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Mexican Street Food for Cane End events
Planning Mexican street food in Cane End? We bring the truck or trailer, the ingredients and the kit, then serve your guests fresh on the day.
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Country shows
- Festivals
Planning an event in Cane End?
A closer look at the menu
Burritos
Burritos are hearty festival food.
Burrito bowls
Rice, beans, filling and toppings in a bowl.
Mexican street food in Cane End, from our food truck or trailer
Crew catering can be timed to your schedule, so your team eats well on a long day. On the menu are burrito bowls, quesadillas and loaded nachos, and it suits seasonal and night markets and open days and community events.
Near Cane End, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a taco truck is a welcome sight. You’ll know what’s included before you book: menu, timings and any add-ons.
Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
- Confirm power and water with traders
- Share vehicle access times with traders
On the day, we work with your site team on any changes.
Margaritas and Mexican beer, subject to the event’s licence.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Plates, napkins and cutlery
- What’s on the menu
- Travel, parking and access
- Timings and hours
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: service time, staff, plates and napkins, travel and VAT. Our quote sets out what’s included.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- What power and water the site has
- The date and rough timings
- Gate widths, slopes and the ground
- What you’d like on the menu
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send you a clear quote.
Street food for events around Cane End
Cane End is about 3 miles north-west of Caversham, in Reading. For Mexican street food in Cane End, we can serve in gardens, fields, venues, car parks and courtyards with access. Cane End is one of 34 towns and villages in Reading we cover.
If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Kidmore End Church of England Primary School, a taco truck can be a crowd-pleaser. Rail travel is an option for visitors, as the nearest station is Tilehurst station, about 2.8 miles south.
We cater events across the RG4 postcode area. From Horsepond Road, Park Lane and Reading Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll plan where to park and serve. For events just outside Cane End, we cover Gallowstree Common (1 mile north-east), Hook End (1 mile north-west), Whitchurch Hill (2 miles west), Checkendon (3 miles north) and Woodcote (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Caversham (3 miles south-east), Norcot (4 miles south), West Reading (4 miles south), Tilehurst Within (4 miles south), Shinfield (8 miles south-east) and Arborfield Garrison (10 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (3.7 miles south) and Battle Hospital (3.8 miles south). Open spaces near Cane End include Hartslock.
- Local schools include Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge (1.3 miles east) and The Warwick School (1.3 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Fox pub (within half a mile south-west)
Working with your venue
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the space and tell us about the drive and gates, and we will let you know if it’s a good fit.
Places near Cane End
More for events in Cane End
Should I do it myself?
Not sure whether to do it yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
You can host your own taco night for a crowd, but it takes planning. Fillings need slow cooking, tortillas need warming as you go, and salsas need making. Read our guide to taco bars.
Your questions about Mexican street food in Cane End
What’s the nearest station to Cane End for guests?
Tilehurst station, about 2.8 miles south of the centre.
How far is Cane End from central London?
It is about 40 miles from central London, and inside the area we cover.
Can you serve in the rain?
Rain doesn’t normally stop service from the truck or trailer. Plan cover for guests, such as a marquee or gazebo, and tell us if heavy rain could make the ground soft.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, they’re part of the planning from the start. Tell us your numbers when you ask for a quote, and we will keep their options separate.
What areas do you cover?
We cater across London and the South East, including Reading. See all areas.
What do you need at the venue?
Level, firm ground or hardstanding for the truck or trailer, and a route in it can fit through, plus the venue’s permission. Power and water arrangements are confirmed with each booking.
Can you keep it mild?
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.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Occasions we cater for in Cane End
It suits outdoor events of all sizes.
We cater all kinds of occasions in Cane End and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Food and music festivals
- Fundraisers and fêtes
- Food markets
- Open days and community events
Running a fête for a church like Church of St John the Baptist? A Mexican street-food truck draws people in.
Comparing caterers
- When final numbers are due
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether VAT is included
- A food hygiene rating you can check
Before you choose a spot
We’ll agree the spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Pitch space for the vehicle and a queue
- Firm, level ground or hardstanding
- A pitch with space around it, away from tents and structures
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Step by step
A typical event goes like this: we arrive and set up, service opens at the agreed time, and your guests are served fresh until service ends. Summer events in Cane End have daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer and about 7:10pm by late September, which helps evening trading. Winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Send the event name, expected visitors and pitch size.
- We reply with our stall menu and what we need on site.
- Power, water and access are agreed in advance.
- We plan to be ready for the lunchtime rush.
- When trading ends, the pitch is cleared and left clean.
How to prepare
- Find out what power and water are available
- Check gates and access routes are wide and high enough
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
Thinking about Mexican street food for your event in Cane End? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, use our quote form.
Planning help
- 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