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Food truck caterers in Shellwood Cross
We bring a food truck at your event, serving Mexican street food from the hatch to Shellwood Cross and across Surrey, catering for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan guests.
- Garden parties
- Birthday parties
- Weddings
Book food truck hire in Shellwood Cross
Food truck hire in Shellwood Cross, served fresh
We cook inside our truck or trailer, so your venue does not need a kitchen. What we do need is level ground, a way in and the venue’s agreement. For christenings and family parties and client hospitality, we can serve burritos, loaded nachos and quesadillas and more.
For a rural spot like Shellwood Cross, food truck hire needs a little planning: the gate, the ground and the distance from the lane. Power and water may be limited, so we confirm the arrangements before the day. We will check the space, access and power with you before the day, so set-up goes smoothly.
What’s on the menu
Tacos from the hatch
Tacos are quick to serve and easy to eat standing up, and corn tortillas suit gluten-free guests.
Salsas and guacamole
Guests can add salsa and guacamole to taste, from mild to hot.
Diets, allergies and planning
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Look into parking permissions if the truck cannot go off-road
- Tell us about coeliac guests
- Share your running order
- Ask the venue about catering vehicles before booking
When service ends, we pack away.
Our Mexican drinks bar, with margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas can join the truck, with licensing checked with you.
Should I do it myself?
A DIY taco night is possible for a crowd, but it’s 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.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up in the kitchen. Booking a caterer means you can relax with everyone else.
Hiring a food truck in Shellwood Cross
Shellwood Cross is about 3 miles south-east of Dorking, in Surrey. We cater events at gardens, halls and venues around Shellwood Cross and the surrounding area. Shellwood Cross is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we can bring food truck hire. Our nearest city page is Crawley, about 7 miles away.
Parks such as Newdigate Brickworks typically need permission for vehicles and catering, so a garden or hired venue is often simpler. Central London is about 22 miles from Shellwood Cross, close enough for a London team’s away day. With the Surrey Hills National Landscape within about 5 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.
We cater events across RH2 and the streets around it. Nearby, we also cater events in Parkgate (1 mile south), Nalderswood (1 mile east), Newdigate (2 miles south), Norwood Hill (2 miles south-east) and Cudworth (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (14 miles west), Woking (15 miles north-west), Epsom (10 miles north), Horley (5 miles east), Redhill (5 miles north-east) and Ewell (11 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Reigate Priory Museum (3.8 miles north-east) and East Surrey Hospital (4.8 miles east). The countryside around Shellwood Cross includes Box Hill and Reigate Heath.
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: vehicle access, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
For big numbers, we plan service to keep queues short, so everyone is served promptly. Tell us how long you have for food and drinks.
Who books food truck hire in Shellwood Cross?
A food truck gives a private event a focal point, and the hatch draws people over.
These are some of the occasions we serve around Shellwood Cross:
- Wedding evening food
- Engagements and anniversaries
- Birthday parties
- Company away days
Colleagues or friends without a car may like to know that Holmwood station is about 2.5 miles away.
Comparing caterers
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- What the price includes, item by item
- The deadline for final numbers
- Space, access, power and water needs
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Step by step
Your timings come first. If things run behind, tell us and we will adjust the start of service where we can. Planning a private evening event in Shellwood Cross? 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.
- Send us your date, the address, a headcount and dietary needs.
- We suggest a menu for the hatch and quote for it.
- 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.
- After service, we close the hatch, pack down and drive away.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want service to start
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Plan a covered area for guests if rain is likely
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.
Planning help
Common questions in Shellwood Cross
How far is Shellwood Cross from London?
It is about 22 miles from central London, and inside the area we cover.
Could you serve our guests after a service at Church of St Bartholomew?
Yes. The church itself isn’t 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’ll check the access.
How spicy is the food?
It’s up to you: we can keep the main dishes mild, with hotter salsas served separately. Read more about how spicy Mexican food is.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, Surrey included. Find your area.
Can you come to a private house?
That depends on access. If the truck or trailer can’t reach the garden, a drive or a spot nearby may work, with permission. Tell us about the space and we’ll advise.
Do you provide allergen information for each dish?
We plan allergen-aware menus, including for nut allergies, with allergen information for every dish. We keep options separate, but we cannot promise anything is completely allergen-free. If a guest has a severe allergy, please talk to us before the event.
Can we hire the truck for our wedding?
Wedding food from a truck feels relaxed and sociable, especially in the evening. We agree access and timings with the venue.
Is there a minimum number of guests?
That depends on the menu and the service time, but our truck and trailer service generally suits around 50 to 400 guests. For anything outside that, ask us.
Before you choose a spot
We serve from a truck or trailer, so where we park matters. Here’s what we look for:
- A place for guests to eat close to the hatch
- Parking arrangements if we are not on private land
- A way in wide and high enough for the vehicle
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Shellwood Cross
- Burrito bowls
- Burritos
- Quesadillas
- Tacos
- Mexican drinks bar
- Loaded nachos
Is food truck hire right for your event?
A hog roast suits meat eaters well, but tacos and bowls make vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests easier to feed. Extra dishes, drinks and longer service are priced on request, so you can choose what you need.
Why book Mobile Mexican Catering in Shellwood Cross
- Quick, friendly service from the hatch
- Catering across Surrey, including Shellwood Cross
- Options for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan guests
- Allergen information for everything we serve
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to catering costs.
- 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