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Mexican catering in River, West Sussex
Mexican street-food catering from our truck or trailer: tacos, taco bars, burritos, bowls and nachos in River, served fresh from our food truck or trailer, wherever your event is.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Markets and community events
- Leaving dos and retirement parties
Planning an event in River?
How our Mexican catering works in River
With mobile Mexican catering, we bring the kitchen with us: our truck or trailer parks at your venue and we serve hot food straight from the hatch. You don’t need a kitchen at the venue. Popular choices include fresh salsas and guacamole, burritos and loaded nachos, and it suits engagement and anniversary parties and big birthday celebrations.
In a hamlet or village like River, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a good venue. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Food and drinks can be booked together or separately, so the food and drinks can come from one caterer.
- Where
- River (GU28)
- County
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free
- Numbers
- Around 50 to 400 is usual; ask about yours
- Add-ons
- Nachos, guacamole and a drinks bar
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 28 October 2026
DIY taco night versus a caterer
Some hosts like to do it themselves. The usual problems are cold tortillas, running out of a popular filling and a host stuck at the stove. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us serve.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up in the kitchen. With a caterer, you get the food and drinks without the work.
Organising for someone else?
For big numbers, we plan service to keep queues short, so guests are looked after quickly. Let us know how long the break is.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide the information the landowner or council asks for from us.
The menu, item by item
Quesadillas
Tortillas filled with melted cheese and a filling, toasted until crisp, cut into wedges.
Burritos and burrito bowls
A big flour tortilla wrapped round rice, beans, a filling and toppings, or served as a bowl instead.
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Staff for serving and the bar
- The length of service
- Distance and access to the venue
- Food, drinks or both
There is no one-size-fits-all price for Mexican catering. A simple party menu and a full wedding day are very different jobs. Your quote sets it all out.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The date and rough timings
- Diets and allergies you know about
- How we drive in and where we can park
- Your menu ideas
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: give us the basics about your event, and we will suggest a menu. To start, fill in our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
Everything is served from our food truck or trailer, so the spot needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Room for a serving table for the taco bar
- Clear vehicle access: gate widths, height limits and the ground checked before the day
- Power and water, which we confirm with you for each booking
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Quesadillas
- Tacos
- Loaded nachos
- Burrito bowls
- Burritos
- Build-your-own taco bar
Occasions we cater for in River
Guests enjoy building their own plate, and the taco bar gets them talking while they queue.
Almost any gathering can work with a truck or trailer. People in River can book us for occasions like:
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Engagement celebrations
- Family gatherings and christenings
- Big birthday celebrations
Historic houses near River include Petworth House (2.4 miles east) and Cowdray House (3.1 miles west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and vehicles early.
Questions to ask before you book
- How late numbers can change
- How bad weather is handled
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Where to see their hygiene rating
Planning for every diet
With a little notice, most diets are easy. Our advice:
- Ask the venue whether food trucks are allowed
- Collect dietary needs when guests reply
- Have a covered area ready in case of rain
- Count children separately
When service ends, we pack down and clear our area quietly.
Margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas can be added from our drinks bar, with licensing checked with you.
Other catering in River
How it works
Once service is over, we pack up and leave our area tidy. Set-up and pack-down times are agreed with you and the venue. In River, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 4:00pm, so winter events need lighting around the truck and the queue.
- It begins with the basics: your date, venue, guest numbers and dietary needs.
- You get a suggested menu, with fillings agreed with you, and a quote.
- 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.
- When service ends, we pack down and clear our area.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Plan a covered area for guests if rain is likely
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Get a quote
Send us the date, your venue or GU28 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you will get menu ideas and a price. Just drop us a line using the enquiry form.
Planning help
River questions
How far is River from London?
It is about 42 miles from central London, and inside the area we cover.
Can you bring a truck or trailer to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. Tell us about narrow lanes and soft ground.
What do you need at the venue?
The main things are access and a level spot: a firm spot for the truck or trailer, room for a queue and, for a taco bar, space for a serving table. If in doubt, send us a photo of the space and the way in.
Can you serve in bad weather?
We can still serve in the rain. Have somewhere covered ready for guests.
What is mobile Mexican catering?
We bring our truck or trailer to your venue, cook to order and serve tacos, burritos and more from the hatch. You can also have a build-your-own taco bar.
Can you come to a private house?
Yes, as long as there is access and a level, firm spot. Tell us about the drive, gates and any slopes, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
Is the food suitable for children?
Yes, children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will suggest mild options.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
River: venues, access and local tips
River is about 12 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. From the centre of River to the outskirts, Mexican catering works the same way: fresh service from our truck or trailer, every diet planned for and a clear quote. River is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we can bring Mexican catering. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 17 miles away.
For a christening or wedding at a church such as The Parish Church of St Peter, a food truck at a garden or venue nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. The South Downs National Park is within about 4 miles of River, with country venues and gardens that can suit a food truck. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and catering, so check with yours.
Here we cover the GU28 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it with access for the truck or trailer. Nearby, we also cater events in Upperton (1 mile east), Selham (2 miles south), Tillington (2 miles south-east), South Ambersham (2 miles south-west) and Hampers Green (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (14 miles south), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (14 miles south-east), Rustington (15 miles south-east), Storrington (11 miles south-east) and Billingshurst (9 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Lodsworth Castle (1.3 miles south) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (3 miles south-east). Not far away are Graffham Common and Blackdown.
- Pubs nearby include The Hollist Arms Public House (0.7 miles 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