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Taco caterers in Ratton Village
From the first guest in the queue to the last, tacos, burritos, bowls and nachos served from our Mexican food truck keeps your guests happy at your event in Ratton Village.
- Festivals, fairs and markets
- Birthday parties
- Company summer parties
Planning an event in Ratton Village?
Planning the serving area
Before the day, we’ll agree where we park and serve. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- A spot away from buildings, windows and neighbours
- Power and water arrangements, confirmed with each booking
- Access wide and high enough to drive in, with gates and soft lawns checked first
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
About our Mexican catering in Ratton Village
With mobile Mexican catering, we bring the kitchen with us: our food truck or trailer parks at your venue and we serve hot food straight from the hatch. No kitchen is needed on site. Popular choices include tacos, burritos and a build-your-own taco bar, and it is a good fit for anniversaries and engagements and staff parties and office lunches.
A place like Ratton Village may have a hall or a club with a car park nearby; any can work, given permission and level ground to park on. Every guest is catered for, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free included, with allergen information for everything we serve.
- Where
- Ratton Village (BN20, BN21, BN22)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free
- Numbers
- Around 50 to 400 is usual; ask about yours
- Also available
- Nachos, guacamole and a drinks bar
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 28 October 2026
Ratton Village: venues, access and local tips
Ratton Village is about 2 miles west of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. Across the BN20 area, we can serve your guests, as long as there is access. We cover 289 places in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages, wherever the truck or trailer can get in. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 17 miles away.
The A2270 run on or near Ratton Village, so the drive in with the truck or trailer is a simple one. For a fête or sports day at a school such as Ocklynge Junior School, hot food from a truck or trailer saves the volunteers from cooking. With the South Downs National Park about 5 miles away at most, a rural setting is never far from Ratton Village. Country lanes there can be narrow and verges soft, so tell us about the route in. Ratton Village is within about 3 miles of the sea, so for a seaside event we plan around the wind. The truck or trailer needs firm ground rather than sand or shingle, and seafront spots usually need permission from the council or landowner.
Wherever your event is in BN20, BN21 and BN22, we can bring Mexican catering to you. Your event could be at a home on Park Lane, Butts Lane and Ruskin Road. Ratton Village sits on or near the A2270, so getting the truck or trailer to your event is simple. If your venue is just outside Ratton Village, we also cover Hampden Park (1 mile east), Old Town (1 mile south), Eastbourne (2 miles east), Upperton (2 miles south-east) and Jevington (2 miles west). We also cater in nearby towns such as Hastings (14 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles north-east), Seaford (6 miles west), Lewes (12 miles north-west), Hailsham (5 miles north) and St Leonards (14 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Filching Manor And Motor Museum (1.6 miles north-west) and Eastbourne District General Hospital (0.7 miles south-east). Not far away are Combe Hill.
- Nearby schools include Ratton School (less than half a mile east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Red Lion pub (under half a mile north)
Catering for every guest
Mixed diets are straightforward to plan for, because guests can choose what suits them. A few tips:
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP
- Check that your venue allows outside caterers and vehicles
- Mention any other caterers or courses
- Make sure the menu has a vegan option
We have allergen information for every dish at the hatch.
Extra salsas and toppings can widen the choice.
How the day works
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, let us know and we’ll adjust where we can. In Ratton Village, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so summer evening events are normally served in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting around the truck and the queue.
- It begins with the basics: your date, venue, guest numbers and dietary needs.
- We put together a menu around your guests and quote for it.
- Together we confirm where the truck or trailer will park, plus power and water.
- On the day we arrive, set up and serve hot food from our truck or trailer.
- After service, we clear away and leave the spot tidy.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to park
- Get the venue’s permission for us to park and serve
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, tell us about it on our contact page.
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Can I do a taco night myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party serving. With a caterer, you get the food and drinks without the work.
A DIY taco night works well for a small group. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles allergen information for you.
Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The menu you choose
- Whether you add a drinks bar or food
- What the venue already provides
- How long we’re needed on site
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, staff, plates and napkins, travel and VAT. Contact us for a quote and we’ll set out what’s included.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- What you’d like on the menu
- The date and time of the event
- Expected numbers
- A photo of the space, if it’s a garden or field
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Occasions we cater for in Ratton Village
Guests enjoy building their own plate, and the taco bar gets them talking while they queue.
Here are some of the events we cater in Ratton Village and East Sussex:
- Big birthday celebrations
- Leaving parties
- Garden get-togethers
- Markets and community events
By rail: the nearest station is Hampden Park station, about 1.2 miles east.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel and parking costs
- How many staff are serving, and for how long
- Allergen information for each dish
- What the caterer needs from your venue
Why choose Mexican catering in Ratton Village?
Next to a hog roast or a barbecue, Mexican street food is easier for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests, because fillings and toppings are kept separate. Extras, such as more dishes, extra drinks or a longer service, are quoted on request, so you can choose what you need.
What you get with us
- Menus chosen with you
- Catering across East Sussex, including Ratton Village
- Allergen-aware menus
- Everything served fresh from the hatch
See our pricing and our guide to catering costs.
Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can check the date.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
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Other catering in Ratton Village
Ratton Village: your questions answered
Can you serve near the sea around Ratton Village?
We can, given firm ground and the landowner’s permission. Beaches and promenades typically need the council’s agreement, so check that first.
Which station is closest to Ratton Village?
The closest is Hampden Park station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
What guest numbers do you cater for?
Truck and trailer service generally suits around 50 to 400 guests. Festivals can be bigger, and smaller parties are quoted case by case.
Do you cook on site?
We cook to order in our food truck or trailer kitchen, or serve from a taco bar. Fillings are slow-cooked beforehand and finished on site.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground or hardstanding for the truck or trailer, and a route in it can fit through, and the venue’s agreement. Power and water arrangements are confirmed with each booking.
What’s on the menu?
Every menu is agreed with you, with fillings such as carnitas, chicken tinga, beef birria or spiced mushrooms. Take a look at the sample menu.
What do you serve?
Every menu is agreed with you. Fillings could include slow-cooked pork carnitas, chicken tinga, beef birria and vegan options such as spiced mushrooms or black beans. Our sample menu has more ideas.
How many guests can you serve?
Our truck and trailer service usually suits events of around 50 to 400 guests. Smaller parties are quoted case by case, and festivals can be larger. Tell us your numbers.
- 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