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Mexican catering in Hickstead, West Sussex
Fresh, colourful and made to share: Mexican street food from our truck or trailer, from tacos to loaded nachos in Hickstead and the surrounding area.
- Christenings and family parties
- Big birthday celebrations
- Charity and school events
Mexican catering in Hickstead
Common questions in Hickstead
Can you cater a reception after a service at The Parish Church of St Peter?
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’ll check the access.
Do you cater in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes. The drinks bar can be added to food or booked on its own. We’ll check the licensing for alcohol with you.
What access do you need?
The main things are access and a level spot: a level spot to park, space for guests to queue and a little room for a serving table. If in doubt, send us a picture of the space and the way in.
What if it rains?
The truck or trailer serves in the rain, but guests will need somewhere covered to eat.
What about power on site?
That depends on the set-up, and we agree power and water with you before the day. Tell us what’s available at your venue.
What are your prices?
There is no fixed price list, as each event is different. Send your details and you will get a quote for your event.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
We confirm that with your quote. Tell us whether your venue has crockery or you’d prefer disposables and we’ll talk it through.
Mexican catering in Hickstead, from our food truck or trailer
Mobile Mexican catering means the kitchen comes to you: we park our truck or trailer on site and serve hot food from it. You do not need a kitchen at the venue. For big birthday celebrations and office lunches and team days, we’ll put together a menu of fresh salsas and guacamole, quesadillas and burritos for your guests.
Somewhere like Hickstead, a field or garden is often the setting. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Where
- Hickstead (RH17, BN6)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free
- Guest numbers
- Usually around 50 to 400; ask us
- Extras
- Nachos, guacamole and a drinks bar
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 28 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Quesadillas
Quesadillas are simple and comforting.
Burritos and burrito bowls
A big flour tortilla wrapped round rice, beans, a filling and toppings, or served as a bowl instead.
Prices and what affects them
We quote for your event, which reflects:
- How long we’re needed on site
- What’s on the menu
- Whether you add a drinks bar or food
- How many guests we are serving
The price depends on guest numbers, the menu and how long you’d like us to serve, along with extras and where your event is. We quote for each event individually.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The venue or postcode
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Gate widths, slopes and the ground
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and allergy numbers
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, use our quote form.
Planning for every diet
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Confirm the venue is happy to have a catering vehicle
- Have a covered area ready in case of rain
- Include at least one vegan filling
- Tell us what other food is being served
On the day, we arrive in good time to park up and get ready. Someone from the venue just needs to point us to the agreed spot.
Burrito bowls are a good choice for anyone avoiding tortillas, and they’re easy to adapt for different diets.
Taco catering in Hickstead: local tips
Hickstead is about 3 miles west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Wherever your event is in the RH17 area, we can bring the truck or trailer to you, as long as there’s access. Hickstead is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 10 miles away.
If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like The Parish Church of St Peter, a truck or trailer parked at a hall or garden close by can serve the meal. Historic houses near Hickstead include Ockenden Manor (3.4 miles north-east) and Tyes Place (5 miles north). Estates and historic houses tend to set their own rules for caterers, so find out what yours allows first. Hickstead is within about 5 miles of the South Downs National Park, 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 RH17 and BN6 is planned around your venue and access. Close by, we cover events in Goddards Green (1 mile east), Sayers Common (1 mile south), Abbotsford (2 miles east), Ansty (2 miles north-east) and Hurstpierpoint (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Crawley (10 miles north), Horsham (9 miles north-west), Worthing (13 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (5 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (3 miles east) and East Grinstead (14 miles north-east).
A little further out are The Dene Hospital (1.3 miles east) and Clayton Castle (4.6 miles south-east). Not far away are Wolstonbury Hill and Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Hickstead include St Paul's Catholic College (1.8 miles east)
Events we cater in Hickstead
Mexican street food suits almost any crowd: it is familiar, filling and easy to eat standing up or sitting down.
Almost any gathering can work with a truck or trailer. In Hickstead, you could book us for events such as:
- Festivals, fairs and markets
- Engagement celebrations
- Christenings and family parties
- Summer garden parties
Parents planning a fundraiser at a school like Twineham CofE Primary School might find a Mexican street-food truck draws families in.
Before you book anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- VAT, if it applies
- Who provides plates and napkins
- When final numbers are due
Is Mexican catering right for your event?
Compared with a hog roast or barbecue, tacos make vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests easier to cater for, because fillings and toppings are kept separate. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Your quote confirms the full price.
Why book Mobile Mexican Catering in Hickstead
- Menus for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests
- A menu built around your guests
- Catering across West Sussex, including Hickstead
- Allergen information for everything we serve
Take a look at how we price or what Mexican catering costs.
What we need at the venue
We will be honest if a space will not work, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- Hardstanding or firm, level ground to park on
- A clear area in front of the hatch for a queue
- Power and water, which we confirm with you for each booking
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Burritos
- Tacos
- Burrito bowls
- Loaded nachos
- Quesadillas
- Build-your-own taco bar
DIY taco night or a caterer?
Some hosts like to do it themselves. The usual problems are cold tortillas, running out of a popular filling and a host stuck at the stove. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the serving.
Not sure whether to do it yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Contact us for a quote to compare.
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day normally runs: we arrive and set up, service opens at the agreed time, and your guests are served fresh for the agreed time. Daylight in Hickstead runs to about 8:50pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September. Let us know if service will run after dark, and we will talk about lighting.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Tell us about narrow gates or low branches
- Arrange somewhere covered for guests to eat
How to get a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
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- 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