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Party caterers in Woodley
A taco truck or taco bar for birthdays and garden parties in Woodley, served from our food truck or trailer, wherever your party is.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Exam-results parties
- Street and neighbourhood parties
Mexican party catering for Woodley events
How our Mexican party catering works in Woodley
Mixed ages and mixed diets are easy. There are vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free options, and quesadillas go down well with children, with allergen information for every dish. It works well for retirement celebrations and street and neighbourhood parties, serving loaded nachos, a build-your-own taco bar and quesadillas.
Garden parties are a favourite in Woodley, with a local hall or club as a good back-up if access is tight. We need a level spot to park and room for a queue. We prepare everything fresh for your party and serve it straight from our food truck or trailer.
Comparing your options
Cooking yourself saves money but costs you the party. With us, you get to enjoy it. Pricing depends on the event. A simple party menu and a full wedding day are very different jobs. Contact us for a quote.
What you get with us
- Everything served fresh from the hatch
- Menus for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan guests
- Quick, friendly service from the hatch
- Book food, drinks or both
Can I do a taco night myself?
For a small group, a taco night at home can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, with allergen information for every dish.
Some hosts like to do it themselves. Common snags are cold tortillas, uneven quantities and the host missing the party. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the serving.
Towns and villages near Woodley
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FAQs for Woodley
Could you serve our guests after a service at United Reformed Church?
Yes, at a garden, field or venue nearby where the truck or trailer can park. We’d serve at the reception venue rather than at the church itself. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is it possible to have you in Ali's Pond Local Nature Reserve?
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.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it’s short notice, it is worth asking.
How spicy is the food?
It’s up to you: we can keep it mild and put the hotter salsas on the side. Read more about how spicy Mexican food is.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes. The drinks bar can be added to food or booked on its own. For alcohol, we will talk licensing through with you and your venue.
Can you park at my house?
Generally, if there is firm, level ground and a way in that is wide and tall enough. Send a photo and we’ll check.
Do you need electricity?
It depends on the event and the set-up, and we agree power and water with you before the day. Tell us what’s available at your venue.
How much is a taco truck for a party?
We quote for each party, based on numbers, the menu and the location. For a price, drop us a line using the enquiry form.
Space, access and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Clear vehicle access: gate widths, height limits and the ground checked before the day
- Hardstanding or firm, level ground to park on
- The venue’s or landowner’s permission for a catering vehicle
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Woodley
- Burritos
- Loaded nachos
- Taco bar
- Guacamole and chips
- Tacos
- Quesadillas
Who books Mexican party catering in Woodley?
Guests choose their own fillings and toppings, so nobody is left out.
Here are some of the events we cater in Woodley and Wokingham:
- Big family gatherings
- Retirement celebrations
- Milestone birthdays
- Summer garden parties
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Winnersh Triangle station, about 1.2 miles south.
What your quote should include
- Whether plates, napkins and cutlery are included
- How late numbers can change
- Allergen information for each dish
- VAT, if it applies
How it works
Here’s how the day typically runs: we park up and get ready, we open the hatch when you’re ready, and your guests are served fresh until service ends. A summer party in Woodley stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- You get a menu and 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
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Ask the venue about power and water
- Plan a covered area for guests if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, food or drinks or both, and the access. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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Dietary needs and planning tips
A Mexican menu is easy to plan for mixed diets, because options can be kept separate. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Put severe allergies to us in writing
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
Kids enjoy queuing at the hatch.
Quesadillas for younger guests.
Parties in Woodley: gardens, venues and local tips
Woodley is about 3 miles east of Reading, in Wokingham. We bring Mexican party catering to gardens, halls and venues around Woodley and the surrounding area. We cater in all 35 towns and villages across Wokingham, from the larger towns to small villages, wherever the truck or trailer can get in.
Thinking of a party in Ali's Pond Local Nature Reserve? A food truck in a public park typically needs permission from the landowner, so check first. Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as United Reformed Church, with a party at home or in a hall afterwards.
For Mexican party catering in RG5, RG6 and RG10, we plan around your venue and the route in and timings. Whether your party is on Church Road, Jasmine Square and London Road or a nearby road, we’ll plan where to park and serve. You’ll find Woodley on the A4 and A3290, so it’s easy for us to reach with the truck or trailer. Other places close to Woodley for Mexican party catering include Charvil (2 miles north), Whistley Green (2 miles east), Winnersh (2 miles south), Hurst (2 miles east) and Twyford (2 miles north-east). We also cater in nearby towns such as Reading (3 miles west), Wokingham (4 miles south-east), Crowthorne (7 miles south-east), Woosehill (3 miles south-east), Emmbrook (3 miles south-east) and Coley Park (4 miles west). Being one of Wokingham’s larger places, Woodley has plenty of venues and spaces for parties, though town-centre access for a truck or trailer needs planning.
Well-known places in the area include Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (2.1 miles south) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (2.7 miles west). Not far away are South Lake and Alder Moors.
- Nearby schools include Waingels College (0.8 miles north) and The Bulmershe School (0.9 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Bull And Chequers pub (less than half a mile north)
What affects the price in Woodley
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Guest numbers
- Whether you need disposables
- Distance and access to the venue
- The length of service
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the length of service, along with extras and where your event is. Every event gets its own quote.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- A picture of where we’d park
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and allergy numbers
- The date and rough timings
- Access for the truck or trailer, including gates and ground
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
The menu, item by item
Loaded nachos
Everyone likes a tray of nachos.
Tacos
Street tacos are quick and easy to eat. You choose the fillings with us.
- 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