Brighton and Hove · England
Food truck caterers in West Hill: Mexican street food
From the moment the hatch opens to the end of service, a Mexican food truck serving tacos and burritos at your event keeps your guests happy at your event in West Hill.
- Company away days
- Private parties in fields and grounds
- Leaving dos and retirements
Food truck hire near West Hill
About our food truck hire in West Hill
Pair the truck with our Mexican drinks bar with margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas. We can add a taco-bar station next to the truck. It works well for retirement parties and staff summer parties, serving loaded nachos, burritos and fresh salsas and guacamole.
Hire our food truck for an event near West Hill and the kitchen comes with it; all we need is a level spot, a way in and permission. Everything is prepared fresh for your event and served from our food truck or trailer, so guests get it at its best.
- Area
- West Hill (BN1, BN3, BN2)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free
- Guests
- Normally around 50 to 400; ask us
- Extras
- Drinks bar, nachos to share
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 28 October 2026
Step by step
Here’s how the day generally runs: we park up and get ready, service opens at the agreed time, and your guests are served fresh for the agreed time. Late-September events in West Hill see sunset at about 7:05pm, so a later service will need some lighting. A late-May event keeps its light until roughly 8:50pm.
- Check our availability for your date.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Plan a covered area for guests if rain is likely
- Ask the venue about power and water
Getting a price
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we will make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Comparing your options
A DIY barbecue keeps a host at the grill. Hire the truck and the cooking is ours so you can join in. Access, parking and the distance to your venue can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Your quote confirms the full price.
Why us?
- Quick, friendly service from the hatch
- Menus for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan guests
- A menu built around your guests
- Food and drinks from one caterer, if you want both
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Towns and villages near West Hill
Other catering in West Hill
Questions from West Hill
Do you cater in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and catering, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Which station is closest to West Hill?
West Hill has its own station: Brighton station.
Is the food suitable for children?
Of course. We can keep dishes mild, and simple options such as quesadillas or nachos can be part of the menu. Tell us how many children are coming.
What if the weather’s bad?
The truck or trailer can serve in the rain, but guests need somewhere covered to eat and drink, such as a marquee, gazebo or nearby building.
Do you do a 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.
Can you cater in a back garden?
Yes, if the truck or trailer can get in and park on level, firm ground. Tell us about the drive, gates and any slopes.
How much does food truck hire cost in West Hill?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually need. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
What’s on the menu?
Mexican street food: tacos and build-your-own taco bars, burritos, burrito bowls, nachos and quesadillas, plus salsas, guacamole and toppings. A drinks bar is available too.
Where the truck can go in West Hill
Plenty of outdoor spaces and venues work for us, but there are a few things to check:
- Room for guests to gather at the hatch
- Somewhere for guests to sit or stand and eat
- A spot away from neighbours
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Adding food to drinks, or drinks to food
- What the venue already provides
- Travel, parking and access
- Serving staff
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- How we drive in and where we can park
- What power and water the site has
- The venue or postcode
We quote for each event separately, based on what you need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
About the menu
Burritos
Rice, beans, a filling and salsa wrapped in a big tortilla.
Salsas and guacamole
Salsas and guacamole finish every order, from mild to hot.
Food truck hire in West Hill: local tips
West Hill is about 1 mile west of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. From the centre of West Hill to the outskirts, we offer the same service: a truck or trailer at your event, options for every diet and a clear price. We cater in 30 places across Brighton and Hove, from the larger towns to small villages.
Rail travellers will be glad to hear that West Hill has its own station, Brighton station. Hoping to hire a food truck for a gathering in St. Ann's Well Gardens? A catering vehicle in a public park usually needs the landowner’s permission. Hiring our food truck for an event near the South Downs National Park, within about 7 miles of West Hill? Country lanes can be narrow and verges soft, so tell us about the route in. A private event by the sea is within reach, as West Hill is within about a mile of the coast. Promenades and beaches generally need the council’s agreement for a catering vehicle.
Here we cover the BN1, BN3 and BN2 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Powis Road, North Road and York Avenue, and an event on any of them can work if the truck or trailer can park nearby. West Hill is on the A2010, so it is easy for us to reach with the truck or trailer. Close by, we cover events in Seven Dials (1 mile north-west), Brunswick (1 mile south-west), Prestonville (1 mile north-west), Brighton (1 mile east) and Carlton Hill (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Hangleton (3 miles north-west), Saltdean (5 miles east), East Saltdean (5 miles east), Rottingdean (4 miles east) and Ovingdean (3 miles east). West Hill is one of the larger places we cover in Brighton and Hove, with lots of choice for events.
A little further out are Churchill Square (0.5 miles south) and Montefiore Hospital (0.5 miles west). Open spaces near West Hill include Whitehawk Hill and Newmarket Hill.
- Local schools include Brighton Girls (within half a mile west) and Academy of Creative Training (0.9 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Cow pub (less than half a mile west)
Dietary needs and planning tips
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Count children separately
- Ask about parking rules if we’ll be on a road
- Tell us about coeliac guests
- Have shelter ready in case of rain
We keep allergen information for every dish at the hatch, so guests can ask before ordering.
Loaded nachos to share while the first orders cook.
For event organisers in West Hill
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
DIY taco night versus a caterer
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. Read our guide to taco bars.
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.
- 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