Greater London · England
Mexican Catering in Monks Orchard
Something for every guest: vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free options, plus allergen information for every dish. A Mexican food truck serving tacos, taco bars, burritos and quesadillas for events in Monks Orchard.
- Summer garden parties
- Milestone birthdays
- School fairs and fundraisers
Mexican catering in Monks Orchard
Catering an event in Monks Orchard
Monks Orchard is about 2 miles north-east of Croydon, in Greater London. Give us the address of your event in Monks Orchard, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. Monks Orchard is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we can bring Mexican catering. You can also see our page for London, about 8 miles away.
Historic houses near Monks Orchard include Addington Palace (1.8 miles south) and Kingswood House (3.6 miles north). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and vehicles early. Parents planning a fundraiser at a school like Oasis Academy Shirley Park might find a Mexican street-food truck draws families in.
For Mexican catering in CR0, SE25 and CR9, we plan around your venue and the route in and timings. Local streets include Long Lane, Poppy Lane and Homer Road; for an event at home on any of them, tell us where the truck or trailer can park. Close by, we cover events in Shirley (1 mile south), Shirley Oaks (1 mile west), Addiscombe (1 mile west), Ashburton (1 mile north-west) and Woodside (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in London (8 miles north), City of Westminster (10 miles north-west), Marylebone (10 miles north-west), Kensington (10 miles north-west), St Pancras (10 miles north) and Shoreditch (10 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Addiscombe (1.2 miles west) and Crystal Palace Museum (2.8 miles north). Open spaces near Monks Orchard include Bramley Bank and Duppas Hill.
- Nearby schools include Orchard Way Primary School (0.6 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Cricketers pub (under half a mile west)
Mexican catering in Monks Orchard, served fresh
We plan each menu with the client, with fillings such as slow-cooked pork carnitas, chicken tinga or beef birria, and vegan options like spiced mushrooms or black beans. Popular choices include tacos, loaded nachos and burritos, and it is a good fit for fundraisers and school events and milestone birthdays.
Around Monks Orchard, parking and loading are the main things to plan for a truck or trailer. Narrow streets, permit bays and yellow lines all affect where we can stop, so tell us about a driveway, a courtyard or whether a parking suspension is needed when you ask for a quote. Like all of Greater London, Monks Orchard is inside the ULEZ. We turn up ready to serve, and tidy our own area afterwards.
- Where
- Monks Orchard (CR0, SE25, CR9)
- Region
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free
- Guests
- Normally around 50 to 400; ask us
- Add-ons
- Margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 28 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Space, access and the venue
The route in matters as much as the spot itself. We need:
- Permission from the venue or landowner
- Clear vehicle access: gate widths, height limits and the ground checked before the day
- Power and water, which we confirm with you for each booking
London streets around Monks Orchard 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’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we offer
- Burritos
- Quesadillas
- Loaded nachos
- Tacos
- Burrito bowls
- Build-your-own taco bar
Monks Orchard: your questions answered
We are having a ceremony at St George The Martyr Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall with access for the truck or trailer. Service would be at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
What’s the nearest station to Monks Orchard for guests?
Elmers End station, about 1.2 miles north of the centre.
How is the food prepared?
We slow-cook fillings ahead, then finish them and keep them hot at your event. Tortillas are warmed on site, and salsas and guacamole are made fresh.
Do you have vegan options?
Yes. We can include vegetarian and vegan fillings like black beans or spiced mushrooms, served alongside the meat options.
Can you serve in bad weather?
Rain does not stop service from the hatch. Have somewhere covered ready for guests.
What do you need at the venue?
Access and level ground matter most: a firm spot for the truck or trailer, room for a queue and, for a taco bar, space for a serving table. Send us a picture and tell us about gates, slopes and soft ground.
What food and drinks do you offer?
We agree a sample menu with each client. Fillings could include chicken tinga, pork carnitas, al pastor-style pork and vegan options like black beans. Our sample menu has more ideas.
Can you cater in a back garden?
Yes, as long as there is access and a level, firm spot. Tell us about the drive, gates and any slopes.
Events we cater in Monks Orchard
Every order goes out hot, instead of waiting on a buffet.
In Monks Orchard and nearby, we can cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Office lunches and team days
- Family gatherings and christenings
- Birthday parties
- Weddings, day or evening
Before you pencil in Ashburton Park, find out who manages it: driving a truck onto parkland and selling food there both need their agreement.
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens if it rains
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Staff numbers and hours
What affects the price in Monks Orchard
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How long we are needed on site
- Serving staff
- Whether you add a drinks bar or food
- Travel, parking and access
Catering from a truck or trailer can be a practical alternative to a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Whether you’d like food, drinks or both
- The address or venue name
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Gate widths, slopes and the ground
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, food or drinks or both, and the access. To send your details, drop us a line using the enquiry form.
The process
Once service is over, we pack up and leave our area tidy. Set-up and pack-down times are agreed with you and the venue. Evenings in Monks Orchard stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm. Festoon lights or floodlights help once it gets dark.
- Share the date, the venue and how many are coming.
- We plan a menu that covers every diet.
- We confirm the way in and where we’ll park.
- Food is served from the hatch or a taco-bar table.
- We clear our serving area when everyone is fed.
How to prepare
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Arrange somewhere covered for guests to eat
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get menu ideas and a price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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DIY taco night or a caterer?
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.
Not sure whether to do it yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Contact us for a quote to compare.
Catering for every guest
With a little notice, most diets are easy. Our advice:
- Count children separately
- Ask guests about diets and allergies with your invitations
- Ask guests with severe allergies to talk to us before the event
- Confirm the venue is happy to have a catering vehicle
For a taco bar, we lay the fillings, salsas and toppings out on a table, and guests build their own.
Loaded nachos make a good sharing starter or as a late snack.
The menu, item by item
Quesadillas
Quesadillas are simple and comforting.
Salsas and guacamole
Every taco needs salsa and guacamole.
- 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