East Sussex · England
Mexican catering in Five Ashes, East Sussex
A menu that works for every guest: gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan options, plus allergen information for every dish. Mexican street food from our truck or trailer, from tacos to loaded nachos in Five Ashes.
- Company summer parties
- Weddings and evening receptions
- School fairs and fundraisers
Mexican catering for Five Ashes events
Mexican catering in Five Ashes, 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. It suits engagement and anniversary parties and office lunches and team days, with fresh salsas and guacamole, burritos and loaded nachos.
In a hamlet or village like Five Ashes, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a good venue. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. We arrive ready to serve, and clear our own area when service is finished.
- Where
- Five Ashes (TN20)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free
- Guests
- Around 50 to 400 is usual; ask about yours
- Add-ons
- Drinks bar, nachos to share
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 28 October 2026
Questions from Five Ashes
What’s the nearest station to Five Ashes for guests?
Guests can use Crowborough station, about 3.3 miles north-west of Five Ashes.
How far is Five Ashes from central London?
It is about 37 miles from central London, and inside the area we cover.
What do you need at the venue?
We need level, firm ground or hardstanding, access wide and high enough to drive in, and the venue’s permission. Power and water are confirmed with each booking.
Can you come to a private house?
It depends on access. A drive or a spot nearby may work, with permission, if the garden itself is out of reach. Tell us about the space and we’ll advise.
Do you need electricity?
Let us know what’s available on site, such as a supply from the venue near where we will park, and we will confirm the arrangements with your quote.
Can you serve drinks as well?
We can. The drinks bar offers margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas and alcohol-free drinks. Licensing is checked with you first.
What is mobile Mexican catering?
We arrive with our own mobile kitchen. We set up at your venue, serve hot food to order and pack down afterwards.
What food and drinks do you offer?
We agree a sample menu with each client. Fillings could include chicken tinga, pork carnitas, al pastor-style pork and vegan options like black beans. Our sample menu has more ideas.
How the day works
Service is quick and friendly: guests are served at the hatch or a serving station, so a crowd is looked after quickly. Afterwards we clear our area. Around midsummer it stays light in Five Ashes until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening events are usually served in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm, plan lighting where guests queue and eat.
- Share the date, the venue and how many are coming.
- We plan a menu that covers every diet.
- 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
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Plan a covered area for guests if rain is likely
- Confirm the venue allows outside caterers
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send you a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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Space, access and the venue
If a space is not suitable, we will tell you. The main points are:
- A spot away from buildings, windows and neighbours
- Access wide and high enough to drive in, with gates and soft lawns checked first
- Level, firm ground or hardstanding for the truck or trailer
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we will advise.
Menu ideas
- Burritos
- Loaded nachos
- Tacos
- Burrito bowls
- Build-your-own taco bar
- Quesadillas
Mexican catering around Five Ashes
Five Ashes is about 4 miles south-east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. For an event in Five Ashes, we can park up at venues, fields, drives and courtyards. Five Ashes is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 19 miles away.
If people are travelling in by rail, the nearest station is Crowborough station, about 3.3 miles north-west. Guests leaving a church like Church of the Good Shepherd after a christening could walk over to a nearby garden where the tacos are ready. Five Ashes is within about 3 miles of the High Weald 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.
Mexican catering in TN20 is planned around your venue and access. From Westfield Close, Leeds Lane and Spring Lane or anywhere nearby, we’ll plan where to park and serve. Nearby, we also cater events in Skippers Hill (1 mile north), Butcher's Cross (1 mile north), Woolbridge (1 mile north-east), Wellbrook (1 mile north-east) and Mayfield (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (15 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south-east), Lewes (13 miles south-west), Hailsham (10 miles south), Crowborough (4 miles north-west) and Uckfield (6 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Tickerage Castle (3.8 miles south-west) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (4.3 miles north-west). Open spaces near Five Ashes include Selwyns Wood.
- Schools near Five Ashes include Skippers Hill Manor School (within half a mile north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Five Ashes Inn (under half a mile south-west)
Organising for someone else?
For big numbers, we plan service to keep queues short, so guests are looked after quickly. Let us know how long the break is.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can check the date.
Who books Mexican catering in Five Ashes?
The food is bright and generous that fits informal events.
In Five Ashes and nearby, we can cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Office lunches and team days
- Engagement celebrations
- Fairs and festivals
A school such as Five Ashes CofE Primary School running a summer fair or fundraiser could book a taco truck.
What your quote should include
- Where to see their hygiene rating
- When payment is due
- How many staff are serving, and for how long
- How bad weather is handled
How we price Mexican catering
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- The number of people
- What the venue already provides
- Your choice of food and drinks
- How long we’re needed on site
Extras, such as more dishes, extra drinks or a longer service, are quoted on request, so you can choose what you need.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Your date and when you want service to start
- Whether you’d like food, drinks or both
- The address or venue name
- A picture of the space, if it is a garden or field
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. When you are ready, drop us a line using the enquiry form.
Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Let us know if a guest is coeliac
- Plan somewhere covered for guests to eat if it rains
- Send allergy details to us in writing
- Put guests with severe allergies in touch with us early
We have allergen information for every dish at the hatch, so guests can check before they order.
Tell us if you need plates, cutlery or serving staff and we’ll confirm what’s possible with your quote.
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What’s on the menu
Build-your-own taco bar
The taco bar keeps things sociable, and it makes mixed diets easy, with every dish labelled.
Salsas and guacamole
Salsas and guacamole, made fresh for your event, with lime and fresh toppings.
Is Mexican catering right for your event?
A plated meal needs a kitchen and a larger team. A food truck or trailer is its own kitchen, so we need a suitable spot, access and the venue’s permission, with power and water confirmed when you book. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the length of service, along with extras and where your event is. We quote for each event individually.
Why us?
- Tacos, burritos and a drinks bar
- Allergen-aware menus
- Menus chosen with you
- Menus for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests
- 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