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Festival & event street food in Compton, Surrey
From the first guest in the queue to the last, a taco truck for markets, fêtes and festivals keeps your guests happy at your event in Compton.
- Festivals
- Sports club events
- Outdoor screenings
Mexican street food for Compton events
DIY taco night versus a caterer
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party serving. Booking a caterer means you can relax with everyone else.
For a small group, a taco night at home can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, with allergen information for every dish.
Mexican street food in Compton, served fresh
Festivals, fairs, markets and school fairs are all on our list. On the menu are quesadillas, vegan tacos and loaded nachos, and it is a good fit for school and charity events and sports clubs and race days.
A fête near Compton might be on a field with no mains power; tell us what’s available and we will plan around it. We cater for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan guests, with allergen information for everything we serve.
What we need at the venue
Before the day, we will agree where we park and serve. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
- Flat, firm ground
- Your trader pack and site rules
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Compton
- Burritos
- Loaded nachos
- Tacos
- Burrito bowls
- Quesadillas
- Vegan options
Organising for someone else?
For larger events, we plan serving points around your timings, so everyone is served promptly. Let us know how long the break is.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Street food for events around Compton
Compton is about 3 miles south-west of Guildford, in Surrey. Wherever your event is in the GU3 area, we can bring the truck or trailer to you. We cater in 395 places in Surrey.
Organisers looking at Pucks Oak Barn and McAlmont Reserves as a site should start with the landowner, who sets the rules for traders and vehicles. A school such as Loseley Fields Primary School running a summer fair could book a taco truck. Organisers near the Surrey Hills National Landscape, within about 8 miles of Compton, may face extra conditions on traffic, ground protection and waste. We work to whatever the site sets.
Wherever your event is in GU3, we can bring Mexican street food to you. Your event could be at a home on The Street, Spiceall and Almsgate. Other places close to Compton for Mexican street food include Hurtmore (1 mile south), Binscombe (1 mile south-east), Littleton (1 mile east), Shackleford (2 miles south-west) and Onslow Village (2 miles north-east). We also cater in nearby towns such as Guildford (3 miles north-east), Woking (7 miles north), Camberley (9 miles north-west), Farnham (7 miles west), Egham (15 miles north) and Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Charterhouse School Museum (1.2 miles south) and Guildford Castle (2.8 miles north-east). The countryside around Compton includes Farncombe Wood and Frith Hill.
- Local schools include Prior's Field School (1 mile west) and Broadwater School (1.8 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Harrow pub (within half a mile west)
FAQs for Compton
Will you travel to a small place like Compton?
Yes. Villages and hamlets are part of our area, and the main thing is access: tell us about the lane, the gate and the ground.
Can you trade at a school fair in Compton?
Yes, with the school’s permission and a pitch the truck or trailer can reach. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
Do you need electricity?
Tell us what the site has, for instance a supply from the venue, and we’ll confirm what we need with your quote.
Will you have a stall at our event?
Send us the details, and we’ll reply with our availability and what we need.
Can you handle a lunchtime rush?
Fillings are cooked ahead and kept hot, so orders are assembled quickly.
Are plates and napkins included?
That’s confirmed with each quote. Tell us whether your venue has crockery or you’d prefer disposables and we’ll talk it through.
Is there a minimum number of guests?
It depends on the menu and how long service runs, but around 50 to 400 guests is the usual range. Tell us your numbers and we’ll advise.
Can you keep it mild?
That is your choice: we can keep the main dishes mild, with hotter salsas served separately.
Is Mexican street food right for your event?
Some traders struggle with vegan and gluten-free visitors. Our menu includes vegan and gluten-free options. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: serving hours, staff, disposables, travel and VAT. Our quote sets out what’s included.
Why book with us
- A menu agreed with you
- A truck or trailer that comes to you
- Catering across Surrey, including Compton
- Allergen information for everything we serve
See how we price and our guide to catering costs.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Send traders one clear trader pack
- Make sure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
- Provide seating near the food
- Check allergen information is on display
We keep in touch with your traders’ contact on the day.
Vegan tacos alongside the rest.
Towns and villages near Compton
More for events in Compton
Occasions we cater for in Compton
Organisers book Mexican street food because it draws people into the food area and serves them quickly.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Compton, the serving truck can be a highlight. We can cater:
- Outdoor screenings
- Race days and sports events
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
A fundraiser for a church like Church of St Nicholas might use a food truck to give visitors a reason to stay longer.
What your quote should include
- Who provides plates and napkins
- What the price includes, item by item
- Space, access, power and water needs
- When payment is due
How the day works
On the day, we park the truck or trailer in the agreed spot and set up. We are ready to serve at the agreed time, so everything runs to your schedule. By late September, it’s dark in Compton at around 7:05pm, so an evening programme will run partly after dusk. Organisers should plan that into the site layout.
- Organisers send us the event details, dates and pitch information.
- You get our stall menu, what we need at the pitch and the paperwork you request.
- We set up the truck or trailer on the pitch at the agreed time.
- We serve from the hatch through the trading times you set.
- We pack away and leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Check gates and access routes are wide and high enough
- Tell us what power and water the site has
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you will get menu ideas and a price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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What affects the price in Compton
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- How long we’re needed on site
- Whether you add a drinks bar or food
- Parking and the route in
- What’s on the menu
Extra dishes, drinks and longer service are priced on request, so you can choose what you need.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Your menu ideas
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many adults and children
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, food or drinks or both, and the access. To send your details, send a quick message through our quote form.
- 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