Reading · England
Mexican Catering in Play Hatch
Mobile Mexican Catering brings tacos, burritos, bowls and nachos served from our Mexican food truck to Play Hatch and nearby, with options for vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free guests.
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Garden parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
Mexican catering for Play Hatch events
Prices and what affects them
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Timings and hours
- Food, drinks or both
- What the venue already provides
- The number of people
Your choice of food and drinks affects the price, so share your ideas with us. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A picture of where we’d park
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and allergy numbers
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- What you’d like on the menu
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, fill in our quote form.
Mexican catering in Play Hatch, served fresh
A build-your-own taco bar is one of the most sociable ways to feed a crowd. Guests fill their own tortillas from the fillings, salsas and toppings, so nobody ends up with something they don’t want. It works well for garden get-togethers and family celebrations, serving loaded nachos, burrito bowls and a build-your-own taco bar.
In a hamlet or village like Play Hatch, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a good venue. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. We serve from the hatch of our food truck or trailer, or from a serving station, and we plan service so the queue keeps moving.
Perfect for your event in Play Hatch
Food is cooked to order and served hot, instead of waiting on a buffet.
Big or small, a truck or trailer works well. Common bookings include:
- Fairs and festivals
- Birthday parties
- Garden parties
- Weddings and evening receptions
Nearby historic houses include Mapledurham House (4.4 miles west) and Greys Court (4.6 miles north). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and vehicles early.
Comparing caterers
- Staff numbers and hours
- Allergen information for each dish
- What happens if it rains
- The deposit and payment dates
Planning a food truck in Play Hatch
Play Hatch is about 1 mile east of Caversham, in Reading. We cater events at homes, gardens and venues in Play Hatch and nearby villages. Play Hatch is one of 34 places in Reading where we can bring Mexican catering.
For a fête or sports day at a school such as St Martin's Catholic Primary School, hot food from a truck or trailer saves the volunteers from cooking. For a christening or wedding at a church such as St Andrew's Church, a food truck at a garden or venue nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
Wherever your event is in RG4, we can bring the truck or trailer to your guests. Whether your event is on Dene Close, Henley Road and Foxhill Lane or a nearby road, we’ll plan where to park and serve. For events just outside Play Hatch, we cover Dunsden Green (1 mile north), Caversham Park Village (1 mile west), Littlestead Green (1 mile north-west), Emmer Green (1 mile west) and Sonning (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Norcot (4 miles west), West Reading (3 miles south-west), Tilehurst Within (5 miles west), Shinfield (5 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (7 miles south) and Horncastle (5 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find The Oracle (2.4 miles south-west) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (2.3 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Alder Moors and South Lake.
- Nearby schools include Reading Blue Coat School (1 mile south-east) and Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre (1.8 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Shoulder of Mutton pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Play Hatch: your questions answered
Could you serve in Ali's Pond Local Nature Reserve?
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.
How far is Play Hatch from London?
It is about 36 miles from central London, and inside the area we cover.
How many guests can you serve?
It depends on the menu and how long service runs, but around 50 to 400 guests is the usual range. For anything outside that, ask us.
Can we add a bar?
Yes. The drinks bar offers margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas and alcohol-free drinks. We will go through the licensing with you.
What access do you need?
A level, firm spot for the truck or trailer, with access wide and high enough to drive in, plus the venue’s permission. We confirm power and water with you for each booking.
Do you cover Play Hatch?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Play Hatch and the rest of Reading. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
How does mobile Mexican catering work?
We bring our food 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.
What happens if it rains?
We can keep serving from the truck or trailer in the rain, but your guests will want somewhere covered, like a marquee or gazebo.
Space, access and the venue
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A spot away from buildings, windows and neighbours
- Space for a taco-bar table if you’ve chosen one
- Level, firm ground or hardstanding for the truck or trailer
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Tacos
- Quesadillas
- Burritos
- Burrito bowls
- Build-your-own taco bar
- Loaded nachos
DIY taco night or a caterer?
Running your own drinks table is one option, but someone has to serve all evening. See our margarita bar guide.
If you do it yourself, work out quantities first: see how many tacos per person. Keep warmed tortillas covered, and label anything containing allergens.
For event organisers in Play Hatch
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Play Hatch? A truck or trailer serves a crowd quickly, with options for most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
How it works
On the day, we park the truck or trailer in the agreed spot and set up. Service starts at the time we’ve agreed, so everything runs to your schedule. From late May to late September, sunset in Play Hatch moves from about 8:55pm to 7:05pm. If your event carries on later, tell us what lighting the venue has.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- You get a suggested menu, with fillings agreed with you, and a quote.
- Before the day, we agree access, the serving spot, power and water.
- We arrive, set up and cook to order, with salsas and guacamole made fresh.
- When service ends, we pack down and clear our area.
How to prepare
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Tell us what power and water the site has
Get a quote
Send us the date, your venue or RG4 postcode and guest numbers, 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
Places near Play Hatch
Other catering in Play Hatch
Planning for every diet
With a little notice, most diets are easy. We suggest:
- Confirm allergies by email before the event
- Flag anyone with coeliac disease
- Let us know about any other food at the event
- Ask guests with severe allergies to talk to us before the event
We can still serve from the hatch if it rains, though guests need somewhere under cover to eat.
Add our Mexican drinks bar, with margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas, with licensing checked with you.
What’s on the menu
Burritos and burrito bowls
Rice, beans, a filling and toppings rolled in a large tortilla, or served as a bowl instead.
Tacos
Street tacos are small, quick and full of flavour. We serve them with salsas and toppings.
- 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