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Mexican Party Catering in Shirley Oaks
Mobile Mexican Catering brings Mexican street food for birthdays, garden parties and celebrations to Shirley Oaks and nearby, with options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests.
- Christenings and naming days
- New-home celebrations
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
Get a quote for Mexican party catering in Shirley Oaks
Mexican party catering in Shirley Oaks, from our food truck or trailer
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. On the menu are guacamole and salsas, tacos and a build-your-own taco bar, and it suits engagement and anniversary parties and graduation and exam-results parties.
Throwing a party in Shirley Oaks? A food truck means no cooking for you, at a venue, a courtyard or a house with off-street parking. Tell us about parking bays, permits and any parking suspension. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests, and we give allergen information for every dish.
- Location
- Shirley Oaks (CR0, SE25, CR9)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free
- Numbers
- Around 50 to 400 is usual; ask about yours
- Also available
- Nachos, guacamole and a drinks bar
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 28 October 2026
Why choose Mexican party catering in Shirley Oaks?
It suits most celebrations, from a first birthday to a ruby wedding.
A truck or trailer works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Garden get-togethers
- Baby celebrations
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Housewarmings
If Ashburton Park is on your list, ask the people who run it about vehicles and food sales before you send invitations.
What your quote should include
- How each diet is kept separate
- When payment is due
- What the price includes, item by item
- If the price includes VAT
What affects the price in Shirley Oaks
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Food, drinks or both
- The length of service
- Staff for serving and the bar
- Parking and the route in
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and allergy numbers
- Gate widths, slopes and the ground
- The date and time of the event
Planning Mexican party catering in Shirley Oaks? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
Step by step
Serving is quick: we serve from the hatch or a serving station, so a crowd is looked after quickly. When service ends, we pack down. A summer party in Shirley Oaks stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- It starts with your date, the address, numbers and diets.
- We suggest a menu and send a quote.
- We confirm access, parking, 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Find out what power and water are available
- Give us a contact for the day
- Tell us when you want service to start
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Planning help
Can I do a taco night myself?
Doing it yourself? Start with the quantities: our guide to how many tacos per person helps. Keep tortillas warm in a covered basket, and label dishes for guests with allergies.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up in the kitchen. Booking a caterer means you can relax with everyone else.
The menu, item by item
Loaded nachos
Crisp chips loaded with toppings.
Quesadillas
A good choice for children.
Shirley Oaks parties: what to know
Shirley Oaks is about 2 miles north-east of Croydon, in Greater London. Anywhere in CR0, we’ll come to your venue or site, as long as there is access. We serve in 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 8 miles away.
Once the service at a church like Shirley Methodist Church is over, the party can move somewhere with space for the truck and a queue. Rail travellers will be glad to hear that Elmers End station is about 1.2 miles away.
Wherever your party is in CR0, SE25 and CR9, we can bring the truck or trailer to your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Poppy Lane, Baring Road and Craven Road, and a party on any of them can work if the truck or trailer can park nearby. Shirley Oaks sits on or near the A232, so getting the truck or trailer to your party is simple. If your venue is just outside Shirley Oaks, we also cover Shirley (1 mile east), Monks Orchard (1 mile east), Addiscombe (1 mile west), Ashburton (1 mile north-west) and Woodside (1 mile north-west). We also cater in nearby towns such as London (8 miles north), City of Westminster (10 miles north-west), Marylebone (10 miles north), Kensington (10 miles north-west), St Pancras (10 miles north) and Shoreditch (10 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find National Psychosis Unit (1.1 miles east) and St George's Walk (1.9 miles west). Open spaces near Shirley Oaks include Bramley Bank and Duppas Hill.
- Nearby schools include St. John's Church of England Primary School (0.7 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Cricketers pub (within half a mile west)
- Other local spots include Addiscombe (1 mile west)
Catering for every guest
We cater for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Check the width of your gate or drive
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Plan a vegan filling alongside the others
Allergen information is available for every dish, so guests can check before ordering.
Quesadillas for younger guests.
Is Mexican party catering right for your party?
Unlike a barbecue, there’s no waiting for the next batch, and nobody is stuck at the grill. Pricing depends on the event. A simple party menu and a full wedding day are very different jobs. Your quote sets it all out.
Why book with us
- Everything served fresh from the hatch
- A menu built around your guests
- Food and drinks from one caterer, if you want both
- A plan agreed before the day
See our pricing and the cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
Many gardens, fields and venues can take a truck or trailer, but there are a few things to check:
- A flat, firm spot where the truck or trailer can stand
- A sensible distance from buildings and neighbours
- Power and water, which we confirm with you for each booking
London streets around Shirley Oaks can be narrow and busy, and all of Greater London sits inside the ULEZ. Tell us about loading, permits and any parking suspension when you enquire.
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Shirley Oaks
- Guacamole and chips
- Loaded nachos
- Burritos
- Taco bar
- Quesadillas
- Tacos
Places near Shirley Oaks
More for events in Shirley Oaks
FAQs for Shirley Oaks
Could you serve our guests after a service at Shirley Methodist 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’ll check the access.
Where would you park in Shirley Oaks?
It can be tricky, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. A parking suspension may be needed, and the whole of Greater London is inside the ULEZ.
Are plates and napkins included?
Ask us when you enquire. Let us know what you already have, and we will confirm what’s included with your quote.
Can you run a bar?
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’ll go through the licensing with you.
Can you cater at a hired venue?
Normally. We need a suitable spot outside and the venue’s permission.
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. If in doubt, send us a photo of the space and the way in.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Greater London, Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes and Oxfordshire.
When do you arrive?
It depends on your event. We agree arrival, service and pack-down times with you to suit your day.
- 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