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Event caterers in Abinger Hammer
Fresh, colourful and made to share: tacos, burritos and nachos from a truck for fairs and festivals for events in Abinger Hammer and across Surrey.
- Village fairs
- Fundraisers and fêtes
- Sports club events
Mexican street food in Abinger Hammer
How our Mexican street food works in Abinger Hammer
Festivals, fairs, markets and school fairs are all on our list. For open-air performances and race days and sports events, we can serve burritos, burrito bowls and quesadillas and more.
Near Abinger Hammer, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a taco truck is a welcome sight. Everything is prepared fresh for your event and served from our food truck or trailer.
The process
We arrive in good time before service, then set up and prepare everything. Guests come up to order when service opens. By late September, it is dark in Abinger Hammer at around 7:05pm, so an evening programme will run partly after dusk. Organisers should plan that into the site layout.
- Send us your event details and pitch information.
- We send our menu, needs and the documents you ask for.
- We arrive and set up at the agreed time.
- Orders are served from the hatch while the event runs.
- We clear and leave the pitch clean.
Preparing for the day
- Have a marquee or gazebo ready in case of rain
- Check gates and access routes are wide and high enough
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, drop us a line using the enquiry form.
Planning help
A closer look at the menu
Loaded nachos
Nachos are great for groups.
Burrito bowls
A bowl version of the burrito.
Catering for every guest
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Agree when vehicles can move on site
Allergen information is available at the hatch, and the menu shows vegan and gluten-free options.
Nachos for groups.
DIY taco night or a caterer?
Weighing up a DIY taco night against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
You can set up your own drinks table, but someone has to serve all evening. See our margarita bar guide.
Events we cater in Abinger Hammer
It brings something different to the food court.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Music and food festivals
- Community days
- Agricultural and county shows
- School and charity events
Visitors arriving by train will find that the nearest station is Gomshall station, about 0.5 miles north-west.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- The wet-weather plan
- The caterer’s food hygiene rating
- The venue requirements
Also near Abinger Hammer
Other catering in Abinger Hammer
Fairs, fêtes and events in Abinger Hammer
Abinger Hammer is about 5 miles west of Dorking, in Surrey. Give us the address of your event in Abinger Hammer, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We serve in 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages, wherever the truck or trailer can get in. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 6 miles away.
Events in parks such as Colekitchen Down need permission from the council or landowner, and we’ll send any documents they ask for from us. Organisers near the Surrey Hills National Landscape, within about 2 miles of Abinger Hammer, may face extra conditions on traffic, ground protection and waste. We work to whatever the site sets.
Anywhere in RH5, we can bring Mexican street food to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Guildford Road, Hackhurst Lane and Felday Road, and an event on any of them can work if the truck or trailer can park nearby. Nearby, we also cater events in Gomshall (1 mile west), Hoe (1 mile south), Sutton Abinger (1 mile south), Abinger (1 mile south-east) and Shere (1 mile west). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (6 miles west), Woking (9 miles north-west), Camberley (15 miles north-west), Epsom (11 miles north-east), Horley (12 miles east) and Redhill (12 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include St. Luke’s Hospital (5.7 miles west) and Shere Museum (1.3 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Leith Hill and Combe Bottom.
- Pubs nearby include Abinger Arms (within half a mile north-west)
What affects the price in Abinger Hammer
These are the factors that matter most:
- Travel, parking and access
- Plates, napkins and cutlery
- How long we are needed on site
- How many guests we’re serving
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The date and rough timings
- A picture of where we’d park
- Roughly how many adults and children
We quote for each event separately, based on what you need. For a quote, send a quick message through our quote form.
FAQs for Abinger Hammer
What’s the nearest station to Abinger Hammer for guests?
Guests can use Gomshall station, about 0.5 miles north-west of Abinger Hammer.
Is Abinger Hammer close to London?
Roughly 24 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Will you have a stall at our event?
Tell us about your event, and we’ll reply with our availability and what we need.
How spicy is the food?
The food can be kept mild, and hotter salsas go on the side for guests who like heat.
Do you have dairy-free options?
We can. We offer dairy-free options.
Can you serve alcohol at our event?
It depends on the event’s licence. Let us know how alcohol is licensed at your event, and we’ll go from there.
Are plates and napkins included?
Ask us when you enquire. Tell us what your venue provides, and we will confirm what’s included with your quote.
What’s on the menu?
Mexican street food and drinks: tacos and build-your-own taco bars, burritos, burrito bowls, nachos and quesadillas, with salsas, guacamole and toppings. We also run a Mexican drinks bar, with margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas.
Planning the serving area
Access is the first thing to check for a truck or trailer. We need:
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
- Room for the truck or trailer and customers
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we will advise.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Abinger Hammer? Service from a truck or trailer is quick, even for a crowd, and the menu can suit most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where vehicles can park, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
- 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