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Food truck caterers in Southcote: Mexican street food
Something 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 Southcote.
- Christenings and family parties
- Winter staff parties
- Back-garden parties
Book food truck hire in Southcote
How our food truck hire works in Southcote
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. It works well for family reunions and summer parties at home, serving quesadillas, burritos and vegan tacos.
Around Southcote, a hired food truck can serve in a garden, a field or a hall car park. If the road in is narrow or the ground soft, tell us so we can plan. You can book food, drinks or both, so the food and drinks can come from one caterer.
DIY taco night or a caterer?
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 be with your guests, we will do the serving.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party serving. With a caterer, you get the food and drinks without the work.
For event organisers in Southcote
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send what the landowner or council needs from us.
Organising a club, school or community event in Southcote? A truck or trailer serves a crowd quickly, with options for most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
What we need at the venue
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- A way in wide and high enough for the vehicle
- A spot away from neighbours
- Seating or standing room near the truck
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Southcote
- Loaded nachos
- Quesadillas
- Mexican drinks bar
- Burritos
- Burrito bowls
- Tacos
What affects the price in Southcote
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Adding food to drinks, or drinks to food
- The length of service
- What’s on the menu
- Whether you need disposables
Catering from a truck or trailer can be a practical alternative to a sit-down meal, because it needs no venue kitchen. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- The address or venue name
- Expected numbers
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Whether you’d like food, drinks or both
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
How it works
The truck or trailer tends to draw a crowd, so we’ll help you choose a spot with room for a queue. We can serve in the rain, but guests will need somewhere covered. Late-September events in Southcote see sunset at about 7:10pm, so a later service will need some lighting. In late May, daylight lasts until about 8:55pm.
- Check our availability for your date.
- We agree a hatch menu and send a quote.
- The spot and the way in are agreed in advance.
- We drive in, open the hatch and serve your guests.
- We pack down and drive away when service ends.
How to prepare
- Check gates and access routes are wide and high enough
- Have a marquee or gazebo ready in case of rain
- Get the venue’s permission for us to park and serve
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, menu ideas and access. When you’re ready, send a quick message through our quote form.
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Popular choices
Loaded nachos
Crisp chips loaded with toppings, salsa and guacamole.
Quesadillas
Crisp tortillas folded round melted cheese.
Hiring a food truck in Southcote
Southcote is about 2 miles west of Reading, in Reading. We bring food truck hire to homes, gardens and venues in Southcote and the surrounding area. Southcote is one of 34 places in Reading where we can bring food truck hire.
Close to Southcote are historic houses such as Mapledurham House (3.1 miles north). If you’re hiring a historic venue, check early whether it allows a catering vehicle on site. Roughly 40 miles separate Southcote from central London.
We serve at events all over the RG30, RG31 and RG1 postcode area. That could mean an event at a home with a drive on Bath Road, Dwyer Road and Brunel Road. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Fords Farm (1 mile west), Horncastle (1 mile west), Burghfield Bridge (1 mile south-west), Tilehurst Within (1 mile north-west) and Norcot (1 mile north-west). We also cater in nearby towns such as Caversham (3 miles north-east), Shinfield (4 miles south-east), Arborfield Garrison (6 miles south-east), Caversham Heights (3 miles north), Whitley Wood (3 miles south-east) and Sonning Common (5 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Beaumys Castle (4.7 miles south) and Battle Hospital (1.3 miles north-east). Not far away are Sonning Hill and South Lake.
- Nearby schools include Prospect School (0.5 miles north-west) and Elvian School (0.6 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Happy Prospect pub (within half a mile east)
Who books food truck hire in Southcote?
It is a private hire, so the queue is your guests only and the menu suits them.
We cater all kinds of occasions in Southcote and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Client hospitality
- Engagement parties
- Back-garden parties
- Winter staff parties
A food truck in Calcot Park would need the park owner’s agreement, so check that first.
Comparing caterers
- Plates and napkins, or nothing at all
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When final numbers are due
- A food hygiene rating you can check
Is food truck hire right for your event?
Booking several street food trucks means juggling several suppliers. One Mexican truck with a varied menu keeps things simple. There is no one-size-fits-all price for food truck hire. A short lunch service for a team is a different job from a full wedding day. Contact us for a quote.
Why us?
- Access, space and power checked in advance
- A truck or trailer that comes to you
- A clear quote
- Service planned around your numbers
Read our pricing or what Mexican catering costs.
Southcote: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Southcote?
The closest is Reading Green Park station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
How far is Southcote from central London?
It is about 40 miles from central London, and inside the area we cover.
Can you run a bar?
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 will go through the licensing with you.
Do you cook on site?
Fillings are slow-cooked in advance, then finished and kept hot on site. The tortillas are warmed on site, and the salsas and guacamole are made fresh.
Do you clear up afterwards?
Our area is packed away and left tidy. Let us know the venue’s rules on waste and we’ll talk it through.
What do you need at the venue?
The main things are access and a level spot: a firm spot for the truck or trailer, room for a queue and, for a taco bar, space for a serving table. Send us a picture and tell us about gates, slopes and soft ground.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Do you do food truck hire for weddings?
We can serve from the truck for the wedding meal, the evening or both. Timings are agreed with you and your venue. See our food truck wedding guide.
- 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