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Mexican catering in The Chart, Surrey
Looking for Mexican catering in The Chart? We arrive with our food truck or trailer and everything we need to serve, and look after your guests on the day.
- Family celebrations
- Company summer parties
- Summer garden parties
Get a quote for Mexican catering in The Chart
Mexican catering for your event in The Chart
Fillings are slow-cooked in advance and kept hot on site, and the salsas and guacamole are freshly made. Tortillas are warmed as we serve. For big birthday celebrations and staff parties and office lunches, we can serve a build-your-own taco bar, fresh salsas and guacamole and quesadillas.
In a rural place like The Chart, access is the main thing to plan: gate widths, soft ground and the distance from the road all matter. Power and water may be limited, so we confirm the arrangements with you. We cater for vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free guests, and we give allergen information for every dish.
Common questions in The Chart
Is The Chart close to London?
It’s about 18 miles from central London, and inside the area we cover.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Andrew's?
Yes. The church itself isn’t where we’d set up, but a hall, field or garden close by with room for the truck or trailer can work well. Let us know the reception address and we will check the access.
How much will it cost?
Every event is quoted for individually, depending on numbers, menu, venue and timings. Contact us for a quote.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it’s short notice, it’s worth asking.
What do you serve?
Every menu is agreed with you. Fillings could include chicken tinga, pork carnitas, al pastor-style pork and vegan options like black beans. See our menu for ideas.
How much does Mexican catering cost in The Chart?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the length of service and the location. Contact us for a quote.
Can you keep it mild?
That’s your choice: we can keep it mild and put the hotter salsas on the side.
What access do you need?
Level, firm ground or hardstanding for the truck or trailer, and a route in it can fit through, and the venue’s agreement. We confirm power and water with you for each booking.
The Chart: venues, access and local tips
The Chart is about 6 miles south-east of Caterham, in Surrey. Give us the address of your event in The Chart, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. The Chart is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we can bring Mexican catering. Our truck and trailer cover the area from The Chart to London (18 miles away).
Guests arriving by train will find that the nearest station is Hurst Green station, about 1.6 miles west. Nearby historic houses include Chartwell (1.9 miles east) and Quebec House (2 miles north-east). Estates and historic houses tend to set their own rules for caterers, so find out what yours allows first.
Wherever your event is in RH8, we can bring Mexican catering to you. That could mean an event at a home with a drive on Stoneleigh Road, St Andrews Way and Ridlands Lane or the roads around them. Other places close to The Chart for Mexican catering include Pains-Hill (1 mile west), Moorhouse Bank (1 mile north-east), Goodley Stock (1 mile east), Limpsfield (1 mile north-west) and Crockham Hill (1 mile south-east). We also cater in nearby towns such as Epsom (15 miles north-west), Horley (10 miles south-west), Redhill (9 miles west), Ewell (15 miles north-west), Reigate (10 miles west) and Caterham (6 miles north-west).
A little further out are Tandridge Priory (0.6 miles north-west). The countryside around The Chart includes Botley Hill and Bay Pond.
- Local schools include Hazelwood School (1.3 miles west) and Oxted School (1.9 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include Carpenters Arms (less than half a mile south)
How the day works
We take care of everything you’ve booked, from set-up to service, so you can spend time with your guests. Evenings in The Chart stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm. For anything running past sunset, think about lights near the hatch.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Check gates and access routes are wide and high enough
- Tell us when you want service to start
- Check the venue is happy to have a truck or trailer on site
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get menu ideas and a price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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Can I do a taco night myself?
Doing it yourself? Start with the quantities: our guide to how many tacos per person helps. Keep warmed tortillas covered, and label anything containing allergens.
Some hosts like to do it themselves. Common snags are cold tortillas, uneven quantities and the host missing the party. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us serve.
What we need at the venue
Before the day, we will agree where we park and serve. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- A spot for a taco-bar serving table
- A route in that is wide and tall enough, with soft ground checked in advance
- A sensible distance from buildings and neighbours
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Build-your-own taco bar
- Quesadillas
- Tacos
- Burrito bowls
- Loaded nachos
- Burritos
For planners, venues and organisers
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the space and tell us about the drive and gates, and we’ll tell you honestly whether a truck or trailer will fit.
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We will provide the information the landowner or council asks for from us.
Occasions we cater for in The Chart
A food truck gives guests somewhere to gather, and the smell of warm tortillas brings people over.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Charity and school events
- Summer garden parties
- Office lunches and team days
- Weddings, day or evening
Parents planning a fundraiser at a school like Limpsfield CofE Infant School might find a Mexican street-food truck draws families in.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- Space, access, power and water needs
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Staff numbers and hours
What’s on the menu
Tacos
Soft tortillas, warmed and filled, finished with salsas and toppings. Fillings are agreed with you, such as carnitas, chicken tinga or spiced mushrooms.
Burritos and burrito bowls
Burritos are filling and easy to eat on the move. Bowls suit guests who want to skip the tortilla.
Dietary needs and planning tips
With a little notice, most diets are easy. Our advice:
- Ask the venue whether food trucks are allowed
- Flag anyone with coeliac disease
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Ask guests with severe allergies to talk to us before the event
Guests order at the hatch and we serve them there and then, so it is hot when it reaches them.
Loaded nachos make a good sharing starter or as a late snack.
How we price Mexican catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Plates, napkins and cutlery
- Serving staff
- Your choice of food and drinks
The cost per head can fall as numbers rise, because the set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- What power and water the site has
- The venue or postcode
- Your menu ideas
- The date and rough timings
We quote for each event separately, based on what you need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Places near The Chart
What else we do in The Chart
- 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