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Party caterers in Picketts Lock
Planning Mexican party catering in Picketts Lock? We bring the truck or trailer, the ingredients and the kit, then serve your guests fresh on the day.
- Big birthdays
- Family get-togethers
- Garden parties
Book Mexican party catering in Picketts Lock
Dietary needs and planning tips
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free included. To get it right:
- Give separate numbers for children
- Have bins ready
- Include at least one vegan filling
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
At food time, we open the hatch.
Simple quesadillas for children.
How our Mexican party catering works in Picketts Lock
Add our drinks bar for margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas, with alcohol-free options for drivers and children. Licensing is checked with you first. It works well for anniversary celebrations and garden parties, with burritos, guacamole and salsas and quesadillas.
Planning a London party in Picketts Lock? Street food from a truck or trailer keeps you out of the kitchen, at a venue, a courtyard or a house with off-street parking. Mention parking bays and permits. Access, space and power are agreed with you beforehand, so there are no surprises on arrival.
- Area
- Picketts Lock (N9, E4, N18)
- Region
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free
- Guest numbers
- Typically around 50 to 400 guests; tell us yours
- Also available
- Drinks bar, nachos to share
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 28 October 2026
DIY taco night or a caterer?
A DIY taco night works well for a small group. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, with allergen information for every dish.
Doing it yourself? Start with the quantities: see how many tacos per person. Keep tortillas warm in a covered basket, and label anything containing allergens.
Prices and what affects them
Pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- How many guests we’re serving
- Travel, parking and access
- Staff for serving and the bar
- The length of service
The price depends on guest numbers, the menu and how long you’d like us to serve, along with extras and where your event is. We quote for each event individually.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- A picture of the space, if it’s a garden or field
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The date and time of the event
- Your menu ideas
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your party, and we will make suggestions. When you are ready, send a quick message through our quote form.
The menu, item by item
Build-your-own taco bar
Warm tortillas, fillings, salsas, guacamole and toppings laid out for guests, so everyone builds their own.
Salsas and guacamole
Fresh salsas and guacamole.
Where the truck can go in Picketts Lock
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Clear vehicle access: gate widths, height limits and the ground checked before the day
- Some distance from houses and neighbours
- Permission from the venue or landowner
As a London location, Picketts Lock is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading take planning: let us know about permits, bays, off-street space or a parking suspension.
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Step by step
Guests tend to gather around the truck, so we plan a spot with space for people to queue. We can serve in the rain, though guests will want somewhere covered to stand or sit. A summer party in Picketts Lock stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, 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.
- It starts with your date, the address, numbers and diets.
- You get a sample menu and a quote for your party.
- Before the day, we check the space, the way in, power and water.
- On the day, we arrive, set up and start serving at the agreed time.
- We pack down after service so the party can carry on.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue is happy to have a truck or trailer on site
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, food or drinks or both, and the access. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
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Picketts Lock questions
Which station should guests use for Picketts Lock?
Guests can use Ponders End station, about 1.2 miles north of Picketts Lock.
Can you cater a reception after a service at All Saints' Church?
Yes. The church itself is not 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.
Can you cater a party at a village hall?
Often, yes. We need a suitable spot outside and the venue’s permission.
Do you give allergen information?
Yes, and it helps to hear about allergies when you book. Under UK rules, caterers must give information on 14 allergens, and we do that for every dish (Food Standards Agency guidance). Anyone with a severe allergy should speak to us before the event.
What do you need at the venue?
A level, firm spot for the truck or trailer, with access wide and high enough to drive in, plus the venue’s permission. Power and water arrangements are confirmed with each booking.
What if the weather’s bad?
We can keep serving from the truck or trailer in the rain, but guests need somewhere covered to eat and drink, such as a marquee, gazebo or nearby building.
Is there a minimum number of guests?
Our truck and trailer service normally suits events of around 50 to 400 guests. Smaller parties are quoted case by case, and festivals can be larger. Tell us your numbers.
Do you cater in Picketts Lock?
We do. We serve at events in Picketts Lock and across Greater London. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Why choose Mexican party catering in Picketts Lock?
A home-made buffet takes hours to prepare and leaves food sitting out. Tacos and burritos are served hot, order by order. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: service time, staff, plates and napkins, travel and VAT. Contact us for a quote and we’ll set out what’s included.
Why book with us
- Quoted for your event
- Everything served fresh from the hatch
- Book food, drinks or both
- Access, space and power checked in advance
Take a look at how we price or our guide to catering costs.
Events we cater in Picketts Lock
Everyone builds their own plate.
Here are some of the events we cater in Picketts Lock and Greater London:
- Garden parties
- Baby celebrations
- Housewarmings
- Birthday parties
Parks such as Pymmes Park usually need permission for vehicles and catering, so a garden or hired venue is often easier.
What to look for in a quote
- What the price includes, item by item
- The deposit and payment dates
- Staff numbers and hours
- Allergen information for each dish
Planning a party in Picketts Lock
Picketts Lock is about 1 mile west of Chingford, in Greater London. We serve at parties in gardens, halls and venues around Picketts Lock. We cover 764 places across Greater London, wherever the truck or trailer can get in. You can also see our page for London, about 9 miles away.
Around Picketts Lock, historic houses include Bruce Castle (2.6 miles south-west) and Forty Hall (3.4 miles north-west). A milestone birthday in a historic setting is possible, but find out early whether a food truck can get on site. Rail travellers will be glad to hear that Ponders End station is about 1.2 miles away.
Here we cover the N9, E4 and N18 postcode area, so your party can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Ardra Road, Goodwin Road and Hennessy Road, and a party on any of them can work if the truck or trailer can park nearby. Picketts Lock is on the A1037, so it’s easy for us to reach with the truck or trailer. For parties just outside Picketts Lock, we cover Chingford Mount (1 mile south-east), South Chingford (1 mile south), Chingford (1 mile east), Edmonton (1 mile west) and Ponders End (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (9 miles south), City of Westminster (9 miles south-west), Marylebone (9 miles south-west), Kensington (11 miles south-west), St Pancras (8 miles south-west) and Shoreditch (7 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Edmonton Green Shopping Centre (1.1 miles west) and The Epping Forest Museum (2.2 miles east). Open spaces near Picketts Lock include Pole Hill and Highams Park Lake.
- Schools near Picketts Lock include Nightingale Academy (0.8 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The King's Ford pub (1 mile south-east)
- Local facilities include Municipal Borough of Edmonton (1.7 miles west)
- 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