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Festival & event street food in Dorking, Surrey
A menu that works for every guest: vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free options, plus allergen information for every dish. Tacos, burritos and nachos from a truck for fairs and festivals in Dorking.
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Open days and community events
- County and country shows
Planning an event in Dorking?
Mexican street food for your event in Dorking
A Mexican food truck pulls a crowd at any outdoor event. People follow the smell of warm tortillas, and orders come out fast from the hatch. At food and music festivals and fundraisers and fêtes, we will put together a menu of tacos, vegan tacos and burrito bowls.
In Dorking, fêtes and school fairs suit a Mexican street-food truck: it draws a crowd and serves quickly. Guests are served from our truck or trailer, or from a serving table nearby, and we plan the service around your numbers.
How we price Mexican street food
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Travel, parking and access
- What the venue already provides
- The length of service
- The number of people
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Your quote confirms the full price.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A picture of where we’d park
- Your menu ideas
- Expected numbers
- Gate widths, slopes and the ground
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send you a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Planning for every diet
Every guest is catered for, gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan included. To make it work smoothly:
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Share power and water details early
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
- Agree when vehicles can move on site
Orders are served throughout the event.
Loaded nachos for sharing.
Places near Dorking
Other catering in Dorking
How it compares
If you want a trader that adds atmosphere, a Mexican food truck is a strong choice. Larger events can cost less per head, because the set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why book with us
- Service planned around your numbers
- A quote that sets out what’s included
- Tacos, burritos and a drinks bar
- Events in Dorking and across Surrey
DIY taco night versus a caterer
Some hosts like to do it themselves. Common snags are cold tortillas, uneven quantities and the host missing the party. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us serve.
Weighing up a DIY taco night against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Street food for events around Dorking
Dorking is about 10 miles north-west of Crawley, in Surrey. Wherever your event is in the RH4 area, we can serve your guests. Dorking is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. Our truck and trailer cover the area from Dorking to Guildford (11 miles away).
Dorking is on or near the A24 and A25, so getting the truck or trailer to your pitch is simple. Organisers looking at Deepdene Terrace as a site should start with the landowner, who sets the rules for traders and vehicles. Organisers near the Surrey Hills National Landscape, within about 2 miles of Dorking, may face extra conditions on traffic, ground protection and waste. We work to whatever the site sets.
For Mexican street food in RH4 and RH5, we plan around your venue and the route in. Your event could be at a home on High Street, Station Road and London Road or the roads around them. Main roads around Dorking include the A24 and A25, so getting the truck or trailer to your event is simple. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Pixham (1 mile north-east), North Holmwood (1 mile south), Westhumble (2 miles north), Westcott (2 miles west) and Blackbrook (2 miles south-east). We also cater in nearby towns such as Guildford (11 miles west), Woking (12 miles north-west), Epsom (8 miles north), Horley (8 miles south-east), Redhill (7 miles east) and Ewell (9 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Mesolithic Museum (3.9 miles south-west) and Headley Court (4.8 miles north-east). Not far away are Reigate Heath and Box Hill.
- Schools near Dorking include The Ashcombe School (0.6 miles north) and The Ashcombe School (0.6 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Wheatsheaf Public House (within half a mile north-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Pippbrook House (0.5 miles north)
How the day works
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, though guests will want somewhere covered to stand or sit. A December market in Dorking loses the light at about 3:55pm, so a lit pitch helps visitors find the truck. At midsummer, daylight lasts until roughly 9:20pm.
- Tell us about the event, the crowd and the pitch.
- You get our menu and pitch requirements.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Have a marquee or gazebo ready in case of rain
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Get a quote
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. Contact us for a quote: just send a quick message through our quote form.
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Planning the serving area
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- A level pitch on firm ground
- The event’s site rules and timings
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Who books Mexican street food in Dorking?
It brings something different to the food court.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Sports club events
- Street food and farmers’ markets
- Agricultural and county shows
- Food and music festivals
Rail travel is an option for visitors, as the nearest station is Dorking Deepdene station, about 0.6 miles north.
What your quote should include
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Who provides plates and napkins
- What happens if it rains
- What the caterer needs from your venue
FAQs for Dorking
Can you bring your truck or trailer to Deepdene Terrace?
It depends on the park’s owner, who would need to agree to a catering vehicle on site. Ask them first; if they say yes, we will send what they need from us.
How far is Dorking from central London?
It is about 21 miles from central London, and inside the area we cover.
Can you cater for crew and volunteers?
Yes, at set times to suit your schedule. Send us numbers and times.
Can you cater in a back garden?
That depends on access. A drive or a spot nearby may work, with permission, if the garden itself is out of reach. Send us a picture and we’ll talk it through.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our own area when service is finished. For anything beyond that, such as guests’ tables, ask us.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan the menu with them in mind.
Can you serve in the rain?
We can keep serving from the truck or trailer in the rain, but your guests will want somewhere covered, like a marquee or gazebo.
How big an event can you cater?
Our truck and trailer service usually suits events of around 50 to 400 guests. Smaller parties are quoted case by case, and festivals can be larger. Send us your numbers and we will advise.
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Dorking? A truck or trailer serves a crowd quickly, with options for most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the space and tell us about the drive and gates, and we’ll tell you honestly whether a truck or trailer will fit.
- 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