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Food truck caterers in Colwood
Fresh, generous and easy to enjoy: a Mexican food truck serving tacos and burritos at your event for events in Colwood and across West Sussex.
- Anniversary celebrations
- End-of-year parties
- Summer parties at home
Planning an event in Colwood?
How our food truck hire works in Colwood
You choose the hatch menu with us: tacos and burritos, with bowls, nachos or quesadillas if you like, with fresh salsas and guacamole. Popular choices include loaded nachos, fresh salsas and guacamole and burrito bowls, which works well for birthday parties and staff appreciation days.
For a rural spot like Colwood, food truck hire needs a little planning: the gate, the ground and the distance from the lane. We confirm power and water arrangements with you. Your quote sets out what’s included: the menu, the service time and any extras you choose.
- Area
- Colwood (RH17)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free
- Guest numbers
- Usually around 50 to 400; ask us
- Extras
- Margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 28 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Tacos from the hatch
Warm tortillas filled to order and finished with salsa, with a choice of fillings agreed with you.
Burrito bowls
A bowl is a good choice for guests avoiding tortillas, and they’re easy to adapt.
Colwood questions
Can you bring your truck or trailer to Leonardslee?
Only with permission from whoever runs the park, often the council. Ask them first, and we will help with the information they need from us.
Is Colwood close to London?
About 35 miles from central London.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates go first, so contact us early.
Do you have vegan options?
Yes, and we plan them in from the start. Tell us your numbers when you ask for a quote, and we will keep their options separate.
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, including Colwood.
Can we hire the truck for our wedding?
Wedding food from a truck feels relaxed and sociable, especially in the evening. We agree access and timings with the venue.
Do you do parties at home?
Yes, as long as there’s access and a level, firm spot. Send us a picture of the access and the space.
What do you need at the venue?
Access and level ground matter most: a level spot to park, space for guests to queue and a little room for a serving table. If in doubt, send us a photo of the space and the way in.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
If you are booking for a business, tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
DIY taco night versus a caterer
Plenty of people try a DIY taco night at home. 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.
You can host your own taco night for a crowd, but it takes planning. Fillings need slow cooking, tortillas need warming as you go, and salsas need making. Read our guide to taco bars.
Food truck hire in Colwood: local tips
Colwood is about 5 miles north-west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Across the RH17 area, we’ll come to your venue or site. We serve in 371 places across West Sussex, wherever the truck or trailer can get in. We cater right across the region, from Colwood to Crawley (about 8 miles away).
Roughly 35 miles separate Colwood from central London, close enough for a London team’s away day. A food truck in Leonardslee would need the park owner’s agreement, so check that first. The South Downs National Park is within about 8 miles of Colwood, 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.
We serve at events all over RH17. Local streets include Earwig Lane and Cross Colwood Lane; for an event at home on any of them, tell us where the truck or trailer can park. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Crabtree (1 mile north-west), Lower Beeding (2 miles north-west), Slaugham (3 miles north), Plummers Plain (3 miles north) and Monk's Gate (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (8 miles north), Horsham (6 miles north-west), Worthing (15 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (6 miles east), Burgess Hill (5 miles south-east) and East Grinstead (13 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find The Dene Hospital (3.8 miles south-east) and Cuckfield Museum (3.7 miles east). Not far away are Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
Planning the serving area
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- A flat parking spot on firm ground or hardstanding
- Room for guests to gather at the hatch
- Power and water, confirmed with each booking
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we will advise.
What we offer
- Burritos
- Mexican drinks bar
- Quesadillas
- Burrito bowls
- Loaded nachos
- Tacos
Nearby places to Colwood
Other catering in Colwood
What food truck hire costs
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How long we are needed on site
- Your choice of food and drinks
- Parking and the route in
- Plates, napkins and cutlery
There is no one-size-fits-all price for food truck hire. A short lunch service for a team is a different job from a full wedding day. Your quote sets it all out.
Details that help
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Your date and when you want service to start
- The venue or postcode
- How we drive in and where we can park
- Expected numbers
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote.
How it compares
If you want guests to remember the food, hiring a Mexican food truck is worth considering. 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.
Why book Mobile Mexican Catering in Colwood
- Quick, friendly service from the hatch
- Menus for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan guests
- A truck or trailer that comes to you
- We cover Colwood and the whole of West Sussex
Take a look at how we price or our guide to catering costs.
How it works
We take care of everything you’ve booked, from set-up to service, so you can spend time with your guests. Late-September events in Colwood see sunset at about 7:05pm, so a later service will need some lighting. In late May, daylight lasts until about 8:50pm.
- Ask us whether your date is available.
- You get a menu for the hatch and a quote.
- The spot and the way in are agreed in advance.
- We drive in, open the hatch and serve your guests.
- After service, we close up and leave the spot clear.
Before we arrive
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Tell us what power and water the site has
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: give us the basics about your event, and we will make suggestions. When you are ready, drop us a line using the enquiry form.
Planning help
Why choose food truck hire in Colwood?
It is a private hire, so the queue is your guests only and the menu suits them.
A truck or trailer suits almost any gathering. People in Colwood can book us for events such as:
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Winter staff parties
- Christenings and family parties
- Wedding evening food
Historic houses near Colwood include Tyes Place (3.4 miles north-east) and Ockenden Manor (3.6 miles east). Listed venues often control where vehicles go, so raise food truck hire at your first visit.
Questions to ask before you book
- How late numbers can change
- Space, access, power and water needs
- The wet-weather plan
- Whether travel is included
- 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