West Sussex · England
Mexican catering in Crabtree, West Sussex
Something for every guest: vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free options, plus allergen information for every dish. A Mexican food truck serving tacos, taco bars, burritos and quesadillas for events in Crabtree.
- Christenings and family parties
- Milestone birthdays
- Summer garden parties
Planning an event in Crabtree?
Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We can send what the landowner or council needs from us.
Mexican catering in Crabtree, from our food truck or trailer
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. We serve tacos, fresh salsas and guacamole and a build-your-own taco bar, and it is a good fit for festivals, fairs and markets and christenings and family parties.
For a rural spot like Crabtree, fields and drives need a little planning: gate widths, soft ground and the distance from the road all matter. Power and water may be limited, so we confirm the arrangements with you. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free included, with allergen information for everything we serve.
- Location
- Crabtree (RH13)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free
- Numbers
- Generally around 50 to 400; ask us
- Extras
- Margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 28 October 2026
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What happens on the day
From set-up to service, we look after everything you’ve booked from us, so you can spend time with your guests. From late May to late September, sunset in Crabtree moves from about 8:50pm to 7:05pm. Let us know if service will run after dark, and we will talk about lighting.
- First, send us a few details about your event.
- You get a sample menu and a quote.
- Access, the serving spot, power and water are agreed in advance.
- On the day we park up, set up and serve hot food to order.
- Once service ends, we clear away.
How to prepare
- Find out what power and water are available
- Have level hardstanding or firm ground ready
- Check the venue is happy to have a truck or trailer on site
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. Contact us for a quote: just fill in our quote form.
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Planning the serving area
Before the day, we will agree where we park and serve. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Level, firm ground or hardstanding for the truck or trailer
- The venue’s or landowner’s permission for a catering vehicle
- Room for a queue in front of the serving hatch
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Loaded nachos
- Burrito bowls
- Build-your-own taco bar
- Quesadillas
- Tacos
- Burritos
The menu, item by item
Burritos and burrito bowls
Rice, beans, a filling and toppings rolled in a large tortilla, or the same served in a bowl.
Build-your-own taco bar
A taco bar is relaxed and sociable, and guests with different diets can choose what suits them.
Mexican catering around Crabtree
Crabtree is about 5 miles south-east of Horsham, in West Sussex. For Mexican catering in Crabtree, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and friendly service on the day. We cover 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages, wherever the truck or trailer can get in. We cater right across the region, from Crabtree to Brighton (about 14 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Tyes Place (4.3 miles north-east) and Ockenden Manor (4.9 miles east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and vehicles early. Thinking of an event in Leonardslee? Public parks normally need the landowner’s permission for a food truck, so check first.
Anywhere in RH13, we can bring the truck or trailer to your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on Mill Lane, Peppersgate and Long Hill or a nearby road, we can bring Mexican catering there, given access. If your venue is just outside Crabtree, we also cover Lower Beeding (1 mile north), Colwood (1 mile south-east), Monk's Gate (2 miles north-west), Plummers Plain (2 miles north-east) and Mannings Heath (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Crawley (7 miles north-east), Horsham (5 miles north-west), Worthing (14 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (7 miles east), Burgess Hill (7 miles south-east) and East Grinstead (13 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Horsham Hospital (4.9 miles north-west). Open spaces near Crabtree include Knepp Wildland.
FAQs for Crabtree
Do you come out to small places like Crabtree?
Yes, small places are no problem, given access. Tell us about lanes, gates, ground and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Crabtree for guests?
Guests can use Horsham station, about 4.6 miles north-west of Crabtree.
What if it rains?
Rain does not stop service from the hatch. Plan a marquee, gazebo or indoor space for guests to eat in.
Can you plan for allergies?
Yes, and it helps to hear about allergies when you book. Under UK rules, caterers must give information on 14 allergens, and we give it for every dish (Food Standards Agency guidance). Anyone with a severe allergy should speak to us before the event.
Can we have a build-your-own 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.
Do you need power and water?
It depends on the event and the set-up, and we agree power and water with you before the day. Let us know whether there’s a supply near where we’ll park.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down and leave our area tidy. Tell us the venue’s rules on waste and clearing up and we’ll talk it through.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your event and menu. Timings are agreed in advance so everything fits your schedule.
DIY taco night versus a caterer
A DIY taco night is possible for a crowd, but it is 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.
If you do it yourself, work out quantities first: see how many tacos per person. Keep warmed tortillas covered, and label anything containing allergens.
Events we cater in Crabtree
It handles mixed diets without fuss, because guests choose their own fillings and toppings. Vegans and vegetarians eat as well as anyone else.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Family gatherings and christenings
- Big birthday celebrations
- Staff parties and office lunches
For a fête or sports day at a school such as Newells Preparatory School, hot food from a truck or trailer saves the volunteers from cooking.
Comparing caterers
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Whether VAT is included
- Staff numbers and hours
- When final numbers are due
What affects the price in Crabtree
These are the factors that matter most:
- Food, drinks or both
- The menu you choose
- Timings and hours
- Travel, parking and access
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Your quote confirms the full price.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- What you’d like on the menu
- The date and time of the event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and allergy numbers
- A picture of where we’d park
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you need. For a quote, tell us about it on our contact page.
Catering for every guest
A Mexican menu is easy to plan for mixed diets, because guests can choose what suits them. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Include at least one vegan filling
- Mention any other caterers or courses
- Count children separately
- Plan somewhere covered for guests to eat if it rains
Food is served from the hatch, order by order, so everything goes out hot.
Tell us if you need plates, cutlery or serving staff and we’ll set out what we can do in your quote.
- 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