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Taco caterers in Balcombe
From the moment the hatch opens to the end of service, Mexican street-food catering from our truck or trailer: tacos, taco bars, burritos, bowls and nachos makes the serving truck part of your event in Balcombe.
- Anniversaries and engagements
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Markets and community events
Mexican catering in Balcombe
The menu, item by item
Quesadillas
A quesadilla is an easy favourite, and they go down well with children.
Tacos
Street tacos are small, quick and full of flavour. They come with fresh salsas and toppings.
How our Mexican catering works in Balcombe
We slow-cook the fillings ahead and finish them on site, and the salsas and guacamole are freshly made. Tortillas are warmed as we serve. On the menu are a build-your-own taco bar, fresh salsas and guacamole and burritos, which works well for summer garden parties and markets and community events.
For a rural spot like Balcombe, fields and drives need a little planning: gate widths, soft ground and the distance from the road all matter. Power and water may be limited, so we confirm the arrangements with you. Everything is prepared fresh for your event and served from our food truck or trailer, so guests get it at its best.
- Location
- Balcombe (RH17)
- County
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free
- Numbers
- Typically around 50 to 400; ask us
- Extras
- Margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 28 October 2026
Step by step
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, tell us and we’ll adjust the start of service where we can. Winter evenings in Balcombe close in by about 3:55pm, so choose a spot where guests can see what they’re ordering. In late June, by contrast, daylight lasts until about 9:20pm.
- Start by telling us about your event.
- You get a sample menu and a quote.
- Access, the serving spot, power and water are agreed in advance.
- We arrive, set up and serve from the hatch.
- Once service ends, we clear away.
Before we arrive
- Ask the venue about power and water
- Tell us about narrow gates or low branches
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to park
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send a quick message through our quote form.
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What Mexican catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Guest numbers
- What the venue already provides
- The length of service
- Your choice of food and drinks
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can feel generous.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Access for the truck or trailer, including gates and ground
- A photo of the space, if it’s a garden or field
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and allergy numbers
- Whether you’d like food, drinks or both
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, food or drinks or both, and the access. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning for every diet
A Mexican menu is easy to plan for mixed diets, because options can be kept separate. A few tips:
- Ensure the menu has a vegan option
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Let us know if a guest is coeliac
- Think about cover for guests in wet weather
If you’ve chosen a taco bar, the fillings, salsas and toppings go out on a serving table, and guests help themselves.
Extra salsas and toppings can widen the choice.
Perfect for your event in Balcombe
Guests enjoy building their own plate, and a taco bar soon becomes a talking point.
Big or small, a truck or trailer works well. Typical bookings include:
- Staff parties and office lunches
- Milestone birthdays
- Family gatherings and christenings
- Garden parties
A school such as Balcombe CofE Controlled Primary School running a summer fair or fundraiser could book a taco truck.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Who provides plates and napkins
- When final numbers are due
- VAT, if it applies
Nearby places to Balcombe
More for events in Balcombe
Can I do a taco night myself?
If you do it yourself, work out quantities first: see how many tacos per person. Keep warmed tortillas covered, and label anything containing allergens.
A DIY taco night works well for a small group. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles allergen information for you.
Catering an event in Balcombe
Balcombe is about 4 miles north of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. For an event in Balcombe, we can serve in gardens, fields, venues, car parks and courtyards with access. We serve in all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 15 miles away.
By rail: Balcombe has its own station, Balcombe station. Historic houses near Balcombe include Tyes Place (2.1 miles south-west) and Priest House (3.5 miles east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and vehicles early. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Balcombe, with country venues and gardens that can suit a food truck. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and catering, so check with yours.
Anywhere in RH17, we can bring the truck or trailer to your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include London Road, Stockcroft Road and Deanland Road, and an event on any of them can work if the truck or trailer can park nearby. Main roads around Balcombe include the B2036, which makes travel to your event easy. Other places close to Balcombe for Mexican catering include Balcombe Lane (1 mile north), Brook Street (2 miles south), Staplefield (2 miles south-west), Worth Abbey (3 miles north) and Whitemans Green (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Crawley (5 miles north-west), Horsham (8 miles west), Haywards Heath (4 miles south), Burgess Hill (7 miles south), East Grinstead (7 miles north-east) and Broadfield (4 miles north-west).
A little further out are Princess Royal Hospital (4.9 miles south) and Cuckfield Museum (3.5 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow and Tilgate Lake.
What we need at the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where we park and serve. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Room for a queue in front of the serving hatch
- Some distance from houses and neighbours
- Power and water arrangements, confirmed with each booking
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Quesadillas
- Loaded nachos
- Burrito bowls
- Tacos
- Build-your-own taco bar
- Burritos
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where vehicles can park, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Organising a club, school or community event in Balcombe? A truck or trailer serves a crowd quickly, with options for most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
FAQs for Balcombe
Could you serve our guests after a service at The Parish Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a garden, field or venue nearby where the truck or trailer can park. We’d serve at the reception venue rather than at the church itself. Tell us where the reception will be.
Which station is closest to Balcombe?
Guests can use Balcombe station, which is right in Balcombe.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, including West Sussex. Find your area.
What about power on site?
That depends on the set-up, so we confirm power and water arrangements with each booking. Let us know whether there is a supply near where we’ll park.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot for the truck or trailer, with access wide and high enough to drive in, plus the venue’s permission. We confirm power and water with you for each booking.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Do you come to Balcombe?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Balcombe and the rest of West Sussex. To check your date, drop us a line using the enquiry form.
Do you cater for big events?
That depends on the event. Most bookings fall around 50 to 400 guests, but tell us your numbers and we will take it from there.
- 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