Surrey · England
Mexican catering in Capel, Surrey
Mobile Mexican Catering brings a Mexican food truck serving tacos, taco bars, burritos and quesadillas to Capel and nearby, catering for vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free guests.
- Summer garden parties
- Family gatherings and christenings
- Festivals, fairs and markets
Mexican catering near Capel
The menu, item by item
Loaded nachos
Tortilla chips piled with cheese, a filling, salsa, guacamole and toppings.
Burritos and burrito bowls
A burrito is a meal in one. Bowls suit guests who want to skip the tortilla.
About our Mexican catering in Capel
Truck and trailer service usually suits around 50 to 400 guests. Larger festivals and smaller parties are looked at case by case, so let us know how many you expect. It works well for big birthday celebrations and charity and school events, serving fresh salsas and guacamole, tacos and burrito bowls.
In a hamlet or village like Capel, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a good venue. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free included, and we give allergen information for every dish.
Capel: your questions answered
Is Capel close to London?
It is about 26 miles from central London, and inside the area we cover.
Do you cater in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and catering, so check with yours. Tell us about narrow lanes and soft ground.
Can you cater in a back garden?
It depends on access. If the truck or trailer can’t reach the garden, a drive or a spot nearby may work, with permission. Tell us about the space and we will advise.
What if the weather’s bad?
We can serve from the hatch in the rain. Plan cover for guests, such as a marquee or gazebo, and tell us if heavy rain could make the ground soft.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Greater London, Kent and Medway, Surrey, East Sussex, West Sussex, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire.
What about power on site?
Tell us what the site has, such as a supply from the venue near where we will park, and we’ll confirm the arrangements with your quote.
What guest numbers do you cater for?
Our service generally suits around 50 to 400 guests. Festivals can be bigger, and smaller parties are quoted case by case.
How many guests can you serve?
Our truck and trailer service typically suits events of around 50 to 400 guests. Smaller parties are quoted case by case, and festivals can be larger. Tell us your numbers.
Is Mexican catering right for your event?
With a barbecue, someone typically ends up stuck at the grill. Book us and the cooking happens in our truck or trailer. The price depends on guest numbers, the menu and how long you’d like us to serve, plus any add-ons and the location. We quote for each event individually.
What we offer in Capel
- A truck or trailer that comes to you
- Tacos, burritos and a drinks bar
- A menu agreed with you
- Menus for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests
See how we price and our guide to catering costs.
Planning for every diet
With a little notice, most diets are easy. We suggest:
- Make sure the menu has a vegan option
- Have a covered area ready in case of rain
- Check that your venue allows outside caterers and vehicles
- Mention any other caterers or courses
Once everyone has eaten, we tidy up and pack away quietly.
Quesadillas go down well with children.
What affects the price in Capel
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Timings and hours
- How many guests we are serving
- Serving staff
- Whether you add a drinks bar or food
What’s on the menu makes a difference to the total, so tell us what you have in mind. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The venue or postcode
- How we drive in and where we can park
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Diets and allergies you know about
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
The process
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. In Capel, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting around the truck and the queue.
- Begin with the date, the place and the numbers.
- We come back with menu ideas and a quote.
- Closer to the day, we confirm timings and arrangements.
- At the agreed time, service starts from the truck or trailer.
- When you are done, we pack away.
Getting ready for the day
- Measure any gates or arches on the way in
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Tell us what power and water the site has
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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Planning the serving area
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A sensible distance from buildings and neighbours
- Space for guests to queue
- Access wide and high enough to drive in, with gates and soft lawns checked first
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we’ll advise before booking.
What we offer
- Burrito bowls
- Loaded nachos
- Quesadillas
- Tacos
- Burritos
- Build-your-own taco bar
Occasions we cater for in Capel
Every order goes out hot, rather than sitting out on a buffet table.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Garden parties
- Company summer parties
- Big birthday celebrations
- Retirement and leaving parties
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Scott Broadwood CofE Infant School, a taco truck can be a crowd-pleaser.
Questions to ask before booking
- Staff numbers and hours
- The caterer’s food hygiene rating
- What happens if it rains
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
Capel: venues, access and local tips
Capel is about 5 miles south of Dorking, in Surrey. Anywhere in RH5, we’ll come to your venue or site. We cater in all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages, wherever the truck or trailer can get in. We cater right across the region, from Capel to Guildford (13 miles away).
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St John the Baptist, a food truck at a garden or venue nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Ockley station, about 0.6 miles west. Capel is within about 3 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, 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.
This part of Surrey takes in RH5, and we can cater your event anywhere in it with access for the truck or trailer. We can cater an event on streets such as The Street, Laundry Way and Bakers Way. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Ockley (2 miles west), Beare Green (2 miles north), Paynes Green (2 miles south-west), Kingsfold (2 miles south) and Holmwood Corner (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (13 miles north-west), Epsom (13 miles north), Horley (7 miles east), Redhill (9 miles north-east), Ewell (14 miles north) and Reigate (8 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Horsham Hospital (5.6 miles south). Open spaces near Capel include Leith Hill and Warnham LNR.
DIY taco night versus a caterer
Plenty of people try a DIY taco night at home. The usual problems are cold tortillas, running out of a popular filling and a host stuck at the stove. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the serving.
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. Our taco bar guide explains how.
Towns and villages near Capel
Also in Capel
- 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