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Mexican catering in Handcross, West Sussex
From the moment the hatch opens to the end of service, tacos, burritos, bowls and nachos served from our Mexican food truck keeps your guests happy at your event in Handcross.
- Garden get-togethers
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Retirement and leaving parties
Mexican catering in Handcross
Who books Mexican catering in Handcross?
Every order goes out hot, rather than sitting out on a buffet table.
Big or small, a truck or trailer works well. Typical bookings include:
- Garden parties
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Festivals, fairs and markets
By rail: Balcombe station is about 2.8 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- What the price includes, item by item
- What happens if it rains
- A food hygiene rating you can check
- VAT, if it applies
About our Mexican catering in Handcross
Our food truck or trailer travels to events across Handcross and nearby: private gardens, venue grounds, courtyards and fields, as long as there is safe access. It works well for garden parties and family gatherings and christenings, with a build-your-own taco bar, loaded nachos and quesadillas.
For a rural spot like Handcross, fields and drives need a little planning: gate widths, soft ground and the distance from the road all matter. Power and water may be limited, so we confirm the arrangements with you. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the menu, the service time and any extras you choose.
- Location
- Handcross (RH17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free
- Guests
- Usually around 50 to 400; ask us
- Also available
- Margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 28 October 2026
FAQs for Handcross
How far is Handcross from central London?
Roughly 31 miles from the centre of London.
Can you cater a reception after a service at All Saints?
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 take everything away?
We pack down and leave our area tidy. Tell us the venue’s rules on waste and clearing up and we will confirm the arrangements with your quote.
Can you cater for special diets?
Diets are planned in advance, with options kept separate, though we cannot guarantee a kitchen with no trace of any allergen. Anyone with a severe allergy should speak to us first.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your event and menu. We agree arrival, service and pack-down times with you so everything fits your schedule.
Are plates and napkins included?
We confirm that with your quote. Tell us whether your venue has crockery or you’d prefer disposables and we’ll talk it through.
How much does Mexican catering cost?
There’s no fixed price list, as each event is different. Tell us your numbers and plans and we’ll send a quote for your event.
What’s on the menu?
We agree a sample menu with each client. Fillings might include slow-cooked pork carnitas, chicken tinga, beef birria and vegan options such as spiced mushrooms or black beans. See our menu for ideas.
Prices and what affects them
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Whether you add a drinks bar or food
- Staff for serving and the bar
- How many guests we’re serving
- The menu you choose
A food truck can be a practical alternative to plated catering, as there’s no kitchen to hire. Contact us for a quote to compare.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Access for the truck or trailer, including gates and ground
- The date and rough timings
- Roughly how many adults and children
- A picture of where we’d park
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Handcross, and we’ll suggest a menu to suit.
Can I do a taco night myself?
You can host your own taco night for a crowd, but it takes planning. There are fillings to slow-cook, tortillas to keep warm and salsas to make. Our taco bar guide explains how.
For a small group, a taco night at home can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles allergen information for you.
Towns and villages near Handcross
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Where the truck can go in Handcross
Everything is served from our food truck or trailer, so where we park matters. These are the things we check:
- Room for a queue in front of the serving hatch
- A sensible distance from buildings and neighbours
- The venue’s or landowner’s permission for a catering vehicle
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Build-your-own taco bar
- Burritos
- Burrito bowls
- Loaded nachos
- Quesadillas
- Tacos
What happens on the day
When service finishes, we pack up and leave our area tidy. Set-up and pack-down times are agreed with you and the venue. From late May to late September, sunset in Handcross moves from about 8:50pm to 7:05pm. Let us know if service will run after dark, and we’ll talk about lighting.
- Begin with the date, the place and the numbers.
- Expect a suggested menu and a quote.
- Nearer the date, we go over the final plan.
- At the agreed time, service starts from the truck or trailer.
- We pack away when service is over.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to park
- Tell us about narrow gates or low branches
- Arrange somewhere covered for guests to eat
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send you a clear quote.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and planning
Mixed diets are straightforward to plan for, because options can be kept separate. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Let us know about any other food at the event
- Think about cover for guests in wet weather
- Flag anyone with coeliac disease
- Guests with serious allergies should speak to us in advance
We work around your timings, and adapt if they move.
Ask about extra salsas and toppings for a bigger spread.
Why choose Mexican catering in Handcross?
Compared with a hog roast or barbecue, tacos make vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests easier to cater for, thanks to separate fillings and toppings. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can feel generous.
Why us?
- A truck or trailer that comes to you
- Quick, friendly service from the hatch
- Book food, drinks or both
- Menus for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Taco catering in Handcross: local tips
Handcross is about 4 miles south of Crawley, in West Sussex. Wherever your event is in the RH17 area, we can serve your guests, as long as there’s access. Handcross is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we can bring Mexican catering. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 16 miles away.
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Handcross Primary School, a taco truck can be a crowd-pleaser. When the service is at a church such as All Saints, the food generally happens elsewhere, at a field, hall or garden with room for the truck.
We serve at events all over RH17 and the streets around it. That could mean an event at a home with a drive on High Street, London Road and Windmill Platt or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Slaugham (1 mile south), Plummers Plain (2 miles south-west), Colgate (3 miles north-west), Broadfield (3 miles north) and Lower Beeding (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Crawley (4 miles north), Horsham (5 miles west), Haywards Heath (6 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (7 miles south-east), East Grinstead (10 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Crawley Hospital (4.3 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Tilgate Lake and Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
- Local schools include Handcross Park School (0.5 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Royal Oak Public House (under half a mile south-west)
Working with your venue
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
- 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