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Mexican Catering for Cane End events
A menu that works for every guest: options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests, with allergen information for everything we serve. Mexican street food from our truck or trailer, from tacos to loaded nachos in Cane End.
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Office lunches and team days
- Weddings and evening receptions
Mexican catering for Cane End events
Mexican catering in Cane End, from our truck or trailer
Mobile Mexican catering means the kitchen comes to you: our food truck or trailer parks at your venue and we serve hot food straight from the hatch. You don’t need a kitchen at the venue. On the menu are burritos, fresh salsas and guacamole and burrito bowls, which works well for school fairs and fundraisers and garden get-togethers.
For a rural spot like Cane End, fields and drives need a little planning: the gate, the ground and the route from the lane. Power and water may be limited, so we confirm the arrangements with you. We’ll check the space, access and power with you before the day, so set-up goes smoothly.
The menu, item by item
Salsas and guacamole
Every taco needs salsa and guacamole.
Burritos and burrito bowls
A big flour tortilla wrapped round rice, beans, a filling and toppings, or served as a bowl instead.
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP
- Think about cover for guests in wet weather
- Put any allergies in writing for us
- Count children separately
For a taco bar, we lay the fillings, salsas and toppings out on a table, and guests build their own.
Loaded nachos make a good sharing starter or as a late snack.
Why choose Mexican catering in Cane End?
Every order goes out hot, instead of waiting on a buffet.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Milestone birthdays
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Anniversaries and engagements
- School fairs and fundraisers
Guests leaving a church like Church of St John the Baptist after a christening could walk over to a nearby garden where the tacos are ready.
What your quote should include
- How long the service runs
- The venue requirements
- When payment is due
- Whether travel is included
The process
We take care of everything you’ve booked, from set-up to service, so you can spend time with your guests. In Cane End, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting around the truck and the queue.
- Start by telling us about your event.
- We suggest fillings and extras and send a quote.
- We agree access, the serving spot, power and water.
- On the day we park up, set up and serve hot food to order.
- Once service ends, we clear away.
How to prepare
- Tell us about narrow gates or low branches
- Confirm the venue allows outside caterers
- Have level hardstanding or firm ground ready
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, your venue or RG4 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you will get menu ideas and a price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What affects the price in Cane End
Pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- What’s on the menu
- Travel, parking and access
- How many staff you need
- Plates, napkins and cutlery
Larger events can cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The date and rough timings
- A picture of the space, if it is a garden or field
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Organising a club, school or community event in Cane End? Service from a truck or trailer is quick, even for a crowd, and the menu can suit most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Can I do a taco night myself?
A DIY taco night works well for a small group. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles allergen information for you.
Running your own drinks table is one option, but someone still has to mix, pour and keep an eye on it all evening. Our margarita bar guide has tips.
Your questions about Mexican catering in Cane End
Which station should guests use for Cane End?
Tilehurst station, about 2.8 miles south of the centre.
Will you travel to a small place like Cane End?
Yes. Villages and hamlets are part of our area, and the main thing is access: tell us about the lane, the gate and the ground.
How does your Mexican catering work?
We park our truck or trailer at your venue and serve hot Mexican street food from it. A build-your-own taco bar is another option.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not usually stop service from the truck or trailer. Plan cover for guests, such as a marquee or gazebo, and let us know if the ground gets soft after heavy rain.
What food and drinks do you offer?
We agree a sample menu with each client. Fillings might include chicken tinga, pork carnitas, al pastor-style pork and vegan options like black beans. See our menu for ideas.
How big an event can you cater?
It depends on the menu and how long service runs, but around 50 to 400 guests is the usual range. For anything outside that, ask us.
Do you need electricity?
Tell us what the site has, such as a supply from the venue near where we will park, and we will confirm the arrangements with your quote.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, we do. The drinks bar can be added to food or booked on its own. For alcohol, we’ll go through the licensing with you and your venue.
Mexican catering around Cane End
Cane End is about 3 miles north-west of Caversham, in Reading. Whether your event is in the middle of Cane End or on the outskirts, Mexican catering works the same way: a truck or trailer at your event, options for every diet and a clear price. Cane End is one of 34 places in Reading we cover.
Close to Cane End are historic houses such as Mapledurham House (1.9 miles south) and Greys Court (3.7 miles north-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and vehicles early. For a fête or sports day at a school such as Kidmore End Church of England Primary School, hot food from a truck or trailer saves the volunteers from cooking.
Here we cover the RG4 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. That could mean an event at a home with a drive on Horsepond Road, Park Lane and Reading Road or the roads around them. Close by, we cover events in Gallowstree Common (1 mile north-east), Hook End (1 mile north-west), Whitchurch Hill (2 miles west), Checkendon (3 miles north) and Woodcote (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Caversham (3 miles south-east), Norcot (4 miles south), West Reading (4 miles south), Tilehurst Within (4 miles south), Shinfield (8 miles south-east) and Arborfield Garrison (10 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (3.7 miles south) and Battle Hospital (3.8 miles south). Open spaces near Cane End include Hartslock.
- Schools near Cane End include Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge (1.3 miles east) and The Warwick School (1.3 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Fox pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Towns and villages near Cane End
What else we do in Cane End
What we need at the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A spot for a taco-bar serving table
- A sensible distance from buildings and neighbours
- Power and water, which we confirm with you for each booking
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Cane End
- Tacos
- Burrito bowls
- Quesadillas
- Burritos
- Loaded nachos
- Build-your-own taco bar
- 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