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Mexican Catering for Downside events
Planning Mexican catering in Downside? We arrive with our food truck or trailer and everything we need to serve, then serve your guests fresh on the day.
- Birthday parties
- Markets and community events
- Office lunches and team days
Book Mexican catering in Downside
About our Mexican catering in Downside
Every menu is agreed with you, with fillings such as slow-cooked pork carnitas, chicken tinga or beef birria, and vegan options like spiced mushrooms or black beans. We serve burritos, quesadillas and burrito bowls, and it’s a good fit for summer garden parties and office lunches and team days.
In a small place like Downside, events are typically in a garden, a field or a nearby hall. Tell us about narrow lanes, gates and long drives and we will plan for them, and soft ground after rain is worth mentioning. Food and drinks can be booked together or separately, so the food and drinks can come from one caterer.
Mexican catering around Downside
Downside is about 4 miles west of Leatherhead, in Surrey. Anywhere in KT11, we can bring the truck or trailer to you. Downside is one of 395 places in Surrey where we can bring Mexican catering. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 8 miles away.
For a fête or sports day at a school such as St Matthew's CofE Aided Infant School, hot food from a truck or trailer saves the volunteers from cooking. For guests coming by train, Cobham & Stoke Dabernon station is about 1 mile away. With the Surrey Hills National Landscape about 6 miles away at most, a rural setting is never far from Downside. Country lanes there can be narrow and verges soft, so tell us about the route in.
Mexican catering in KT11 is planned around your venue and access. Whether your event is on Downside Common, Downsview Close and Deacon Close or a nearby road, we can bring Mexican catering there, given access. If your venue is just outside Downside, we also cover Hatchford (1 mile west), Martyr's Green (1 mile south-west), Hatchford End (2 miles west), Whiteley Village (3 miles north) and Wisley (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (8 miles south-west), Woking (7 miles west), Camberley (14 miles west), Epsom (6 miles east), Horley (14 miles south-east) and Redhill (12 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Epsom Cottage Hospital (5.1 miles north-east) and Send and Ripley History Society Museum (3.8 miles west). The countryside around Downside includes Jubilee Wood and Boldermere Lake.
- Nearby schools include Parkside School (1.2 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Plough Public House (0.7 miles north)
Should I do it myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up in the kitchen. Booking a caterer means you can relax with everyone else.
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 enjoy the party, let us serve.
Towns and villages near Downside
What else we do in Downside
Why choose Mexican catering in Downside?
People like choosing their own toppings, and the taco bar gets them talking while they queue.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Garden parties
- Leaving parties
- Milestone birthdays
- Engagement celebrations
Nearby historic houses include Byfleet Manor (2.7 miles north-west) and The Homewood (2.8 miles north). Venues like these often limit where vehicles can go, so ask about access before you book one.
What to look for in a quote
- Who provides plates and napkins
- The caterer’s food hygiene rating
- Space, access, power and water needs
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
What Mexican catering costs
We quote for your event, which reflects:
- What the venue already provides
- What’s on the menu
- Distance and access to the venue
- Timings and hours
Pricing depends on the event. A short lunch service for a team is a different job from a full wedding day. Contact us for a quote.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Expected numbers
- What you’d like on the menu
- Where the event is
- Gate widths, slopes and the ground
To get a price, just send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Where the truck can go in Downside
The route in matters as much as the spot itself. We need:
- A flat, firm spot where the truck or trailer can stand
- Agreement from the venue to bring a food truck or trailer on site
- A spot away from buildings, windows and neighbours
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Loaded nachos
- Build-your-own taco bar
- Burrito bowls
- Quesadillas
- Tacos
- Burritos
How the day works
We need a level, firm spot we can drive the truck or trailer onto, with power and water arrangements agreed beforehand. Send us a photo of the space if you’re unsure. In Downside, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm, plan lighting where guests queue and eat.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and how many.
- Expect a suggested menu and a quote.
- Closer to the day, we confirm timings and arrangements.
- At the agreed time, service starts from the truck or trailer.
- We pack away when service is over.
How to prepare
- Tell us about narrow gates or low branches
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Have a marquee or gazebo ready in case of rain
Get a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning help
About the menu
Build-your-own taco bar
The taco bar keeps things sociable, and guests with different diets can choose what suits them.
Loaded nachos
Tortilla chips piled with cheese, a filling, salsa, guacamole and toppings, made for sharing.
Common questions in Downside
Do you come out to small places like Downside?
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.
What’s the nearest station to Downside for guests?
Guests can use Cobham & Stoke Dabernon station, about 1 mile north-east of Downside.
What are your prices?
There’s no fixed price list, as each event is different. Tell us your numbers and plans and we’ll send a quote for your event.
What access do you need?
A level, firm spot for the truck or trailer, with access wide and high enough to drive in, plus the venue’s permission. We confirm power and water with you for each booking.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and we plan them in from the start. Tell us your numbers when you ask for a quote.
Do you need power and water?
That depends on the set-up, so we confirm power and water arrangements with each booking. Tell us what’s available at your venue.
How many guests can you serve?
Truck and trailer service usually suits around 50 to 400 guests. Festivals can be bigger, and smaller parties are quoted case by case. Tell us your numbers.
Do you cover Downside?
Yes, we do. We serve at events in Downside and across Surrey. Send us your date to check availability.
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Check that your venue allows outside caterers and vehicles
- Mention any other caterers or courses
- Think about cover for guests in wet weather
- Put guests with severe allergies in touch with us early
Allergen information is on hand for every dish, and guests are welcome to ask before ordering.
Ask us about plates, cutlery and serving staff and we will set out what we can do in your quote.
Comparing your options
A drop-off platter is easy, but nobody remembers it. Hot food served from a truck feels like part of the event. Access, parking and the distance to your venue can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed in your quote.
Why book Mobile Mexican Catering in Downside
- Allergen information for everything we serve
- Set-up planned with you and your venue
- Served fresh from our food truck or trailer
- Food and drinks from one caterer, if you want both
Read how we price or our guide to catering costs.
- 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