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Taco caterers in Shortlands
Tacos, burritos, bowls and nachos served from our Mexican food truck in Shortlands, served from our food truck or trailer, wherever your event is.
- Milestone birthdays
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Charity and school events
Get a quote for Mexican catering in Shortlands
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We can send what the landowner or council needs from us.
Mexican catering in Shortlands, from our truck or trailer
Few things get guests chatting like a build-your-own taco bar. Everyone builds their own tacos from what’s laid out, so each plate is exactly how they like it. It suits engagement celebrations and summer garden parties, with tacos, burrito bowls and burritos.
Around Shortlands, parking and loading are the main things to plan for a truck or trailer. Narrow streets and permit bays decide where we can stop, so tell us about a driveway, a courtyard or whether a parking suspension is needed when you ask for a quote. All of Greater London, Shortlands included, is inside the ULEZ. Everything is prepared fresh for your event and served from our food truck or trailer, so guests get it at its best.
- Where
- Shortlands (BR2, BR1, BR3)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free
- Numbers
- Typically around 50 to 400 guests; tell us yours
- Also available
- Nachos, guacamole and a drinks bar
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 28 October 2026
Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Plan somewhere covered for guests to eat if it rains
- Confirm the venue is happy to have a catering vehicle
- Flag anyone with coeliac disease
- Collect dietary needs when guests reply
Food is served from the hatch, order by order, so it is hot when it reaches them.
Burrito bowls suit guests who’d rather skip the tortilla, and they’re easy to adapt for different diets.
What affects the price in Shortlands
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Food, drinks or both
- The number of people
- Staff for serving and the bar
- What’s on the menu
A food truck can be a practical alternative to plated catering, as there’s no kitchen to hire. Contact us for a quote to compare.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Expected numbers
- The address or venue name
- Access for the truck or trailer, including gates and ground
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Your questions about Mexican catering in Shortlands
Could you serve in Church House Gardens?
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 will send what they need from us.
What’s the nearest station to Shortlands for guests?
Shortlands station, about 0.5 miles north of the centre.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, they’re part of the planning from the start. Tell us your numbers when you ask for a quote, and we’ll keep their options separate.
Can you keep it mild?
The food can be kept mild, with hotter salsas on the side for anyone who wants more heat.
How many guests can you cater for?
That depends on the event. Most bookings fall around 50 to 400 guests, but tell us your numbers and we will take it from there.
How much is a food truck for an event?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually need. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Can you plan for allergies?
Yes, and it helps to hear about allergies when you book. Under UK rules, caterers must give information on 14 allergens, and we give it for every dish (Food Standards Agency guidance). For severe allergies, please talk to us first.
Do you take everything away?
We clear our own area when service is finished. For anything beyond that, such as guests’ tables, ask us.
Planning the serving area
Many gardens, fields and venues can take a truck or trailer, but a few things matter:
- Access wide and high enough to drive in, with gates and soft lawns checked first
- Power and water, which we confirm with you for each booking
- A clear area in front of the hatch for a queue
London streets around Shortlands 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.
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Build-your-own taco bar
- Quesadillas
- Loaded nachos
- Burrito bowls
- Burritos
- Tacos
The process
A typical event goes like this: we arrive and set up, we open the hatch when you are ready, and your guests are served fresh for the agreed time. Daylight in Shortlands runs to about 8:50pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September. Let us know if service will run after dark, and we will talk about lighting.
- Send us your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan a menu that covers every diet.
- We confirm the way in and where we will park.
- Guests order at the hatch or build their own at the taco bar.
- We clear our serving area when everyone is fed.
How to prepare
- Confirm the venue allows outside caterers
- Plan a covered area for guests if rain is likely
- Tell us about narrow gates or low branches
Ask for a quote
Thinking about Mexican catering for your event in Shortlands? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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The menu, item by item
Tacos
Tacos are the classic street food of Mexico. They come with fresh salsas and toppings, and corn tortillas suit gluten-free guests.
Build-your-own taco bar
A serving table of fillings, salsas and toppings, with tortillas kept warm. Everyone builds their own.
Is Mexican catering right for your event?
A plated meal needs a kitchen and a larger team. A food truck or trailer is its own kitchen, and needs a suitable spot, safe access and the venue’s agreement. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the length of service, along with extras and where your event is. We quote for each event individually.
Why book Mobile Mexican Catering in Shortlands
- Fast service, even with a queue
- Menus for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan guests
- Catering across Greater London, including Shortlands
- A menu agreed with you
Read how we price or what Mexican catering costs.
DIY taco night versus a caterer
For a small group, a taco night at home can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, with allergen information for every dish.
Weighing up a DIY taco night against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Mexican catering around Shortlands
Shortlands is about 1 mile south-west of Bromley, in Greater London. Events in Shortlands are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and friendly service on the day. We cater in 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages, wherever the truck or trailer can get in. We cater right across the region, from Shortlands to London (8 miles away).
For a christening or wedding at a church such as St Mark's Church, a food truck at a garden or venue nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Historic houses near Shortlands include Bromley Palace (0.8 miles north-east) and Addington Palace (3.4 miles south-west). Venues like these often limit where vehicles can go, so ask about access before you book one.
Here we cover the BR2, BR1 and BR3 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it with access for the truck or trailer. From Hayes Lane, Stone Road and Hayes Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll plan where to park and serve. For events just outside Shortlands, we cover Eden Park (1 mile south-west), Hayes (2 miles south), Bromley Common (2 miles south-east), West Wickham (2 miles south-west) and Southborough (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include London (8 miles north-west), City of Westminster (10 miles north-west), Marylebone (11 miles north-west), Kensington (11 miles north-west), St Pancras (10 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (10 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Bethlem Museum of the Mind (1.6 miles south-east) and The Mall (0.6 miles north-east). Not far away are Summer Hill and Downham Woodland Walk.
- Local schools include Langley Park School for Girls (1.2 miles south-west) and Holy Trinity College Bromley (1.4 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Richmal Crompton pub (0.6 miles east)
- Local facilities include Municipal Borough of Bromley (0.6 miles east)
Also near Shortlands
More for events in Shortlands
- 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