Greater London · England
Food truck hire in Southwark, Greater London
Mobile Mexican Catering brings our Mexican food truck or trailer, hired for your private or corporate event to Southwark and nearby, catering for vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free guests.
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Private parties in fields and grounds
- Engagement parties
Get a quote for food truck hire in Southwark
Organising for someone else?
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide the information the landowner or council asks for from us.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: vehicle access, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
About our food truck hire in Southwark
You could pick fillings such as chicken tinga, carnitas or beef birria, alongside a vegan option such as spiced mushroom. We plan for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests, and corn tortillas suit gluten-free diets. Popular choices include burritos, quesadillas and fresh salsas and guacamole, and it’s a good fit for wedding receptions and family reunions.
At a private or office event in Southwark, guests order at the hatch of our truck or trailer. Let us know about the access, any barriers and the width of the way in. We turn up ready to serve, and tidy our own area afterwards.
- Area
- Southwark (SE1, SE11)
- County
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free
- Numbers
- Around 50 to 400 is usual; ask about yours
- Extras
- Margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 28 October 2026
Southwark: parking, access and venues
Southwark is about 0 miles north-west of London, in Greater London. Wherever your event is in the SE1 area, we’ll come to your venue or site. Southwark is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover.
If guests are travelling by rail, Elephant & Castle station is about 0.5 miles away. The A300 and B240 serve Southwark, so the drive to your event is a simple one for us.
Here we cover the SE1 and SE11 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. That could mean an event at a home with a drive on Borough Square, Trinity Church Square and Merrick Square. Southwark is on the A300 and B240, so it’s easy for us to reach with the truck or trailer. Nearby, we also cater events in Tower Hill (1 mile north-east), City of London (1 mile north), Aldgate (1 mile north-east), Bishopsgate (1 mile north-east) and Barbican Estate (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include City of Westminster (3 miles west), Kensington (5 miles west), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east), Hampstead (5 miles north-west), Ruislip (14 miles west) and Brompton (3 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find County of London (1.1 miles north) and Baynard's Castle (0.8 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Ludgate Hill and Bellenden Road Nature Garden.
- Nearby schools include London School of Musical Theatre (within half a mile south-west) and Ark Globe Academy (under half a mile south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Gladstone Arms (under half a mile north-east)
- Local facilities include The BFI Reuben Library (0.9 miles north-west)
Planning for every diet
We cater for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan guests. To get it right:
- Have shelter ready in case of rain
- Send allergy details in writing
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Ask the venue about catering vehicles before you book
If your timings move, let us know and we’ll adjust service.
Loaded nachos to share while the first orders cook.
What we need at the venue
We serve from a truck or trailer, so the spot needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Level, solid ground for the vehicle
- Parking arrangements if we are not on private land
- Distance from houses and windows
Southwark is in London, inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, which covers all of Greater London, and parking can be tight: let us know about permits, bays, off-street space or a parking suspension.
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Southwark
- Tacos
- Loaded nachos
- Mexican drinks bar
- Quesadillas
- Burrito bowls
- Burritos
Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Adding food to drinks, or drinks to food
- Your choice of food and drinks
- Plates, napkins and cutlery
- The number of people
Extras, such as more dishes, extra drinks or a longer service, are quoted on request, so you choose what goes in.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Your date and when you want service to start
- The venue or postcode
- Whether you’d like food, drinks or both
- Expected numbers
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send you a clear quote.
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Who books food truck hire in Southwark?
It feels informal but well looked after, because we cook, serve and clear away.
Big or small, a truck or trailer works well. Common bookings include:
- Summer parties at home
- Family reunions
- Parties in venue grounds
- Anniversary celebrations
If there’s no space for the truck at home, a hall or club near Southwark with a car park could host your event.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The caterer’s food hygiene rating
- The wet-weather plan
- Allergen information for each dish
The menu, item by item
Burritos
A burrito is a full meal in the hand.
Loaded nachos
Crisp chips loaded with toppings, salsa and guacamole.
What happens on the day
A typical event goes like this: we park up and get ready, we open the hatch when you’re ready, and your guests are served fresh for the agreed time. A Christmas party in Southwark with a hired food truck will be in the dark from about 3:55pm, so ask the venue about outdoor lighting where we will park. In late June, it stays light until about 9:20pm.
- Tell us the date, the location, rough numbers and any diets.
- We check availability and send a menu and a quote for hiring the truck or trailer.
- Where the truck or trailer will stand, the route in, and power and water are all agreed in advance.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Check gates and access routes are wide and high enough
- Find out what power and water are available
- Check the venue is happy to have a truck or trailer on site
How to get a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
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Should I do it myself?
Not sure whether to do it yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Contact us for a quote to compare.
You can set up your own drinks table, but someone has to serve all evening. See our margarita bar guide.
Southwark questions
Could your truck or trailer park at our home in Southwark?
A drive, a courtyard or a suspended bay can all work, depending on your street. Guests order at the hatch, so we also need room for a queue, and all of Greater London is inside the ULEZ.
We’re having a ceremony at Borough Welsh Congregational Chapel: can you cater afterwards?
Yes. The church itself isn’t 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 will check the access.
Do you provide plates and napkins?
That is confirmed with each quote. Let us know what the venue supplies.
Can guests build their own tacos?
Yes. We can set up a build-your-own taco bar, served from the truck or a serving table, with fillings, salsas and toppings to choose from.
How spicy is the food?
That’s your choice: we can keep it mild and put the hotter salsas on the side. Read more about how spicy Mexican food is.
How many guests can the truck serve?
That depends on your timings and the event. As a guide, it is around 50 to 400 guests.
Can we hire a bar too?
We bring bar staff with the drinks bar and alcohol-free choices. We will talk through licensing first.
What do you need at the venue?
Access and level ground matter most: 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 photo and tell us about gates, slopes and soft ground.
- 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