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Taco caterers in Ilford
From the first guest in the queue to the last, Mexican street food from our truck or trailer, from tacos to loaded nachos makes the serving truck part of your event in Ilford.
- Staff parties and office lunches
- Fundraisers and school events
- Summer garden parties
Planning an event in Ilford?
How our Mexican catering works in Ilford
With mobile Mexican catering, we bring the kitchen with us: our food truck or trailer parks at your venue and we serve hot food straight from the hatch. No kitchen is needed on site. We serve loaded nachos, fresh salsas and guacamole and a build-your-own taco bar, and it suits milestone birthdays and weddings, day or evening.
In Ilford, events range from courtyards to hired halls. Let us know where the truck or trailer can stop, and about any height barriers or narrow entrances. We arrive ready to serve, and clear our own area when service is finished.
- Location
- Ilford (IG1, IG3, IG2, E12)
- County
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free
- Guest numbers
- Around 50 to 400 is usual; ask about yours
- Extras
- Margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 28 October 2026
Ilford: your questions answered
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Alban's Church?
Yes, at a garden, field or venue nearby where the truck or trailer can park. Service would be at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Which station should guests use for Ilford?
Guests can use Ilford station, which is right in Ilford.
Can you serve in the rain?
We can keep serving from the truck or trailer in the rain, but your guests will want somewhere covered, such as a marquee, gazebo or nearby building.
Can you keep it mild?
The food can be kept mild, and hotter salsas go on the side for guests who like heat.
What food do you serve?
Tacos, build-your-own taco bars, burritos, burrito bowls, loaded nachos and quesadillas, with salsas, guacamole and toppings. Our sample menu has more detail.
Do you provide plates and napkins?
That’s confirmed with each quote. Tell us whether your venue has crockery or you’d prefer disposables.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. We can include vegetarian and vegan fillings like black beans or spiced mushrooms.
Do you give allergen information?
We plan allergen-aware menus, including for nut allergies, and give allergen information for every dish. We keep options separate, but we cannot promise anything is completely allergen-free. If a guest has a severe allergy, please talk to us before the event.
Nearby places to Ilford
What else we do in Ilford
Should I do it myself?
A DIY taco night works well for a small group. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles allergen information for you.
Doing it yourself? Start with the quantities: see how many tacos per person. Keep tortillas warm in a covered basket, and label anything containing allergens.
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.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
The menu, item by item
Loaded nachos
Tortilla chips piled with cheese, a filling, salsa, guacamole and toppings, made for sharing.
Burritos and burrito bowls
A big flour tortilla wrapped round rice, beans, a filling and toppings, or served as a bowl instead.
Catering for every guest
A Mexican menu is easy to plan for mixed diets, because guests can choose what suits them. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Tell us what other food is being served
- Have a covered area ready in case of rain
- Put guests with severe allergies in touch with us early
- Collect dietary needs when guests reply
We arrive early enough to set up calmly. 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.
Where the truck can go in Ilford
Before the day, we will agree where we park and serve. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Access wide and high enough to drive in, with gates and soft lawns checked first
- A flat, firm spot where the truck or trailer can stand
- The venue’s or landowner’s permission for a catering vehicle
London streets around Ilford can be narrow and busy, and all of Greater London sits inside the ULEZ. Tell us about loading, permits and any parking suspension when you enquire.
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Burrito bowls
- Tacos
- Loaded nachos
- Build-your-own taco bar
- Burritos
- Quesadillas
Step by step
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, get the serving area ready, and serve without fuss. From late May to late September, sunset in Ilford moves from about 8:50pm to 7:05pm. If your event carries on later, tell us what lighting the venue has.
- Share the date, the venue and how many are coming.
- Together we plan a menu around your guests’ diets.
- We confirm the way in and where we will park.
- Guests order at the hatch or build their own at the taco bar.
- We clear our serving area when everyone is fed.
Before we arrive
- Tell us what power and water the site has
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
How to get a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning help
How we price Mexican catering
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Whether you add a drinks bar or food
- Staff for serving and the bar
- Parking and the route in
- Your choice of food and drinks
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can feel generous.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Gate widths, slopes and the ground
- Whether you’d like food, drinks or both
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you will get menu ideas and a price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Planning a food truck in Ilford
Ilford is about 4 miles east of Leyton, in Greater London. We bring Mexican catering to gardens, halls and venues around Ilford and the surrounding area. We cater in 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages, wherever the truck or trailer can get in. We cater right across the region, from Ilford to London (8 miles away).
Reaching Ilford by road is easy for us, thanks to the A118. For guests coming by train, Ilford station is in Ilford itself.
This part of Greater London takes in IG1, IG3, IG2 and E12, and we can cater your event anywhere in it with access for the truck or trailer. That could mean an event at a home with a drive on Station Road, Axon Place and Hainault Street or the roads around them. Being close to the A118, Ilford is simple for us to get to for your event. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Cranbrook (1 mile north-west), Loxford (1 mile south), Seven Kings (1 mile north-east), Manor Park (1 mile south-west) and Little Ilford (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in London (8 miles south-west), City of Westminster (10 miles west), Marylebone (10 miles west), Kensington (13 miles west), St Pancras (9 miles west) and Shoreditch (7 miles west).
Nearby you will also find East Ham (2.1 miles south-west) and Barking Community Hospital (1.8 miles south-east). Open spaces near Ilford include Hollow Pond and Ripple Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include The Ursuline Academy Ilford (within half a mile north-west)
- Nearby, you will find Great Spoon of Ilford pub (under half a mile west)
Comparing your options
Pizza and burger vans are familiar choices. Tacos, burritos and nachos feel a little different, yet it’s still food most guests know and like. Your choice of food and drinks affects the price, so share your ideas with us. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why book with us
- A truck or trailer that comes to you
- A quote that sets out what’s included
- Allergen information for every dish
- We cover Ilford and the whole of Greater London
Read how we price and the cost guide.
- 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