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Food truck hire in Hornsey, Greater London
Mobile Mexican Catering brings a Mexican food truck serving tacos and burritos at your event to Hornsey and nearby, catering for vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free guests.
- Parties in venue grounds
- Engagement parties
- Winter staff parties
Planning an event in Hornsey?
Food truck hire in Hornsey, served fresh
Our food truck or trailer is available to hire for events across Hornsey and nearby. It suits company away days and christenings and family parties, with quesadillas, loaded nachos and burrito bowls.
In Hornsey, a yard, forecourt or car park can suit a hired food truck. We need a level spot and room for a queue at the hatch. We cater for vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free guests, and we give allergen information for every dish.
- Location
- Hornsey (N8, N22)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free
- Guests
- Typically around 50 to 400; ask us
- Also available
- Margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 28 October 2026
What happens on the day
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, get the serving area ready, and serve without fuss. A hired food truck at a summer event in Hornsey can serve in daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, while late September brings sunset forward to around 7:05pm. In December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so the queue by the hatch needs lighting.
- Tell us what the event is and who’s coming.
- We suggest fillings and dishes for every diet.
- Power, water and timings are agreed with you or the venue.
- The truck serves at the agreed times.
- Once service ends, we tidy up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Have a marquee or gazebo ready in case of rain
- Tell us about narrow gates or low branches
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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FAQs for Hornsey
We’re having a ceremony at Church of Holy Innocents: can you cater afterwards?
Yes. The church itself isn’t where we’d set up, but a hall, field or garden close by with room for the truck or trailer can work well. Let us know the reception address and we will check the access.
Where would you park in Hornsey?
It can be tricky, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. Some streets may need a parking suspension from the council, and all of Greater London is inside the ULEZ.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
How long are you on site?
It depends on your event. Timings are agreed in advance to suit your day.
How many guests can the truck serve?
Truck and trailer service normally suits around 50 to 400 guests. Smaller gatherings are looked at case by case.
What about vegan and gluten-free guests?
We plan gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan options, and corn tortillas suit gluten-free guests. Every dish has allergen information.
Do you offer a bar with the truck?
Our Mexican drinks bar can be added to a truck booking, with margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas. We’ll check the licensing with you.
Do you have gluten-free options?
Yes, gluten-free options are available, made with corn tortillas. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can talk through how their food is prepared.
Who books food truck hire in Hornsey?
People eat when they’re hungry.
Almost any gathering can work with a truck or trailer. People in Hornsey can book us for events such as:
- Staff appreciation days
- Parties in venue grounds
- End-of-year celebrations
- Garden parties
Nearby historic houses include Bruce Castle (2 miles north-east) and Witanhurst (2 miles south-west). Listed venues often control where vehicles go, so raise food truck hire at your first visit.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether travel is included
- A clear list of what’s included
- How many staff are serving, and for how long
- How each diet is kept separate
Where the truck can go in Hornsey
Everything is served from our food truck or trailer, so where we park matters. These are the things we check:
- Distance from houses and windows
- The landowner’s go-ahead for the truck or trailer
- Seating or standing room near the truck
London streets around Hornsey can be narrow and busy, and all of Greater London sits inside the ULEZ. Tell us about loading, permits and any parking suspension when you enquire.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we will advise before you book.
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- What the venue already provides
- Timings and hours
- Distance and access to the venue
- The number of people
There’s 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. Contact us for a quote.
What we need to know
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Your date and when you want service to start
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and allergy numbers
- A picture of where we’d park
- How we drive in and where we can park
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, send a quick message through our quote form.
Hornsey: parking, access and venues
Hornsey is about 3 miles east of Finchley, in Greater London. We cater events at homes, gardens and venues in Hornsey and the surrounding area. Hornsey is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 6 miles away.
If you are celebrating after a ceremony at a church like Church of Holy Innocents, our food truck or trailer can be waiting at the reception spot. Parks such as Priory Park normally need permission for vehicles and catering, so a garden or hired venue is often simpler.
Food truck hire in N8 and N22 is planned around your venue and access and timings. Whether your event is on High Street, Brandon Place and Cross Lane or a nearby road, we’ll plan where to park and serve. For events just outside Hornsey, we cover Turnpike Lane (1 mile east), Crouch End (1 mile south-west), Stroud Green (1 mile south-east), Wood Green (1 mile north-east) and Noel Park (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include London (6 miles south), City of Westminster (5 miles south), Marylebone (5 miles south), Kensington (7 miles south-west), St Pancras (4 miles south) and Shoreditch (5 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include The Mall Wood Green (0.6 miles north-east) and Hornsey Central Hospital (0.7 miles west). Open spaces near Hornsey include Darland's Lake and Highgate Hill.
- Schools near Hornsey include Greig City Academy (less than half a mile east) and Greek Secondary School of London (0.9 miles north)
- Local pubs include Great Northern Railway pub (within half a mile north)
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Wood Green (0.9 miles north)
A closer look at the menu
Burritos
A burrito is a full meal in the hand and travel well from the hatch.
Salsas and guacamole
Guests can add salsa and guacamole to taste.
Planning for every diet
A Mexican menu is easy to plan for mixed diets, because options can be kept separate. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Tell us when guests should eat
- Confirm allergies with us in writing
- Have shelter ready in case of rain
- Count children separately
Guests come to the hatch, order and wait a short moment for hot food.
Ask us about napkins, plates and cutlery and we will confirm what’s possible.
Is food truck hire right for your event?
Hiring a food truck is different from finding one at a festival. At public events, anyone can buy; when you hire us, we serve only your guests, on your timings. The cost per head can fall as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why book with us
- A menu agreed with you
- Book food, drinks or both
- A quote that sets out what’s included
- Allergen information for everything we serve
Take a look at how we price or what Mexican catering costs.
DIY taco night versus a caterer
A DIY taco night is possible for a crowd, but it is more work than it looks. Fillings need slow cooking, tortillas need warming as you go, and salsas need making. Read our guide to taco bars.
You can set up your own drinks table, but someone has to serve all evening. Our margarita bar guide has tips.
- 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