Brighton and Hove · England
Mexican Catering for East Saltdean events
Mobile Mexican Catering brings Mexican street-food catering from our truck or trailer: tacos, taco bars, burritos, bowls and nachos to East Saltdean and across Brighton and Hove, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests.
- Weddings, day or evening
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Fundraisers and school events
Mexican catering in East Saltdean
Mexican catering for your event in East Saltdean
You can keep the menu short or make it a feast: a taco menu, or tacos plus loaded nachos, quesadillas and burrito bowls. Our Mexican drinks bar can be added too, with licensing checked with you. Popular choices include a build-your-own taco bar, burrito bowls and tacos, and it is a good fit for garden parties and family gatherings and christenings.
A place like East Saltdean may have a hall or a club with a car park nearby; any can work, given permission and level ground to park on. Everything is prepared fresh for your event and served from our truck or trailer, so guests get it at its best.
- Area
- East Saltdean (BN2)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free
- Guest numbers
- Normally around 50 to 400; ask us
- Extras
- Margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 28 October 2026
DIY taco night versus a caterer
Some hosts like to do it themselves. 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.
A DIY taco night works well for a small group. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles allergen information for you.
East Saltdean questions
How far is East Saltdean from London?
It is about 48 miles from central London, and inside the area we cover.
Can you serve near the sea around East Saltdean?
Yes, with permission for the spot and firm ground for the truck or trailer. Wind, sand and seafront permissions are the main things to plan on the coast.
What about power on site?
Let us know what’s available on site, for instance a supply from the venue, and we’ll confirm what we need with your quote.
How much will it cost?
Every event is quoted for individually, depending on numbers, menu, venue and timings. Contact us for a quote.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down and leave our area tidy. Tell us the venue’s rules on waste and clearing up and we’ll confirm the arrangements with your quote.
What can we choose from?
Every menu is agreed with you, with fillings such as carnitas, chicken tinga, beef birria or spiced mushrooms. Take a look at the sample menu.
How big an event can you cater?
Our truck and trailer service generally suits events of around 50 to 400 guests. Festivals can be bigger, and smaller parties are quoted case by case. Send us your numbers and we’ll advise.
Do you do parties at home?
Yes, as long as there’s access and a level, firm spot. Send us a photo of the access and the space.
Catering an event in East Saltdean
East Saltdean is about 4 miles west of Newhaven, in Brighton and Hove. Across the BN2 area, we can bring the truck or trailer to you, as long as there is access. We serve in all 30 towns and villages across Brighton and Hove, from the larger towns to small villages.
A school such as Saltdean Primary School running a summer fair or fundraiser could book a taco truck. If people are travelling in by rail, Southease station is about 3.3 miles away. With the South Downs National Park about 6 miles away at most, a rural setting is never far from East Saltdean. Country lanes there can be narrow and verges soft, so tell us about the route in. With the sea within about 5 miles, a beach-side event might appeal. Promenades and beaches normally need permission, and the truck or trailer has to park on firm ground, not sand.
We cater events across the BN2 postcode area. Streets in the area include Wicklands Avenue, Oaklands Avenue and Brambletyne Avenue, and an event on any of them can work if the truck or trailer can park nearby. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Saltdean (1 mile west), Telscombe (1 mile east), Rottingdean (2 miles north-west), Ovingdean (2 miles north-west) and Rodmell (3 miles north-east). We also cater in nearby towns such as Brighton (5 miles north-west), Brighton and Hove (7 miles west), Hove (7 miles west), Carlton Hill (5 miles west), Hanover (5 miles north-west) and West Hill (5 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include French Convalescent Home (3.5 miles west) and Planet Earth Museum (3.7 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Newmarket Hill and Beacon Hill Local Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Peacehaven Community School (1.5 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include Smugglers Rest pub (0.5 miles south-east)
Step by step
A typical event goes like this: we arrive and set up, we open the hatch when you’re ready, and your guests are served fresh until service ends. Planning an evening event in East Saltdean? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:15pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September. Festoon lights or floodlights help once it gets dark.
- Send us your date, numbers and venue.
- Together we plan a menu around your guests’ diets.
- We check the route in and where the truck or trailer will stand.
- Guests order at the hatch or build their own at the taco bar.
- After the last serving, we clear our area.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange somewhere covered for guests to eat
- Have level hardstanding or firm ground ready
- Ask the venue about power and water
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, your venue or BN2 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you will get menu ideas and a price. Just use our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Hardstanding or firm, level ground to park on
- Space for guests to queue
- A sensible distance from buildings and neighbours
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Menu ideas
- Quesadillas
- Tacos
- Burritos
- Burrito bowls
- Build-your-own taco bar
- Loaded nachos
Why choose Mexican catering in East Saltdean?
The food is bright and generous that suits a relaxed event in East Saltdean.
Here are some of the events we cater around East Saltdean:
- Fundraisers and school events
- Festivals, fairs and markets
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Engagement celebrations
Nearby historic houses include Monk's House (3.2 miles north-east) and Anne of Cleves House (4.9 miles north). Estates and historic houses tend to set their own rules for caterers, so find out what yours allows first.
Comparing caterers
- How bad weather is handled
- How many staff are serving, and for how long
- What the price includes, item by item
- A food hygiene rating you can check
Nearby places to East Saltdean
More for events in East Saltdean
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Organising a club, school or community event in East Saltdean? Service from a truck or trailer is quick, even for a crowd, and the menu can suit most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
The menu, item by item
Burritos and burrito bowls
A big flour tortilla wrapped round rice, beans, a filling and toppings, or served as a bowl instead.
Tacos
Street tacos are small, quick and full of flavour. They come with fresh salsas and toppings, and corn tortillas suit gluten-free guests.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Tell us what other food is being served
- Ensure the menu has a vegan option
- Guests with serious allergies should speak to us in advance
- Give us separate numbers for children
Guests order at the hatch and we serve them there and then, so it’s hot when it reaches them.
Loaded nachos make a good sharing starter.
How we price Mexican catering
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- How long we are needed on site
- Whether you need disposables
- Guest numbers
- What’s on the menu
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can feel generous.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- A picture of where we’d park
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Access for the truck or trailer, including gates and ground
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, fill in 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