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Food truck caterers in Purley
Mobile Mexican Catering brings food truck hire with tacos, burritos, bowls and nachos to Purley and nearby, catering for vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free guests.
- Company away days
- Wedding receptions
- Engagement parties
Book food truck hire in Purley
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- The menu you choose
- How many guests we’re serving
- Food, drinks or both
- How many staff you need
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: serving hours, staff, disposables, travel and VAT. Contact us for a quote and we’ll set out what’s included.
Details that help
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- The address or venue name
- The date and rough timings
- Access for the truck or trailer, including gates and ground
- What you’d like on the menu
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
About our food truck hire in Purley
Food truck hire means our truck or trailer is booked for your guests only. It’s a private booking, not public trading, so we plan the menu and service times around you. For client events and product launches and garden parties, we’ll put together a menu of vegan tacos, burrito bowls and burritos and more.
In Purley, a yard, forecourt or car park can suit a hired food truck. The truck or trailer needs level ground and space for guests to queue, plus your venue’s agreement. You can book food, drinks or both, so the food and drinks can come from one caterer.
- Where
- Purley (CR8, CR2, CR5)
- County
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free
- Numbers
- Typically around 50 to 400; ask us
- Add-ons
- Nachos, guacamole and a drinks bar
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 28 October 2026
About the menu
Burrito bowls
Bowls suit anyone skipping tortillas.
Quesadillas
Quesadillas are a simple choice for children.
Planners, venues and businesses
For big numbers, we plan service to keep queues short, so guests are looked after quickly. Tell us how long you have for food and drinks.
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We will provide the information the landowner or council asks for from us.
Places near Purley
Other catering in Purley
How it works
Your timings come first. If things run behind, let us know and we’ll adjust where we can. Planning a private evening event in Purley? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. After that, festoon lights or lamps near the truck help guests order.
- Send us your date, the address, a headcount and dietary needs.
- You get a hatch menu and a quote for the hire.
- Before the day, we agree the spot, the way in, power and water.
- We arrive, open the hatch and cook to order for your guests.
- When service ends, we pack up and leave the spot clear.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue is happy to have a truck or trailer on site
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Tell us what power and water the site has
Getting a price
Send us the date, your venue or CR8 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Hiring our taco truck near Purley
Purley is about 2 miles south-west of Croydon, in Greater London. Tell us where your event in Purley will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. We serve in all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, wherever the truck or trailer can get in.
Colleagues or friends without a car may like to know that Purley station is in Purley itself. Local halls and clubs around Purley can be an option for food truck hire, given vehicle access.
We cater events across CR8, CR2 and CR5. Streets in the area include High Street, Church Road and Brighton Road, and an event on any of them can work if the truck or trailer can park nearby. Main roads around Purley include the A2022, which makes travel to your event easy. If your venue is just outside Purley, we also cover Peaks Hill (1 mile north-west), Woodcote (1 mile west), Russell Hill (1 mile north), Roundshaw (1 mile north-west) and Woodcote Green (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (11 miles north), City of Westminster (12 miles north), Marylebone (13 miles north), Kensington (12 miles north), St Pancras (13 miles north) and Shoreditch (13 miles north).
A little further out are St George's Walk (2.7 miles north) and County Borough of Croydon (2.6 miles north). The countryside around Purley includes Duppas Hill and Foxley Wood.
- Schools near Purley include Thomas More Catholic School (0.5 miles north) and Laleham Lea School (0.9 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Jolly Farmers pub (less than half a mile north-east)
Why choose food truck hire in Purley?
For food that becomes part of the event, a private food truck is a strong option in Purley. Extra dishes, drinks and longer service are priced on request, so you choose what goes in.
What we offer in Purley
- A truck or trailer that comes to you
- A quote that sets out what’s included
- Options for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan guests
- Food and drinks from one caterer, if you want both
See our pricing and what Mexican catering costs.
Who books food truck hire in Purley?
It’s a private hire, so there are no public queues and the menu is set for your guests.
Whatever the occasion, the serving truck can be a highlight. We can cater:
- Weddings
- Winter staff parties
- Big birthdays
- Anniversary celebrations
Historic houses near Purley include Addington Palace (3.6 miles north-east). Historic houses and estates generally have firm rules on vehicles, so ask where a hired food truck could park before you book.
Before you book anyone
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How each diet is kept separate
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Whether plates, napkins and cutlery are included
FAQs for Purley
What about parking in Purley?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. A parking suspension may be needed, and the whole of Greater London is inside the ULEZ.
Can we hire your food truck for an event at home in Purley?
That depends on the space. A drive, a courtyard or a suspended bay can all work, as long as the truck or trailer can reach a level spot. Tell us what’s outside, and remember the ULEZ covers all of Greater London.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not typically stop service from the truck or trailer. It’s worth planning a covered area for guests, and let us know if the ground gets soft after heavy rain.
How much space do you need?
The main things are access and a level spot: a firm spot for the truck or trailer, room for a queue and, for a taco bar, space for a serving table. Send us a picture and tell us about gates, slopes and soft ground.
Can you plan for allergies?
Yes. Tell us about allergies when you book. Under UK rules, caterers must give information on 14 allergens, and we give it for every dish (Food Standards Agency guidance). Anyone with a severe allergy should speak to us before the event.
Can you keep it mild?
It’s up to you: we can keep the main dishes mild, with hotter salsas served separately.
When do you arrive?
We get there well before service to set up. The length of service is agreed when you book, along with pack-down.
Do you do food truck hire for weddings?
A food truck suits a relaxed wedding well. We agree access and timings with the venue.
Can I do a taco night myself?
Not sure whether to do it yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Contact us for a quote to compare.
A DIY taco night is possible for a crowd, but it is more work than it looks. There are fillings to slow-cook, tortillas to keep warm and salsas to make. Our taco bar guide explains how.
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, we will agree where we park and serve. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- The landowner’s go-ahead for the truck or trailer
- Distance from houses and windows
- Enough width and height on the route in
London streets around Purley 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.
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Burritos
- Quesadillas
- Tacos
- Mexican drinks bar
- Loaded nachos
- Burrito bowls
- 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