Oxfordshire · England
Food Truck Hire for Headington Quarry events
Mobile Mexican Catering brings a Mexican food truck serving tacos and burritos at your event to Headington Quarry and nearby, with options for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan guests.
- Private outdoor parties
- Wedding evening food
- Retirement parties
Get a quote for food truck hire in Headington Quarry
A closer look at the menu
Tacos from the hatch
Warm tortillas filled to order and finished with salsa, with fillings such as carnitas, chicken tinga or spiced mushroom.
Loaded nachos
Crisp chips loaded with toppings, salsa and guacamole.
Food truck hire in Headington Quarry, served fresh
Everyone orders at the hatch and gets food cooked to order. It is simple, quick and sociable. We serve tacos from the hatch, loaded nachos and fresh salsas and guacamole, and it’s a good fit for staff summer parties and private parties in fields and grounds.
For a place the size of Headington Quarry, food truck hire at your own home is often simplest: no venue to book, and guests order straight from the hatch. Tell us about the lane and the drive. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Area
- Headington Quarry (OX3)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free
- Guests
- Typically around 50 to 400 guests; tell us yours
- Also available
- Drinks bar, nachos to share
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 28 October 2026
Hiring a food truck in Headington Quarry
Headington Quarry is about 2 miles north-east of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Events in Headington Quarry are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and fresh service on the day. Headington Quarry is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we can bring food truck hire.
If guests are travelling by rail, the nearest station is Oxford station, about 3 miles west. Hoping to hire a food truck for a gathering in Bury Knowle Park? A catering vehicle in a public park typically needs the landowner’s permission.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX3, so your event can be anywhere in it. We can cater an event on streets such as Old Road, Mark Road and York Road. Other places close to Headington Quarry for food truck hire include Headington (1 mile north-west), Headington Hill (1 mile west), Northway (1 mile north-west), Oxford (2 miles south-west) and New Marston (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (11 miles south), Bicester (10 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles south-west), Witney (13 miles west), Thame (10 miles east) and Wantage (15 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre (0.5 miles south-west) and Templars Square (2.1 miles south). Open spaces near Headington Quarry include CS Lewis Nature Reserve and Shotover.
- Nearby schools include Windmill Primary School (within half a mile south-west) and Cheney School (1.1 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Chequers pub (less than half a mile south-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include English Faculty Library (2 miles west)
Questions from Headington Quarry
Is Headington Quarry close to London?
About 51 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Holy Trinity Church?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall with access for the truck or trailer. Service would be at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it is short notice, it is worth asking.
Who clears up?
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.
Can you run a bar?
Yes, we do. Our drinks bar can be booked on its own or with food. We will check the licensing for alcohol with you.
How big an event can you cater?
It depends on the menu and how long service runs, but around 50 to 400 guests is the usual range. For anything outside that, ask us.
Do you need power and water?
It depends on the event and the set-up, and we agree power and water with you before the day. Let us know whether there’s a supply near where we will park.
How many guests can the truck serve?
That depends on your timings and the event. Most bookings fall around 50 to 400 guests.
How it works
Once service is over, we pack up and leave our area tidy. We agree set-up and pack-down times with you and your venue. At midsummer, it stays light in Headington Quarry until about 9:25pm, while late September brings sunset forward to around 7:10pm. In December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so the queue by the hatch needs lighting.
- First come the basics: date, location, numbers and diets.
- We check availability and send a menu and a quote for hiring the truck or trailer.
- Before the day, we agree the spot, the way in, power and water.
- We arrive, open the hatch and cook to order for your guests.
- After service, we close the hatch, pack down and drive away.
How to prepare
- Ask the venue about power and water
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to park
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to tell us about it on our contact page. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
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Where the truck can go in Headington Quarry
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Power and water details confirmed in advance
- Firm, level ground or hardstanding where the truck or trailer can park
- Seating or standing room near the truck
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Headington Quarry
- Mexican drinks bar
- Burritos
- Burrito bowls
- Quesadillas
- Tacos
- Loaded nachos
Should I do it myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up in the kitchen. With a caterer, you get the food and drinks without the work.
You can set up your own drinks table, but someone has to serve all evening. See our margarita bar guide.
Towns and villages near Headington Quarry
What else we do in Headington Quarry
Catering for every guest
A Mexican menu is easy to plan for mixed diets, because options can be kept separate. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Count children separately
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Email us any allergies
- Check gate widths and any height limits
When service ends, we pack away and drive off quietly.
Our Mexican drinks bar, with margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas can be added to the booking.
Occasions we cater for in Headington Quarry
Food comes from the hatch hot, one order at a time, not left standing on a buffet.
In Headington Quarry and nearby, we can cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Big birthdays
- Garden parties
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Staff appreciation days
From central London, Headington Quarry is about 51 miles away, close enough for a London team’s away day.
Before booking anyone
- A food hygiene rating you can check
- Allergen information for each dish
- Plates and napkins, or nothing at all
- The deposit and payment dates
Organising for someone else?
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether a truck or trailer will fit.
How we price food truck hire
The price comes down to a few factors:
- What the venue already provides
- Food, drinks or both
- Staff for serving and the bar
- How many guests we’re serving
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: serving hours, staff, disposables, travel and VAT. Our quote sets out what’s included.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- What you’d like on the menu
- The address or venue name
- Access for the truck or trailer, including gates and ground
- Diets and allergies you know about
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
- 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