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Mexican and taco catering in Friar's Gate
From the first guest in the queue to the last, Mexican street-food catering from our truck or trailer: tacos, taco bars, burritos, bowls and nachos makes the serving truck part of your event in Friar's Gate.
- Leaving dos and retirement parties
- Weddings, day or evening
- Anniversaries and engagements
Book Mexican catering in Friar's Gate
DIY taco night or a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party serving. With a caterer, you get the food and drinks without the work.
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.
How our Mexican catering works in Friar's Gate
Taco catering in Friar's Gate is what we do best. Serving from a truck or trailer keeps the mood easy-going. Guests come up to the hatch, chat while they wait and take something hot back to their seats. On the menu are tacos, burritos and fresh salsas and guacamole, and it’s a good fit for christenings and family parties and company summer parties.
In a small place like Friar's Gate, events are normally in a garden, a field or a nearby hall. Country lanes, long drives and gates are fine if we know about them, and soft ground after rain is worth mentioning. We cater for vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free guests, with allergen information for everything we serve.
- Location
- Friar's Gate (TN6)
- County
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free
- Guest numbers
- Around 50 to 400 is usual; ask about yours
- Also available
- Nachos, guacamole and a drinks bar
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 28 October 2026
Places near Friar's Gate
Other catering in Friar's Gate
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Prices and what affects them
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- What’s on the menu
- Food, drinks or both
- Guest numbers
- How many staff you need
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: serving hours, staff, disposables, travel and VAT. Our quote sets out what’s included.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- How we drive in and where we can park
- A picture of where we’d park
- What you’d like on the menu
- Roughly how many adults and children
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, use our quote form.
Mexican catering around Friar's Gate
Friar's Gate is about 2 miles north-west of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Anywhere in TN6, we can bring the truck or trailer to you. We serve in 289 places in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Royal Tunbridge Wells, about 7 miles away.
If people are travelling in by rail, Eridge station is about 3 miles away. A school such as St John's Church of England Primary School running a summer fair or fundraiser could book a taco truck. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Friar's Gate, 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.
We serve at events all over the TN6 postcode area and the streets around it. Other places close to Friar's Gate for Mexican catering include Marden's Hill (1 mile south-east), Chuck Hatch (1 mile west), Crowborough (2 miles south-east), Steel Cross (2 miles east) and Mott's Mill (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Lewes (15 miles south-west), Hailsham (15 miles south), Uckfield (7 miles south), South Malling (14 miles south), Heathfield (9 miles south-east) and Southover (15 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Bolebroke Castle (3.4 miles north) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (1.9 miles south-east). Not far away are Crowborough Country Park.
- Nearby schools include Beacon Academy (2 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Half Moon Inn (less than half a mile north)
Why choose Mexican catering in Friar's Gate?
The truck or trailer becomes a focal point, and the smell of warm tortillas brings people over.
A truck or trailer works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Big birthday celebrations
- Fairs and festivals
Guests leaving a church like St John's Church after a christening could walk over to a nearby garden where the tacos are ready.
Questions to ask before booking
- A clear list of what’s included
- The wet-weather plan
- Where to see their hygiene rating
- Payment terms and deposit
Questions from Friar's Gate
We are having a ceremony at St John's Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, field or venue nearby where the truck or trailer can park. We’d serve at the reception venue rather than at the church itself. Send us the reception address.
Do you cater in the High Weald 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.
What if the weather’s bad?
The truck or trailer can serve in the rain, but your guests will want somewhere covered, like a marquee or gazebo.
Can you do dairy-free food?
Yes, we can. Tell us how many guests need dairy-free food, and we’ll plan the menu around them.
Do you cater for vegetarians, vegans and gluten-free guests?
We plan carefully for diets and keep options separate, though we can’t guarantee a kitchen with no trace of any allergen. Anyone with a severe allergy should speak to us first.
Is there a minimum number of guests?
It depends on the menu and how long service runs, but our truck and trailer service generally suits around 50 to 400 guests. Tell us your numbers and we’ll advise.
How long are you on site?
We get there well before service to set up. Serving times are agreed with you in advance.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
What’s on the menu
Burritos and burrito bowls
Burritos are filling and easy to eat on the move. Bowls suit guests who want to skip the tortilla.
Tacos
Street tacos are small, quick and full of flavour. We serve them with salsas and toppings, and corn tortillas suit gluten-free guests.
Mexican catering or something else?
Cold buffets are easy, but the food sits out. Tacos and burritos are made to order and served hot. Extra dishes, drinks and longer service are priced on request, so you choose what goes in.
What you get with us
- A quote that sets out what’s included
- Allergen information for everything we serve
- Menus chosen with you
- Events in Friar's Gate and across East Sussex
Take a look at our prices page or what Mexican catering costs.
Step by step
On the day, we park the truck or trailer in the agreed spot and set up. We’re ready to serve at the agreed time, planned around your event. Daylight in Friar's Gate runs to about 8:50pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September. If your event carries on later, tell us what lighting the venue has.
- Share the date, the venue and how many are coming.
- We plan a menu that covers every diet.
- We confirm the way in and where we’ll park.
- Guests order at the hatch or build their own at the taco bar.
- We clear our serving area when everyone is fed.
Preparing for the day
- Ask the venue about power and water
- Have a marquee or gazebo ready in case of rain
- Let us know the timings for the day
Get a quote
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, tell us about it on our contact page.
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Diets, allergies and planning
We cater for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan guests. To get it right:
- Send allergy details to us in writing
- Collect dietary needs when guests reply
- Think about cover for guests in wet weather
- Put guests with severe allergies in touch with us early
If you’ve chosen a taco bar, the fillings, salsas and toppings go out on a serving table, and guests build their own while we keep it topped up.
Ask us about plates, cutlery and serving staff and we will confirm what’s possible with your 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