East Sussex · England
Food Truck Hire in Shortgate
A menu that works for every guest: vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free options, plus allergen information for every dish. Food truck hire with tacos, burritos, bowls and nachos in Shortgate.
- Staff summer parties
- Weddings
- Anniversary celebrations
Food truck hire in Shortgate
How our food truck hire works in Shortgate
Our drinks bar can be hired with the truck with margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas, with licensing checked with you. A build-your-own taco bar can sit beside the truck too. It suits company away days and birthday parties, serving fresh salsas and guacamole, tacos from the hatch and quesadillas.
Somewhere as small as Shortgate, food truck hire can mean a garden, a field or a barn. Lanes, gates and long drives are fine if we know about them. Soft ground after rain is worth mentioning too. We’ll check the space, access and power with you before the day, so set-up goes smoothly.
- Where
- Shortgate (BN8)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free
- Numbers
- Around 50 to 400 is usual; ask about yours
- Extras
- Drinks bar, nachos to share
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 28 October 2026
The menu, item by item
Burrito bowls
Rice, beans, a filling and toppings in a bowl.
Quesadillas
A quesadilla suits cautious eaters.
Space, access and the venue
Many gardens, fields and venues can take a truck or trailer, but there are a few things to check:
- Space in front of the hatch for guests to queue
- Seating or standing room near the truck
- Gate widths, overhead branches and soft ground checked in advance
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Working with your venue
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where vehicles can park, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Questions from Shortgate
What’s the nearest station to Shortgate for guests?
Guests can use Uckfield station, about 3.9 miles north of Shortgate.
How far is Shortgate from London?
About 41 miles from central London, and we cover it.
Where can the truck park?
Send us the address and a description of the spot, and we’ll check the access. There is more in our space and power guide.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, we run a Mexican drinks bar, serving margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas such as hibiscus and horchata, and soft drinks. Your venue or event may need the right licence for alcohol, so we’ll go through the licensing with you.
Can we hire the truck for our wedding?
The truck or trailer can serve the wedding breakfast, evening food or both. Timings are agreed with you and your venue. Read more in having a food truck at a wedding.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Greater London, Kent and Medway, Surrey, East Sussex, West Sussex, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire, including Shortgate.
How long are you on site?
We get there well before service to set up. Serving times are agreed with you in advance.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot for the truck or trailer, with access wide and high enough to drive in, and the venue’s agreement. Power and water arrangements are confirmed with each booking.
Can I do a taco night myself?
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.
A DIY taco night works well for a small group. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles allergen information for you.
Events we cater in Shortgate
The truck becomes the place guests gather.
Almost any gathering can work with a truck or trailer. In Shortgate, you could book us for occasions like:
- Staff appreciation days
- Wedding receptions
- Parties in venue grounds
- Winter staff parties
Rail travellers will be glad to hear that the nearest station is Uckfield station, about 3.9 miles north.
Comparing caterers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- When payment is due
- The caterer’s food hygiene rating
- How long the service runs
How it compares
Hog roasts are popular with meat eaters, but tacos and bowls make vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests easier to feed. Your choice of food and drinks affects the price, so tell us what you have in mind. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why book Mobile Mexican Catering in Shortgate
- A quote that sets out what’s included
- Catering across East Sussex, including Shortgate
- Book food, drinks or both
- Allergen information for everything we serve
Step by step
We work to your timings. If things run behind, tell us and we’ll adjust the start of service where we can. December events in Shortgate lose the light at about 3:55pm, so choose a well-lit spot for the truck or trailer. In late June, it stays light until about 9:15pm.
- Tell us what the event is and who’s coming.
- Together we plan dishes that cover your guests’ diets.
- We check power, water and timings with the venue.
- Service runs at the times you choose.
- Once service ends, we tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Ask the venue about power and water
- Give us a contact for the day
- Confirm the venue allows outside caterers
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. Contact us for a quote: just send a quick message through our quote form.
Related guides
Planning for every diet
With a little notice, most diets are easy. We suggest:
- Ask guests about dietary needs when they reply
- Ask about parking rules if we’ll be on a road
- Confirm allergies with us in writing
- Let us know who is coeliac
Guests come to the hatch, order and wait a short moment for hot food.
Ask about a second service later in the evening, quoted with the main booking.
Food truck hire in Shortgate: local tips
Shortgate is about 4 miles south of Uckfield, in East Sussex. Tell us where your event in Shortgate will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. We cater in all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages, wherever the truck or trailer can get in. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 12 miles away.
From central London, Shortgate is about 41 miles away, which can suit a team day out of the city with a hired food truck. Close to Shortgate are historic houses such as Glyndebourne (3.5 miles south-west) and Glynde Place (4 miles south-west). Historic houses and estates usually have firm rules on vehicles, so ask where a hired food truck could park before booking. Hiring our food truck for an event near the South Downs National Park, within about 6 miles of Shortgate? Country lanes can be narrow and verges soft, so tell us about the route in.
Anywhere in BN8, we can bring food truck hire to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. If your venue is just outside Shortgate, we also cover Halland (1 mile north-east), East Hoathly (2 miles east), Whitesmith (2 miles east), Chiddingly (3 miles east) and Framfield (4 miles north). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (12 miles south-east), Seaford (10 miles south), Lewes (6 miles south-west), Hailsham (7 miles south-east), Crowborough (10 miles north) and Newhaven (9 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Uckfield Community Hospital (3.6 miles north) and Tickerage Castle (4.1 miles north). Not far away are Cliffe Hill and Malling Down.
Towns and villages near Shortgate
What else we do in Shortgate
- 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