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Food truck hire in Shirley, Greater London
A menu that works for every guest: vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free options, plus allergen information for every dish. Food truck hire with tacos, burritos, bowls and nachos for events in Shirley.
- Christenings and family parties
- Launch events
- Parties in venue grounds
Food truck hire for Shirley events
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Confirm the venue accepts outside caterers and vehicles
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
- Walk the access route and note narrow gaps
- Confirm allergies with us in writing
Service starts when your timings say.
Loaded nachos to share while the first orders cook.
Food truck hire in Shirley, from our food truck or trailer
Fillings might include carnitas, al pastor-style pork or chicken tinga, alongside a vegan option such as spiced mushroom. We plan for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan guests. It works well for staff summer parties and client hospitality, with burritos, vegan tacos and loaded nachos.
Around Shirley, a hired truck or trailer needs a yard, forecourt or drive it can reach. We need a level spot and room for a queue at the hatch. We turn up ready to serve, and tidy our own area afterwards.
- Location
- Shirley (CR0, SE25, CR9)
- County
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free
- Guest numbers
- Around 50 to 400 is usual; ask about yours
- Add-ons
- Drinks bar, nachos to share
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 28 October 2026
Why choose food truck hire in Shirley?
Booking several street food trucks means juggling several suppliers. One truck with tacos, burritos and nachos is one booking to manage. Catering from a truck or trailer can be a practical alternative to a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why book Mobile Mexican Catering in Shirley
- Events in Shirley and across Greater London
- A plan agreed before the day
- Allergen-aware menus
- A clear quote
Read our prices page and what Mexican catering costs.
DIY taco night versus a caterer
Not sure whether to do it yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
You can set up your own drinks table, but someone still has to mix, pour and keep an eye on it all evening. Our margarita bar guide has tips.
Prices and what affects them
We quote for your event, which reflects:
- Parking and the route in
- Plates, napkins and cutlery
- How many guests we are serving
- Whether you add a drinks bar or food
Larger events can cost less per head, because the set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- The date and time of the event
- What power and water the site has
- The venue or postcode
- How we drive in and where we can park
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
What we need at the venue
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- The landowner’s go-ahead for the truck or trailer
- Seating or standing room near the truck
- Distance from houses and windows
As a London location, Shirley is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading take planning: 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 before you book.
Shirley: your questions answered
Can we hire your food truck for an event at home in Shirley?
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.
Which station should guests use for Shirley?
Guests can use Elmers End station, about 1.2 miles north of Shirley.
Can we have a build-your-own taco bar?
We can. A build-your-own taco bar can be served from the truck or a serving station, with fillings, salsas and toppings to choose from. Read our taco bar guide.
How spicy is the food?
The food can be kept mild, and hotter salsas go on the side for guests who like heat.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Greater London, Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes and Oxfordshire.
How long are you on site?
We get there well before service to set up. Serving times are agreed with you in advance, along with pack-down.
Can you cater for guests who avoid dairy?
Yes. We offer dairy-free options, and we will tell you which dishes contain milk.
Do you cover Shirley?
Yes, we do. We serve at events in Shirley and across Greater London. Send us your date to check availability.
Nearby places to Shirley
Other catering in Shirley
A closer look at the menu
Loaded nachos
Crisp chips loaded with toppings, salsa and guacamole, for sharing.
Tacos from the hatch
A taco is ideal food from a truck.
How it works
Once service is over, we pack down and clear our own area. Set-up and pack-down times are agreed with you and the venue. By late September, it is dark in Shirley at around 7:05pm, so evening service from the truck may run past dusk. A late-May event keeps its light until roughly 8:50pm.
- Ask us whether your date is available.
- You get a menu for the hatch and a quote.
- We confirm the parking spot and the route in.
- On the day, guests order at the hatch and we cook to order.
- We pack down and drive away when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or low branches
- Choose a level, firm spot for the truck or trailer
- Let us know the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send you a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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Organising for someone else?
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We will provide the information the landowner or council asks for from us.
If you are booking for a business, tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Planning food truck hire around Shirley
Shirley is about 2 miles north-east of Croydon, in Greater London. From the centre of Shirley to the outskirts, we offer the same service: a truck or trailer at your event, options for every diet and a clear price. We cover all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages, wherever the truck or trailer can get in.
If there’s no space for the truck at home, a hall or club near Shirley with a car park could host your event. Historic houses near Shirley include Addington Palace (1.7 miles south) and Kingswood House (3.6 miles north). Listed venues often control where vehicles go, so raise food truck hire at your first visit.
Food truck hire in CR0, SE25 and CR9 is planned around your venue and access. Your event could be at a home on Poppy Lane, Homer Road and Craven Road. Shirley is on the A232, which makes it straightforward to bring the truck or trailer. For events just outside Shirley, we cover Monks Orchard (1 mile north), Shirley Oaks (1 mile west), Addiscombe (1 mile west), Ashburton (1 mile north-west) and Woodside (1 mile north-west). We also cater in nearby towns such as London (8 miles north), City of Westminster (10 miles north-west), Marylebone (10 miles north-west), Kensington (10 miles north-west), St Pancras (10 miles north) and Shoreditch (10 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include National Psychosis Unit (1 mile east) and Addiscombe (1.2 miles west). Open spaces near Shirley include Duppas Hill and Bramley Bank.
- Schools near Shirley include Orchard Way Primary School (0.6 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Cricketers pub (within half a mile west)
- 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