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Food Truck Hire for Shere events
Planning food truck hire in Shere? We bring the truck or trailer, the ingredients and the kit, and look after your guests on the day.
- Garden parties
- Weddings
- Client hospitality
Planning an event in Shere?
About our food truck hire in Shere
As a guide, hiring the truck or trailer suits around 50 to 400 guests. Smaller parties are quoted case by case, so tell us how many you expect. For winter staff parties and launch events, we can serve tacos from the hatch, burritos and fresh salsas and guacamole and more.
In a rural place like Shere, access is the main thing to plan for a hired truck: the gate, the ground and the distance from the lane. We confirm power and water arrangements with you. We’ll check the space, access and power with you before the day, so set-up goes smoothly.
Shere: your questions answered
Can we hire your food truck for a private party in Shere?
Yes, depending on the date. For a private or work event in a village or hamlet, the main thing is access: tell us about the lane, the gate and the ground.
Which station is closest to Shere?
The closest is Gomshall station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
What do you need at the venue?
A level, firm spot for the truck or trailer, with access wide and high enough to drive in, plus the venue’s permission. We confirm power and water with you for each booking.
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). For severe allergies, please talk to us first.
How is private hire different from festival trading?
A private hire is booked and quoted for you, so we don’t serve passers-by. Event organisers should see street food for festivals.
Do you have gluten-free options?
Yes, with corn tortillas. Corn is naturally gluten-free, though some sauces and toppings can contain gluten, so we check every dish and give allergen information.
Can you run a bar?
Yes, we do. Our drinks bar can be booked on its own or with food, with alcohol-free options such as aguas frescas. We will check the licensing for alcohol with you.
What space does the truck need?
Tell us where you’d like the truck, and we will check it works. Our guide to space and power has more.
Diets, allergies and planning
A Mexican menu is easy to plan for mixed diets, because guests can choose what suits them. A few tips:
- Share your running order
- Count children separately
- Check early that your venue allows food trucks
- Have shelter ready in case of rain
Wet weather does not close the hatch, though a marquee or gazebo helps guests stay dry.
Ask about a second service later in the evening.
Comparing your options
For food that becomes part of the event, hiring a Mexican food truck is worth considering. Extras, such as more dishes, extra drinks or a longer service, are quoted on request, so you can choose what you need.
Why book Mobile Mexican Catering in Shere
- Served fresh from our truck or trailer
- A quote that sets out what’s included
- Access, space and power checked in advance
- Every guest catered for, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free included
See how we price and what Mexican catering costs.
Planning the serving area
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Parking arrangements if we’re not on private land
- Distance from houses and windows
- Room for guests to gather at the hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Tacos
- Burrito bowls
- Loaded nachos
- Quesadillas
- Mexican drinks bar
- Burritos
Step by step
We get there well before you want to serve, then set up and prepare everything. When service opens, guests come up to the hatch or serving table. Late-September events in Shere see sunset at about 7:05pm, so a later service will need some lighting. In late May, daylight lasts until about 8:50pm.
- Tell us the date, the location, rough numbers and any diets.
- We suggest a menu for the hatch and quote for it.
- Before the day, we agree the spot, the way in, power and water.
- On the day we drive in, set up and serve to order from the hatch.
- After service, we close the hatch, pack down and drive away.
How to prepare
- Have level hardstanding or firm ground ready
- Confirm the venue allows outside caterers
- Tell us about narrow gates or low branches
How to get a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning help
Hiring our taco truck near Shere
Shere is about 5 miles east of Guildford, in Surrey. Events in Shere are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and friendly service on the day. Shere is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover.
From central London, Shere is about 25 miles away. Nearby historic houses include Hatchlands Park (2.6 miles north) and Chilworth Manor (2.8 miles west). Listed venues often control where vehicles go, so raise food truck hire at your first visit. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about a mile of Shere, with country venues and gardens where a hired food truck could serve. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules on vehicles, so check with yours.
Wherever your event is in GU5, we can bring food truck hire to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Lower Street, Orchard Road and Shere Lane; for an event at home on any of them, tell us where the truck or trailer can park. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Gomshall (1 mile east), Albury Heath (1 mile south-west), Little London (1 mile south-west), Albury (1 mile west) and Abinger Hammer (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (5 miles west), Woking (8 miles north-west), Camberley (14 miles north-west), Epsom (12 miles north-east), Horley (13 miles east) and Redhill (13 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Shere Museum (less than half a mile east) and Abinger Castle (2.8 miles south-east). Open spaces near Shere include Silent Pool and St Martha's Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find The White Horse Public House (within half a mile south-east)
Places near Shere
Other catering in Shere
Occasions we cater for in Shere
The truck becomes the place guests gather, and the hatch draws people over.
These are some of the occasions we serve in Shere and Surrey:
- Engagements and anniversaries
- Company away days
- Leaving parties
- Wedding receptions
For guests coming by train, Gomshall station is about 1.1 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- Travel and parking costs
- The caterer’s food hygiene rating
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How bad weather is handled
DIY taco night versus a caterer
Plenty of people try a DIY taco night at home. Common snags are cold tortillas, uneven quantities and the host missing the party. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the serving.
You can host your own taco night for a crowd, but it takes planning. There are fillings to slow-cook, tortillas to keep warm and salsas to make. Read our guide to taco bars.
How we price food truck hire
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Whether you need disposables
- Serving staff
- Food, drinks or both
- Guest numbers
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can feel generous.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The date and time of the event
- How we drive in and where we can park
- Expected numbers
- A picture of where we’d park
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, drop us a line using the enquiry form.
About the menu
Burrito bowls
Rice, beans, a filling and toppings in a bowl.
Burritos
A large flour tortilla rolled round rice, beans, a filling and toppings.
- 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