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Mexican Catering in Colwood
Fresh, colourful and made to share: Mexican street food from our truck or trailer, from tacos to loaded nachos for events in Colwood and across West Sussex.
- Summer garden parties
- Christenings and family parties
- Leaving dos and retirement parties
Mexican catering near Colwood
Mexican catering for your event in Colwood
Fillings are slow-cooked in advance and kept hot on site, while the salsas and guacamole are made fresh. Tortillas are warmed as we serve. At office lunches and team days and fundraisers and school events, we will put together a menu of burritos, fresh salsas and guacamole and quesadillas.
In a small place like Colwood, events are typically in a garden, a field or a nearby hall. Country lanes, long drives and gates are fine if we know about them, and soft ground after rain is worth mentioning. We will check the space, access and power with you before the day, so there are no surprises on arrival.
- Location
- Colwood (RH17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free
- Guests
- Normally around 50 to 400; ask us
- Also available
- Nachos, guacamole and a drinks bar
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 28 October 2026
What we need at the venue
Everything is served from our food truck or trailer, so the spot needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Hardstanding or firm, level ground to park on
- A sensible distance from buildings and neighbours
- Space for guests to queue
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Build-your-own taco bar
- Quesadillas
- Loaded nachos
- Tacos
- Burritos
- Burrito bowls
Towns and villages near Colwood
Other catering in Colwood
The menu, item by item
Salsas and guacamole
The salsas and guacamole finish every plate.
Loaded nachos
Tortilla chips piled with cheese, a filling, salsa, guacamole and toppings.
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: vehicle access, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can check the date.
Mexican catering or something else?
A cold buffet is simple but tends to sit out for hours. Tacos and burritos are made to order and served hot. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: service time, staff, plates and napkins, travel and VAT. Our quote sets out what’s included.
What you get with us
- Food and drinks from one caterer, if you want both
- Served fresh from our truck or trailer
- Every guest catered for, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free included
- A quote that sets out what’s included
Read our pricing and our guide to catering costs.
How it works
When service finishes, we pack up and leave our area tidy. Set-up and pack-down times are agreed with you and the venue. Daylight in Colwood runs to about 8:50pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September. Let us know if service will run after dark, and we will talk about lighting.
- First, send us a few details 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
- Measure any gates or arches on the way in
- Tell us what power and water the site has
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
How to get a price
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Can I do a taco night myself?
A DIY taco night is possible for a crowd, but it’s more work than it looks. There are fillings to slow-cook, tortillas to keep warm and salsas to make. Our taco bar guide explains how.
Some hosts like to do it themselves. Common snags are cold tortillas, uneven quantities and the host missing the party. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us serve.
Events we cater in Colwood
The truck or trailer becomes a focal point, and people drift over as soon as service starts.
A truck or trailer suits almost any gathering. In Colwood, you could book us for occasions like:
- Milestone birthdays
- Leaving parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Christenings and family parties
Historic houses near Colwood include Tyes Place (3.4 miles north-east) and Ockenden Manor (3.6 miles east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and vehicles early.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether plates, napkins and cutlery are included
- Travel and parking costs
Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests. To get it right:
- Make sure the menu has a vegan option
- Tell us what other food is being served
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP
- Confirm allergies by email before the event
We work around your timings, and adapt if they move.
Extra salsas and toppings can widen the choice.
Questions from Colwood
Do you come out to small places like Colwood?
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 Colwood from London?
It’s about 35 miles from central London, and inside the area we cover.
What do you need at the venue?
The main things are access and a level spot: a firm spot for the truck or trailer, room for a queue and, for a taco bar, space for a serving table. Send us a photo and tell us about gates, slopes and soft ground.
Do you have dairy-free options?
Yes, we can. Let us know your dairy-free numbers, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Is there a minimum number of guests?
It depends on the menu and how long service runs, but around 50 to 400 guests is the usual range. Tell us your numbers and we’ll advise.
Do you have options for kids?
Yes. Mild dishes, quesadillas and nachos can be part of the menu. Include children in your numbers.
Do you do a taco bar?
Yes, a taco bar is one of our options. Let us know your numbers and space and we’ll suggest the best set-up.
Can you cater for special diets?
Diets are planned in advance, with options kept separate, though we cannot guarantee a kitchen with no trace of any allergen. Guests with severe allergies should talk to us before the event.
Colwood: venues, access and local tips
Colwood is about 5 miles north-west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Whether your event is in the middle of Colwood 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. Colwood is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we can bring Mexican catering. Our truck and trailer cover the area from Colwood to Brighton (13 miles away).
Thinking of an event in Leonardslee? Public parks normally need the landowner’s permission for a food truck, so check first. Venues in and around the South Downs National Park, within about 8 miles of Colwood, sometimes limit where vehicles can go. Ask yours about access for a truck or trailer before you book.
For Mexican catering in RH17, we plan around your venue and the route in and your guests. Whether your event is on Earwig Lane and Cross Colwood Lane or anywhere nearby, we will plan where to park and serve. For events just outside Colwood, we cover Crabtree (1 mile north-west), Lower Beeding (2 miles north-west), Slaugham (3 miles north), Plummers Plain (3 miles north) and Monk's Gate (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (8 miles north), Horsham (6 miles north-west), Worthing (15 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (6 miles east), Burgess Hill (5 miles south-east) and East Grinstead (13 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find The Dene Hospital (3.8 miles south-east) and Cuckfield Museum (3.7 miles east). The countryside around Colwood includes Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
- 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