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Festival & event street food in Cranbrook, Greater London
Mobile Mexican Catering brings Mexican street food for festival crowds, school fairs and markets to Cranbrook and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests.
- Fundraisers and fêtes
- Food markets
- Open days and community events
Mexican street food for Cranbrook events
Can I do a taco night myself?
If you do it yourself, work out quantities first: see how many tacos per person. Keep tortillas warm in a covered basket, and label anything containing allergens.
Not sure whether to do it yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Mexican street food in Cranbrook, served fresh
We can trade to the public or cook for crew, volunteers and hospitality areas. It works well for village fairs and street food and farmers’ markets, with tacos, loaded nachos and quesadillas.
London street parties and fairs in Cranbrook need careful planning around road closures, access and pitch size. Tell us the pitch details and timings. You will know what’s included before booking: the menu, the service time and any extras you choose.
- Where
- Cranbrook (IG1, IG2, E12)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free
- Guests
- Typically around 50 to 400 guests; tell us yours
- Extras
- Margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 28 October 2026
Who books Mexican street food in Cranbrook?
It feeds crew and volunteers well on a long day.
Big or small, a truck or trailer works well. Common bookings include:
- Community events and open days
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Sports club events
- Food and music festivals
Visitors arriving by train will find that the nearest station is Ilford station, about 0.5 miles south-east.
Comparing caterers
- Travel and parking costs
- Who provides plates and napkins
- The deposit and payment dates
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
Space, access and the venue
Access is the first thing to check for a truck or trailer. We look for:
- A level pitch on firm ground
- Clear information on power, water and waste
- Vehicle access before and after the event
Cranbrook is in London, inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, which covers all of Greater London, and parking can be tight: let us know about permits, bays, off-street space or a parking suspension.
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Cranbrook
- Burritos
- Burrito bowls
- Quesadillas
- Loaded nachos
- Vegan options
- Tacos
Cranbrook events: pitches and permissions
Cranbrook is about 2 miles north-east of Forest Gate, in Greater London. Anywhere in IG1, we’ll come to your venue or site. We serve in all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages, wherever the truck or trailer can get in. You can also see our page for London, about 8 miles away.
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St Clement's Church, a taco truck adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. Hot food from a truck or trailer could give a school fair, for a school such as The Ursuline Academy Ilford, a busy corner.
Anywhere in IG1, IG2 and E12, we can bring the truck or trailer to your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Mill Road, York Road and Prior Road or anywhere nearby, we can bring Mexican street food there, given access. Other places close to Cranbrook for Mexican street food include Ilford (1 mile south-east), Redbridge (1 mile north-west), Gants Hill (1 mile north-east), Little Ilford (1 mile south) and Manor Park (1 mile south). Further out, we also cater in London (8 miles south-west), City of Westminster (10 miles west), Marylebone (10 miles west), Kensington (12 miles west), St Pancras (8 miles west) and Shoreditch (7 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Redbridge Museum (0.7 miles south-east) and Wanstead Hospital (2.1 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Ripple Nature Reserve and Hollow Pond.
- Schools near Cranbrook include Highlands Primary School (less than half a mile west)
- Local pubs include Great Spoon of Ilford pub (within half a mile south-east)
- Other local spots include Cann Hall (2.3 miles west)
Working with your venue
For larger events, we plan serving points around your timings, so guests are looked after quickly. Let us know how long the break is.
Organising a club, school or community event in Cranbrook? Service from a truck or trailer is quick, even for a crowd, and the menu can suit most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
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Is Mexican street food right for your event?
A single pizza or burger stall cannot cover every visitor. Tacos, burritos, bowls and nachos give choice. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: service time, staff, plates and napkins, travel and VAT. Contact us for a quote and we’ll set out what’s included.
What we offer in Cranbrook
- Book food, drinks or both
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests
- Access, space and power checked in advance
- Allergen information for every dish
See our pricing and our guide to catering costs.
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Plan access routes for trader vehicles
- Provide seating near the food
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
Orders are served throughout the event.
Vegan tacos alongside the rest.
A closer look at the menu
Quesadillas
Crisp quesadillas.
Burrito bowls
Bowls suit gluten-free visitors on the grass.
Cranbrook: your questions answered
Can you trade at a school fair in Cranbrook?
Yes, if the school is happy and there is access for the truck or trailer. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
Where would you park in Cranbrook?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. A parking suspension may be needed, and the whole of Greater London is inside the ULEZ.
Is there a minimum number of guests?
That depends on the menu and the service time, but our truck and trailer service normally suits around 50 to 400 guests. For anything outside that, ask us.
What do you need at the pitch?
Let us know what the pitch has and we will confirm our needs. We confirm power and water with each booking.
Is the food very hot?
It is up to you: we can keep it mild and put the hotter salsas on the side.
Is the food made fresh?
Food is cooked to order in our truck or trailer, or served from a build-your-own taco bar. Slow-cooked fillings are prepared in advance and kept hot on site.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, we do. Our drinks bar can be booked on its own or with food, with alcohol-free options such as aguas frescas. For alcohol, we will check the licensing with you and your venue.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates go first, so get in touch early.
The process
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, let us know and we will adjust where we can. Late-September events in Cranbrook see sunset at about 7:05pm, so later trading needs some lighting. 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 arrive at the agreed time and set up on our pitch.
- Tacos, burritos and more are served to order while the event is open.
- At the close, we clear our pitch.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Choose a level, firm spot for the truck or trailer
- Ask the venue about power and water
Getting a price
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. When you’re ready, tell us about it on our contact page.
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