Mexican street-food catering from our truck or trailer · London and the South East
Tacos, lime wedges, salsa and tortilla chips set out on a party drinks trolley

Greater London · England

Party caterers in Wapping: tacos and nachos

Something for every guest: options for vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free guests, with allergen information for everything we serve. Mexican street food for birthdays, garden parties and celebrations for events in Wapping.

  • Street and neighbourhood parties
  • Graduation celebrations
  • Milestone birthdays

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Planning an event in Wapping?

Mexican party catering in Wapping, from our truck or trailer

We plan the menu together, with fillings such as slow-cooked pork carnitas, chicken tinga or beef birria, and vegan options like spiced mushrooms or black beans. Popular choices include quesadillas, tacos and a build-your-own taco bar, and it suits big birthdays and family reunions.

Throwing a party in Wapping? 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. Food and drinks can be booked together or separately, so one caterer can cover more of the day.

Guacamole in a stone bowl next to tortilla chips
Location
Wapping (E1, E1W, SE16)
Region
Greater London
Diets
Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free
Guests
Usually around 50 to 400; ask us
Extras
Margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas
Quotes
Quoted for your event
Page updated
28 October 2026

What happens on the day

Here’s how the day normally runs: we park up and get ready, service opens at the agreed time, and your guests are served fresh for the agreed time. Sunset in Wapping ranges from about 9:20pm at midsummer to about 3:55pm in December, so autumn and winter parties need more thought about lighting.

  1. Send us your date, address and numbers.
  2. We suggest a menu and send a quote.
  3. We confirm access, then arrive early on the day.
  4. Guests order at the hatch or build their own tacos.
  5. We pack down after service.

Getting ready for the day

  • Get the venue’s permission for us to park and serve
  • Name one person we can ask on the day
  • Check gates and access routes are wide and high enough

Get a quote

Send us the date, your venue or E1 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get menu ideas and a price. Just drop us a line using the enquiry form.

Contact us for a quote

Planning help

Where the truck can go in Wapping

We’ll agree the spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:

  • A picture of the drive or garden helps us check the space
  • A sensible distance from buildings and neighbours
  • Power and water, which we confirm with you for each booking

London streets around Wapping 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 are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.

On the menu in Wapping

  • Burritos
  • Tacos
  • Guacamole and chips
  • Taco bar
  • Quesadillas
  • Loaded nachos

View our sample menu

Working with your venue

If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.

Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the space and tell us about the drive and gates, and we’ll tell you honestly whether a truck or trailer will fit.

Wapping parties: what to know

Wapping is about 1 mile south-east of Whitechapel, in Greater London. From the centre of Wapping to the outskirts, Mexican party catering works the same way: a truck or trailer at your event, options for every diet and a clear price. We serve in all 764 towns and villages in Greater London.

Nearby historic houses include Mansion House (1.3 miles west) and Dr Johnson's House (2.1 miles west). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers and vehicles first. No room on the drive? A hired hall or club around Wapping with a car park could host the party instead.

Mexican party catering in E1, E1W and SE16 is planned around your venue and access and your guests. Whether your party is on West Lane, Tunnel Road and Glamis Road or a nearby road, we’ll plan where to park and serve. Main roads around Wapping include the A101 and A1210, which makes travel to your party easy. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include St George in the East (1 mile north-west), East End of London (1 mile north-east), Shadwell (1 mile east), Whitechapel (1 mile north-west) and Ratcliff (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include City of Westminster (4 miles west), Marylebone (4 miles west), Kensington (6 miles west), St Pancras (3 miles north-west), Walthamstow (6 miles north) and Hampstead (6 miles north-west).

Other landmarks nearby include Tower of London (0.7 miles west) and Surrey Quays Shopping Centre (1 mile south-east). Green spaces nearby include St. James's Park Lake and Tower Hill.

  • Nearby schools include Hermitage Primary School (within half a mile south-west) and Mulberry School for Girls (0.5 miles north)
  • Pubs nearby include Town of Ramsgate pub (under half a mile south)
  • Other local spots include Minories (0.7 miles west) and Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives (1.1 miles north-west)
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Wapping: your questions answered

Could you serve our guests after a service at St Peter's?

Yes. The church itself isn’t 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.

Is it possible to have you in William Curtis Ecological 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 will send what they need from us.

Do you cover Wapping?

Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Wapping is within our area. To check your date, drop us a line using the enquiry form.

Who clears up?

Our area is packed away and left tidy. Let us know the venue’s rules on waste and we will confirm the arrangements with your quote.

Can you cater for special diets?

We keep vegetarian and vegan fillings separate. Guests with severe allergies should talk to us before the party.

What will our party cost?

We quote for each party, depending on numbers, menu and where you are. For a price, send us your details through our quote form.

Do you have vegan options?

Of course. Vegetarian and vegan fillings, such as spiced mushrooms or black beans, can be part of the menu, served alongside the meat options.

What food and drinks do you offer?

We agree a sample menu with each client. Fillings might include chicken tinga, pork carnitas, al pastor-style pork and vegan options like black beans. See our menu for ideas.

Why choose Mexican party catering in Wapping?

Hog roasts do not suit vegetarians and vegans. Tacos cover everyone with separate fillings. A food truck can be a practical alternative to plated catering, as there’s no kitchen to hire. Contact us for a quote to compare.

What we offer in Wapping

  • Allergen information for every dish
  • A truck or trailer that comes to you
  • A plan agreed before the day
  • Tacos, burritos and a drinks bar

Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.

Prices and what affects them

Contact us for a quote, and the price is based on:

  • Whether you need disposables
  • How long we are needed on site
  • How many staff you need
  • Travel, parking and access

Access, parking and the distance to your venue can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed in your quote.

Details that help

A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:

  • A picture of where we’d park
  • Your menu ideas
  • Where the event is
  • Gate widths, slopes and the ground

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.

Dietary needs and planning tips

Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:

  • Let the neighbours know
  • Ask guests about diets when you invite them
  • Measure your gate or driveway
  • Tell us about any severe allergies before the party

We keep our serving area tidy and safe.

Margaritas and Mexican beer from our drinks bar.

Why choose Mexican party catering in Wapping?

It brings a bit of holiday feeling to a garden party.

We can help if you are planning any of the following:

  • Exam-results parties
  • Family reunions
  • Anniversary celebrations
  • Retirement celebrations

A birthday picnic in William Curtis Ecological Park sounds fun, but bringing in a catering vehicle needs the owner’s agreement.

Comparing caterers

  • Whether plates, napkins and cutlery are included
  • Payment terms and deposit
  • The deadline for final numbers
  • How many staff are serving, and for how long

Choosing a Mexican caterer

A closer look at the menu

Loaded nachos

Everyone likes a tray of nachos.

Quesadillas

Quesadillas are simple and comforting.

  • 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

See the menu · How it works · Contact us for a quote