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Food truck caterers in Shortlands
A menu that works for every guest: options for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan guests, with allergen information for everything we serve. Food truck hire with tacos, burritos, bowls and nachos for events in Shortlands.
- Christenings and family parties
- Anniversary celebrations
- Staff appreciation days
Planning an event in Shortlands?
Food truck hire for your event in Shortlands
You choose the hatch menu with us: tacos and burritos, with bowls, nachos or quesadillas if you like, finished with salsas and guacamole. We serve burrito bowls, loaded nachos and quesadillas, which works well for parties in venue grounds and christenings and family parties.
Around Shortlands, 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, plus your venue’s agreement. We cater for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan guests, and we give allergen information for every dish.
- Location
- Shortlands (BR2, BR1, BR3)
- Region
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free
- Numbers
- Typically around 50 to 400 guests; tell us yours
- Extras
- Drinks bar, nachos to share
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 28 October 2026
How it compares
Burger and pizza vans are familiar. A Mexican food truck offers something less expected. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: service time, staff, plates and napkins, travel and VAT. Contact us for a quote and we will set out what’s included.
What you get with us
- A menu built around your guests
- Tacos, burritos and a drinks bar
- Catering across Greater London, including Shortlands
- A plan agreed before the day
Read how we price and what Mexican catering costs.
How it works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our food truck or trailer, and get on with serving. December events in Shortlands 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 9:20pm.
- Tell us what the event is and who’s coming.
- We suggest fillings and dishes for every diet.
- Power, water and timings are agreed with you or the venue.
- The truck serves at the agreed times.
- When everyone is fed, we clear our area.
Preparing for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Tell us what power and water the site has
- Plan a covered area for guests if rain is likely
Get a quote
Send us the date, your venue or BR2 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
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What’s on the menu
Salsas and guacamole
Guests can add salsa and guacamole to taste.
Burritos
Rice, beans, a filling and salsa wrapped in a big tortilla.
Places near Shortlands
More for events in Shortlands
Should I do it myself?
You can host your own taco night for a crowd, but it takes planning. Fillings need slow cooking, tortillas need warming as you go, and salsas need making. Our taco bar guide explains how.
Plenty of people try a DIY taco night at home. The usual problems are cold tortillas, running out of a popular filling and a host stuck at the stove. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us serve.
Hiring our taco truck near Shortlands
Shortlands is about 1 mile south-west of Bromley, in Greater London. For food truck hire in Shortlands, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and friendly service on the day. We serve in all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages, wherever the truck or trailer can get in.
Around Shortlands, historic houses include Bromley Palace (0.8 miles north-east) and Addington Palace (3.4 miles south-west). Listed venues often control where vehicles go, so raise food truck hire at your first visit. Parks such as Church House Gardens normally need permission for vehicles and catering, so a garden or hired venue is often simpler.
Here we cover the BR2, BR1 and BR3 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it with access for the truck or trailer. Your event could be at a home on Hayes Lane, Stone Road and Hayes Road or the roads around them. Other places close to Shortlands for food truck hire include Eden Park (1 mile south-west), Hayes (2 miles south), Bromley Common (2 miles south-east), West Wickham (2 miles south-west) and Southborough (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (8 miles north-west), City of Westminster (10 miles north-west), Marylebone (11 miles north-west), Kensington (11 miles north-west), St Pancras (10 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (10 miles north).
A little further out are Bethlem Museum of the Mind (1.6 miles south-east) and The Mall (0.6 miles north-east). Not far away are Summer Hill and Downham Woodland Walk.
- Nearby schools include Langley Park School for Girls (1.2 miles south-west) and Holy Trinity College Bromley (1.4 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Richmal Crompton pub (0.6 miles east)
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Bromley (0.6 miles east)
Events we cater in Shortlands
Guests can come back to the hatch when they’re ready.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Winter staff parties
- Back-garden parties
- Client hospitality
- Leaving parties
When the service is at a church such as St Mark's Church, the truck would serve at the reception venue rather than at the church.
Before booking anyone
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- A clear list of what’s included
- What happens if it rains
- If the price includes VAT
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger events, we plan serving points around your timings, so guests are looked after quickly. Tell us how long you have for food and drinks.
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether a truck or trailer will fit.
Shortlands questions
We are having a ceremony at St Mark'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’ll check the access.
Could your truck or trailer park at our home in Shortlands?
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.
Can you run a bar?
Yes. The drinks bar can be added to food or booked on its own, with alcohol-free options such as aguas frescas. For alcohol, we’ll talk licensing through with you and your venue.
Do you have dairy-free options?
We can. Dairy-free options are part of our menus, and we will tell you which dishes contain milk.
How much does food truck hire cost?
We quote for every hire, depending on numbers, menu, location and timings. Contact us for a quote.
Do you need electricity?
That depends on the set-up, so we confirm power and water arrangements with each booking. Tell us what’s available at your venue.
What about vegan and gluten-free guests?
We plan for diets before the day, though we can’t guarantee there are no traces of any allergen. Guests with severe allergies should talk to us first.
What does food truck hire cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and where your event is. Send us the details for a quote.
What affects the price in Shortlands
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- How many guests we’re serving
- Plates, napkins and cutlery
- Travel, parking and access
- Food, drinks or both
The cost per head can fall as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Expected numbers
- The date and rough timings
- Where the event is
- A picture of where we’d park
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you need. To ask for one, drop us a line using the enquiry form.
Space, access and the venue
We serve from a truck or trailer, so the spot needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Space in front of the hatch for guests to queue
- A way in wide and high enough for the vehicle
- A flat parking spot on firm ground or hardstanding
In Shortlands, as everywhere in Greater London, the ULEZ applies and kerb space is limited. Where will the truck or trailer stop? A drive, a courtyard or a suspended bay can all work.
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Tacos
- Mexican drinks bar
- Loaded nachos
- Quesadillas
- Burritos
- Burrito bowls
- 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