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Mexican catering in Charlwood, Surrey
Mexican street food from our truck or trailer, from tacos to loaded nachos in Charlwood, served fresh from our food truck or trailer, wherever your event is.
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Charity and school events
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How our Mexican catering works in Charlwood
Tacos are the heart of the menu: warm tortillas with your choice of fillings, plus fresh salsas, guacamole and toppings. We can add burritos, burrito bowls, nachos and quesadillas. We serve quesadillas, burrito bowls and fresh salsas and guacamole, and it’s a good fit for school fairs and fundraisers and retirement and leaving parties.
In a hamlet or village like Charlwood, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a good venue. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. Access, space and power are agreed with you beforehand, so set-up goes smoothly.
Charlwood: venues, access and local tips
Charlwood is about 3 miles south-west of Horley, in Surrey. For an event in Charlwood, we can park up at venues, fields, drives and courtyards in and around Charlwood. We cover 395 places in Surrey, wherever the truck or trailer can get in. We cater right across the region, from Charlwood to Guildford (16 miles away).
By rail: Ifield station is about 2.8 miles away. Parents planning a fundraiser at a school like Charlwood Village Primary School might find a Mexican street-food truck draws families in. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Charlwood, 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.
For Mexican catering in RH6, we plan around your venue and the route in. Streets in the area include The Street, Yew Tree Road and Rectory Lane, and an event on any of them can work if the truck or trailer can park nearby. Nearby, we also cater events in Russ Hill (1 mile south-west), Norwood Hill (2 miles north), Cudworth (2 miles west), Ifieldwood (2 miles south) and Ifield (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Epsom (13 miles north), Horley (3 miles north-east), Redhill (6 miles north-east), Ewell (14 miles north), Reigate (6 miles north) and Caterham (11 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Crawley Museum (3.1 miles south-east) and County Mall (3.4 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Tilgate Lake.
- Pubs nearby include The Half Moon pub (less than half a mile north-west)
What we need at the venue
We will agree the spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A spot away from buildings, windows and neighbours
- The venue’s or landowner’s permission for a catering vehicle
- Space for a taco-bar table if you’ve chosen one
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we will advise.
Menu ideas
- Burrito bowls
- Burritos
- Tacos
- Build-your-own taco bar
- Loaded nachos
- Quesadillas
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Check that your venue allows outside caterers and vehicles
- Mention any other caterers or courses
- Flag anyone with coeliac disease
- Ask guests about diets and allergies with your invitations
Rain does not stop us serving from the truck or trailer, though guests need somewhere under cover to eat.
Quesadillas go down well with children.
What happens on the day
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our truck or trailer, and serve without fuss. From late May to late September, sunset in Charlwood moves from about 8:50pm to 7:05pm. Let us know if service will run after dark, and we’ll talk about lighting.
- Start by telling us about your event.
- You get a sample menu and 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to park
- Plan a covered area for guests if rain is likely
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
FAQs for Charlwood
Is it possible to have you in Edolph's Copse?
Only with permission from whoever runs the park, often the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide what they ask for from us.
Which station is closest to Charlwood?
Guests can use Ifield station, about 2.8 miles south of Charlwood.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, they’re part of the planning from the start. Let us know how many vegetarian and vegan guests to expect, and we’ll keep their options separate.
Are plates and napkins included?
That’s confirmed with each quote. Let us know what the venue supplies and we’ll talk it through.
What if it rains?
We serve from the truck or trailer whatever the weather, though guests need a covered place to eat.
How long do you serve for?
We get there well before service to set up. Serving times are agreed with you in advance, along with pack-down.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan the menu with them in mind.
How spicy is the food?
The food can be kept mild, and hotter salsas go on the side for guests who like heat.
A closer look at the menu
Salsas and guacamole
Salsas and guacamole, made fresh for your event, with lime and fresh toppings.
Tacos
Tacos are the classic street food of Mexico. We serve them with salsas and toppings, and corn tortillas suit gluten-free guests.
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Comparing your options
Cold buffets are easy, but the food sits out. Our food is served hot, one order at a time. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the length of service, plus any add-ons and the location. Every event gets its own quote.
Why book Mobile Mexican Catering in Charlwood
- A quote that sets out what’s included
- Set-up planned with you and your venue
- Tacos, burritos and a drinks bar
- Every guest catered for, gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan included
Take a look at our prices page or what Mexican catering costs.
What Mexican catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How long we are needed on site
- Distance and access to the venue
- The number of people
- Staff for serving and the bar
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can feel generous.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A picture of the space, if it’s a garden or field
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Your date and when you want service to start
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just drop us a line using the enquiry form.
DIY taco night versus a caterer
Not sure whether to do it yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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’ll do the serving.
Occasions we cater for in Charlwood
There’s no kitchen needed at the venue, so gardens, fields and outdoor venues are all possible.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Office lunches and team days
- Festivals, fairs and markets
- Milestone birthdays
- Charity and school events
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St Nicholas, a food truck at a garden or venue nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
What to look for in a quote
- The wet-weather plan
- When final numbers are due
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Whether VAT is included
- 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