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Mexican catering in Shirley, Greater London
A menu that works for every guest: vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free options, plus allergen information for every dish. Mexican street food from our truck or trailer, from tacos to loaded nachos in Shirley.
- Summer garden parties
- Milestone birthdays
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
Mexican catering near Shirley
Mexican catering in Shirley, served fresh
You can keep the menu short or make it a feast: a taco menu, or tacos plus loaded nachos, quesadillas and burrito bowls. Margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas can come from our drinks bar, with licensing checked with you. It suits big birthday celebrations and engagement and anniversary parties, serving quesadillas, tacos and loaded nachos.
Events in Shirley are often in courtyards, office forecourts, hired venues and gardens with side access. If the garden is only reached through the house, a spot on the drive or the street may work, with permission. Tell us about the route in. We serve from the hatch of our food truck or trailer, or from a serving station, and we plan service so the queue keeps moving.
- Where
- Shirley (CR0, SE25, CR9)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free
- Numbers
- Generally around 50 to 400; ask us
- Add-ons
- Margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 28 October 2026
Space, access and the venue
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- A clear area in front of the hatch for a queue
- Power and water arrangements, confirmed with each booking
- Agreement from the venue to bring a food truck or trailer on site
London streets around Shirley can be narrow and busy, and all of Greater London sits inside the ULEZ. Tell us about loading, permits and any parking suspension when you enquire.
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Shirley
- Loaded nachos
- Burritos
- Tacos
- Burrito bowls
- Build-your-own taco bar
- Quesadillas
Dietary needs and planning tips
Mixed diets are straightforward to plan for, because options can be kept separate. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP
- Mention any other caterers or courses
- Make sure the menu has a vegan option
- Ask the venue whether food trucks are allowed
When service ends, we pack down and clear our area, leaving the space as we found it.
Tell us if you need plates, cutlery or serving staff and we will set out what we can do in your quote.
Prices and what affects them
Pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Guest numbers
- The length of service
- Your choice of food and drinks
- Parking and the route in
The cost per head can fall as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Gate widths, slopes and the ground
- Expected numbers
- A picture of where we’d park
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, menu ideas and access. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
Working with your venue
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: vehicle access, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Planning a food truck in Shirley
Shirley is about 2 miles north-east of Croydon, in Greater London. For an event in Shirley, we can park up at venues, fields, drives and courtyards. Shirley is one of 764 places in Greater London where we can bring Mexican catering. Our nearest city page is London, about 8 miles away.
A school such as Oasis Academy Shirley Park running a summer fair or fundraiser could book a taco truck. Parks such as Ashburton Park generally need the owner’s permission for vehicles and catering, so ask before you plan an event there.
Mexican catering in CR0, SE25 and CR9 is planned around your venue and access and your guests. Your event could be at a home on Poppy Lane, Homer Road and Craven Road or the roads around them. Main roads around Shirley include the A232, which makes travel to your event easy. We also serve at events in Monks Orchard (1 mile north), Shirley Oaks (1 mile west), Addiscombe (1 mile west), Ashburton (1 mile north-west) and Woodside (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in London (8 miles north), City of Westminster (10 miles north-west), Marylebone (10 miles north-west), Kensington (10 miles north-west), St Pancras (10 miles north) and Shoreditch (10 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include National Psychosis Unit (1 mile east) and Addiscombe (1.2 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Duppas Hill and Bramley Bank.
- Nearby schools include Orchard Way Primary School (0.6 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Cricketers pub (less than half a mile west)
Perfect for your event in Shirley
Every order goes out hot, rather than sitting out on a buffet table.
A truck or trailer suits almost any gathering. People in Shirley can book us for events such as:
- Anniversaries and engagements
- Festivals, fairs and markets
- Leaving parties
- Weddings, day or evening
With the A232 nearby, getting the truck or trailer to Shirley is straightforward.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and deposit
- A clear list of what’s included
- Who provides plates and napkins
- VAT, if it applies
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Mexican catering or something else?
Compared with a hog roast or barbecue, Mexican street food is easier for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests, because fillings and toppings are kept separate. Extra dishes, drinks and longer service are priced on request, so you choose what goes in.
What you get with us
- Allergen information for every dish
- Served fresh from our truck or trailer
- A clear quote
- A plan agreed before the day
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Questions from Shirley
Is parking a problem for events in Shirley?
That depends on the street. A drive, a courtyard or a bay suspended by the council can all work, so tell us what’s outside your venue. The ULEZ covers all of Greater London.
Could you serve in Ashburton Park?
Only if the landowner, often the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide what they ask for from us.
Can guests build their own tacos?
Yes. We can set up a build-your-own taco bar, served from the truck or a serving table, with fillings, salsas, guacamole and toppings. Read our taco bar guide.
Can you run a bar?
Yes, we do. Our drinks bar can be booked on its own or with food. For alcohol, we’ll check the licensing with you and your venue.
How much will it cost?
Every event is quoted for individually, based on guest numbers, the menu, the venue and timings. Contact us for a quote.
When do you arrive?
It depends on your event. We agree arrival, service and pack-down times with you so everything fits your schedule.
Do you serve in the rain?
We serve from the truck or trailer whatever the weather, but guests will need somewhere covered to eat.
Do you cater for big events?
It depends on the event. Most bookings fall around 50 to 400 guests, but tell us your numbers and we’ll plan around them.
The menu, item by item
Salsas and guacamole
The salsas and guacamole finish every plate, and guests add as much as they like.
Quesadillas
A quesadilla is an easy favourite.
How it works
From set-up to service, we look after everything you’ve booked from us, so you can spend time with your guests. Daylight in Shirley 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.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and how many.
- Expect a suggested menu and a quote.
- Nearer the date, we go over the final plan.
- At the agreed time, service starts from the truck or trailer.
- We pack away when service is over.
Before we arrive
- Get the venue’s permission for us to park and serve
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Tell us what power and water the site has
Get a quote
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. Just tell us about it on our contact page.
Related guides
- 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