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Taco caterers in East Shalford
Fresh, generous and easy to enjoy: a Mexican food truck serving tacos, taco bars, burritos and quesadillas in East Shalford and the surrounding area.
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Garden get-togethers
- Retirement and leaving parties
Book Mexican catering in East Shalford
DIY taco night or a caterer?
You can host your own taco night for a crowd, but it takes planning. Fillings need slow cooking, tortillas need warming as you go, and salsas need making. Our taco bar guide explains how.
Weighing up a DIY taco night against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Contact us for a quote to compare.
Mexican catering in East Shalford, served fresh
Fillings are slow-cooked in advance and kept hot on site, while the salsas and guacamole are made fresh. We warm the tortillas as each order goes out. Popular choices include a build-your-own taco bar, burritos and tacos, and it suits fairs and festivals and birthday parties.
For a rural spot like East Shalford, 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. Everything is prepared fresh for your event and served from our food truck or trailer, so guests get it at its best.
Catering an event in East Shalford
East Shalford is about 2 miles south-east of Guildford, in Surrey. For an event in East Shalford, we can park up at venues, fields, drives and courtyards. We cater in 395 places across Surrey, wherever the truck or trailer can get in.
Historic houses near East Shalford include Chilworth Manor (0.9 miles east) and Guildford Castle (1.4 miles north-west). Venues like these often limit where vehicles can go, so ask about access before you book one. If people are travelling in by rail, the nearest station is Shalford station, about 0.7 miles south-west. East Shalford is within about 4 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, with country venues and gardens that can suit a food truck. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and catering, so check with yours.
This part of Surrey takes in GU4, and we can cater your event anywhere in it with access for the truck or trailer. For events just outside East Shalford, we cover Shalford (1 mile south-west), Chilworth (1 mile east), Broadford (1 mile south-west), Artington (1 mile west) and Peasmarsh (1 mile south-west). We also cater in nearby towns such as Woking (7 miles north), Camberley (11 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north-east), Farnham (11 miles west), Egham (15 miles north) and Reigate (15 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include St. Luke’s Hospital (1.3 miles north) and Guildford Castle (1.4 miles north-west). Open spaces near East Shalford include St Martha's Hill and Pewley Down.
- Schools near East Shalford include St Catherine's School (1.5 miles south) and Guildford High School (1.7 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Queen Victoria pub (0.7 miles west)
Before you choose a spot
We serve from a truck or trailer, so where we park matters. These are the things we check:
- Power and water, which we confirm with you for each booking
- Access wide and high enough to drive in, with gates and soft lawns checked first
- A flat, firm spot where the truck or trailer can stand
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Tacos
- Burrito bowls
- Build-your-own taco bar
- Loaded nachos
- Burritos
- Quesadillas
Events we cater in East Shalford
The food is bright and generous that suits a relaxed event.
We cater all kinds of occasions in East Shalford and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Family gatherings and christenings
- Markets and community events
- Weddings and evening receptions
Before you pencil in Shalford Mill, find out who manages it: driving a truck onto parkland and selling food there both need their agreement.
What to look for in a quote
- How long the service runs
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Where to see their hygiene rating
- The deadline for final numbers
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. 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.
Why book Mobile Mexican Catering in East Shalford
- Menus for vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free guests
- A truck or trailer that comes to you
- Allergen information for every dish
- Service planned around your numbers
Read how we price or the cost guide.
How we price Mexican catering
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Food, drinks or both
- The length of service
- Serving staff
- The menu you choose
Larger events can cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Gate widths, slopes and the ground
- Your menu ideas
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and allergy numbers
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, send a quick message through our quote form.
Working with your venue
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can check the date.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the space and tell us about the drive and gates, and we will let you know if it is a good fit.
What else we do in East Shalford
About the menu
Tacos
Soft tortillas, warmed and filled, finished with salsas and toppings. Fillings are agreed with you, such as carnitas, chicken tinga or spiced mushrooms.
Build-your-own taco bar
A serving table of fillings, salsas and toppings, with warm tortillas to fill. Everyone builds their own.
How the day works
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, let us know and we will adjust where we can. From late May to late September, sunset in East Shalford moves from about 8:55pm to 7:05pm. Let us know if service will run after dark, and we will talk about lighting.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and how many.
- Expect a suggested menu and a quote.
- Nearer the date, we go over the final plan.
- We serve hot food from our truck or trailer at the agreed time.
- When you are done, we pack away.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Check gates and access routes are wide and high enough
How to get a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Planning help
East Shalford: your questions answered
Is East Shalford close to London?
It’s about 28 miles from central London, and inside the area we cover.
Do you cater in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
We do, where the venue allows a catering vehicle. Lanes can be narrow and ground soft, so tell us how we’d get in.
Do you do margaritas?
Yes. Our drinks bar can be booked on its own or with food, with alcohol-free options such as aguas frescas. For alcohol, we’ll go through the licensing with you and your venue.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and we plan them in from the start. Let us know how many vegetarian and vegan guests to expect.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Greater London, Kent and Medway, Surrey, East Sussex, West Sussex, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire, including East Shalford.
How does your Mexican catering work?
We arrive with our own mobile kitchen. We set up at your venue, serve hot food to order and pack down afterwards.
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 will talk it through.
How much is a food truck for an event?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the length of service and the location. Contact us for a 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