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Food truck hire in New Charlton, Greater London

Planning food truck hire in New Charlton? We bring the truck or trailer, the ingredients and the kit, and look after your guests on the day.

  • Staff summer parties
  • Wedding receptions
  • End-of-year celebrations

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How our food truck hire works in New Charlton

The hatch menu is agreed with you: tacos and burritos, with bowls, nachos or quesadillas if you like, finished with salsas and guacamole. It suits engagement parties and milestone birthdays, with quesadillas, tacos from the hatch and burrito bowls.

In a London neighbourhood like New Charlton, the first question for food truck hire is parking. A courtyard, forecourt or drive can work, with permission, and a parking suspension may be needed on some streets. All of Greater London is inside the ULEZ. Access, space and power are agreed with you beforehand, so there are no surprises on arrival.

Two halves of a burrito on a terracotta plate
Location
New Charlton (SE7, SE18, E16)
County
Greater London
Dietary options
Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free
Numbers
Usually around 50 to 400; ask us
Also available
Drinks bar, nachos to share
Quotes
Contact us for a quote
Updated
28 October 2026

About the menu

Loaded nachos

Tortilla chips with cheese, a filling, salsa and guacamole.

Salsas and guacamole

Guests can add salsa and guacamole to taste.

Diets, allergies and planning

We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests. To make it work smoothly:

  • Guests with serious allergies should contact us first
  • Check early that your venue allows food trucks
  • Let us know who is coeliac
  • Ask guests about dietary needs when they reply

When service ends, we pack away and drive off quietly.

Simple quesadillas suit younger guests, if you’d like a kids’ choice.

Why choose food truck hire in New Charlton?

A DIY barbecue keeps a host at the grill. With a hired truck, we do the cooking. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can feel generous.

Why book Mobile Mexican Catering in New Charlton

  • Access, space and power checked in advance
  • A quote that sets out what’s included
  • A menu agreed with you
  • Options for vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free guests

Read how we price or what Mexican catering costs.

Your questions about food truck hire in New Charlton

Which station is closest to New Charlton?

Guests can use Charlton station, which is right in New Charlton.

What about parking in New Charlton?

It can be tricky, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. A parking suspension may be needed, and the whole of Greater London is inside the ULEZ.

How long do you serve for?

That depends on your event and menu. We agree arrival, service and pack-down times with you so everything fits your schedule.

How many guests can the truck serve?

Truck and trailer service usually suits around 50 to 400 guests. Smaller parties are quoted case by case.

When should we book?

As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.

Do you do parties at home?

Yes, as long as there is access and a level, firm spot. Send us a photo of the access and the space, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.

Who clears up?

We clear our own area when service is finished. Ask us if you’d like help with anything else.

Do you do food truck hire for weddings?

The truck or trailer can serve the wedding breakfast, evening food or both. Timings are agreed with you and your venue. Read more in having a food truck at a wedding.

Space, access and the venue

If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you. What matters most:

  • A place for guests to eat close to the hatch
  • The venue’s or landowner’s permission for a food truck
  • Power and water, confirmed with each booking

As a London location, New Charlton is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading take planning: tell us about parking bays, permits, a driveway or whether a parking suspension is needed.

If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we will advise before booking.

On the menu in New Charlton

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

View our sample menu

What affects the price in New Charlton

Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:

  • Whether you add a drinks bar or food
  • The number of people
  • What’s on the menu
  • How long we are needed on site

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.

Details that help

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

  • Expected numbers
  • Your date and when you want service to start
  • Where the event is
  • A picture of the space, if it’s a garden or field

Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send you a clear quote.

Why choose food truck hire in New Charlton?

Every order is cooked and served hot, not left standing on a buffet.

A truck or trailer suits almost any gathering. In New Charlton, you could book us for events such as:

  • Retirement parties
  • Client events and product launches
  • Big birthdays
  • Wedding evening food

If you are celebrating after a ceremony at a church like St Catherine Labouré, our food truck or trailer can be waiting at the reception spot.

Comparing caterers

  • If the price includes VAT
  • The caterer’s food hygiene rating
  • How many staff are serving, and for how long
  • Whether travel is included

Our caterer checklist

Organising for someone else?

Organising a club, school or community event in New Charlton? A truck or trailer serves a crowd quickly, with options for most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.

If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide the information the landowner or council asks for from us.

Food truck hire in New Charlton: local tips

New Charlton is about 2 miles north-east of Greenwich, in Greater London. Anywhere in SE7, we can serve your guests, as long as there’s access. We cater in all 764 towns and villages in Greater London. We cater right across the region, from New Charlton to London (about 6 miles away).

Historic houses near New Charlton include Queen's House (1.8 miles west) and Eltham Palace (3 miles south). Historic houses and estates normally have firm rules on vehicles, so ask where a hired food truck could park before booking. For guests coming by train, New Charlton has its own station, Charlton station.

Food truck hire in SE7, SE18 and E16 is planned around your venue and access and timings. Local streets include Floyd Road, Priolo Road and Hasted Road; for an event at home on any of them, tell us where the truck or trailer can park. Nearby, we also cater events in Charlton (1 mile south-east), Westcombe Park (1 mile south-west), Woolwich (1 mile east), Vanbrugh Park Estate (1 mile south-west) and Maze Hill (2 miles south-west). We also cater in nearby towns such as London (6 miles west), City of Westminster (8 miles west), Marylebone (8 miles west), Kensington (10 miles west), St Pancras (7 miles west) and Shoreditch (5 miles north-west).

A little further out are Charlton Athletic Museum (less than half a mile south) and Greenwich Castle (1.9 miles south-west). The countryside around New Charlton includes Gilbert's Pit.

  • Nearby schools include Thorntree Primary School (within half a mile south-east) and Wildwood Montessori School (1.3 miles south-west)
  • Pubs nearby include The Victoria pub (within half a mile east)
Map of New Charlton © OpenStreetMap contributors

Step by step

We arrive in good time before service, then set up and prepare everything. When service opens, guests come up to the hatch or serving table. Planning a private evening event in New Charlton? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. Once it’s dark, some lighting near the hatch makes ordering easier.

  1. Ask us whether your date is available.
  2. We agree a hatch menu and send a quote.
  3. The spot and the way in are agreed in advance.
  4. We drive in, open the hatch and serve your guests.
  5. After service, we close up and leave the spot clear.

Before we arrive

  • Arrange somewhere covered for guests to eat
  • Find out what power and water are available
  • Measure any gates or arches on the way in

How to get a price

We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. Contact us for a quote: just drop us a line using the enquiry form.

Contact us for a quote

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

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