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Mexican catering in Southgate, West Sussex
Planning Mexican catering in Southgate? We arrive with our food truck or trailer and everything we need to serve, and look after your guests on the day.
- Markets and community events
- Office lunches and team days
- Garden parties
Get a quote for Mexican catering in Southgate
Where the truck can go in Southgate
Many gardens, fields and venues can take a truck or trailer, but a few things matter:
- Power and water, which we confirm with you for each booking
- A spot for a taco-bar serving table
- A flat, firm spot where the truck or trailer can stand
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Tacos
- Quesadillas
- Build-your-own taco bar
- Burritos
- Loaded nachos
- Burrito bowls
How our Mexican catering works in Southgate
Taco catering in Southgate is what we do best. Serving from a truck or trailer keeps the mood easy-going. Guests come up to the hatch, chat while they wait and take something hot back to their seats. It works well for garden parties and family gatherings and christenings, with tacos, loaded nachos and fresh salsas and guacamole.
Around Southgate, events are often in gardens, fields, local halls or nearby venues. If access is tight or the ground is soft, we will plan around it. We will check the space, access and power with you before the day, so there are no surprises on arrival.
- Location
- Southgate (RH10, RH11)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free
- Guest numbers
- Typically around 50 to 400 guests; tell us yours
- Also available
- Nachos, guacamole and a drinks bar
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 28 October 2026
Events we cater in Southgate
The truck or trailer becomes a focal point, and the smell of warm tortillas brings people over.
We cater all kinds of occasions in Southgate and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Birthday parties
- Christenings and family parties
- Fairs and festivals
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Southgate Primary, a taco truck can be a crowd-pleaser.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for each dish
- The deposit and payment dates
- Staff numbers and hours
- Whether plates, napkins and cutlery are included
Towns and villages near Southgate
What else we do in Southgate
DIY taco night or a caterer?
Doing it yourself? Start with the quantities: see how many tacos per person. Keep warmed tortillas covered, and label anything containing allergens.
Weighing up a DIY taco night against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Contact us for a quote to compare.
How we price Mexican catering
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How many guests we’re serving
- Plates, napkins and cutlery
- Serving staff
- Whether you add a drinks bar or food
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for Mexican catering. A simple party menu and a full wedding day are very different jobs. Contact us for a quote.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Where the event is
- How we drive in and where we can park
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A photo of the space, if it’s a garden or field
Send us the date, your venue or RH10 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you will get menu ideas and a price. To get started, send a quick message through our quote form.
Southgate: venues, access and local tips
Southgate is about 1 mile south-west of Crawley, in West Sussex. For Mexican catering in Southgate, we can park up at venues, fields, drives and courtyards in and around Southgate. We cater in 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages.
Thinking of an event in Tilgate Park? Public parks generally need the landowner’s permission for a food truck, so check first. If you are celebrating after a service at a church like St Mary's, a truck or trailer parked at a hall or garden close by can serve the meal.
We cover events in every part of RH10 and RH11 and the streets around it. Local streets include Oak Road, Cook Road and Colet Road; for an event at home on any of them, tell us where the truck or trailer can park. Main roads around Southgate include the A2004 and A2219, so getting the truck or trailer to your event is simple. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Crawley (1 mile north-east), Tilgate (1 mile east), West Green (1 mile north), Three Bridges (1 mile north-east) and Langley Green (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Horsham (6 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (9 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (11 miles south), East Grinstead (8 miles east), Billingshurst (13 miles south-west) and Roffey (5 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Crawley Museum (0.7 miles north) and County Mall (0.5 miles north-east). The countryside around Southgate includes Tilgate Lake.
- Local schools include Three Bridges Junior School (less than half a mile north-east) and St Wilfrid's Catholic School (0.5 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Downsman pub (under half a mile south-east)
Southgate questions
Which station is closest to Southgate?
Guests can use Crawley station, which is right in Southgate.
Is it possible to have you in Tilgate Park?
Only if the landowner, often the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will help with the information they need from us.
Is the food very hot?
That is your choice: we can keep the main dishes mild, with hotter salsas served separately. Read more about how spicy Mexican food is.
Can you cater in a back garden?
That depends on access. A drive or a spot nearby may work, with permission, if the garden itself is out of reach. Tell us about the space and we’ll advise.
How does your Mexican catering work?
We park our food truck or trailer at your venue and serve hot Mexican street food from it. A build-your-own taco bar is another option.
Do you need electricity?
Tell us what the site has, for instance a supply from the venue, and we’ll confirm what we need with your quote.
Can we add a bar?
We can. Our Mexican drinks bar serves margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas and soft drinks. We’ll talk licensing through with you.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, we do. The drinks bar can be added to food or booked on its own, with alcohol-free options such as aguas frescas. We will check the licensing for alcohol with you.
For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
For larger events, we plan serving points around your timings, so everyone is served promptly. Let us know how long the break is.
The process
We take care of everything you’ve booked, from set-up to service, so you can spend time with your guests. Around midsummer it stays light in Southgate until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening events are generally served in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:55pm, plan lighting where guests queue and eat.
- Share the date, the venue and how many are coming.
- Together we plan a menu around your guests’ diets.
- We check the route in and where the truck or trailer will stand.
- 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
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Measure any gates or arches on the way in
Getting a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning help
Mexican catering or something else?
A cold buffet is simple but tends to sit out for hours. Our food is served hot, one order at a time. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can feel generous.
Why book with us
- A truck or trailer that comes to you
- Every guest catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free included
- Service planned around your numbers
- Access, space and power checked in advance
Take a look at how we price and our guide to catering costs.
Diets, allergies and planning
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Ask the venue whether food trucks are allowed
- Ask guests with severe allergies to talk to us before the event
- Plan a vegan filling as well as a vegetarian one
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP
For a taco bar, we lay the fillings, salsas and toppings out on a table, and guests help themselves.
Add our Mexican drinks bar, with margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas, with licensing checked with you.
- 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