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Food truck caterers in Shadwell: Mexican street food
Our Mexican food truck or trailer, hired for your private or corporate event in Shadwell, served from our truck or trailer, wherever your event is.
- Christenings and family parties
- Winter staff parties
- Private parties in fields and grounds
Food truck hire in Shadwell
About our food truck hire in Shadwell
We cook inside our food truck or trailer, so there’s no need for kitchen space at the venue. We need a level spot, safe access and the venue’s permission, with power and water confirmed per booking. Popular choices include loaded nachos, burrito bowls and vegan tacos, and it is a good fit for launch events and staff appreciation days.
In Shadwell, 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, plus your venue’s agreement. We turn up ready to serve, and tidy our own area afterwards.
- Area
- Shadwell (SE16, E1, E1W)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free
- Numbers
- Typically around 50 to 400; ask us
- Also available
- Nachos, guacamole and a drinks bar
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 28 October 2026
Common questions in Shadwell
We are having a ceremony at St Paul's Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes. The church itself is not 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.
Which station is closest to Shadwell?
Shadwell has its own station: Wapping station.
How much is a food truck for an event?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the length of service and the location. Send us the details for a quote.
Can you come to a private house?
It depends on access. A drive or a spot nearby may work, with permission, if the garden itself is out of reach. Send us a picture and we’ll talk it through.
What does it cost to hire the truck?
We quote for every hire, based on guest numbers, the menu, the location and service times. For a price, send us your details through our quote form.
Do you have options for kids?
Yes, children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll suggest mild options.
Do you provide plates and napkins?
Ask us when you enquire. Tell us what your venue provides, and we’ll confirm what’s included with your quote.
Is private hire the same as trading at a festival?
Private hire means we serve only your guests, with a menu and timings you agree with us. At festivals and markets we trade to the public; see our street food catering page.
Planners, venues and businesses
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the space and tell us about the drive and gates, and we’ll let you know if it is a good fit.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Also in Shadwell
What we need at the venue
We serve from a truck or trailer, so where we park matters. These are the things we check:
- Some space between the truck and nearby homes
- Seating or standing room near the truck
- A way in wide and high enough for the vehicle
Shadwell is in London, inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, which covers all of Greater London, and parking can be tight: let us know about permits, bays, off-street space or a parking suspension.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Shadwell
- Loaded nachos
- Burrito bowls
- Quesadillas
- Tacos
- Mexican drinks bar
- Burritos
How it compares
Most guests have seen a burger van. Tacos and burritos from a truck feel different. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can feel generous.
What you get with us
- Menus chosen with you
- Served fresh from our truck or trailer
- Allergen-aware menus
- Options for vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free guests
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to catering costs.
Step by step
The truck or trailer tends to draw a crowd, so we plan a spot with space for people to queue. Rain doesn’t normally stop us serving, but guests will need somewhere covered. A Christmas party in Shadwell with a hired food truck will be in the dark from about 3:55pm, so ask the venue about outdoor lighting where we’ll park. At midsummer, sunset is around 9:20pm.
- 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.
- We confirm the parking spot, access, power and water with you or the venue.
- Your guests order at the hatch and we serve hot food at the agreed times.
- After service, we close the hatch, pack down and drive away.
How to prepare
- Measure any gates or arches on the way in
- Confirm the venue allows outside caterers
- Plan a covered area for guests if rain is likely
Get a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
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About the menu
Loaded nachos
Tortilla chips with cheese, a filling, salsa and guacamole.
Burrito bowls
Bowls suit anyone skipping tortillas, and they’re easy to adapt.
Perfect for your event in Shadwell
It’s a private hire, so there are no public queues and the menu is set for your guests.
These are some of the occasions we serve:
- Back-garden parties
- Weddings
- Christenings and family parties
- End-of-year parties
The A101 and A126 serve Shadwell, so the drive to your event is a simple one for us.
Questions to ask before you book
- The deposit and payment dates
- Plates and napkins, or nothing at all
- Where to see their hygiene rating
- How each diet is kept separate
How we price food truck hire
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How long we’re needed on site
- Your choice of food and drinks
- Food, drinks or both
- How many guests we’re serving
Access, parking and the distance to your venue can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Your date and when you want service to start
- The address or venue name
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. Contact us for a quote: just tell us about it on our contact page.
Hiring our taco truck near Shadwell
Shadwell is about 1 mile south-east of Whitechapel, in Greater London. From the centre of Shadwell to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh service from our food truck or trailer, every diet planned for and a clear quote. Shadwell is one of 764 places in Greater London where we can bring food truck hire.
A food truck in Russia Dock Woodland would need the park owner’s agreement, so check that first. Around Shadwell, historic houses include Mansion House (1.9 miles west) and Queen's House (2.6 miles south-east). If you’re hiring a historic venue, check early whether it allows a catering vehicle on site.
Wherever your event is in SE16, E1 and E1W, we can bring food truck hire to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean an event at a home with a drive on Swan Road, Thame Road and Brunel Road or the roads around them. Shadwell is on the A101 and A126, which makes it straightforward to bring the truck or trailer. For events just outside Shadwell, we cover Ratcliff (1 mile north), East End of London (1 mile north-west), Wapping (1 mile west), St George in the East (1 mile west) and Limehouse (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in City of Westminster (5 miles west), Marylebone (4 miles west), Kensington (7 miles west), St Pancras (3 miles north-west), Walthamstow (6 miles north) and Hampstead (7 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Tower of London (1.3 miles west) and Surrey Quays Shopping Centre (0.8 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Lavender Pond and Tower Hill.
- Nearby schools include Bacon's College (less than half a mile south-east) and St Mellitus College (0.6 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include Prospect of Whitby pub (within half a mile west)
- Other local spots include Holy Trinity (1.2 miles north) and Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives (1.6 miles north-west)
DIY taco night or a caterer?
A DIY taco night is possible for a crowd, but it’s more work than it looks. Fillings need slow cooking, tortillas need warming as you go, and salsas need making. Our taco bar guide explains how.
You can set up your own drinks table, but someone still has to mix, pour and keep an eye on it all evening. See our margarita bar guide.
- 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