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Taco caterers in Old Ford
Mobile Mexican Catering brings Mexican street food from our truck or trailer, from tacos to loaded nachos to Old Ford and nearby, with options for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan guests.
- Company summer parties
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Milestone birthdays
Mexican catering near Old Ford
Mexican catering for your event in Old Ford
We slow-cook the fillings ahead and finish them on site, while the salsas and guacamole are made fresh. Tortillas are warmed as we serve. At retirement and leaving parties and fundraisers and school events, we can serve loaded nachos, burritos and quesadillas for your guests.
Events in Old Ford are often in courtyards, office forecourts, hired venues and gardens with side access. If the garden is only reached through the house, a spot on the drive or the street may work, with permission. Send us a picture of the access. Food and drinks can be booked together or separately, so one caterer can cover more of the day.
- Location
- Old Ford (E3, E15, E9)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free
- Numbers
- Around 50 to 400 is usual; ask about yours
- Add-ons
- Margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 28 October 2026
Why choose Mexican catering in Old Ford?
The food is bright and generous that suits a relaxed event.
These are some of the occasions we serve around Old Ford:
- Festivals, fairs and markets
- Engagement celebrations
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Retirement and leaving parties
For guests coming by train, Hackney Wick station is about 0.6 miles away.
What your quote should include
- The wet-weather plan
- The caterer’s food hygiene rating
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How each diet is kept separate
DIY taco night or a caterer?
Weighing up a DIY taco night against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Contact us for a quote to compare.
Doing it yourself? Start with the quantities: our guide to how many tacos per person helps. Keep tortillas warm in a covered basket, and label dishes for guests with allergies.
Catering an event in Old Ford
Old Ford is about 2 miles west of Plaistow, in Greater London. Give us the address of your event in Old Ford, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. Old Ford is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we can bring Mexican catering.
Thinking of an event in Grove Hall Park? Public parks normally need the landowner’s permission for a food truck, so check first. For a fête or sports day at a school such as Mulberry UTC, hot food from a truck or trailer saves the volunteers from cooking.
Wherever your event is in E3, E15 and E9, we can bring the truck or trailer to your guests. Whether your event is on Bow Road, Wick Lane and Dace Road or a nearby road, we can bring Mexican catering there, given access. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Donnybrook Quarter (1 mile west), Fish Island (1 mile north), Bow (1 mile south-west), Hackney Wick (1 mile north) and Bromley (1 mile south). We also cater in nearby towns such as London (4 miles south-west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (6 miles west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (4 miles west) and Walthamstow (4 miles north).
Nearby you will also find V&A East (0.6 miles north-east) and Tower of London (3 miles south-west). The countryside around Old Ford includes Hollow Pond and Old Ford Island.
- Local schools include Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy (within half a mile west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Lea Tavern (0.5 miles north)
- Local facilities include Park (under half a mile north-west)
Planning the serving area
We will agree the spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- A sensible distance from buildings and neighbours
- Permission from the venue or landowner
- Power and water, which we confirm with you for each booking
Old Ford is in London, inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, which covers all of Greater London, and parking can be tight: tell us about parking bays, permits, a driveway or whether a parking suspension is needed.
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Loaded nachos
- Build-your-own taco bar
- Tacos
- Burrito bowls
- Burritos
- Quesadillas
For event organisers in Old Ford
For larger events, we plan serving points around your timings, so everyone is served promptly. Let us know how long the break is.
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if it is a good fit.
Old Ford questions
Is parking a problem for events in Old Ford?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. Some streets may need a parking suspension from the council, and all of Greater London is inside the ULEZ.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Paul Old Ford?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall with access for the truck or trailer. We’d serve at the reception venue rather than at the church itself. Send us the reception address.
Can we add a bar?
Our drinks bar can be added to any booking, with margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas and soft drinks. We’ll check the licensing with you before the day.
How much does Mexican catering cost?
We do not publish set prices, because every event is different. Tell us your numbers and plans and we’ll send a quote for your event.
What if the weather’s bad?
The truck or trailer can serve in the rain, but your guests will want somewhere covered, like a marquee or gazebo.
Do you cook on site?
Food is cooked to order in our food truck or trailer, or served from a build-your-own taco bar. Fillings are slow-cooked beforehand and finished on site.
Can you run a bar?
Yes, we offer a Mexican drinks bar, with margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas and soft drinks. Your venue or event may need the right licence for alcohol, so we’ll go through the licensing with you.
How does mobile Mexican catering work?
We bring our truck or trailer to your venue, cook to order and serve tacos, burritos and more from the hatch. A build-your-own taco bar is another option.
How we price Mexican catering
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Plates, napkins and cutlery
- Serving staff
- Guest numbers
- Travel, parking and access
There is no one-size-fits-all price for Mexican catering. A short lunch service for a team is a different job from a full wedding day. Contact us for a quote.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Expected numbers
- Your menu ideas
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
Send us the date, your venue or E3 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you will get menu ideas and a price. To get started, tell us about it on our contact page.
What happens on the day
The truck or trailer tends to draw a crowd, so we’ll help you choose a spot with room for a queue. We can serve in the rain, but guests will need somewhere covered. Evenings in Old Ford stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm. For anything running past sunset, think about lights near the hatch.
- First, send us a few details about your event.
- You get a sample menu and a quote.
- We agree access, the serving spot, power and water.
- We arrive, set up and serve from the hatch.
- Once service ends, we clear away.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Check gates and access routes are wide and high enough
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Getting a price
Planning Mexican catering in Old Ford? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just tell us about it on our contact page.
Planning help
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The menu, item by item
Tacos
Tacos are the classic street food of Mexico. They come with fresh salsas and toppings.
Salsas and guacamole
Salsas and guacamole, made fresh for your event.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Tell us about coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Guests with serious allergies should speak to us in advance
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Think about cover for guests in wet weather
We work around your timings, and adapt if they move.
Add our Mexican drinks bar, with margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas.
- 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