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Taco catering in Poplar
Mexican street food from our truck or trailer, from tacos to loaded nachos in Poplar, served fresh from our food truck or trailer, wherever your event is.
- Anniversaries and engagements
- Summer garden parties
- Office lunches and team days
Mexican catering near Poplar
Events we cater in Poplar
The food is bright and generous that fits informal events in Poplar.
A truck or trailer suits almost any gathering. In Poplar, you could book us for events such as:
- Big birthday celebrations
- Markets and community events
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Charity and school events
Close to Poplar are historic houses such as Queen's House (1.9 miles south) and Mansion House (3.1 miles west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and vehicles early.
Before you book anyone
- How late numbers can change
- Whether travel is included
- The caterer’s food hygiene rating
- Whether plates, napkins and cutlery are included
Mexican catering for your event in Poplar
Need taco catering in Poplar? Our truck and trailer service tends to suit around 50 to 400 guests. Festivals can be bigger, and smaller parties are quoted case by case, so tell us your numbers. Popular choices include burrito bowls, a build-your-own taco bar and fresh salsas and guacamole, which works well for staff parties and office lunches and wedding breakfasts and evening food.
In Poplar, events range from courtyards to hired halls. Let us know where the truck or trailer can stop and about any narrow entrances. We plan the timings around your day, so service starts when you want it.
- Location
- Poplar (E14, SE16, E22)
- County
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free
- Guests
- Typically around 50 to 400 guests; tell us yours
- Add-ons
- Margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 28 October 2026
DIY taco night versus a caterer
Not sure whether to do it yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Contact us for a quote to compare.
Doing it yourself? Start with the quantities: see how many tacos per person. Keep warmed tortillas covered, and label anything containing allergens.
Nearby places to Poplar
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Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: vehicle access, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Plan a vegan filling as well as a vegetarian one
- Ask guests about diets and allergies with your invitations
- Confirm the venue is happy to have a catering vehicle
- Give us separate numbers for children
We can still serve from the hatch if it rains, though guests need somewhere under cover to eat.
A tray of loaded nachos works well to start.
What’s on the menu
Tacos
Warm tortillas with a choice of fillings, topped with salsa and fresh toppings. Fillings such as carnitas, chicken tinga or spiced mushrooms are agreed with you.
Burritos and burrito bowls
A burrito is a meal in one. Bowls suit guests who want to skip the tortilla.
Comparing your options
Cold buffets are easy, but the food sits out. Our food is served hot, one order at a time. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Your quote confirms the full price.
Why book with us
- Catering across Greater London, including Poplar
- Book food, drinks or both
- Fast service, even with a queue
- Every guest catered for, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free included
Step by step
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, get the serving area ready, and serve without fuss. A December event in Poplar will be in the dark from 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 a few details about your event.
- You get a sample menu and 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.
How to prepare
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Ask the venue about power and water
How to get a price
To get a price, just send a quick message through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Poplar, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
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Common questions in Poplar
We are having a ceremony at St Peter's Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, field or venue nearby where the truck or trailer can park. We’d serve at the reception venue rather than at the church itself. Send us the reception address.
Which station is closest to Poplar?
Guests can use Canary Wharf station, which is right in Poplar.
What do you need at the venue?
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.
What if it rains?
Rain does not stop service from the hatch. Plan a marquee, gazebo or indoor space for guests to eat in.
What food do you serve?
We agree the menu with each client, with fillings such as chicken tinga, carnitas or black beans. The sample menu shows the options.
Can you do dairy-free food?
We can. We offer dairy-free options, and we’ll tell you which dishes contain milk.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down and tidy our own area after service. For anything beyond that, such as guests’ tables, ask us.
Is there a minimum number of guests?
That depends on the menu and the service time, but our truck and trailer service usually suits around 50 to 400 guests. Tell us your numbers and we’ll advise.
What Mexican catering costs
Contact us for a quote, which reflects:
- Whether you add a drinks bar or food
- Plates, napkins and cutlery
- Parking and the route in
- How many staff you need
A food truck can be a practical alternative to plated catering, as there’s no kitchen to hire. Contact us for a quote to compare.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- What power and water the site has
- The venue or postcode
- The date and rough timings
- Expected numbers
Thinking about Mexican catering for your event in Poplar? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, send a quick message through our quote form.
Taco catering in Poplar: local tips
Poplar is about 2 miles south-west of Plaistow, in Greater London. Whether your event is in the middle of Poplar 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. We cater in all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages, wherever the truck or trailer can get in.
With the A102 and A1261 nearby, getting the truck or trailer to Poplar is straightforward. A gathering in Bartlett Park would need the park owner’s say-so for any catering vehicle, and that is worth sorting out early.
Anywhere in E14, SE16 and E22, we can bring Mexican catering to you. We can cater an event on streets such as Market Way, Castor Lane and Dockyard Lane. With the A102 and A1261 close by, Poplar is easy for us to reach for your event. Other places close to Poplar for Mexican catering include London Docklands (1 mile south), Canary Wharf (1 mile south-west), Heron Quays (1 mile south-west), Coldharbour (1 mile south-east) and Blackwall (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (3 miles west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (6 miles west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (5 miles west) and Shoreditch (3 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Poplar Hospital (0.6 miles north-east) and Surrey Quays Shopping Centre (1.5 miles south-west). The countryside around Poplar includes Lavender Pond and St. James's Park Lake.
- Schools near Poplar include Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School (under half a mile north) and Langdon Park Secondary School (0.6 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Ledger Building pub (within half a mile west)
- Other local spots include Holy Trinity (1.8 miles north-west)
- 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