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Mexican catering in Compton, West Sussex
Something for every guest: options for vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free guests, with allergen information for everything we serve. Mexican street-food catering from our truck or trailer: tacos, taco bars, burritos, bowls and nachos in Compton.
- Milestone birthdays
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Garden parties
Mexican catering near Compton
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Tell us about coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Mention any other caterers or courses
- Plan somewhere covered for guests to eat if it rains
On the day, we arrive in good time to park up and get ready. All we need is someone to show us the agreed spot.
Add our Mexican drinks bar, with margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas.
How our Mexican catering works in Compton
The menu starts with tacos: warm tortillas with your choice of fillings, plus fresh salsas, guacamole and toppings. We can add burritos, burrito bowls, nachos and quesadillas. We serve burrito bowls, a build-your-own taco bar and burritos, which works well for summer garden parties and company summer parties.
For a rural spot like Compton, fields and drives need a little planning: the gate, the ground and the route from the lane. Power and water may be limited, so we confirm the arrangements with you. We plan the timings around your day, so service starts when you want it.
- Location
- Compton (PO18)
- County
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free
- Numbers
- Normally around 50 to 400; ask us
- Also available
- Nachos, guacamole and a drinks bar
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 28 October 2026
Planning the serving area
Access is the first thing to check for a truck or trailer. We look for:
- A clear area in front of the hatch for a queue
- A flat, firm spot where the truck or trailer can stand
- Permission from the venue or landowner
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Menu ideas
- Quesadillas
- Burritos
- Build-your-own taco bar
- Burrito bowls
- Loaded nachos
- Tacos
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Adding food to drinks, or drinks to food
- The length of service
- Guest numbers
- Parking and the route in
There is no one-size-fits-all price for Mexican catering. A simple party menu and a full wedding day are very different jobs. Contact us for a quote.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Whether you’d like food, drinks or both
- The address or venue name
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and allergy numbers
- What power and water the site has
The quickest way to a quote is to drop us a line using the enquiry form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.
Catering an event in Compton
Compton is about 5 miles east of Horndean, in West Sussex. Wherever your event is in the PO18 area, we can serve your guests, as long as there’s access. We cover 371 places in West Sussex, wherever the truck or trailer can get in. Our truck and trailer cover the area from Compton to Southampton (22 miles away).
When the service is at a church such as The Parish Church of St Mary, the food usually happens elsewhere, at a field, hall or garden with room for the truck. Historic houses near Compton include Uppark (1.8 miles north). Estates and historic houses tend to set their own rules for caterers, so find out what yours allows first. Venues in and around the South Downs National Park, within about 4 miles of Compton, sometimes limit where vehicles can go. Ask yours about access for a truck or trailer before you book.
We cover events in every part of the PO18 postcode area. That could mean an event at a home with a drive on Church Lane and School Lane or the roads around them. Close by, we cover events in East Marden (2 miles east), South Harting (3 miles north), East Harting (3 miles north-east), Chilgrove (4 miles east) and Elsted (4 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Bognor Regis (13 miles south-east), Chichester (8 miles south-east), Selsey (14 miles south), Emsworth (6 miles south), Portfield (9 miles south-east) and Yapton (15 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Petersfield Community Hospital (5.7 miles north) and Clanfield Earthwork (4 miles west). The countryside around Compton includes Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve and Compton Down.
- Pubs nearby include The Coach And Horses Public House (within half a mile south-west)
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before service, then set up and prepare everything. Guests come up to order when service opens. Daylight in Compton runs to about 8:55pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September. If your event carries on later, tell us what lighting the venue has.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and how many.
- Expect a suggested menu and a quote.
- Closer to the day, we confirm timings and arrangements.
- We serve hot food from our truck or trailer at the agreed time.
- We pack away when service is over.
How to prepare
- Have level hardstanding or firm ground ready
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Let us know the timings for the day
Getting a price
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Why choose Mexican catering in Compton?
Food is cooked to order and served hot, instead of waiting on a buffet.
We cater all kinds of occasions in Compton and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Christenings and family parties
- Summer garden parties
- Weddings and evening receptions
For guests coming by train, Rowlands Castle station is about 3.6 miles away.
What your quote should include
- The deposit and payment dates
- If the price includes VAT
- The venue requirements
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Compton questions
Is Compton close to London?
About 53 miles from central London.
Can you bring a truck or trailer to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and catering, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Do you have gluten-free options?
Yes, we offer gluten-free options, made with corn tortillas. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can talk through how their food is prepared.
Can you cater in a back garden?
Yes, as long as there’s access and a level, firm spot. Tell us about the drive, gates and any slopes, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
Do you cover Compton?
We do. We serve at events in Compton and across West Sussex. Send us your date to check availability.
Are plates and napkins included?
We confirm that with your quote. Let us know what the venue supplies.
Do you have dairy-free options?
Yes, on request. Let us know your dairy-free numbers, and we’ll include them in the plan.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
Also near Compton
What else we do in Compton
What’s on the menu
Tacos
Tacos are the classic street food of Mexico. They come with fresh salsas and toppings.
Quesadillas
Tortillas filled with melted cheese and a filling, toasted until crisp.
Why choose Mexican catering in Compton?
With a barbecue, someone usually ends up stuck at the grill. With us, the cooking happens in our food truck or trailer, so you can enjoy your event. What’s on the menu makes a difference to the total, so share your ideas with us. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What we offer in Compton
- A menu agreed with you
- Tacos, burritos and a drinks bar
- A truck or trailer that comes to you
- Every guest catered for, gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan included
Read our pricing and our guide to catering costs.
DIY taco night or a caterer?
You can host your own taco night for a crowd, but it takes planning. There are fillings to slow-cook, tortillas to keep warm and salsas to make. Our taco bar guide explains how.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up in the kitchen. Booking a caterer means you can relax with everyone else.
- 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