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Festival & event street food in Coates, West Sussex
Planning Mexican street food in Coates? We arrive with our truck or trailer and everything we need to serve, and look after your guests on the day.
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Sports clubs and race days
- Music and food festivals
Planning an event in Coates?
How our Mexican street food works in Coates
We follow your site rules, including arrival times and waste arrangements. At country shows and school fairs and fundraisers, we’ll put together a menu of burritos, burrito bowls and vegan tacos.
At a fête or field event near Coates, a truck or trailer brings hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground, the gate and access. We serve from the hatch of our food truck or trailer, or from a serving station, and we plan service so the queue keeps moving.
- Location
- Coates (RH20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free
- Guests
- Around 50 to 400 is usual; ask about yours
- Also available
- Nachos, guacamole and a drinks bar
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 28 October 2026
Should I do it myself?
A DIY taco night works well for a small group. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles allergen information for you.
You can set up your own drinks table, but someone has to serve all evening. Our margarita bar guide has tips.
What happens on the day
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, get the serving area ready, and get on with serving. Summer events in Coates have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, which helps evening trading. Winter markets, dark by about 4:00pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- First, we check the dates.
- We agree what we’ll serve and where.
- Paperwork goes over in good time.
- We’re ready to serve as visitors arrive.
- We serve, then clear the pitch at the end.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Tell us when you want service to start
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to park
Getting a price
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. Contact us for a quote: just use our quote form.
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Fairs, fêtes and events in Coates
Coates is about 10 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. For Mexican street food in Coates, we can park up at venues, fields, drives and courtyards in and around Coates. We cover all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex. You can also see our page for Chichester, about 12 miles away.
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Agatha, a taco truck adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. PTA volunteers planning an event for a school like Fittleworth CofE Village School might like a trader who brings everything and serves quickly. Events in and around the South Downs National Park, within about 4 miles of Coates, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
This part of West Sussex takes in RH20. Other places close to Coates for Mexican street food include Lower Horncroft (1 mile east), Fittleworth (1 mile north-east), Bedham (1 mile north-east), Watersfield (2 miles south-east) and Coldwaltham (2 miles south-east). We also cater in nearby towns such as Horsham (14 miles north-east), Worthing (12 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (12 miles south-west), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (10 miles south) and Lancing (14 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Coates Castle (0.5 miles south-west) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (2 miles north-west). The countryside around Coates includes Bignor Hill and Amberley Wild Brooks.
- Pubs nearby include The Swan Hotel (0.7 miles north-east)
Questions from Coates
Can you trade at a school fair in Coates?
We can, as long as the school agrees and the truck or trailer can reach the pitch. Tell us the date, the site and roughly how many visitors you expect.
Can you bring a truck or trailer to venues in the South Downs National Park?
We do, where the venue allows a catering vehicle. Lanes can be narrow and ground soft, so tell us how we’d get in.
Do you have vegan options?
Yes, and we plan them in from the start. Tell us your numbers when you ask for a quote.
Do you need power and water?
Tell us what the site has, for example a supply from the venue, and we will confirm what we need with your quote.
Can you do gluten-free food?
We can, using corn tortillas. Corn is naturally gluten-free, though some sauces and toppings can contain gluten, so we check every dish and give allergen information.
Do you have dairy-free options?
Yes, on request. Let us know your dairy-free numbers, and we’ll plan the menu around them.
Will there be long queues?
Fillings are cooked ahead and kept hot, so orders are assembled quickly.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
Please ask us. Let us know what you already have, and we will set out plates, napkins and cutlery in your quote.
What we need at the venue
If a space isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- A pitch big enough for the truck or trailer and a queue
- Details of power, water and waste arrangements
- Trader information and site rules
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Organising for someone else?
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We’ll provide the information the landowner or council asks for from us.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
What else we do in Coates
Dietary needs and planning tips
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Send traders one clear trader pack
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Tell traders about power and water before the day
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
Allergen details are on hand for every dish.
Bowls as a gluten-free choice.
What affects the price in Coates
We quote for your event, and the price is based on:
- The number of people
- Whether you need disposables
- Distance and access to the venue
- The length of service
The price depends on guest numbers, the menu and how long you’d like us to serve, along with extras and where your event is. Every event gets its own quote.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and allergy numbers
- What you’d like on the menu
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Coates, and we’ll suggest a menu to suit.
The menu, item by item
Tacos
Street tacos suit a festival crowd.
Quesadillas
Toasted tortillas with melted cheese.
How it compares
Hot-cabinet food lacks appeal. Our food is made to order. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can feel generous.
Why us?
- Set-up planned with you and your venue
- Every guest catered for, gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan included
- Catering across West Sussex, including Coates
- Served fresh from our truck or trailer
- 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