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Taco caterers in Chelwood Gate
Planning Mexican catering in Chelwood Gate? We bring the truck or trailer, the ingredients and the kit, then serve your guests fresh on the day.
- Weddings, day or evening
- Milestone birthdays
- Office lunches and team days
Book Mexican catering in Chelwood Gate
About our Mexican catering in Chelwood Gate
Serving from a truck or trailer keeps the mood easy-going. Guests come up to the hatch, chat while they wait and take something hot back to their seats, which suits informal events. At festivals, fairs and markets and birthday parties, we can serve burritos, fresh salsas and guacamole and a build-your-own taco bar and more.
In a rural place like Chelwood Gate, access is the main thing to plan: the gate, the ground and the route from the lane. We confirm power and water arrangements with you before the day. You can book food, drinks or both, so one caterer can cover more of the day.
- Location
- Chelwood Gate (RH17)
- County
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free
- Numbers
- Around 50 to 400 is usual; ask about yours
- Also available
- Nachos, guacamole and a drinks bar
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 28 October 2026
Who books Mexican catering in Chelwood Gate?
Guests enjoy building their own plate, and the taco bar gets them talking while they queue.
A truck or trailer works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Charity and school events
- Birthday parties
- Garden parties
- Weddings, day or evening
Guests leaving a church like Chelwood Gate Church after a christening could walk over to a nearby garden where the tacos are ready.
Before booking anyone
- What happens if it rains
- Whether plates, napkins and cutlery are included
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether VAT is included
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Guests with serious allergies should speak to us in advance
- Let us know if a guest is coeliac
- Count children separately
- Ask the venue whether food trucks are allowed
We can still serve from the hatch if it rains, though guests need somewhere under cover to eat.
Ask us about plates, cutlery and serving staff and we will confirm what’s possible with your quote.
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Chelwood Gate? A truck or trailer serves a crowd quickly, with options for most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
About the menu
Burritos and burrito bowls
Rice, beans, a filling and toppings rolled in a large tortilla, or served as a bowl instead.
Build-your-own taco bar
The taco bar keeps things sociable, and it makes mixed diets easy, with every dish labelled.
What happens on the day
Service is quick and friendly: guests are served at the hatch or a serving station, so a crowd is looked after quickly. When service ends, we pack down. Winter evenings in Chelwood Gate close in by about 3:55pm, so a well-lit spot for the queue makes a big difference. At midsummer, the light holds until around 9:20pm.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- We suggest a sample menu and send a quote for your event.
- We check access, power and water with you or the venue.
- We arrive, set up and cook to order, with salsas and guacamole made fresh.
- Once everyone has eaten, we tidy our serving area and head off.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Arrange somewhere covered for guests to eat
- Tell us what power and water the site has
How to get a price
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Mexican catering around Chelwood Gate
Chelwood Gate is about 6 miles south of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. Give us the address of your event in Chelwood Gate, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. We serve in 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our truck and trailer cover the area from Chelwood Gate to Brighton (about 16 miles away).
Close to Chelwood Gate are historic houses such as Priest House (3.8 miles north-west) and Standen (4 miles north-west). Venues like these often limit where vehicles can go, so ask about access before you book one. Venues in and around the High Weald National Landscape, within about 4 miles of Chelwood Gate, sometimes limit where vehicles can go. Ask yours about access for a truck or trailer before you book.
This part of West Sussex takes in RH17. Local streets include Beaconsfield Road, Stone Quarry Road and Isle of Thorns; for an event at home on any of them, tell us where the truck or trailer can park. Close by, we cover events in Chelwood Common (1 mile south), Birchgrove (1 mile west), Wych Cross (1 mile north), Danehill (2 miles south-west) and Nutley (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (10 miles north-west), Horsham (15 miles west), Haywards Heath (6 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (9 miles south-west), East Grinstead (6 miles north) and Broadfield (10 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Waterbury Castle (2.6 miles west) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (5.9 miles east). Open spaces near Chelwood Gate include Brickfield Meadow.
FAQs for Chelwood Gate
Do you come out to small places like Chelwood Gate?
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 far is Chelwood Gate from London?
It is about 31 miles from central London, and inside the area we cover.
Can you come to a private house?
Yes, as long as there is access and a level, firm spot. Tell us about the drive, gates and any slopes.
Do you do a taco bar?
Yes, a taco bar is one of the ways we serve. Let us know your numbers and space and we will suggest the best set-up.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, with corn tortillas. Corn is naturally gluten-free, though some sauces and toppings can contain gluten, so we plan gluten-free dishes carefully and give allergen information.
Do you do a drinks bar?
Our drinks bar can be added to any booking, with bar staff serving margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas. We will talk licensing through with you before the day.
How many guests can you cater for?
It depends on the event. As a guide, it is around 50 to 400 guests; tell us your numbers and we will plan around them.
How does your Mexican catering work?
Our food truck or trailer is a mobile kitchen. We set up at your venue, serve hot food to order and pack down afterwards.
Comparing your options
Sit-down meals need a kitchen, tables and more staff. Our truck or trailer brings its own kitchen, so we need a suitable spot, access and the venue’s permission, with power and water confirmed when you book. Catering from a truck or trailer can be a practical alternative to a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- We cover Chelwood Gate and the whole of West Sussex
- A menu agreed with you
- A plan agreed before the day
- Quick, friendly service from the hatch
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Space, access and the venue
Many gardens, fields and venues can take a truck or trailer, but there are a few things to check:
- A spot for a taco-bar serving table
- A sensible distance from buildings and neighbours
- Details of power and water on site, agreed when you book
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Tacos
- Burritos
- Loaded nachos
- Quesadillas
- Build-your-own taco bar
- Burrito bowls
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What affects the price in Chelwood Gate
These are the factors that matter most:
- Serving staff
- Distance and access to the venue
- The length of service
- Your choice of food and drinks
The cost per head can fall as numbers rise, because the set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- How we drive in and where we can park
- A picture of the space, if it’s a garden or field
- The date and rough timings
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. Contact us for a quote: just use our quote form.
- 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