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Mexican Street Food in Blackfriars
A taco truck for markets, fêtes and festivals in Blackfriars, served from our food truck or trailer, at your venue, garden or site.
- Open days and community events
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Festivals
Mexican street food in Blackfriars
Working with your venue
For larger events, we plan serving points around your timings, so everyone is served promptly. Tell us how long you have for food and drinks.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
About our Mexican street food in Blackfriars
We trade at festivals, fairs, markets, school fairs and community events in and around Blackfriars. It suits food markets and summer fairs and fêtes, with burrito bowls, quesadillas and burritos.
London street parties and fairs in Blackfriars need careful planning around road closures, access and pitch size. Tell us the pitch details and timings. Guests are served from our food truck or trailer, or from a serving table nearby, and we plan the service around your numbers.
- Area
- Blackfriars (SE1, EC1M, EC1N)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free
- Guests
- Usually around 50 to 400; ask us
- Add-ons
- Drinks bar, nachos to share
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 28 October 2026
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Occasions we cater for in Blackfriars
It covers several diets with one trader.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Country shows
- Outdoor screenings
- Music and food festivals
Organisers looking at Bernie Spain Gardens as a site should start with the landowner, who sets the rules for traders and vehicles.
Questions to ask before you book
- How long the service runs
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether VAT is included
- A clear list of what’s included
About the menu
Vegan tacos
Vegan fillings with salsa and toppings.
Loaded nachos
Nachos are great for groups.
How the day works
When service finishes, we pack up and leave our area tidy. Set-up and pack-down times are agreed with you and the venue. Late-September events in Blackfriars see sunset at about 7:05pm, so an evening programme will run partly after dusk. Organisers should plan that into the site layout.
- Send the event name, expected visitors and pitch size.
- We reply with our stall menu and what we need on site.
- We confirm power, water and access arrangements.
- On the day, we’re ready before the busiest hours.
- At close, we pack down and tidy up.
Before we arrive
- Tell us what power and water the site has
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Check the venue is happy to have a truck or trailer on site
Getting a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
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How we price Mexican street food
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The length of service
- Guest numbers
- How many staff you need
- Your choice of food and drinks
Larger events can cost less per head, because the set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- What power and water the site has
- Your date and when you want service to start
- Access for the truck or trailer, including gates and ground
- Expected numbers
Planning Mexican street food in Blackfriars? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, send a quick message through our quote form.
Where the truck can go in Blackfriars
Access is the first thing to check for a truck or trailer. We look for:
- Spacing from tents and other structures
- A level pitch on firm ground
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
London streets around Blackfriars 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’ll say what we think before you book.
Common questions in Blackfriars
Could you bring a taco truck to a school fair in Blackfriars?
Yes, with the school’s permission and a pitch the truck or trailer can reach. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
What’s the nearest station to Blackfriars for guests?
London Blackfriars station, in Blackfriars itself.
Is the food very hot?
It is up to you: we can keep it mild and put the hotter salsas on the side.
Do you have gluten-free options?
We can, using corn tortillas. Corn is naturally gluten-free, though some sauces and toppings can contain gluten, so we plan gluten-free dishes carefully and give allergen information.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
What areas do you cover?
We cater across London and the South East, including Greater London. See all areas.
What documents can you send?
Send us your list, and we’ll send what you ask for.
Can you cater for guests who avoid dairy?
We can. Dairy-free options are part of our menus.
Street food for events around Blackfriars
Blackfriars is about 1 mile north-west of London, in Greater London. Give us the address of your event in Blackfriars, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. Blackfriars is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover.
The A4 and A40 make Blackfriars an easy place for us to reach on event day. Hot food from a truck or trailer could give a school fair, for a school such as Mercers' School, a busy corner.
Wherever your event is in SE1, EC1M and EC1N, we can bring Mexican street food to you. Streets in the area include Oat Lane, Bear Lane and Shoe Lane, and an event on any of them can work if the truck or trailer can park nearby. Main roads around Blackfriars include the A4 and A40, which makes travel to your event easy. If your venue is just outside Blackfriars, we also cover Temple (1 mile west), Temple Bar (1 mile west), Bankside (1 mile south-east), Smithfield (1 mile north) and Clare Market (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Kensington (4 miles west), Walthamstow (6 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (14 miles west), Brompton (3 miles south-west) and Stockwell (3 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include St Brides Crypt Museum (within half a mile north-west) and St Philip's Hospital (0.6 miles west). Not far away are Barnsbury Wood and St. James's Park Lake.
- Schools near Blackfriars include London Nautical School (0.5 miles south-west) and St Alban's Church of England Primary School (0.6 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Black Friar pub (less than half a mile south-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Barts Health Archives (within half a mile north-east) and County of London (0.6 miles east)
DIY taco night versus a caterer
Not sure whether to do it yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Contact us for a quote to compare.
Running your own drinks table is one option, but someone has to serve all evening. See our margarita bar guide.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Agree when vehicles can move on site
- Book crew catering in advance
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
We serve from the hatch throughout trading hours, made to order.
Our drinks bar, where the event’s licensing allows.
- 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