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Food truck caterers in Barbican Estate
Book our truck or trailer for your event in Barbican Estate. Everything is served fresh from the hatch, with a clear quote before booking.
- Staff appreciation days
- Client hospitality
- Winter staff parties
Food truck hire for Barbican Estate events
About our food truck hire in Barbican Estate
Guests walk up to the hatch, order and take their food away hot. It’s simple, quick and sociable for guests and hosts. We serve burrito bowls, loaded nachos and tacos from the hatch, which works well for private outdoor parties and company away days.
Hiring a food truck in Barbican Estate starts with where it can park. A courtyard, forecourt or drive can work, with permission, and a parking suspension may be needed on some streets. Like all of Greater London, Barbican Estate is inside the ULEZ. Every guest is catered for, gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan included, with allergen information for everything we serve.
- Location
- Barbican Estate (EC1V, EC2A, EC1Y)
- Region
- Greater London
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free
- Guest numbers
- Typically around 50 to 400; ask us
- Extras
- Margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 28 October 2026
Why choose food truck hire in Barbican Estate?
Diets are simple to plan for, since vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free choices come from the same hatch.
Big or small, a truck or trailer works well. Typical bookings include:
- Leaving parties
- Staff appreciation days
- Summer parties at home
- Family celebrations
For guests coming by train, Barbican Estate has its own station, Moorgate station.
Before booking anyone
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How late numbers can change
- A clear list of what’s included
Should I do it myself?
Not sure whether to do it yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
You can set up your own drinks table, but someone has to serve all evening. See our margarita bar guide.
What we need at the venue
The route in matters as much as the spot itself. We look for:
- Gate widths, overhead branches and soft ground checked in advance
- A flat parking spot on firm ground or hardstanding
- Space in front of the hatch for guests to queue
As a London location, Barbican Estate is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading take planning: let us know about permits, bays, off-street space or a parking suspension.
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Burrito bowls
- Burritos
- Loaded nachos
- Mexican drinks bar
- Quesadillas
- Tacos
How it works
On the day, we position the truck or trailer and get the serving area ready. We are ready to serve at the agreed time, so everything runs to your schedule. Evening events in Barbican Estate stay light until about 9:20pm at midsummer. Once it’s dark, some lighting near the hatch makes ordering easier.
- Check our availability for your date.
- We agree a hatch menu and send a quote.
- The spot and the way in are agreed in advance.
- On the day, guests order at the hatch and we cook to order.
- We pack down and drive away when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the truck or trailer
- Measure any gates or arches on the way in
- Give us your final numbers and diets
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, menu ideas and access. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Measure gates and look for low branches on the way in
- Ask about parking rules if we’ll be on a road
- Ask guests with severe allergies to speak to us beforehand
- Plan a covered area for guests to eat
We arrive in the agreed window and park where we’ve arranged. It helps if someone can meet us on arrival.
Ask us about evening food later on.
About the menu
Quesadillas
A quesadilla suits cautious eaters.
Tacos from the hatch
Tacos made to order at the hatch, with fillings such as carnitas, chicken tinga or spiced mushroom.
Working with your venue
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
For larger events, we plan serving points around your timings, so guests are looked after quickly. Tell us how long you have for food and drinks.
Also near Barbican Estate
Other catering in Barbican Estate
Barbican Estate: parking, access and venues
Barbican Estate is about 1 mile north of London, in Greater London. Events in Barbican Estate are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and friendly service on the day. Barbican Estate is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover.
When the service is at a church such as St Giles-without-Cripplegate, the truck would serve at the reception venue rather than at the church. Being close to the A1 and A40 makes Barbican Estate an easy run for the truck.
We serve at events all over the EC1V, EC2A and EC1Y postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Oat Lane, Shoe Lane and Long Lane; for an event at home on any of them, tell us where the truck or trailer can park. Barbican Estate sits on or near the A1 and A40, which makes travel to your event easy. If your venue is just outside Barbican Estate, we also cover Finsbury (1 mile north), City of London (1 mile south), St Luke's (1 mile north), Bishopsgate (1 mile east) and Aldgate (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cater in City of Westminster (3 miles west), Kensington (5 miles west), Walthamstow (6 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (14 miles west) and Brompton (3 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Gabriel's Wharf (1 mile south-west) and County of London (less than half a mile south). Green spaces nearby include Barnsbury Wood and St. James's Park Lake.
- Local schools include Charterhouse Square School (less than half a mile north-west) and Central Foundation Boys' School (0.6 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Jugged Hare pub (under half a mile north-east)
- Local facilities include Barts Health Archives (within half a mile south-west)
Food truck hire or something else?
A hog roast suits meat eaters well, but tacos and bowls make vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests easier to feed. Extra dishes, drinks and longer service are priced on request, so you choose what goes in.
Why book Mobile Mexican Catering in Barbican Estate
- Served fresh from our food truck or trailer
- Food and drinks from one caterer, if you want both
- Every guest catered for, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free included
- Quick, friendly service from the hatch
Read how we price or the cost guide.
Common questions in Barbican Estate
Could you serve our guests after a service at St Giles-without-Cripplegate?
Yes, at a garden, field or venue nearby where the truck or trailer can park. Service would be at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Can you bring your truck or trailer to Barbican Conservatory?
Only with permission from whoever runs the park, often the council. Check with them, and we will provide what they ask for from us.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not typically stop service from the truck or trailer. It’s worth planning a covered area for guests, and let us know if the ground gets soft after heavy rain.
How many guests can you serve?
It depends on the menu and how long service runs, but our truck and trailer service normally suits around 50 to 400 guests. Tell us your numbers and we will advise.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates go first, so contact us early.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Greater London, Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes and Oxfordshire.
What about vegan and gluten-free guests?
We plan for diets before the day, but we can’t promise an allergen-free kitchen. Anyone with a severe allergy should contact us before the event.
Can we add drinks?
We bring bar staff with the drinks bar. Alcohol needs the right licence, which we will check with you.
- 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