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Food truck hire in Clapham, West Sussex
Something for every guest: gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan options, plus allergen information for every dish. Our Mexican food truck or trailer, hired for your private or corporate event for events in Clapham.
- Client hospitality
- Staff appreciation days
- Engagement parties
Get a quote for food truck hire in Clapham
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.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party serving. With a caterer, you get the food and drinks without the work.
About our food truck hire in Clapham
Food truck hire means our truck or trailer is booked for your guests only. Unlike a stall at a festival or market, it is a private hire, so the menu and timings are set around your event. For company away days and garden parties, we can serve loaded nachos, fresh salsas and guacamole and burritos and more.
For a rural spot like Clapham, food truck hire needs a little planning: gate widths, soft ground and the route from the road all matter. We confirm power and water arrangements with you. Every guest is catered for, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free included, with allergen information for everything we serve.
- Where
- Clapham (BN13)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free
- Guest numbers
- Around 50 to 400 is usual; ask about yours
- Add-ons
- Margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 28 October 2026
Planning food truck hire around Clapham
Clapham is about 3 miles north-west of Worthing, in West Sussex. Wherever your event is in the BN13 area, we can bring the truck or trailer to you. Clapham is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we can bring food truck hire. Our truck and trailer cover the area from Clapham to Brighton (14 miles away).
By road, Clapham is on or near the A280, which makes it easy for us to reach with the truck or trailer. Hoping to hire a food truck for a gathering in Clapham Wood? A catering vehicle in a public park generally needs the landowner’s permission. Clapham is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park, with country venues and gardens where a hired food truck could serve. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules on vehicles, so check with yours. The coast is within about 5 miles of Clapham, so a hired food truck at a seaside venue is an option. The truck or trailer needs firm ground rather than sand or shingle, and seafront spots typically need permission.
We serve at events all over BN13. We can cater an event on streets such as The Street, Long Furlong and Church Close or the roads around them. Clapham is on the A280, so it is easy for us to reach with the truck or trailer. If your venue is just outside Clapham, we also cover Patching (1 mile north-west), Cote (1 mile east), Hammerpot (2 miles west), Durrington (2 miles south-east) and Hangleton (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Worthing (3 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (11 miles west), Chichester (14 miles west), Littlehampton (4 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (8 miles east) and Lancing (6 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Museum of Sussex Folklore (2.9 miles south-east) and Old Castle (2.9 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include WWT Arundel and Highdown Hill.
- Local schools include Chatsmore Catholic High School (2.2 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Fox pub (0.9 miles west)
The process
We need a level, firm spot we can drive the truck or trailer onto, with power and water arrangements agreed beforehand. A photo of the space helps. A Christmas party in Clapham with a hired food truck will be in the dark from about 4:00pm, so ask the venue about outdoor lighting where we’ll park. At midsummer, sunset is around 9:20pm.
- Send us your date, the address, a headcount and dietary needs.
- You get a hatch menu and a quote for the hire.
- We confirm the parking spot, access, power and water with you or the venue.
- We arrive, open the hatch and cook to order for your guests.
- Once guests are fed, we clear our area and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Check gates and access routes are wide and high enough
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to park
- Get the venue’s permission for us to park and serve
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, food or drinks or both, and the access. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
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What affects the price in Clapham
We quote for your event, and the price is based on:
- The length of service
- Whether you add a drinks bar or food
- How many guests we’re serving
- Distance and access to the venue
The cost per head can fall as numbers rise, because the set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- What you’d like on the menu
- Roughly how many adults and children
- How we drive in and where we can park
- Where the event is
We quote for each event separately, based on what you need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Tacos from the hatch
A taco is ideal food from a truck, and corn tortillas suit gluten-free guests.
Salsas and guacamole
Guests can add salsa and guacamole to taste, from mild to hot.
How it compares
Hiring a food truck is different from finding one at a festival. At public events, anyone can buy; a private hire means your guests, your menu and your timings. 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.
Why book Mobile Mexican Catering in Clapham
- A quote that sets out what’s included
- Fast service, even with a queue
- Tacos, burritos and a drinks bar
- Served fresh from our truck or trailer
See our pricing and the cost guide.
Events we cater in Clapham
Mixed diets are easy to plan, since vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free choices come from the same hatch.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Parties in venue grounds
- Engagements and anniversaries
- Retirement parties
- Back-garden parties
Rail travellers will be glad to hear that Goring-By-Sea station is about 2.1 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- The venue requirements
- The wet-weather plan
- Travel and parking costs
- How late numbers can change
FAQs for Clapham
Do you come out to small places like Clapham?
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.
How far is Clapham from central London?
It’s about 48 miles from central London, and inside the area we cover.
Is food truck hire good for weddings?
Wedding food from a truck feels relaxed and sociable. We agree access and timings with the venue.
What food and drinks do you offer?
Every menu is agreed with you. Fillings might include chicken tinga, pork carnitas, al pastor-style pork and vegan options like black beans. Our sample menu has more ideas.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down and tidy our own area after service. Ask us if you’d like help with anything else.
Is the food very hot?
We can keep it mild, with hotter salsas on the side for anyone who wants more heat.
What if the weather’s bad?
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 many guests can the truck serve?
Truck and trailer service usually suits around 50 to 400 guests. Smaller gatherings are looked at case by case.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Check gate widths and any height limits
- Think about cover if the weather turns
- Confirm the venue accepts outside caterers and vehicles
- Put anyone with a severe allergy in touch with us
Guests come to the hatch, order and wait a short moment for hot food.
Tell us what serveware you need and we will confirm what’s possible.
Also in Clapham
Space, access and the venue
Everything is served from our truck or trailer, so the spot needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Distance from houses and windows
- Level, solid ground for the vehicle
- Somewhere for guests to sit or stand and eat
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
- 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