Reading · England
Corporate Mexican Catering for Play Hatch events
Fresh, colourful and made to share: Mexican street food for staff parties, office lunches, team days and client events for events in Play Hatch and across Reading.
- Training days
- End-of-year and Christmas parties
- Away days
Book corporate Mexican catering in Play Hatch
How our corporate Mexican catering works in Play Hatch
Our drinks bar can be added to a staff party, with margaritas, Mexican beer and alcohol-free drinks. We’ll go through the licensing with you. For open days and summer parties for staff, we will put together a menu of a build-your-own taco bar, quesadillas and nachos to share and more.
At country venues around Play Hatch, we can bring hot food to the team. Let us know about the route in and the power supply. Your quote sets out what’s included: the menu, the service time and any extras you choose.
Corporate catering around Play Hatch
Play Hatch is about 1 mile east of Caversham, in Reading. Across the RG4 area, we can bring the truck or trailer to you, as long as there’s access. We serve in all 34 towns and villages in Reading, wherever the truck or trailer can get in.
Colleagues commuting by train should note that the nearest station is Reading station, about 2.2 miles south-west. Roughly 36 miles separate Play Hatch from central London.
We cover work events in every part of RG4 and the streets around it. Whether your work event is on Dene Close, Henley Road and Foxhill Lane or anywhere nearby, we will plan where to park and serve. Close by, we cover work events in Dunsden Green (1 mile north), Caversham Park Village (1 mile west), Littlestead Green (1 mile north-west), Emmer Green (1 mile west) and Sonning (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Norcot (4 miles west), West Reading (3 miles south-west), Tilehurst Within (5 miles west), Shinfield (5 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (7 miles south) and Horncastle (5 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include The Oracle (2.4 miles south-west) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (2.3 miles south-west). The countryside around Play Hatch includes Alder Moors and South Lake.
- Local schools include Reading Blue Coat School (1 mile south-east) and Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre (1.8 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Shoulder of Mutton pub (within half a mile south-west)
Step by step
We get there well before you want to serve, then set up and prepare everything. When service opens, guests come up to the hatch or serving table. In Play Hatch, a summer staff party stays light until about 9:25pm; for winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, plan lighting where people queue.
- We check the date and venue.
- You choose the menu.
- We send the paperwork your venue asks for.
- Your team orders at the hatch or builds their own at the taco bar.
- We serve, then clear away.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue is happy to have a truck or trailer on site
- Tell us about narrow gates or low branches
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, menu ideas and access. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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Common questions in Play Hatch
Do you cater in villages like Play Hatch?
Yes. Villages and hamlets are part of our area, and the main thing is access: tell us about the lane, the gate and the ground.
Could you serve in Ali's Pond Local Nature Reserve?
Only with permission from whoever runs the park, often the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide what they ask for from us.
How does payment work for businesses?
Ask us when you enquire and we will explain how booking and payment work.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, including Reading. Find your area.
How is the food prepared?
Fillings are slow-cooked in advance, then finished and kept hot on site. Tortillas are warmed on site, and salsas and guacamole are made fresh.
Can we have margaritas at our party?
You can add margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas. We’ll check the licensing with you before the day.
Do you give allergen information?
Yes, and it helps to hear about allergies when you book. Under UK rules, caterers must give information on 14 allergens, and we do that for every dish (Food Standards Agency guidance). For severe allergies, please talk to us first.
Can you serve in the rain?
We can keep serving from the truck or trailer in the rain, but your guests will want somewhere covered, such as a marquee, gazebo or nearby building.
How it compares
Sandwich platters are easy but forgettable. A truck serving hot food is an event in itself. A food truck can be a practical alternative to plated catering, as there is no kitchen to hire. Contact us for a quote to compare.
Why book Mobile Mexican Catering in Play Hatch
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests
- A plan agreed before the day
- Catering across Reading, including Play Hatch
- Menus chosen with you
Read how we price or what Mexican catering costs.
Planning the serving area
Plenty of outdoor spaces and venues work for us, but a few things matter:
- A flat, firm spot where the truck or trailer can stand
- A sensible distance from buildings and neighbours
- Space for guests to queue
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Tacos
- Mexican drinks bar
- Nachos to share
- Taco bar lunches
- Burrito bowls
- Burritos
Events we cater in Play Hatch
People remember it.
A truck or trailer works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Working lunches
- Staff wellbeing days
- Summer parties for staff
- Away days
Historic houses near Play Hatch include Mapledurham House (4.4 miles west) and Greys Court (4.6 miles north). Hiring an estate for a company day out? Check its policy on outside caterers and vehicle access before you commit.
Questions to ask before booking
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Who provides plates and napkins
- Space, access, power and water needs
- Where to see their hygiene rating
What’s on the menu
Quesadillas
An easy option for cautious eaters.
Burrito bowls
A burrito bowl is a tidy, filling lunch, with every diet covered.
What corporate Mexican catering costs
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- How long we’re needed on site
- Adding food to drinks, or drinks to food
- Staff for serving and the bar
- The number of people
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Gate widths, slopes and the ground
- Expected numbers
- Whether you’d like food, drinks or both
- Any dietary needs and allergies
The quickest way to a quote is to send a quick message through our quote form. Tell us about your work event in Play Hatch, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Can I do a taco night myself?
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 will do the serving.
If you do it yourself, work out quantities first: our guide to how many tacos per person helps. Keep warmed tortillas covered, and label dishes for guests with allergies.
Organising for someone else?
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We’ll provide the information the landowner or council asks for from us.
Organising a club, school or community event in Play Hatch? 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 will suggest a menu.
Nearby places to Play Hatch
What else we do in Play Hatch
- 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