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Party caterers in Headington Quarry
From the moment the hatch opens to the end of service, party food from a Mexican food truck: tacos, quesadillas and nachos keeps your guests happy at your party in Headington Quarry.
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Exam-results parties
- Big family gatherings
Book Mexican party catering in Headington Quarry
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Plan somewhere for guests to sit and eat
- Let the neighbours know
- Tell us about narrow gates or low branches
Rain doesn’t stop the hatch, though guests will want cover to eat under.
Loaded nachos to share as a starter.
How our Mexican party catering works in Headington Quarry
Taco bars are made for parties: everyone builds their own tacos from the fillings and toppings, so everybody gets what they like. On the menu are burritos, guacamole and salsas and a build-your-own taco bar, and it’s a good fit for baby celebrations and exam-results parties.
For a party in Headington Quarry, your garden is often the best venue. Let us know how the truck or trailer can reach the garden, and we’ll do the rest. Guests are served from our truck or trailer, or from a serving table nearby, and we plan service so the queue keeps moving.
- Location
- Headington Quarry (OX3)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free
- Guests
- Generally around 50 to 400; ask us
- Extras
- Nachos, guacamole and a drinks bar
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 28 October 2026
Party venues around Headington Quarry
Headington Quarry is about 2 miles north-east of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. For Mexican party catering in Headington Quarry, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and fresh service on the day. Headington Quarry is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover.
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Oxford station, about 3 miles west. After a christening at a church like Holy Trinity Church, a taco truck at home or at a hall is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Wherever your party is in OX3, we can bring the truck or trailer to your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your party could be at a home on Old Road, Mark Road and York Road or the roads around them. If your venue is just outside Headington Quarry, we also cover Headington (1 mile north-west), Headington Hill (1 mile west), Northway (1 mile north-west), Oxford (2 miles south-west) and New Marston (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Didcot (11 miles south), Bicester (10 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles south-west), Witney (13 miles west), Thame (10 miles east) and Wantage (15 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre (0.5 miles south-west) and Templars Square (2.1 miles south). Open spaces near Headington Quarry include CS Lewis Nature Reserve and Shotover.
- Schools near Headington Quarry include Windmill Primary School (under half a mile south-west) and Cheney School (1.1 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Chequers pub (within half a mile south-east)
- Other local spots include English Faculty Library (2 miles west)
How we price Mexican party catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Parking and the route in
- How long we’re needed on site
- Whether you need disposables
- Your choice of food and drinks
Pricing depends on the event. A short lunch service for a team is a different job from a full wedding day. Your quote sets it all out.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The address or venue name
- How we drive in and where we can park
- Roughly how many adults and children
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Working with your venue
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide the information the landowner or council asks for from us.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can check the date.
Events we cater in Headington Quarry
It is generous and colourful, ideal when guests want to mingle.
We cater all kinds of occasions in Headington Quarry and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Family reunions
- Milestone birthdays
- Summer garden parties
- Exam-results parties
Nearby historic houses include Holywell Manor, Oxford (2 miles west) and Garsington Manor (3.7 miles south-east). A milestone birthday in a historic setting is possible, but find out early whether a food truck can get on site.
Questions to ask before booking
- How long the service runs
- Space, access, power and water needs
- Whether VAT is included
- How late numbers can change
Should I do it myself?
If you do it yourself, work out quantities first: our guide to how many tacos per person helps. Keep warmed tortillas covered, and label dishes for guests with allergies.
You can set up your own drinks table, but someone has to serve all evening. Our margarita bar guide has tips.
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Your questions about Mexican party catering in Headington Quarry
Is it possible to have you in Bury Knowle Park?
It depends on the park’s owner, who would need to agree to a catering vehicle on site. Ask them first; if they say yes, we’ll send what they need from us.
Is Headington Quarry close to London?
It’s about 51 miles from central London, and inside the area we cover.
Can you cater a party at a village hall?
Normally, if there is outdoor space to park and the venue’s permission. Check the venue allows a catering vehicle.
Can you cater in a back garden?
Yes, as long as there is access and a level, firm spot. Send us a photo of the access and the space, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
How much does Mexican party catering cost in Headington Quarry?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually need. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Do you do margaritas?
Yes, we offer a Mexican drinks bar, serving margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas such as hibiscus and horchata, and soft drinks. Alcohol at an event may need a licence, such as a premises licence or a Temporary Event Notice, so we will check the licensing with you.
Is the food suitable for children?
Yes, children are easy to plan for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan the menu with them in mind.
How it works
Serving is quick: we serve from the hatch or a serving station, so a crowd is looked after quickly. Afterwards we clear our area. For a winter party in Headington Quarry, it’s dark by about 3:55pm in December, so plan lighting where guests queue and eat. In late June, it stays light until about 9:25pm.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- We suggest a menu and send a quote.
- We check access and arrive before your guests.
- Food is served from the hatch or the taco bar.
- We pack down after service.
Before we arrive
- Have a marquee or gazebo ready in case of rain
- Get the venue’s permission for us to park and serve
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
To get a price, just drop us a line using the enquiry form. Give us the details of your party, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Planning help
The menu, item by item
Loaded nachos
Nachos are a party favourite.
Burritos
Burritos are a full meal in one, ideal for hungry guests.
Why choose Mexican party catering in Headington Quarry?
Cooking yourself saves money but costs you the party. Book us and you are a guest too. What’s on the menu makes a difference to the total, so share your ideas with us. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
What we offer in Headington Quarry
- Service planned around your numbers
- Allergen-aware menus
- Everything served fresh from the hatch
- Quoted for your event
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to catering costs.
- 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