West Sussex · England
Mexican Catering in Portslade
Bring our Mexican catering truck or trailer to your event in Portslade. Everything is served fresh from the hatch, with a clear quote before booking.
- Engagement celebrations
- Summer garden parties
- Festivals, fairs and markets
Mexican catering near Portslade
Mexican catering in Portslade, served fresh
Mixed diets are easy to plan with Mexican street food. We plan vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free options, with corn tortillas for gluten-free guests, and allergen information is available for every dish. We serve tacos, a build-your-own taco bar and quesadillas, and it’s a good fit for garden get-togethers and fairs and festivals.
There may be a hall or club near Portslade if your garden is small; any can work, given permission and level ground to park on. Guests are served from our food truck or trailer, or from a serving table nearby, and we plan the service around your numbers.
- Where
- Portslade (BN41, BN3, BN42)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free
- Guests
- Around 50 to 400 is usual; ask about yours
- Extras
- Margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 28 October 2026
Catering an event in Portslade
Portslade is about 1 mile west of Brighton and Hove, in West Sussex. We serve at events in homes, gardens and venues in Portslade and the surrounding area. We cover all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex.
Thinking of an event in Benfield Hill? Public parks typically need the landowner’s permission for a food truck, so check first. Historic houses near Portslade include Portslade Manor (less than half a mile south-west) and Preston Manor & Gardens (2.9 miles east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and vehicles early. Venues in and around the South Downs National Park, within about 7 miles of Portslade, sometimes limit where vehicles can go. Ask yours about access for a truck or trailer before booking. Coastal events near Portslade, which is within about 3 miles of the sea, bring wind and sand into the planning. Tell us exactly where you’d like us and we will check access.
This part of West Sussex takes in BN41, BN3 and BN42. Local streets include Mill Lane, Crown Road and Drove Road; for an event at home on any of them, tell us where the truck or trailer can park. Main roads around Portslade include the A293, so getting the truck or trailer to your event is simple. Close by, we cover events in Hangleton (1 mile north-east), Southwick (1 mile south-west), Kingston by Sea (1 mile west), Shoreham-by-Sea (2 miles west) and Old Shoreham (3 miles west). We also cater in nearby towns such as Worthing (8 miles west), Haywards Heath (12 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (9 miles north-east), Littlehampton (14 miles west), Lancing (5 miles west) and Rustington (13 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include British Engineerium (1.8 miles east) and Southlands Hospital (1.8 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Shoreham Beach and Thundersbarrow Hill.
- Schools near Portslade include King's School (less than half a mile south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Mill House (less than half a mile east)
Planning for every diet
We cater for vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Think about cover for guests in wet weather
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP
- Put any allergies in writing for us
- Tell us what other food is being served
We can still serve from the hatch if it rains, though guests need somewhere under cover to eat.
Quesadillas go down well with children, because they’re simple.
What happens on the day
Once service is over, we pack up and leave our area tidy. We agree set-up and pack-down times with you and your venue. Daylight in Portslade runs to about 8:50pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September. If your event carries on later, tell us what lighting the venue has.
- Start by telling us about your event.
- We suggest fillings and extras and send 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.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue is happy to have a truck or trailer on site
- Plan a covered area for guests if rain is likely
- Find out what power and water are available
Getting 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, send a quick message through our quote form.
Related guides
The menu, item by item
Loaded nachos
Loaded nachos are perfect for sharing. We can plan a dairy-free version.
Tacos
Soft tortillas, warmed and filled, finished with salsas and toppings. Fillings such as carnitas, chicken tinga or spiced mushrooms are agreed with you.
For event organisers in Portslade
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
How it compares
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 Mobile Mexican Catering in Portslade
- Tacos, burritos and a drinks bar
- Allergen information for every dish
- Service planned around your numbers
- Quoted for your event
See our prices page or the cost guide.
DIY taco night versus a caterer
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 anything containing allergens.
Running your own drinks table is one option, but someone has to serve all evening. Our margarita bar guide has tips.
Towns and villages near Portslade
What else we do in Portslade
What affects the price in Portslade
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Whether you need disposables
- How many staff you need
- The menu you choose
- Whether you add a drinks bar or food
The cost per head can fall as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Your date and when you want service to start
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Where the event is
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Perfect for your event in Portslade
The food is bright and generous that fits informal events.
Whatever the occasion, the serving truck can be a highlight. We can cater:
- Family gatherings and christenings
- Summer garden parties
- Milestone birthdays
- Markets and community events
For a fête or sports day at a school such as Peter Gladwin Primary School, hot food from a truck or trailer saves the volunteers from cooking.
What to look for in a quote
- Where to see their hygiene rating
- How each diet is kept separate
- Plates and napkins, or nothing at all
- Payment terms and deposit
Your questions about Mexican catering in Portslade
Do you come to events in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
What’s the nearest station to Portslade for guests?
The closest is Fishersgate station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
Do you do a taco bar?
Yes. A build-your-own taco bar can be served from the truck or a serving station, with fillings, salsas and toppings to choose from. Read our taco bar guide.
What’s on the menu?
We agree a sample menu with each client. Fillings might include chicken tinga, pork carnitas, al pastor-style pork and vegan options like black beans. Our sample menu has more ideas.
Can you cater for special diets?
We can. We plan vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free options, with corn tortillas for gluten-free guests. Allergen information is available for every dish.
Who clears up?
Our area is packed away and left tidy. Let us know the venue’s rules on waste and we will confirm the arrangements with your quote.
Do you provide plates and napkins?
Ask us when you enquire. Tell us what your venue provides, and we will set out plates, napkins and cutlery in your quote.
What does Mexican catering cost?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually need. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
- 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