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Taco catering for Monk's Gate events
A menu that works for every guest: gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan options, plus allergen information for every dish. Mexican street food from our truck or trailer, from tacos to loaded nachos in Monk's Gate.
- Anniversaries and engagements
- Leaving dos and retirement parties
- School fairs and fundraisers
Get a quote for Mexican catering in Monk's Gate
Mexican catering around Monk's Gate
Monk's Gate is about 3 miles south-east of Horsham, in West Sussex. Whether your event is in the middle of Monk's Gate or on the outskirts, Mexican catering works the same way: a truck or trailer at your event, options for every diet and a clear price. Monk's Gate is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. We cater right across the region, from Monk's Gate to Crawley (about 7 miles away).
Guests arriving by train will find that the nearest station is Horsham station, about 2.6 miles north-west. Before you pencil in Leonardslee, find out who manages it: driving a truck onto parkland and selling food there both need their agreement.
Anywhere in RH13, we can bring the truck or trailer to your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Coolhurst Close, Nuthurst Road and Brighton Road; for an event at home on any of them, tell us where the truck or trailer can park. For events just outside Monk's Gate, we cover Mannings Heath (1 mile north), Lower Beeding (1 mile east), Crabtree (2 miles south-east), Plummers Plain (2 miles east) and Roffey (3 miles north). We also cater in nearby towns such as Crawley (7 miles north-east), Horsham (3 miles north-west), Worthing (15 miles south), Haywards Heath (9 miles east), Burgess Hill (9 miles south-east) and East Grinstead (14 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Christs Hospital School Museum (3.4 miles west) and Horsham Hospital (3 miles north-west). Open spaces near Monk's Gate include Warnham LNR.
- Local schools include Newells Preparatory School (1.2 miles east) and The Forest School (1.9 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Dun Horse pub (0.7 miles north)
Mexican catering for your event in Monk's Gate
Looking for taco catering in Monk's Gate? We bring our truck or trailer to events in and around Monk's Gate: gardens, fields, yards and venues with hardstanding, as long as there’s safe access. It works well for leaving parties and fundraisers and school events, with a build-your-own taco bar, quesadillas and burritos.
In a small place like Monk's Gate, events are typically in a garden, a field or a nearby hall. Country lanes, long drives and gates are fine if we know about them, and soft ground after rain is worth mentioning. Access, space and power are agreed with you beforehand, so set-up goes smoothly.
- Where
- Monk's Gate (RH13)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free
- Guest numbers
- Usually around 50 to 400; ask us
- Add-ons
- Margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 28 October 2026
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Questions from Monk's Gate
Is it possible to have you in Leonardslee?
It depends on the park’s owner, who would need to agree to a catering vehicle on site. Ask them first; if they say yes, we’ll send what they need from us.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of the Good Shepherd?
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.
Can you do gluten-free food?
Yes, we offer gluten-free options, made with corn tortillas. Tell us about any coeliac guests before the event so we can talk through how their food is prepared.
Do you need power and water?
That depends on the set-up, so we confirm power and water arrangements with each booking. Tell us what’s available at your venue.
What if it rains?
The truck or trailer serves in the rain, though guests need a covered place to eat.
How big an event can you cater?
That depends on the menu and the service time, but our truck and trailer service typically suits around 50 to 400 guests. Tell us your numbers and we will advise.
What’s on the menu?
We agree the menu with each client, with fillings such as carnitas, chicken tinga, beef birria or spiced mushrooms. Take a look at the sample menu.
Do you provide allergen information for each dish?
Yes, and it helps to hear about allergies when you book. UK law requires caterers to provide information on 14 allergens, and we give it for every dish (Food Standards Agency guidance). For severe allergies, please talk to us first.
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Put guests with severe allergies in touch with us early
- Mention any other caterers or courses
- Flag anyone with coeliac disease
- Ask the venue whether food trucks are allowed
We arrive early enough to set up calmly. All we need is someone to show us the agreed spot.
Ask us about plates, cutlery and serving staff and we will confirm what’s possible with your quote.
Should I do it myself?
You can host your own taco night for a crowd, but it takes planning. Fillings need slow cooking, tortillas need warming as you go, and salsas need making. Read our guide to taco bars.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up in the kitchen. With a caterer, you get the food and drinks without the work.
For event organisers in Monk's Gate
If you are booking for a business, tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We can send what the landowner or council needs from us.
About the menu
Burritos and burrito bowls
A burrito is a meal in one. The bowl version suits anyone avoiding tortillas.
Quesadillas
Quesadillas are simple and comforting, and they go down well with children.
Planning the serving area
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Clear vehicle access: gate widths, height limits and the ground checked before the day
- A spot for a taco-bar serving table
- Details of power and water on site, agreed when you book
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Build-your-own taco bar
- Burrito bowls
- Tacos
- Quesadillas
- Burritos
- Loaded nachos
Prices and what affects them
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Adding food to drinks, or drinks to food
- Serving staff
- How long we are needed on site
- Whether you need disposables
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and allergy numbers
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Your menu ideas
- A picture of the space, if it is a garden or field
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Events we cater in Monk's Gate
Guests enjoy building their own plate, and the taco bar gets them talking while they queue.
A truck or trailer works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Fundraisers and school events
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Christenings and family parties
For a fête or sports day at a school such as St Andrew's CofE Primary School, hot food from a truck or trailer saves the volunteers from cooking.
Before you book anyone
- Whether VAT is included
- Plates and napkins, or nothing at all
- Payment terms and deposit
- A clear list of what’s included
How the day works
A typical event goes like this: we arrive and set up, we open the hatch when you’re ready, and your guests are served fresh until service ends. Winter evenings in Monk's Gate close in by about 3:55pm, so choose a spot where guests can see what they’re ordering. In late June, by contrast, daylight lasts until about 9:20pm.
- First, send us your date, venue, numbers and any diets we should know about.
- We suggest a sample menu and send a quote for your event.
- We check access, power and water with you or the venue.
- We arrive, set up and cook to order, with salsas and guacamole made fresh.
- Once everyone has eaten, we tidy our serving area and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Have a marquee or gazebo ready in case of rain
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, tell us about it on our contact page.
Planning help
- 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