West Sussex · England
Mexican Catering in Tilgate
Something for every guest: options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests, with allergen information for everything we serve. Mexican street food from our truck or trailer, from tacos to loaded nachos for events in Tilgate.
- Big birthday celebrations
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Fairs and festivals
Mexican catering for Tilgate events
What happens on the day
A typical event goes like this: we park up and get ready, we open the hatch when you’re ready, and we serve your guests fresh for the agreed time. From late May to late September, sunset in Tilgate moves from about 8:50pm to 7:05pm. If your event carries on later, tell us what lighting the venue has.
- Begin with the date, the place and the numbers.
- Expect a suggested menu and a quote.
- Closer to the day, we confirm timings and arrangements.
- At the agreed time, service starts from the truck or trailer.
- We pack away when service is over.
Preparing for the day
- Ask the venue about power and water
- Confirm the venue allows outside caterers
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to park
Get a quote
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, send a quick message through our quote form.
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How our Mexican catering works in Tilgate
Our food truck or trailer travels to events across Tilgate and nearby: private gardens, venue grounds, courtyards and fields, as long as there’s safe access. For staff parties and office lunches and anniversaries and engagements, we can serve loaded nachos, fresh salsas and guacamole and quesadillas for your guests.
In and around Tilgate, gardens and local halls are common choices. If access is tight or the ground is soft, we will plan around it. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests, with allergen information for everything we serve.
- Location
- Tilgate (RH10, RH11)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free
- Numbers
- Around 50 to 400 is usual; ask about yours
- Add-ons
- Drinks bar, nachos to share
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 28 October 2026
DIY taco night versus a caterer
You can host your own taco night for a crowd, but it takes planning. There are fillings to slow-cook, tortillas to keep warm and salsas to make. Read our guide to taco bars.
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, and handles allergen information for you.
Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Plan somewhere covered for guests to eat if it rains
- Let us know if a guest is coeliac
- Plan a vegan filling as well as a vegetarian one
- Tell us what other food is being served
We work around your timings, and adapt if they move.
Quesadillas go down well with children.
Catering an event in Tilgate
Tilgate is about 1 mile south-east of Crawley, in West Sussex. We serve at events in homes, gardens and venues in Tilgate and the surrounding area. We cater in 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages, wherever the truck or trailer can get in. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 19 miles away.
Guests arriving by train will find that Crawley station is about 0.6 miles away. Parents planning a fundraiser at a school like The Oaks Primary School & Nursery might find a Mexican street-food truck draws families in.
Wherever your event is in RH10 and RH11, we can bring Mexican catering to you. Local streets include York Road, Nash Road and Cook Road; for an event at home on any of them, tell us where the truck or trailer can park. For events just outside Tilgate, we cover Southgate (1 mile west), Crawley (1 mile north-west), Three Bridges (1 mile north-east), Maidenbower (1 mile east) and West Green (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in Horsham (7 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (8 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (10 miles south), East Grinstead (7 miles east), Billingshurst (13 miles south-west) and Roffey (6 miles west).
A little further out are County Mall (0.7 miles north-west) and Crawley Hospital (1.2 miles north-west). Not far away are Tilgate Lake.
- Nearby schools include Three Bridges Junior School (0.5 miles north-west) and Thomas Bennett Community College (0.6 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Grasshopper pub (under half a mile south)
How it compares
Sit-down meals need a kitchen, tables and more staff. Our truck or trailer brings its own kitchen, so we need a suitable spot, access and the venue’s permission, with power and water confirmed when you book. Access, parking and the distance to your venue can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Your quote confirms the full price.
Why us?
- Events in Tilgate and across West Sussex
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests
- Served fresh from our truck or trailer
- A clear quote
See our pricing and our guide to catering costs.
The menu, item by item
Quesadillas
Quesadillas are simple and comforting.
Build-your-own taco bar
Fillings, salsas, guacamole and toppings laid out for guests to help themselves, with tortillas kept warm. Everyone builds their own.
What we need at the venue
Many gardens, fields and venues can take a truck or trailer, but there are a few things to check:
- Level, firm ground or hardstanding for the truck or trailer
- Power and water arrangements, confirmed with each booking
- Agreement from the venue to bring a food truck or trailer on site
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we’ll advise.
Menu ideas
- Quesadillas
- Burrito bowls
- Loaded nachos
- Burritos
- Tacos
- Build-your-own taco bar
Places near Tilgate
What else we do in Tilgate
What affects the price in Tilgate
Pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- What’s on the menu
- What the venue already provides
- How long we’re needed on site
- The number of people
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: service time, staff, plates and napkins, travel and VAT. Our quote sets out what’s included.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- A photo of the space, if it is a garden or field
- Expected numbers
- Access for the truck or trailer, including gates and ground
- What you’d like on the menu
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll suggest a menu to suit.
Your questions about Mexican catering in Tilgate
Is it possible to have you in Tilgate Park?
Only with permission from whoever runs the park, often the council. Ask them first, and we’ll help with the information they need from us.
Which station is closest to Tilgate?
Guests can use Crawley station, about 0.6 miles north-west of Tilgate.
How much will it cost?
We don’t publish set prices, because every event is different. Tell us your numbers and plans and we will send a quote for your event.
What do you serve?
Mexican street food: tacos and build-your-own taco bars, burritos, burrito bowls, nachos and quesadillas, with salsas, guacamole and toppings. We also run a Mexican drinks bar.
When do you arrive?
We arrive in good time to set up before service. Serving times are agreed with you in advance, along with pack-down.
What about power on site?
Tell us what the site has, for example a supply from the venue, and we will confirm the arrangements with your quote.
Do you cater for vegetarians, vegans and gluten-free guests?
We can. We plan vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free options, with corn tortillas for gluten-free guests. We give allergen information for every dish.
Can you do dairy-free food?
We can. Dairy-free options are part of our menus.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Tilgate? Service from a truck or trailer is quick, even for a crowd, and the menu can suit most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
- 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