West Sussex · England
Mexican Catering for Mackerel's Common events
Fresh, colourful and made to share: tacos, burritos, bowls and nachos served from our Mexican food truck for events in Mackerel's Common and across West Sussex.
- Weddings, day or evening
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Garden get-togethers
Mexican catering in Mackerel's Common
Before you choose a spot
Many gardens, fields and venues can take a truck or trailer, but there are a few things to check:
- Power and water, which we confirm with you for each booking
- Clear vehicle access: gate widths, height limits and the ground checked before the day
- A flat, firm spot where the truck or trailer can stand
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we’ll advise.
Mexican catering for your event in Mackerel's Common
Our food truck or trailer travels to events across Mackerel's Common and nearby: private gardens, venue grounds, courtyards and fields, as long as there’s safe access. It suits charity and school events and garden parties, with loaded nachos, burrito bowls and burritos.
In a hamlet or village like Mackerel's Common, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a good venue. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. We prepare everything fresh for your event and serve it straight from our food truck or trailer.
- Location
- Mackerel's Common (RH14)
- County
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free
- Numbers
- Typically around 50 to 400 guests; tell us yours
- Extras
- Nachos, guacamole and a drinks bar
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 28 October 2026
Events we cater in Mackerel's Common
There’s no kitchen needed at the venue, so it works in gardens, fields and grounds without catering facilities.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Markets and community events
- Summer garden parties
- Milestone birthdays
- Weddings, day or evening
Guests arriving by train will find that the nearest station is Billingshurst station, about 4.8 miles south-east.
What to look for in a quote
- Staff numbers and hours
- The caterer’s food hygiene rating
- How late numbers can change
- How bad weather is handled
For event organisers in Mackerel's Common
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if it’s a good fit.
How we price Mexican catering
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Your choice of food and drinks
- How long we are needed on site
- The number of people
- Adding food to drinks, or drinks to food
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can feel generous.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and allergy numbers
- Where the event is
- What power and water the site has
- Expected numbers
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll make suggestions. When you are ready, use our quote form.
Should I do it myself?
Plenty of people try a DIY taco night at home. 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.
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.
How it compares
If you want food that feels relaxed without being basic, tacos, burritos and nachos make a strong choice for your event in Mackerel's Common. The price depends on guest numbers, the menu and how long you’d like us to serve, plus any add-ons and the location. Every event gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Service planned around your numbers
- Allergen-aware menus
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests
- Menus chosen with you
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Places near Mackerel's Common
More for events in Mackerel's Common
Catering an event in Mackerel's Common
Mackerel's Common is about 10 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Anywhere in RH14, we’ll come to your venue or site, as long as there’s access. We serve in all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex. We cater right across the region, from Mackerel's Common to Guildford (about 14 miles away).
If you are celebrating after a service at a church like The Parish Church of St John the Baptist, a truck or trailer parked at a hall or garden close by can serve the meal. Close to Mackerel's Common are historic houses such as Petworth House (4.6 miles south-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and vehicles early.
This part of West Sussex takes in RH14, so your event can be anywhere in it. Other places close to Mackerel's Common for Mexican catering include Kirdford (1 mile south), Plaistow (2 miles north), Ifold (2 miles north), Balls Cross (2 miles south-west) and Wisborough Green (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (10 miles east), Broadfield (15 miles east), Storrington (9 miles south-east), Billingshurst (5 miles east), Bewbush (15 miles east) and Angmering (15 miles south).
Green spaces nearby include The Mens and Shillinglee Lake.
Your questions about Mexican catering in Mackerel's Common
Do you come out to small places like Mackerel's Common?
Yes, small places are no problem, given access. Tell us about lanes, gates, ground and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Mackerel's Common for guests?
Guests can use Billingshurst station, about 4.8 miles south-east of Mackerel's Common.
Do you cater for big events?
That depends on the event. As a guide, it’s around 50 to 400 guests; tell us your numbers and we will take it from there.
How much will it cost?
There is no fixed price list, as each event is different. Tell us your numbers and plans and we will send a quote for your event.
Do you come to Mackerel's Common?
Yes, we do. We serve at events in Mackerel's Common and across West Sussex. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you serve drinks as well?
Our drinks bar can be added to any booking, with bar staff serving margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas. Alcohol needs the right licence, so we will check that with you.
Are plates and napkins included?
Please ask us. Tell us what your venue provides, and we’ll confirm what’s included with your quote.
Do you cater for vegetarians, vegans and gluten-free guests?
We plan carefully for diets and keep options separate, but we cannot promise a kitchen without traces of any allergen. Anyone with a severe allergy should speak to us first.
Step by step
When we arrive, we park the truck or trailer in the agreed spot and set up. We’re ready to serve at the agreed time, so everything runs to your schedule. Daylight in Mackerel's Common 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.
- Start by telling us about your event.
- We suggest fillings and extras and send a quote.
- Access, the serving spot, power and water are agreed in advance.
- On the day we park up, set up and serve hot food to order.
- Once service ends, we clear away.
Before we arrive
- Have a marquee or gazebo ready in case of rain
- Have level hardstanding or firm ground ready
- Measure any gates or arches on the way in
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, menu ideas and access. When you’re ready, drop us a line using the enquiry form.
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Diets, allergies and planning
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Count children separately
- Put any allergies in writing for us
- Check that your venue allows outside caterers and vehicles
- Plan a vegan filling as well as a vegetarian one
If timings change on the day, tell us and we’ll adjust.
A tray of loaded nachos works well to start.
- 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