Oxfordshire · England
Mexican Catering in Checkendon
Fresh, colourful and made to share: a Mexican food truck serving tacos, taco bars, burritos and quesadillas for events in Checkendon and across Oxfordshire.
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Anniversaries and engagements
- Festivals, fairs and markets
Planning an event in Checkendon?
Events we cater in Checkendon
Every order goes out hot, rather than sitting out on a buffet table.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Fundraisers and school events
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Engagement celebrations
- Markets and community events
By rail: the nearest station is Goring & Streatley station, about 4.4 miles south-west.
Before you book anyone
- The deadline for final numbers
- Allergen information for each dish
- What the price includes, item by item
- When payment is due
Mexican catering for your event in Checkendon
Serving from a truck or trailer keeps the mood easy-going. People wander up, order at the hatch and head off with hot food. It suits weddings and evening receptions and garden get-togethers, with tacos, burritos and quesadillas.
Somewhere like Checkendon, a field or garden is often the setting. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Area
- Checkendon (RG8)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free
- Guest numbers
- Normally around 50 to 400; ask us
- Extras
- Drinks bar, nachos to share
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 28 October 2026
How the day works
We take care of everything you’ve booked, from set-up to service, so you can spend time with your guests. Daylight in Checkendon runs to about 8:55pm in late May and 7:10pm in late September. Let us know if service will run after dark, and we’ll talk about lighting.
- It begins with the basics: your date, venue, guest numbers and dietary needs.
- We put together a menu around your guests and quote for it.
- We check access, power and water with you or the venue.
- On the day we arrive, set up and serve hot food from our food truck or trailer.
- After service, we clear away and leave the spot tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Have a marquee or gazebo ready in case of rain
- Find out what power and water are available
Get a quote
To get a price, just tell us about it on our contact page. Tell us about your event in Checkendon, and we’ll suggest a menu to suit.
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For planners, venues and organisers
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Confirm allergies by email before the event
- Ask guests about diets and allergies with your invitations
- Flag anyone with coeliac disease
- Mention any other caterers or courses
For a taco bar, we lay the fillings, salsas and toppings out on a table, and guests build their own while we keep it topped up.
Quesadillas are a good choice for children and cautious eaters, because they’re simple.
Catering an event in Checkendon
Checkendon is about 6 miles north-west of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. We bring Mexican catering to gardens, halls and venues around Checkendon. We serve in all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire. Our truck and trailer cover the area from Checkendon to Reading (about 7 miles away).
Historic houses near Checkendon include Greys Court (3.5 miles east) and Mapledurham House (4.3 miles south). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and vehicles early. A school such as Checkendon Church of England (A) Primary School running a summer fair or fundraiser could book a taco truck. With the Chilterns National Landscape about 7 miles away at most, a rural setting is never far from Checkendon. Country lanes there can be narrow and verges soft, so tell us about the route in.
We cover events in every part of RG8 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Uxmore Road, Whitehall Lane and Lovegrove's Lane, and an event on any of them can work if the truck or trailer can park nearby. We also serve at events in Stoke Row (1 mile east), Hook End (1 mile south), Woodcote (2 miles south-west), Heath End (2 miles north) and Ipsden (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (10 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles north-west), Thame (14 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (6 miles east), Benson (6 miles north-west) and Chinnor (12 miles north-east).
The countryside around Checkendon includes Hartslock.
- Nearby schools include Langtree School (1.6 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Black Horse pub (under half a mile north)
Other catering in Checkendon
Mexican catering or something else?
Next to a hog roast or a barbecue, tacos make vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests easier to cater for, thanks to separate fillings and toppings. Extras, such as more dishes, extra drinks or a longer service, are quoted on request, so you can choose what you need.
What we offer in Checkendon
- Service planned around your numbers
- We cover Checkendon and the whole of Oxfordshire
- Allergen-aware menus
- A menu built around your guests
Read how we price or our guide to catering costs.
FAQs for Checkendon
Is Checkendon close to London?
It’s about 41 miles from central London, and inside the area we cover.
Can you bring a truck or trailer to venues in the Chilterns National Landscape?
We do, where the venue allows a catering vehicle. Lanes can be narrow and ground soft, so tell us how we’d get in.
Can we have a build-your-own taco bar?
Yes, a taco bar is one of the ways we serve. Let us know your numbers and space and we’ll recommend how to serve.
What if the weather’s bad?
The truck or trailer can serve in the rain, but guests need somewhere covered to eat and drink, like a marquee or gazebo.
How much is a food truck for an event?
We quote for each event, so the price fits what you want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we’ll reply with a quote.
How much does Mexican catering cost?
Every event is quoted for individually, depending on numbers, menu, venue and timings. Contact us for a quote.
When do you arrive?
It depends on your event. We agree arrival, service and pack-down times with you to suit your day.
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Greater London, Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes and Oxfordshire.
What Mexican catering costs
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Travel, parking and access
- Whether you add a drinks bar or food
- How long we’re needed on site
- Serving staff
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: service time, staff, plates and napkins, travel and VAT. Contact us for a quote and we’ll set out what’s included.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Your menu ideas
- The venue or postcode
- Access for the truck or trailer, including gates and ground
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
The menu, item by item
Tacos
Tacos are the classic street food of Mexico. They come with fresh salsas and toppings.
Burritos and burrito bowls
Burritos are filling and easy to eat on the move. Bowls suit guests who want to skip the tortilla.
Should I do it myself?
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.
A DIY taco night is possible for a crowd, but it’s more work than it looks. Fillings need slow cooking, tortillas need warming as you go, and salsas need making. Read our guide to taco bars.
- 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