the basics about your event, and we will suggest a menu. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
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What else we do in Shinfield
- 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