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Mexican Party Catering for Handcross events
Fresh, generous and easy to enjoy: Mexican street food for birthdays, garden parties and celebrations in Handcross and the surrounding area.
- New-home celebrations
- Garden parties
- Big birthdays
Planning an event in Handcross?
Occasions we cater for in Handcross
It suits mixed ages and mixed diets, from children to grandparents.
These are some of the occasions we serve around Handcross:
- Anniversary celebrations
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Summer garden parties
- Baby celebrations
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as All Saints, with a party at home or in a hall afterwards.
Comparing caterers
- The wet-weather plan
- A clear list of what’s included
- Who provides plates and napkins
- A food hygiene rating you can check
How our Mexican party catering works in Handcross
Birthdays, garden parties and family celebrations all suit Mexican street food. The truck or trailer is a focal point, and the food comes out hot. On the menu are a build-your-own taco bar, guacamole and salsas and loaded nachos, and it is a good fit for garden parties and exam-results parties.
Near Handcross, parties are often in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground, and we will plan around it. We prepare everything fresh for your party and serve it straight from our truck or trailer.
- Where
- Handcross (RH17)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free
- Numbers
- Typically around 50 to 400 guests; tell us yours
- Add-ons
- Drinks bar, nachos to share
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 28 October 2026
Questions from Handcross
How far is Handcross from central London?
It’s about 31 miles from central London, and inside the area we cover.
Which station is closest to Handcross?
Guests can use Balcombe station, about 2.8 miles east of Handcross.
What about power on site?
That depends on the set-up, so we confirm power and water arrangements with each booking. Let us know whether there is a supply near where we’ll park.
How much is a food truck for an event?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and where your event is. Contact us for a quote.
What do you need at the venue?
Access and level ground matter most: a level spot to park, space for guests to queue and a little room for a serving table. Send us a picture and tell us about gates, slopes and soft ground.
Can we have a build-your-own taco bar?
Yes, a taco bar is one of the ways we serve. Tell us about your space and numbers and we will recommend how to serve.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, gluten-free options are available, made with corn tortillas. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can talk through how their food is prepared. See are corn tortillas gluten-free?
Is the food very hot?
We can keep it mild, with hotter salsas on the side for anyone who wants more heat.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Have bins ready
- Measure your gate or driveway
- Warn the neighbours about the truck
- Add a diet question to the invitation
We keep our serving area tidy and safe, with space for a queue.
Loaded nachos to share as a starter.
Comparing your options
DIY catering saves money but takes your time. Book us and you are a guest too. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed in your quote.
Why us?
- A quote that sets out what’s included
- Fast service, even with a queue
- Menus chosen with you
- Tacos, burritos and a drinks bar
Take a look at how we price and what Mexican catering costs.
Towns and villages near Handcross
What else we do in Handcross
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send what the landowner or council needs from us.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
What Mexican party catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The number of people
- What the venue already provides
- How many staff you need
- Adding food to drinks, or drinks to food
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the length of service, plus any add-ons and the location. Every event gets its own quote.
Details that help
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The venue or postcode
- The date and rough timings
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Whether you’d like food, drinks or both
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: give us the basics about your party, and we will make suggestions. To start, tell us about it on our contact page.
The menu, item by item
Salsas and guacamole
Guacamole and a choice of salsas, made fresh for your party.
Burritos
A filling burrito wrapped up to eat on the go.
What happens on the day
Guests tend to gather around the truck, so we’ll help you choose a spot with room for a queue. We can serve in the rain, though guests will want somewhere covered to stand or sit. At midsummer, it is light in Handcross until about 9:20pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- We start by checking your date and the space.
- You pick the fillings and extras.
- Power, water and access are agreed in advance.
- We serve hot food at the time you choose.
- We pack away and the party carries on.
Before we arrive
- Measure any gates or arches on the way in
- Confirm the venue allows outside caterers
- Find out what power and water are available
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send you a clear quote.
Related guides
Party venues around Handcross
Handcross is about 4 miles south of Crawley, in West Sussex. Parties in Handcross are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and fresh service on the day. Handcross is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover.
Nearby historic houses include Tyes Place (1.9 miles south-east) and Ockenden Manor (4.2 miles south-east). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers and vehicles first. If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Balcombe station, about 2.8 miles east.
For Mexican party catering in RH17, we plan around your venue and the route in and your guests. Streets in the area include High Street, London Road and Windmill Platt, and a party on any of them can work if the truck or trailer can park nearby. Other places close to Handcross for Mexican party catering include Slaugham (1 mile south), Plummers Plain (2 miles south-west), Colgate (3 miles north-west), Broadfield (3 miles north) and Lower Beeding (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (4 miles north), Horsham (5 miles west), Haywards Heath (6 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (7 miles south-east), East Grinstead (10 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Crawley Hospital (4.3 miles north). Open spaces near Handcross include Tilgate Lake and Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
- Schools near Handcross include Handcross Park School (0.5 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Royal Oak Public House (under half a mile south-west)
DIY taco night versus a caterer
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.
A DIY taco night is possible for a crowd, but it is more work than it looks. Fillings need slow cooking, tortillas need warming as you go, and salsas need making. Our taco bar guide explains how.
- 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