Surrey · England
Mexican Catering in Elstead
Fresh, generous and easy to enjoy: Mexican street-food catering from our truck or trailer: tacos, taco bars, burritos, bowls and nachos for events in Elstead and across Surrey.
- Festivals, fairs and markets
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Milestone birthdays
Mexican catering for Elstead events
Mexican catering in Elstead, from our food truck or trailer
The menu starts with tacos: warmed tortillas, a choice of fillings, and salsas, guacamole and toppings to finish. Burritos, burrito bowls, loaded nachos and quesadillas can sit alongside them. It works well for wedding breakfasts and evening food and birthday parties, serving loaded nachos, quesadillas and burritos.
A place like Elstead may have a hall or a club with a car park nearby; a truck or trailer can work at any of them, with permission and a level spot. We cater for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan guests, with allergen information for everything we serve.
Catering for every guest
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests. To get it right:
- Put guests with severe allergies in touch with us early
- Confirm the venue is happy to have a catering vehicle
- Plan a vegan filling as well as a vegetarian one
- Tell us how many children are coming
Allergen information is on hand for every dish, so guests can check before they order.
Ask us about plates, cutlery and serving staff and we’ll set out what we can do in your quote.
Towns and villages near Elstead
Other catering in Elstead
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- The number of people
- Your choice of food and drinks
- Whether you need disposables
- Whether you add a drinks bar or food
A food truck can be a practical alternative to plated catering, as there is no kitchen to hire. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Gate widths, slopes and the ground
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The venue or postcode
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send you a clear quote.
Planners, venues and businesses
Organising a club, school or community event in Elstead? A truck or trailer serves a crowd quickly, with options for most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether a truck or trailer will fit.
Comparing your options
Cold buffets are easy, but the food sits out. Tacos and burritos are made to order and served hot. There is no one-size-fits-all price for Mexican catering. A short lunch service for a team is a different job from a full wedding day. Contact us for a quote.
Why book with us
- Set-up planned with you and your venue
- Quick, friendly service from the hatch
- Everything served fresh from the hatch
- Menus chosen with you
FAQs for Elstead
Can you bring a truck or trailer to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Could you serve our guests after a service at Church of St James?
Yes. The church itself is not where we’d set up, but a hall, field or garden close by with room for the truck or trailer can work well. Let us know the reception address and we will check the access.
Do you have gluten-free options?
Yes, with corn tortillas. Corn tortillas are naturally gluten-free, but some fillings, sauces and toppings may not be, so we plan gluten-free dishes carefully and give allergen information.
Who clears up?
Our area is packed away and left tidy. Let us know the venue’s rules on waste and we’ll talk it through.
Can guests build their own tacos?
Yes, a taco bar is one of our options. Tell us about your space and numbers and we will suggest the best set-up.
Can we add a bar?
Our drinks bar can be added to any booking, with margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas and soft drinks. We will check the licensing with you before the day.
How is the food prepared?
We cook to order in our truck or trailer kitchen, or serve from a taco bar. Fillings are slow-cooked beforehand and finished on site.
Do you cater for big events?
That depends on the event. Most bookings fall around 50 to 400 guests, but tell us your numbers and we’ll plan around them.
Should I do it myself?
Doing it yourself? Start with the quantities: see how many tacos per person. Keep tortillas warm in a covered basket, and label anything containing allergens.
Weighing up a DIY taco night against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Events we cater in Elstead
A food truck gives guests somewhere to gather, and the smell of warm tortillas brings people over.
These are some of the occasions we serve around Elstead:
- Christenings and family parties
- Markets and community events
- Leaving parties
- Charity and school events
A gathering in Thundry Meadows would need the park owner’s say-so for any catering vehicle, and that is worth sorting out early.
Questions to ask before you book
- Plates and napkins, or nothing at all
- How bad weather is handled
- When payment is due
- How long the service runs
Elstead: venues, access and local tips
Elstead is about 4 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. Whether your event is in the middle of Elstead or on the outskirts, Mexican catering works the same way: fresh service from our truck or trailer, every diet planned for and a clear quote. Elstead is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we can bring Mexican catering. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 7 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Milford (Surrey) station, about 3.1 miles south-east. Parents planning a fundraiser at a school like St James CofE Aided Primary School might find a Mexican street-food truck draws families in. Venues in and around the Surrey Hills National Landscape, within about 5 miles of Elstead, sometimes limit where vehicles can go. Ask yours about access for a truck or trailer before booking.
Anywhere in GU8, we can bring the truck or trailer to your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on Springfield, Orchard Close and Back Lane or a nearby road, we will plan where to park and serve. Close by, we cover events in Charleshill (1 mile north-west), Tilford (2 miles west), Tilford Common (2 miles west), Thursley (2 miles south) and Rushmoor (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (7 miles north-east), Woking (11 miles north-east), Camberley (10 miles north), Farnham (4 miles north-west), Frimley (9 miles north) and Haslemere (7 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Milford Hospital (3.4 miles east) and Seale and Tongham (2.7 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Culverswell Hill and Upper Lake.
- Pubs nearby include The Woolpack pub (under half a mile north-west)
Step by step
Once service is over, we pack up and leave our area tidy. Set-up and pack-down times are agreed with you and the venue. Evenings in Elstead stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm. Festoon lights or floodlights help once it gets dark.
- Start by telling us about your event.
- We suggest fillings and extras and send a quote.
- We agree access, the serving spot, power and water.
- We arrive, set up and serve from the hatch.
- Once service ends, we clear away.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want service to start
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to park
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Planning help
Where the truck can go in Elstead
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Space for guests to queue
- A flat, firm spot where the truck or trailer can stand
- Power and water, which we confirm with you for each booking
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Burritos
- Burrito bowls
- Loaded nachos
- Build-your-own taco bar
- Tacos
- Quesadillas
- 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