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Festival & event street food in Cross in Hand, East Sussex
Book our truck or trailer for your event in Cross in Hand. Everything is served fresh from the hatch, with a clear quote before booking.
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- School and charity events
Mexican street food near Cross in Hand
Mexican street food for your event in Cross in Hand
Tacos, burritos and bowls are easy to eat on the move. For village fêtes and summer fairs and food markets, we can serve burritos, tacos and burrito bowls and more.
Rural events near Cross in Hand can be a long way from food outlets, so a hot-food truck is a big help. Everything is prepared fresh for your event and served from our food truck or trailer, so guests get it at its best.
- Location
- Cross in Hand (TN21)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free
- Guests
- Typically around 50 to 400; ask us
- Add-ons
- Drinks bar, nachos to share
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 28 October 2026
The process
Guests tend to gather around the truck, so we’ll help you choose a spot with room for a queue. Rain doesn’t typically stop us serving, but guests will need somewhere covered. By late September, it’s dark in Cross in Hand at around 7:05pm, so later trading needs some lighting. 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.
Preparing for the day
- Find out what power and water are available
- Have level hardstanding or firm ground ready
- Tell us when you want service to start
Getting a price
Send us the date, your venue or TN21 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get menu ideas and a price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Street food for events around Cross in Hand
Cross in Hand is about 5 miles east of Uckfield, in East Sussex. Events in Cross in Hand are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and fresh service on the day. Cross in Hand is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Royal Tunbridge Wells, about 12 miles away.
Rail travel is an option for visitors, as Buxted station is about 3.9 miles away. If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School, a taco truck can be a crowd-pleaser. Shows and fairs in the High Weald National Landscape, about 4 miles from Cross in Hand at most, sometimes have rules on where traders can drive. Send us the site plan and we will plan around it.
Here we cover the TN21 postcode area. Your event could be at a home on Fir Grove Road, Windmill Place and Dads Hill or the roads around them. We also serve at events in Roser's Cross (1 mile south-west), Waldron (1 mile south-west), Heathfield (2 miles east), Sandy Cross (2 miles south-east) and Lions Green (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (13 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles south-east), Seaford (14 miles south), Lewes (11 miles south-west), Hailsham (8 miles south) and Crowborough (6 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Sussex Farm Museum (2.8 miles south) and Tickerage Castle (2.9 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Selwyns Wood.
Events we cater in Cross in Hand
It adds colour to a food line-up.
These are some of the occasions we serve:
- Seasonal and night markets
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Open days and community events
- Sports clubs and race days
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St Bartholomew, a taco truck adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
What to look for in a quote
- How late numbers can change
- Whether VAT is included
- A clear list of what’s included
- Staff numbers and hours
Planners, venues and businesses
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Common questions in Cross in Hand
Could you bring a taco truck to a school fair in Cross in Hand?
Yes, if the school is happy and there is access for the truck or trailer. Tell us the date and pitch details.
How far is Cross in Hand from central London?
It’s about 39 miles from central London, and inside the area we cover.
Do you run a bar at festivals?
That depends on licensing. Tell us whether the event has a premises licence or a Temporary Event Notice.
Do you cook on site?
Fillings are slow-cooked in advance, then finished and kept hot on site. The tortillas are warmed on site, and the salsas and guacamole are made fresh.
Do you provide allergen information for each dish?
Yes. Tell us about allergies when you book. Under UK rules, caterers must give information on 14 allergens, and we give it for every dish (Food Standards Agency guidance). Anyone with a severe allergy should speak to us before the event.
Do you have vegan options?
Yes. We can include vegetarian and vegan fillings like black beans or spiced mushrooms.
What if the weather’s bad?
We can keep serving from the truck or trailer in the rain, but guests need somewhere covered to eat and drink, such as a marquee, gazebo or nearby building.
How long are you on site?
We arrive in good time to set up before service. Serving times are agreed with you in advance.
Is Mexican street food right for your event?
Burger and hot dog stalls are familiar but similar. A Mexican trader adds variety. 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 we offer in Cross in Hand
- Access, space and power checked in advance
- Allergen information for every dish
- Fast service, even with a queue
- Events in Cross in Hand and across East Sussex
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to catering costs.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
- Agree when vehicles can move on site
- Make allergen information visible at every stall
- Put picnic tables near the traders
We keep in touch with your traders’ contact on the day.
Burrito bowls for gluten-free visitors.
Should I do it myself?
Running your own drinks table is one option, but someone has to serve all evening. See our margarita bar guide.
Some hosts like to do it themselves. Common snags are cold tortillas, uneven quantities and the host missing the party. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the serving.
The menu, item by item
Tacos
Tacos are made for eating on the move.
Burritos
Burritos are hearty festival food.
What we need at the venue
Access is the first thing to check for a truck or trailer. We look for:
- Access for the truck or trailer at set-up
- Clear information on power, water and waste
- A level pitch on firm ground
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Towns and villages near Cross in Hand
Other catering in Cross in Hand
- 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