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Taco caterers in Shiplake: Mexican street food
Fresh, colourful and made to share: a Mexican food truck serving tacos, taco bars, burritos and quesadillas for events in Shiplake and across Oxfordshire.
- Family gatherings and christenings
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Garden parties
Get a quote for Mexican catering in Shiplake
Where the truck can go in Shiplake
Access is the first thing to check for a truck or trailer. We look for:
- Clear vehicle access: gate widths, height limits and the ground checked before the day
- A clear area in front of the hatch for a queue
- The venue’s or landowner’s permission for a catering vehicle
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Burritos
- Burrito bowls
- Loaded nachos
- Quesadillas
- Build-your-own taco bar
- Tacos
Mexican catering in Shiplake, from our food truck or trailer
Every menu is agreed with you, so fillings might include slow-cooked pork carnitas, chicken tinga or beef birria, alongside vegan choices such as black beans or spiced mushrooms. At school fairs and fundraisers and company summer parties, we will put together a menu of loaded nachos, quesadillas and burritos for your guests.
Somewhere as small as Shiplake, a garden or field is often the venue. Tell us about narrow lanes, gates and long drives and we’ll plan for them, and firm ground matters, especially after rain. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Area
- Shiplake (RG9)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free
- Numbers
- Around 50 to 400 is usual; ask about yours
- Extras
- Margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 28 October 2026
The process
We get there well before you want to serve, then set up and prepare everything. When service opens, guests come up to the hatch or serving table. Planning an evening event in Shiplake? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September. For anything running past sunset, think about lights near the hatch.
- Start by telling us about your event.
- You get a sample menu and a quote.
- We agree access, the serving spot, power and water.
- On the day we park up, set up and serve hot food to order.
- Once service ends, we clear away.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or low branches
- Confirm the venue allows outside caterers
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send you a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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Catering for every guest
Mixed diets are straightforward to plan for, because options can be kept separate. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Mention any other caterers or courses
- Plan somewhere covered for guests to eat if it rains
- Collect dietary needs when guests reply
- Plan a vegan filling as well as a vegetarian one
Once everyone has eaten, we tidy up and pack away, leaving the space as we found it.
Margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas can be added from our drinks bar.
Can I do a taco night myself?
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.
Doing it yourself? Start with the quantities: our guide to how many tacos per person helps. Keep warmed tortillas covered, and label dishes for guests with allergies.
Shiplake: your questions answered
Is Shiplake close to London?
Roughly 35 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it.
Can you bring your truck or trailer to Loddon 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 does your Mexican catering work?
We arrive with our own mobile kitchen. We set up at your venue, serve hot food to order and pack down afterwards.
Can you set up at our venue?
We need level, firm ground or hardstanding, access wide and high enough to drive in, and the venue’s permission. We confirm power and water when you book.
How much does Mexican catering cost in Shiplake?
We quote for each event, so the price fits what you want. Tell us your date and numbers and we’ll reply with a quote.
Do you need electricity?
Tell us what the site has, such as a supply from the venue near where we will park, and we’ll confirm the arrangements with your quote.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates go first, so contact us early.
How many guests can you cater for?
It depends on the event. As a guide, it is around 50 to 400 guests; tell us your numbers and we’ll plan around them.
Perfect for your event in Shiplake
The truck or trailer becomes a focal point, and people drift over as soon as service starts.
A truck or trailer works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Anniversaries and engagements
- Company summer parties
- Charity and school events
- Festivals, fairs and markets
Thinking of an event in Loddon Nature Reserve? Public parks generally need the landowner’s permission for a food truck, so check first.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether plates, napkins and cutlery are included
- How each diet is kept separate
- Staff numbers and hours
Catering an event in Shiplake
Shiplake is about 3 miles north of Woodley, in Oxfordshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Shiplake or on the outskirts, Mexican catering works the same way: fresh service from our food truck or trailer, every diet planned for and a clear quote. We serve in 443 places in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages, wherever the truck or trailer can get in.
Guests leaving a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul after a christening could walk over to a nearby garden where the tacos are ready. Nearby historic houses include Greys Court (4.1 miles north-west) and Greenlands (4.5 miles north). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and vehicles early.
We cater events across the RG9 postcode area. Nearby, we also cater events in Charvil (2 miles south), Twyford (2 miles south-east), Ruscombe (2 miles south-east), Hare Hatch (2 miles east) and The Holt (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Benson (12 miles north-west), Chinnor (14 miles north), Tilehurst (7 miles south-west), Wallingford (12 miles north-west), Little Heath (7 miles west) and Oakley (14 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Royal Berkshire Hospital (4.2 miles south-west) and Frazer Nash Archives (2.1 miles north). Not far away are South Lake and Sonning Hill.
- Local schools include Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School (1.2 miles south-east) and The Piggott School (1.2 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Plough pub (under half a mile north-west)
Towns and villages near Shiplake
More for events in Shiplake
Prices and what affects them
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Whether you add a drinks bar or food
- How many staff you need
- What’s on the menu
- Guest numbers
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Your quote confirms the full price.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- A picture of where we’d park
- The date and time of the event
- The address or venue name
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, food or drinks or both, and the access. When you’re ready, drop us a line using the enquiry form.
Working with your venue
For big numbers, we plan service to keep queues short, so everyone is served promptly. Let us know how long the break is.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Is Mexican catering right for your event?
Cold buffets are easy, but the food sits out. Tacos and burritos are made to order and served hot. A food truck can be a practical alternative to plated catering, as there is no kitchen to hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- Everything served fresh from the hatch
- Allergen-aware menus
- Options for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan guests
- A clear quote
Take a look at how we price or our guide to catering costs.
- 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