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Food truck caterers in Merrow: Mexican street food
From the moment the hatch opens to the end of service, food truck hire with tacos, burritos, bowls and nachos keeps your guests happy at your event in Merrow.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Milestone birthdays
- Retirement parties
Planning an event in Merrow?
Food truck hire in Merrow, served fresh
We serve when you want us to: a set lunch hour, an evening slot or a few hours through a party. Tell us when guests should eat and we’ll plan around it. For summer parties at home and wedding receptions, we will put together a menu of tacos from the hatch, fresh salsas and guacamole and burritos for your guests.
Hire our food truck for an event near Merrow and the kitchen comes with it; we just need level ground, access and the venue’s permission. We serve from the hatch of our food truck or trailer, or from a serving station, and we plan the service around your numbers.
The menu, item by item
Quesadillas
Toasted tortillas with melted cheese and a filling.
Loaded nachos
A tray of nachos works as a starter or a late snack.
Also near Merrow
More for events in Merrow
Occasions we cater for in Merrow
The truck becomes the place guests gather.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Christenings and family parties
- End-of-year celebrations
- Client events and product launches
- Engagements and anniversaries
If you’re celebrating after a ceremony at a church like Church of St John the Evangelist, our food truck or trailer can be waiting at the reception spot.
What to look for in a quote
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether travel is included
- The wet-weather plan
- How each diet is kept separate
FAQs for Merrow
Do you come to events in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
We do, where the venue allows a catering vehicle. Lanes can be narrow and ground soft, so tell us how we’d get in.
Is it possible to have you in Riverside Park?
Only if the landowner, often the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide what they ask for from us.
What does food truck hire cost?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we’ll reply with a quote.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, we offer a Mexican drinks bar, with margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas and soft drinks. Your venue or event may need the right licence for alcohol, so we’ll talk licensing through with you.
Can guests build their own tacos?
Yes, a taco bar is one of our options. Tell us about your space and numbers and we’ll suggest the best set-up.
How is the food prepared?
Food is cooked to order in our food truck or trailer, or served from a build-your-own taco bar. Slow-cooked fillings are prepared in advance and kept hot on site.
How big an event can you cater?
That depends on the menu and the service time, but around 50 to 400 guests is the usual range. Tell us your numbers and we’ll advise.
What if the weather’s bad?
We can serve from the hatch in the rain. Plan cover for guests, such as a marquee or gazebo, and tell us if heavy rain could make the ground soft.
Can I do a taco night myself?
Doing it yourself? Start with the quantities: see how many tacos per person. Keep tortillas warm in a covered basket, and label dishes for guests with allergies.
You can host your own taco night for a crowd, but it takes planning. There are fillings to slow-cook, tortillas to keep warm and salsas to make. Read our guide to taco bars.
Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Ask guests about dietary needs when they reply
- Check gate widths and any height limits
- Count children separately
- Tell us about coeliac guests
At the end of service, we close the hatch and pack down, leaving our spot tidy.
Simple quesadillas suit younger guests, if you’d like a kids’ choice.
Space, access and the venue
If a space isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- A flat parking spot on firm ground or hardstanding
- Some space between the truck and nearby homes
- The landowner’s go-ahead for the truck or trailer
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
For event organisers in Merrow
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We’ll provide the information the landowner or council asks for from us.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Planning food truck hire around Merrow
Merrow is about 2 miles east of Guildford, in Surrey. Tell us where your event in Merrow will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. Merrow is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover.
Roughly 26 miles separate Merrow from central London. If guests are travelling by rail, the nearest station is Clandon station, about 1.6 miles north-east. With the Surrey Hills National Landscape within about 4 miles, a rural setting for your private or work event is within reach. Firm ground and a clear way in matter most for the truck or trailer.
This part of Surrey takes in GU1 and GU4. Whether your event is on Park Lane, Grove Road and Wykeham Road or anywhere nearby, we will plan where to park and serve. Nearby, we also cater events in Burpham (1 mile north-west), Abbotswood (1 mile west), West Clandon (2 miles north-east), Guildford (2 miles west) and Chilworth (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Woking (5 miles north), Camberley (11 miles north-west), Epsom (13 miles north-east), Farnham (12 miles west), Ewell (14 miles north-east) and Egham (13 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Guildford Castle (2.1 miles south-west) and Surrey Infantry Museum (0.6 miles north-east). Not far away are St Martha's Hill and Colyer's Hanger and Silent Pool.
- Schools near Merrow include St Peter's Catholic School (under half a mile west) and St Peter's Catholic School (under half a mile west)
- Pubs nearby include The Horse And Groom Public House (under half a mile south)
What food truck hire costs
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Adding food to drinks, or drinks to food
- Plates, napkins and cutlery
- What’s on the menu
- Distance and access to the venue
A food truck can be a practical alternative to plated catering, because it needs no venue kitchen. Contact us for a quote to compare.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Access for the truck or trailer, including gates and ground
- The date and rough timings
- The address or venue name
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Thinking about food truck hire for your event in Merrow? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, tell us about it on our contact page.
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day normally runs: we arrive and set up, service opens at the agreed time, and we serve your guests fresh until service ends. A Christmas party in Merrow with a hired food truck will be in the dark from about 3:55pm, so ask the venue about outdoor lighting where we will park. In late June, it stays light until about 9:20pm.
- Ask us whether your date is available.
- We agree a hatch menu and send a quote.
- We confirm the parking spot and the route in.
- We drive in, open the hatch and serve your guests.
- After service, we close up and leave the spot clear.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to park
- Get the venue’s permission for us to park and serve
- Ask the venue about power and water
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, menu ideas and access. When you are ready, use our quote form.
Planning help
- 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