East Sussex · England
Mexican catering in Upperton, East Sussex
Fresh, generous and easy to enjoy: tacos, burritos, bowls and nachos served from our Mexican food truck for events in Upperton and across East Sussex.
- Markets and community events
- Anniversaries and engagements
- Garden get-togethers
Book Mexican catering in Upperton
Comparing your options
Cold buffets are easy, but the food sits out. Tacos and burritos are made to order and served hot. A food truck can be a practical alternative to plated catering, as there’s no kitchen to hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- Every guest catered for, gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan included
- Quoted for your event
- Events in Upperton and across East Sussex
- Set-up planned with you and your venue
Read how we price and what Mexican catering costs.
About our Mexican catering in Upperton
The menu starts with tacos: warm tortillas with your choice of fillings, plus fresh salsas, guacamole and toppings. Burritos, burrito bowls, loaded nachos and quesadillas can sit alongside them. It works well for staff parties and office lunches and summer garden parties, with tacos, a build-your-own taco bar and burritos.
Around Upperton, 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 turn up ready to serve, and tidy our own area afterwards.
- Area
- Upperton (BN21, BN22, BN20)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free
- Numbers
- Typically around 50 to 400; ask us
- Add-ons
- Drinks bar, nachos to share
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 28 October 2026
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Think about cover for guests in wet weather
- Collect dietary needs when guests reply
- Let us know about any other food at the event
- Put guests with severe allergies in touch with us early
Guests order at the hatch and we serve them there and then, so everything goes out hot.
Quesadillas are a good choice for children and cautious eaters.
How the day works
Serving is quick: guests are served at the hatch or a serving station, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our area. Around midsummer it stays light in Upperton until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:00pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it’s 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.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Have level hardstanding or firm ground ready
- Get the venue’s permission for us to park and serve
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, send a quick message through our quote form.
Planning help
Upperton questions
Do you cater in the South Downs National Park?
We do, where the venue allows a catering vehicle. Lanes can be narrow and ground soft, so tell us how we’d get in.
Do you cater at coastal events near Upperton?
Yes, as long as the site allows it and the ground is firm. Seafront and beach spots usually need permission, and wind is the main thing to plan for.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, with corn tortillas. Corn is naturally gluten-free, though some sauces and toppings can contain gluten, so we plan gluten-free dishes carefully and give allergen information.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates go first, so contact us early.
Can you cater for special diets?
We can. There are gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan options, and corn tortillas suit gluten-free guests. Allergen information is available for every dish.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes. Our drinks bar can be booked on its own or with food, with alcohol-free options such as aguas frescas. For alcohol, we’ll check the licensing with you and your venue.
Do you cater for big events?
Truck and trailer service typically suits around 50 to 400 guests. Bigger festivals and smaller parties are looked at case by case.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, they’re part of the planning from the start. Let us know how many vegetarian and vegan guests to expect, and we will keep their options separate.
A closer look at the menu
Quesadillas
Tortillas filled with melted cheese and a filling, toasted until crisp.
Salsas and guacamole
Salsas and guacamole, made fresh for your event.
Taco catering in Upperton: local tips
Upperton is about 1 mile south-west of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. Across the BN21 area, we can bring the truck or trailer to you. Upperton is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. Our truck and trailer cover the area from Upperton to Brighton (about 18 miles away).
When the service is at a church such as Church of St Mary, the food normally happens elsewhere, at a field, hall or garden with room for the truck. By road, Upperton is on or near the A2021 and A2040, which makes it easy for us to reach with the truck or trailer. Upperton is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park, with country venues and gardens that can suit a food truck. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and catering, so check with yours. The coast is within about a mile of Upperton, so for a seaside event we plan around the wind. The truck or trailer needs firm ground rather than sand or shingle, and seafront spots generally need permission from the council or landowner.
Anywhere in BN21, BN22 and BN20, we can bring the truck or trailer to your guests. Local streets include Love Lane, Hyde Road and York Road; for an event at home on any of them, tell us where the truck or trailer can park. Being close to the A2021 and A2040, Upperton is simple for us to get to with the truck or trailer for your event. Close by, we cover events in Old Town (1 mile west), Eastbourne (1 mile north-east), Meads (1 mile south), Holywell (1 mile south) and Ratton Village (2 miles north-west). We also cater in nearby towns such as Hastings (14 miles north-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles north-east), Seaford (7 miles west), Lewes (14 miles north-west), Hailsham (6 miles north) and St Leonards (13 miles north-east).
A little further out are Eastbourne District General Hospital (0.9 miles north-west) and Pevensey Castle (4 miles north-east). Open spaces near Upperton include Combe Hill.
- Nearby schools include Gildredge House (0.5 miles south-west) and WMG Academy for Young Engineers (0.5 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Rainbow pub (less than half a mile west)
Planning the serving area
Many gardens, fields and venues can take a truck or trailer, but there are a few things to check:
- Some distance from houses and neighbours
- A route in that is wide and tall enough, with soft ground checked in advance
- Room for a queue in front of the serving hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Upperton
- Quesadillas
- Build-your-own taco bar
- Burritos
- Burrito bowls
- Loaded nachos
- Tacos
Towns and villages near Upperton
What else we do in Upperton
DIY taco night or a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party serving. Booking a caterer means you can relax with everyone else.
You can host your own taco night for a crowd, but it takes planning. Fillings need slow cooking, tortillas need warming as you go, and salsas need making. Read our guide to taco bars.
Working with your venue
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if it’s a good fit.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can check the date.
Occasions we cater for in Upperton
It handles mixed diets without fuss, because guests choose their own fillings and toppings. Vegetarian and vegan guests get a proper meal, not an afterthought.
Big or small, a truck or trailer works well. Common bookings include:
- Fundraisers and school events
- Garden get-togethers
- Anniversaries and engagements
- Weddings and evening receptions
A gathering in Gildrege Park would need the park owner’s say-so for any catering vehicle, and that is worth sorting out early.
Questions to ask before you book
- The deposit and payment dates
- Plates and napkins, or nothing at all
- How late numbers can change
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- 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