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Festival & event street food in Custom House, Greater London
Bring our Mexican catering truck or trailer to your event in Custom House. Everything is served fresh from the hatch.
- Festivals
- Community events and open days
- Race days and sports events
Planning an event in Custom House?
For event organisers in Custom House
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We can send what the landowner or council needs from us.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where vehicles can park, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Mexican street food for your event in Custom House
We work to your trader pack and site rules, including arrival times and waste arrangements. For race days and sports events and open days and community events, we’ll put together a menu of tacos, vegan tacos and loaded nachos and more.
Street parties and school fairs in Custom House can be a great fit for a taco truck, once the road closure or site permission is in place. We will check the space, access and power with you before the day, so set-up goes smoothly.
- Where
- Custom House (E16, E13)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free
- Guests
- Around 50 to 400 is usual; ask about yours
- Add-ons
- Nachos, guacamole and a drinks bar
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 28 October 2026
Fairs, fêtes and events in Custom House
Custom House is about 1 mile south of Canning Town, in Greater London. For an event in Custom House, we can park up at venues, fields, drives and courtyards. Custom House is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we can bring Mexican street food.
A school such as St Joachim's Catholic Primary School running a summer fair could book a taco truck. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St Matthew's Church, a taco truck adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
Here we cover the E16 and E13 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it with access for the truck or trailer. Whether your event is on Tree Road, Ethel Road and Booth Road or a nearby road, we will plan where to park and serve. You’ll find Custom House on the A1020, which makes it straightforward to bring the truck or trailer. Other places close to Custom House for Mexican street food include West Silvertown (1 mile south-west), Silvertown (1 mile south), Canning Town (1 mile north), Royal Docks (1 mile east) and Limmo Peninsula (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include London (5 miles west), City of Westminster (8 miles west), Marylebone (8 miles west), Kensington (10 miles west), St Pancras (6 miles west) and Shoreditch (5 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find East Ham (2 miles north-east) and Greenwich Castle (2.5 miles south-west). The countryside around Custom House includes Gilbert's Pit and Tower Hill.
- Schools near Custom House include Royal Docks Academy (under half a mile north-east) and The Royal Docks Community School (under half a mile north-east)
- Local pubs include The Connaught Tavern (less than half a mile east)
Step by step
The truck or trailer tends to draw a crowd, so we will help you choose a spot with room for a queue. Rain doesn’t normally stop us serving, though guests will want somewhere covered to stand or sit. Summer events in Custom House have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, which helps evening trading. Winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- You send us the event, the dates and the pitch details.
- We send our menu, pitch requirements and the documents you ask traders for.
- On the day, we arrive in the set-up window and get ready to trade.
- We serve from the hatch through the trading times you set.
- When trading ends, we pack down and leave the pitch clean.
How to prepare
- Ask the venue about power and water
- Tell us about narrow gates or low branches
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, send a quick message through our quote form.
Planning help
What we need at the venue
We will agree the spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Vehicle access before and after the event
- A pitch with space around it, away from tents and structures
- The event’s site rules and timings
In Custom House, as everywhere in Greater London, the ULEZ applies and kerb space is limited. Where will the truck or trailer stop? A drive, a courtyard or a suspended bay can all work.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Custom House
- Loaded nachos
- Tacos
- Vegan options
- Burrito bowls
- Quesadillas
- Burritos
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Share power and water details early
- Make allergen information visible at every stall
- Give traders a single information pack
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
We set up at the agreed time.
Loaded nachos for sharing.
Places near Custom House
Also in Custom House
Comparing your options
Some street food is slow to serve one order at a time. With fillings prepared ahead, service is fast. The cost per head can fall as numbers rise, because the set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- Quoted for your event
- Everything served fresh from the hatch
- Book food, drinks or both
- Events in Custom House and across Greater London
See our pricing and the cost guide.
Should I do it myself?
If you do it yourself, work out quantities first: see how many tacos per person. Keep warmed tortillas covered, and label anything containing allergens.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up in the kitchen. Booking a caterer means you can relax with everyone else.
How we price Mexican street food
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Staff for serving and the bar
- How many guests we are serving
- Adding food to drinks, or drinks to food
- The length of service
There is no one-size-fits-all price for Mexican street food. A simple party menu and a full wedding day are very different jobs. Contact us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- A photo of the space, if it’s a garden or field
- Access for the truck or trailer, including gates and ground
- The address or venue name
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Who books Mexican street food in Custom House?
It covers several diets with one trader.
Almost any gathering can work with a truck or trailer. People in Custom House can book us for events such as:
- Community events and open days
- Street food and farmers’ markets
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- School and charity events
Visitors arriving by train will find that Custom House has its own station, Custom House station.
Comparing caterers
- How late numbers can change
- The wet-weather plan
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- If the price includes VAT
Questions from Custom House
Could you bring a taco truck to a school fair in Custom House?
Yes, with the school’s permission and a pitch the truck or trailer can reach. Tell us the date and pitch details.
What about parking in Custom House?
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.
Do you have gluten-free options?
Yes, with corn tortillas. Corn tortillas are naturally gluten-free, but some fillings, sauces and toppings may not be, so we check every dish and give allergen information.
What do you need at the venue?
Access and level ground matter most: a firm spot for the truck or trailer, room for a queue and, for a taco bar, space for a serving table. Send us a photo and tell us about gates, slopes and soft ground.
Can you do dairy-free food?
Yes, on request. Let us know your dairy-free numbers, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Can you keep it mild?
We can keep it mild, and hotter salsas go on the side for guests who like heat.
Do you cater in Custom House?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Custom House is within our area. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
What paperwork do you provide?
Share your trader requirements and we’ll respond.
- 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