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Taco caterers in Gallowstree Common
Something for every guest: options for vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free guests, with allergen information for everything we serve. Mexican street food from our truck or trailer, from tacos to loaded nachos for events in Gallowstree Common.
- Festivals, fairs and markets
- Charity and school events
- Staff parties and office lunches
Mexican catering near Gallowstree Common
A closer look at the menu
Salsas and guacamole
Every taco needs salsa and guacamole.
Build-your-own taco bar
A serving table of fillings, salsas and toppings, with warm tortillas to fill. Each guest makes tacos their way.
Mexican catering for your event in Gallowstree Common
Serving from a truck or trailer keeps the mood easy-going. People wander up, order at the hatch and head off with hot food. It suits weddings and evening receptions and fairs and festivals, serving quesadillas, burrito bowls and a build-your-own taco bar.
In a rural place like Gallowstree Common, access is the main thing to plan: the gate, the ground and the route from the lane. Power and water may be limited, so we confirm the arrangements with you. We will check the space, access and power with you before the day, so there are no surprises on arrival.
How we price Mexican catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The number of people
- Adding food to drinks, or drinks to food
- What’s on the menu
- Staff for serving and the bar
The cost per head can fall as numbers rise, because the set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Gate widths, slopes and the ground
- What power and water the site has
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The date and time of the event
We quote for each event separately, based on what you need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Why choose Mexican catering in Gallowstree Common?
With a barbecue, someone normally ends up stuck at the grill. With us, the cooking happens in our truck or trailer, so you can enjoy your event. Extras, such as more dishes, extra drinks or a longer service, are quoted on request, so you choose what goes in.
Why book with us
- Served fresh from our truck or trailer
- Access, space and power checked in advance
- Options for vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free guests
- Tacos, burritos and a drinks bar
Read our prices page and our guide to catering costs.
DIY taco night or a caterer?
For a small group, a taco night at home can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, with allergen information for every dish.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party serving. Booking a caterer means you can relax with everyone else.
Why choose Mexican catering in Gallowstree Common?
Tacos and burritos go down well with most crowds: it’s familiar, filling and easy to eat standing up or sitting down.
Big or small, a truck or trailer works well. Common bookings include:
- Company summer parties
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Fundraisers and school events
- Fairs and festivals
If people are travelling in by rail, Tilehurst station is about 3.3 miles away.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How late numbers can change
- What the caterer needs from your venue
FAQs for Gallowstree Common
Do you come out to small places like Gallowstree Common?
Yes, we cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates, ground and parking.
Is Gallowstree Common close to London?
Roughly 39 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you cater in a back garden?
That depends on access. A drive or a spot nearby may work, with permission, if the garden itself is out of reach. Send us a picture and we will talk it through.
What access do you need?
A level, firm spot for the truck or trailer, with access wide and high enough to drive in, plus the venue’s permission. We confirm power and water with you for each booking.
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 might include chicken tinga, pork carnitas, al pastor-style pork and vegan options like black beans. Our sample menu has more ideas.
Do you provide plates and napkins?
Please ask us. Let us know what you already have, and we’ll set out plates, napkins and cutlery in your quote.
How long do you serve for?
We arrive in good time to set up before service. Serving times are agreed with you in advance, along with pack-down.
Planning the serving area
Many gardens, fields and venues can take a truck or trailer, but there are a few things to check:
- Space for a taco-bar table if you’ve chosen one
- A clear area in front of the hatch for a queue
- A sensible distance from buildings and neighbours
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we will advise before you book.
What we offer
- Build-your-own taco bar
- Quesadillas
- Loaded nachos
- Tacos
- Burrito bowls
- Burritos
How it works
Service is quick and friendly: guests are served at the hatch or a serving station, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our area. Evenings in Gallowstree Common stay light until about 9:25pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:10pm. Festoon lights or floodlights help once it gets dark.
- Begin with the date, the place and the numbers.
- We come back with menu ideas and a quote.
- Closer to the day, we confirm timings and arrangements.
- At the agreed time, service starts from the truck or trailer.
- When you are done, we pack away.
Before we arrive
- Measure any gates or arches on the way in
- Plan a covered area for guests if rain is likely
- Confirm the venue allows outside caterers
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send you a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Planning help
Planning a food truck in Gallowstree Common
Gallowstree Common is about 3 miles north-west of Caversham, in Reading. From the centre of Gallowstree Common to the outskirts, Mexican catering works the same way: a truck or trailer at your event, options for every diet and a clear price. Gallowstree Common is one of 34 places in Reading we cover.
If you are celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St John the Baptist, a truck or trailer parked at a hall or garden close by can serve the meal. Historic houses near Gallowstree Common include Mapledurham House (2.6 miles south-west) and Greys Court (2.8 miles north-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and vehicles early.
We serve at events all over RG4. Whether your event is on Reades Lane, Hearns Lane and Horsepond Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll plan where to park and serve. Close by, we cover events in Cane End (1 mile south-west), Hook End (2 miles north-west), Stoke Row (2 miles north), Checkendon (3 miles north-west) and Woodcote (3 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Caversham (3 miles south-east), Norcot (4 miles south), West Reading (4 miles south), Tilehurst Within (4 miles south), Shinfield (8 miles south) and Arborfield Garrison (10 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Battle Hospital (4.1 miles south). Not far away are Hartslock.
- Local schools include The Warwick School (0.6 miles south-east) and Kidmore End Church of England Primary School (0.7 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Reformation pub (less than half a mile west)
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For event organisers in Gallowstree Common
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Gallowstree Common? 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.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
- 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