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Event caterers in Downe
We bring a taco truck for markets, fêtes and festivals to Downe and across Greater London, with options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests.
- Outdoor cinema and theatre nights
- Food markets
- Festivals
Mexican street food in Downe
Planners, venues and businesses
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Organising a club, school or community event in Downe? Service from a truck or trailer is quick, even for a crowd, and the menu can suit most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
About our Mexican street food in Downe
We can trade to the public or cook for crew, volunteers and hospitality areas. For food and music festivals and crew and volunteer catering, we’ll put together a menu of burritos, tacos and burrito bowls.
In Downe, street events mean planning access, closures and where the truck fits. Send us the pitch size, access route and timings. We will check the space, access and power with you before the day, so there are no surprises on arrival.
- Location
- Downe (BR6)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free
- Guest numbers
- Around 50 to 400 is usual; ask about yours
- Also available
- Drinks bar, nachos to share
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 28 October 2026
Popular choices
Burritos
Burritos are hearty festival food.
Loaded nachos
Nachos are great for groups.
Can I do a taco night myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party serving. With a caterer, you get the food and drinks without the work.
You can host your own taco night for a crowd, but it takes planning. There are fillings to slow-cook, tortillas to keep warm and salsas to make. Read our guide to taco bars.
Downe events: pitches and permissions
Downe is about 4 miles south-west of Orpington, in Greater London. We bring Mexican street food to homes, gardens and venues in Downe and the surrounding area. We serve in all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages, wherever the truck or trailer can get in. We cater right across the region, from Downe to Croydon (7 miles away).
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St Mary's Church, a taco truck adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Chelsfield station, about 2.6 miles north-east. Organisers near the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 6 miles of Downe, may face extra conditions on traffic, ground protection and waste. We work to whatever the site sets.
Wherever your event is in BR6, we can bring the truck or trailer to your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From High Street, North End Lane and Belle Vue Road or a nearby road, we’ll plan where to park and serve. We also serve at events in Farthing Street (1 mile north-west), Hazelwood (1 mile east), Luxted (1 mile south), Leaves Green (1 mile west) and Single Street (2 miles south). We also cater in nearby towns such as London (13 miles north-west), City of Westminster (15 miles north-west), Marylebone (15 miles north-west), St Pancras (15 miles north-west), Shoreditch (14 miles north-west) and Hoxton (15 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Crofton Roman Villa (2.7 miles north-east) and Princess Royal University Hospital (1.8 miles north). The countryside around Downe includes Downe Bank Nature Reserve and Betsom's Hill.
- Nearby schools include Charles Darwin School (1.8 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Queens Head pub (within half a mile south)
Comparing your options
A single pizza or burger stall can’t cover every visitor. Our menu gives visitors choice. Pricing depends on the event. A simple party menu and a full wedding day are very different jobs. Contact us for a quote.
Why book Mobile Mexican Catering in Downe
- Every guest catered for, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free included
- Catering across Greater London, including Downe
- Quoted for your event
- Allergen information for everything we serve
Read how we price or the cost guide.
Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Send traders one clear trader pack
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
- Schedule crew meals
We keep our pitch tidy and safe.
Alcohol-free aguas frescas.
Downe questions
Can you bring a truck or trailer to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and catering, so check with yours. Tell us about narrow lanes and soft ground.
What about parking in Downe?
That depends on the street. A drive, a courtyard or a bay suspended by the council can all work, so tell us what’s outside your venue. The ULEZ covers all of Greater London.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, with corn tortillas. Corn is naturally gluten-free, though some sauces and toppings can contain gluten, so we plan gluten-free dishes carefully and give allergen information.
Will there be long queues?
With fillings ready to go, service is quick.
Can you feed our volunteers?
Yes, at set times to suit your schedule. Tell us numbers and timings.
Do you need electricity?
That depends on the set-up, so we confirm power and water arrangements with each booking. Let us know whether there’s a supply near where we’ll park.
Is the food very hot?
That is your choice: we can keep it mild and put the hotter salsas on the side.
What’s on the menu?
We agree a sample menu with each client. Fillings could include slow-cooked pork carnitas, chicken tinga, beef birria and vegan options such as spiced mushrooms or black beans. See our menu for ideas.
Towns and villages near Downe
What else we do in Downe
Before you choose a spot
We serve from a truck or trailer, so where we park matters. Here’s what we look for:
- Vehicle access to the pitch for set-up and break-down
- Room for the truck or trailer and customers
- Spacing from tents and other structures
Downe is in London, inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, which covers all of Greater London, and parking can be tight: tell us about parking bays, permits, a driveway or whether a parking suspension is needed.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we’ll advise.
Perfect for your event in Downe
It’s food people already know and want, so the stall trades steadily.
Big or small, a truck or trailer works well. Typical bookings include:
- Music and food festivals
- County and country shows
- Hospitality and crew areas
- Street food and farmers’ markets
Events in parks such as South Park need permission from the council or landowner, and we will send any documents they ask for from us.
Before you book anyone
- Whether VAT is included
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The deposit and payment dates
What happens on the day
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, get the serving area ready, and get on with serving. Summer events in Downe have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, so evening trading usually finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Send the event name, expected visitors and pitch size.
- You get our menu and pitch requirements.
- Power, water and access are agreed in advance.
- We plan to be ready for the lunchtime rush.
- When trading ends, the pitch is cleared and left clean.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the venue allows outside caterers
- Tell us when you want service to start
- Choose a level, firm spot for the truck or trailer
Getting a price
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, use our quote form.
Read more
- 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