Reading · England
Mexican Party Catering for Play Hatch events
Planning Mexican party catering in Play Hatch? We bring the truck or trailer, the ingredients and the kit, and look after your guests on the day.
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Christenings and naming days
- Exam-results parties
Get a quote for Mexican party catering in Play Hatch
How our Mexican party catering works in Play Hatch
Mexican party catering means no cooking for you and no formal dinner either. Our truck or trailer parks up and we serve hot food as the party goes on. For family get-togethers and graduation celebrations, we can serve tacos, a build-your-own taco bar and guacamole and salsas for your guests.
A country party near Play Hatch is a good fit for street food: served fresh from the hatch in a garden or field. Plan a gazebo for guests in case of rain. Every guest is catered for, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free included, and we give allergen information for every dish.
Planning for every diet
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Warn the neighbours about the truck
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Plan a vegan filling alongside the others
- Tell us about any severe allergies before the party
When you are ready to eat, we start serving.
Margaritas and Mexican beer from our drinks bar.
Parties in Play Hatch: gardens, venues and local tips
Play Hatch is about 1 mile east of Caversham, in Reading. For Mexican party catering in Play Hatch, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and fresh service on the day. Play Hatch is one of 34 towns and villages in Reading where we can bring Mexican party catering.
Rail travellers will be glad to hear that the nearest station is Reading station, about 2.2 miles south-west. A birthday picnic in Ali's Pond Local Nature Reserve sounds fun, but bringing in a catering vehicle needs the owner’s agreement.
This part of Reading takes in RG4, and we can cater your party anywhere in it with access for the truck or trailer. From Dene Close, Henley Road and Foxhill Lane or a nearby road, we can bring Mexican party catering there, given access. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Dunsden Green (1 mile north), Caversham Park Village (1 mile west), Littlestead Green (1 mile north-west), Emmer Green (1 mile west) and Sonning (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Norcot (4 miles west), West Reading (3 miles south-west), Tilehurst Within (5 miles west), Shinfield (5 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (7 miles south) and Horncastle (5 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include The Oracle (2.4 miles south-west) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (2.3 miles south-west). The countryside around Play Hatch includes Alder Moors and South Lake.
- Nearby schools include Reading Blue Coat School (1 mile south-east) and Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre (1.8 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Shoulder of Mutton pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Places near Play Hatch
More for events in Play Hatch
Planning the serving area
Plenty of outdoor spaces and venues work for us, but a few things matter:
- A sensible distance from buildings and neighbours
- A route in that is wide and tall enough, with soft ground checked in advance
- Permission from the venue or landowner
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What happens on the day
The truck or trailer tends to draw a crowd, so we’ll help you choose a spot with room for a queue. Rain doesn’t generally stop us serving, though guests will want somewhere covered to stand or sit. For a winter party in Play Hatch, it is dark by about 3:55pm in December, so think about how guests will see their way to the truck. In late June, it stays light until about 9:25pm.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- We suggest a menu and send a quote.
- We check access and arrive before your guests.
- Guests order at the hatch or build their own tacos.
- We pack down after service.
How to prepare
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Confirm the venue allows outside caterers
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, your venue or RG4 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, drop us a line using the enquiry form.
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What’s on the menu
Quesadillas
Quesadillas are simple and comforting.
Loaded nachos
Nachos are a party favourite.
DIY taco night versus a caterer
You can set up your own drinks table, but someone still has to mix, pour and keep an eye on it all evening. Our margarita bar guide has tips.
Some hosts like to do it themselves. Common snags are cold tortillas, uneven quantities and the host missing the party. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us serve.
How we price Mexican party catering
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Your choice of food and drinks
- Serving staff
- Whether you add a drinks bar or food
- Plates, napkins and cutlery
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.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- What you’d like on the menu
- A picture of where we’d park
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Gate widths, slopes and the ground
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send a quick message through our quote form.
Play Hatch questions
Is Play Hatch close to London?
It’s about 36 miles from central London, and inside the area we cover.
Could you serve in Ali's Pond Local Nature Reserve?
Only if the landowner, often the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll help with the information they need from us.
Is the food very hot?
We can keep it mild, with hotter salsas on the side for anyone who wants more heat.
Is Mexican food OK for kids?
Yes. Children usually enjoy quesadillas and simple tacos, with salsas served separately. Include children in your numbers.
What does Mexican party catering cost?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually need. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
How many guests can you serve?
Truck and trailer service generally suits around 50 to 400 guests. Festivals can be bigger, and smaller parties are quoted case by case. Tell us your numbers.
Do you give allergen information?
Our menus are planned with allergies in mind, nut allergies included, and give allergen information for every dish. We keep options separate, but we cannot promise anything is completely allergen-free. Guests with severe allergies should talk to us before the event.
Can we have a build-your-own taco bar?
We can. A build-your-own taco bar can be served from the truck or a serving station, with fillings, salsas, guacamole and toppings. Read our taco bar guide.
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Play Hatch? A truck or trailer serves a crowd quickly, with options for most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Occasions we cater for in Play Hatch
Everyone builds their own plate, so nobody is left out.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Garden get-togethers
- Retirement celebrations
- Christenings and naming days
Nearby historic houses include Mapledurham House (4.4 miles west) and Greys Court (4.6 miles north). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers and vehicles first.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- The deposit and payment dates
- The venue requirements
- Travel and parking 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