Oxfordshire · England
Food truck hire in Merton, Oxfordshire
Mobile Mexican Catering brings a food truck at your event, serving Mexican street food from the hatch to Merton and nearby, catering for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan guests.
- End-of-year celebrations
- Client hospitality
- Family celebrations
Planning an event in Merton?
About our food truck hire in Merton
The truck or trailer is a working kitchen on wheels, so your venue doesn’t need a kitchen. We need a level spot, safe access and the venue’s permission. It suits staff appreciation days and end-of-year celebrations, serving tacos from the hatch, burritos and fresh salsas and guacamole.
Near Merton, a hired food truck in a field or garden suits private parties and work away days alike. Guests queue at the hatch, so have some cover ready in case of rain. Timings are planned around your event, so service starts when you want it.
- Location
- Merton (OX25)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free
- Numbers
- Around 50 to 400 is usual; ask about yours
- Also available
- Drinks bar, nachos to share
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 28 October 2026
FAQs for Merton
Which station is closest to Merton?
The closest is Bicester Village station, roughly 2.7 miles away.
Is Merton close to London?
It is about 52 miles from central London, and inside the area we cover.
Can you come to a private house?
Yes, if the truck or trailer can get in and park on level, firm ground. Tell us about the drive, gates and any slopes.
What food and drinks do you offer?
We agree a sample menu with each client. Fillings might include slow-cooked pork carnitas, chicken tinga, beef birria and vegan options such as spiced mushrooms or black beans. See our menu for ideas.
What space does the truck need?
A firm, level spot, a way in that fits the vehicle, and the venue’s agreement. Power and water are confirmed with each booking.
Can you plan for allergies?
Our menus are planned with allergies in mind, nut allergies included, and give allergen information for every dish. We keep options separate, but we can’t promise anything is completely allergen-free. Guests with severe allergies should talk to us before the event.
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.
Who clears up?
We pack down and leave our area tidy. Tell us the venue’s rules on waste and clearing up and we will talk it through.
Places near Merton
What else we do in Merton
About the menu
Quesadillas
Crisp tortillas folded round melted cheese.
Burritos
A large flour tortilla rolled round rice, beans, a filling and toppings.
The process
Here’s how the day usually runs: we arrive and set up, service opens at the agreed time, and your guests are served fresh until service ends. Evening events in Merton stay light until about 9:25pm at midsummer. After that, festoon lights or lamps near the truck help guests order.
- 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.
- Your guests order at the hatch and we serve hot food at the agreed times.
- When service ends, we pack up and leave the spot clear.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Arrange somewhere covered for guests to eat
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get menu ideas and a price. To get started, send a quick message through our quote form.
Planning help
Organising for someone else?
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We can send what the landowner or council needs from us.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Comparing your options
If you want guests to remember the food, hiring a Mexican food truck is worth considering in Merton. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: service time, staff, plates and napkins, travel and VAT. Our quote sets out what’s included.
Why book with us
- Every guest catered for, gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan included
- Food and drinks from one caterer, if you want both
- Access, space and power checked in advance
- A truck or trailer that comes to you
Planning the serving area
Many gardens, fields and venues can take a truck or trailer, but a few things matter:
- Any parking or loading permission needed for street locations
- Gate widths, overhead branches and soft ground checked in advance
- The venue’s or landowner’s permission for a food 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 Merton
- Quesadillas
- Mexican drinks bar
- Burrito bowls
- Burritos
- Loaded nachos
- Tacos
Hiring a food truck in Merton
Merton is about 3 miles south of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Anywhere in OX25, we can bring the truck or trailer to you, as long as there’s access. We cater in 443 places across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our truck and trailer cover the area from Merton to Oxford (about 8 miles away).
Central London is about 52 miles from Merton, which can suit a team day out of the city with a hired food truck. Guests leaving a church like Church of St Swithin could walk or drive to a nearby garden or hall where the truck is ready.
Food truck hire in OX25 is planned around your venue and access. We also serve at events in Fencott (1 mile south), Murcott (1 mile south-east), Charlton-on-Otmoor (1 mile south-west), Wendlebury (2 miles north-west) and Lower Arncott (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Oxford (8 miles south), Bicester (3 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles south), Witney (15 miles west), Thame (11 miles south-east) and Kidlington (6 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Bicester Community Hospital (2.9 miles north) and Bicester Avenue (2.3 miles north). Open spaces near Merton include Graven Hill and Woodsides Meadow.
- Pubs nearby include The Old Plough pub (within half a mile south)
Why choose food truck hire in Merton?
Mixed diets are easy to plan, since vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free choices come from the same hatch.
Big or small, a truck or trailer works well. Common bookings include:
- Garden parties
- Milestone birthdays
- Parties in venue grounds
- Engagement parties
For guests coming by train, Bicester Village station is about 2.7 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- Plates and napkins, or nothing at all
- Space, access, power and water needs
- Whether VAT is included
- When payment is due
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Travel, parking and access
- The number of people
- Staff for serving and the bar
- Food, drinks or both
Pricing depends on the event. A short lunch service for a team is a different job from a full wedding day. Your quote sets it all out.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Your menu ideas
- Gate widths, slopes and the ground
- The date and time of the event
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
DIY taco night or a caterer?
For a small group, a taco night at home can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, with allergen information for every dish.
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