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Food truck hire in Hellingly, East Sussex

A menu that works for every guest: gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan options, plus allergen information for every dish. Food truck hire with tacos, burritos, bowls and nachos in Hellingly.

  • Private parties in fields and grounds
  • Family celebrations
  • Back-garden parties

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Planning an event in Hellingly?

Prices and what affects them

These are the factors that matter most:

  • Distance and access to the venue
  • Food, drinks or both
  • Plates, napkins and cutlery
  • The length of service

The price depends on guest numbers, the menu and how long you’d like us to serve, along with extras and where your event is. We quote for each event individually.

What we need to know

Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:

  • The date and time of the event
  • What power and water the site has
  • Approximate guest numbers, including children
  • The address or venue name

Send us the date, your venue or BN27 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get menu ideas and a price. To get started, use our quote form.

Food truck hire in Hellingly, from our food truck or trailer

Fillings might include carnitas, al pastor-style pork or chicken tinga, with vegan choices like black bean and sweet potato. We plan for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests. Popular choices include loaded nachos, burrito bowls and tacos from the hatch, and it’s a good fit for engagement parties and private parties in fields and grounds.

For a private or work event near Hellingly, our food truck or trailer brings its own kitchen; we just need level ground, access and the venue’s permission. Food and drinks can be booked together or separately, so one caterer can cover more of the day.

Tacos topped with onion, coriander and lime in a white takeaway box
Area
Hellingly (BN27)
Area hub
East Sussex
Special diets
Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free
Guests
Around 50 to 400 is usual; ask about yours
Add-ons
Nachos, guacamole and a drinks bar
Quote
Quoted for your event
Page updated
28 October 2026

Comparing your options

Hog roasts are popular with meat eaters, but tacos and bowls make vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests easier to feed. What’s on the menu makes a difference to the total, so share your ideas with us. We will suggest options to suit your budget.

Why book Mobile Mexican Catering in Hellingly

  • A menu agreed with you
  • Allergen information for everything we serve
  • Quick, friendly service from the hatch
  • Every guest catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free included

Take a look at our prices page or what Mexican catering costs.

Who books food truck hire in Hellingly?

The truck becomes the place guests gather, and the hatch draws people over.

We can help if you are planning any of the following:

  • Company away days
  • Christenings and family parties
  • Client events and product launches
  • Retirement parties

Rail travellers will be glad to hear that the nearest station is Polegate station, about 4.3 miles south.

Before you book anyone

  • How late numbers can change
  • A clear list of what’s included
  • Travel and parking costs
  • The wet-weather plan

Our caterer checklist

How the day works

We need a level, firm spot we can drive the truck or trailer onto, with power and water arrangements agreed beforehand. Send us a picture of the space if you’re unsure. Planning a private evening event in Hellingly? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June. Once it’s dark, some lighting near the hatch makes ordering easier.

  1. Check our availability for your date.
  2. You get a menu for the hatch and a quote.
  3. We confirm the parking spot and the route in.
  4. On the day, guests order at the hatch and we cook to order.
  5. After service, we close up and leave the spot clear.

Before we arrive

  • Find out what power and water are available
  • Confirm numbers and diets before the day
  • Measure any gates or arches on the way in

Ask for a quote

Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. To start, send a quick message through our quote form.

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Planning help

Planners, venues and businesses

Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the space and tell us about the drive and gates, and we will tell you honestly whether a truck or trailer will fit.

Many venues have rules for outside caterers: vehicle access, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.

Catering for every guest

Every guest is catered for, gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan included. To make it work smoothly:

  • Ask guests about dietary needs when they reply
  • Send allergy details in writing
  • Have shelter ready in case of rain
  • Tell us how many children are coming

Guests come to the hatch, order and wait a short moment for hot food.

Simple quesadillas suit younger guests.

Popular choices

Quesadillas

Toasted tortillas with melted cheese and a filling, cut into wedges.

Tacos from the hatch

Tacos made to order at the hatch, with fillings such as carnitas, chicken tinga or spiced mushroom.

Hiring our taco truck near Hellingly

Hellingly is about 1 mile north of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Wherever your event is in the BN27 area, we can serve your guests, as long as there is access. Hellingly is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we can bring food truck hire. We cater right across the region, from Hellingly to Brighton (about 17 miles away).

From central London, Hellingly is about 45 miles away. Historic houses near Hellingly include Horselunges Manor (0.6 miles west) and Michelham Priory (2.5 miles south-west). If you are hiring a historic venue, check early whether it allows a catering vehicle on site. Hiring our food truck for an event near the South Downs National Park, within about 7 miles of Hellingly? Country lanes can be narrow and verges soft, so tell us about the route in.

We serve at events all over the BN27 postcode area. Local streets include Station Road, Cheviot Street and Iris Close; for an event at home on any of them, tell us where the truck or trailer can park. Other places close to Hellingly for food truck hire include Upper Horsebridge (1 mile south-west), Lower Horsebridge (1 mile west), Magham Down (1 mile east), Hailsham (1 mile south) and Tile Hurst (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (7 miles south), Hastings (13 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (9 miles east), Seaford (10 miles south-west), Lewes (11 miles west) and Crowborough (12 miles north).

Well-known places in the area include Hellingly Hospital Railway (under half a mile north) and Sussex Farm Museum (3.6 miles north).

  • Nearby schools include Hailsham Community College (1.2 miles south)
Map of Hellingly © OpenStreetMap contributors

Where the truck can go in Hellingly

We will be honest if a space won’t work, and help find another spot. The main points are:

  • A clear area for a queue at the hatch
  • A flat parking spot on firm ground or hardstanding
  • A place for guests to eat close to the hatch

If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we’ll advise before you book.

Menu ideas

  • Loaded nachos
  • Burritos
  • Mexican drinks bar
  • Quesadillas
  • Burrito bowls
  • Tacos

See the full menu

Hellingly questions

Can you bring a truck or trailer to venues in the South Downs National Park?

We do, where the venue allows a catering vehicle. Lanes can be narrow and ground soft, so tell us how we’d get in.

How far is Hellingly from central London?

It is about 45 miles from central London, and inside the area we cover.

How spicy is the food?

It’s up to you: we can keep the main dishes mild, with hotter salsas served separately.

Do you give allergen information?

Yes, and it helps to hear about allergies when you book. UK law requires caterers to provide information on 14 allergens, and we do that for every dish (Food Standards Agency guidance). Anyone with a severe allergy should speak to us before the event.

Is the food suitable for children?

Yes, children are easy to plan for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan the menu with them in mind.

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.

Do you come to Hellingly?

Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Hellingly is within our area and the rest of East Sussex. To check your date, drop us a line using the enquiry form.

Do you need electricity?

Tell us what the site has, for instance a supply from the venue, and we’ll confirm what we need with your quote.

  • 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

See the menu · How it works · Contact us for a quote