Mexican catering in Brighton

A Mexican food truck at your event in Brighton

We bring Mexican street-food catering to weddings, birthdays, garden parties, offices and festivals across Brighton and the surrounding area. We park our truck or trailer at your venue, warm the tortillas to order and serve your guests tacos, burritos, burrito bowls, nachos and quesadillas, with salsas and guacamole made fresh for the day.

Guests choose their own fillings and toppings, so meat eaters, vegetarians and vegans eat together, and corn tortillas suit gluten-free guests. Add a build-your-own taco bar for a sit-down meal, or a Mexican drinks bar with margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas.

Seaside parties and the South Downs

Brighton and Hove mix city gardens and seafront venues with the South Downs National Park on the doorstep, so events range from garden birthdays to barn weddings in the downland villages. Street food suits the city’s relaxed style, and coastal weather can turn breezy, so we always think about where guests will queue and eat.

Parking can be tight in central Brighton and Hove, and many terraced streets are narrow, so tell us about access and where the truck can stop when you ask for a quote.

Prices for events in Brighton

We quote every event individually: contact us for a quote. The price depends on guest numbers, the menu, how long we serve, drinks and staff, and travel, parking and access. As a guide, published prices from other Mexican street-food caterers in the South East ranged from about £11 to £45 per head at the time of writing, often with a minimum spend. Read what Mexican catering costs or see how we price.

A taco truck or something else?

Compared with a hog roast or barbecue, Mexican street food is easier for vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free guests, because fillings and tortillas can be kept separate, and food is served to order, so it’s always hot. Compared with a plated meal, it needs no kitchen at the venue and feels more relaxed. It does need access for the truck or trailer, a level spot and the venue’s permission.

Choosing a caterer in Brighton

If you’re comparing caterers or taco caterers in Brighton, these are the questions worth asking any catering company, not just us:

• What’s your food hygiene rating? Every food business is inspected by the council where it’s registered, and ratings are published on the Food Standards Agency website.
• Are you insured? Venues and event organisers usually ask caterers for proof of public liability insurance.
• How do you handle allergies? A caterer must be able to tell you which of the 14 main allergens are in each dish.
• Can your truck get in? Check gates, archways, drives and ground conditions, and whether power and water are needed.
• Does my venue allow you? Historic houses and estates within reach of Brighton include Preston Manor and Glynde Place. Venues like these often have an approved list of caterers, a fee for outside caterers, or rules on vehicles and where food can be served, so check with the venue first.
• What does the quote include? Check serving time, staff, plates and napkins, travel, any minimum spend and VAT, so you can compare like with like.

A Mexican food truck suits Brighton events where you want relaxed, sociable food that guests choose for themselves, rather than a long buffet or a plated menu. Add a drinks bar and you deal with one catering company instead of two.

Planning an event in Brighton

• Fix the date and venue first. Ask the venue about outside caterers and food trucks before you book anyone.
• Check access. Measure gates and archways, and think about where the truck can park on firm, level ground.
• Collect numbers and diets. Add a question about dietary needs and allergies to your invitation or sign-up form, and count children separately.
• Plan for the weather. Agree somewhere dry for guests to queue and eat, and a back-up spot for the truck if the grass is wet.
• Share the timings. Tell us when you want to eat, and about any speeches or fixed breaks.

Menu ideas for Brighton events

Every menu is put together for your event; these are just starting points.

Around Brighton

The nearest railway station to the centre is London Road (Brighton) station. Well-known places nearby include Churchill Square (1 mile south-west), Brighton General Hospital (0.7 miles east) and Old Police Cells Museum (1 mile south-west). Close to the centre are Fairlight Primary School, Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College, Academy of Creative Training and St Martin's Church. Green spaces within reach include Whitehawk Hill and Newmarket Hill.