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Event caterers in Downside: Mexican street food
From the moment the hatch opens to the end of service, Mexican street food for festival crowds, school fairs and markets makes the serving truck part of your event in Downside.
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- School and charity events
- Sports club events
Planning an event in Downside?
About our Mexican street food in Downside
A taco stall covers many diets at once: we serve vegan and vegetarian fillings and corn tortillas for gluten-free visitors. That makes your food line-up easier. At summer fairs and fêtes and race days and sports events, we’ll put together a menu of burritos, loaded nachos and vegan tacos.
At a field event near Downside, power and water may be limited; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. Every guest is catered for, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free included, with allergen information for everything we serve.
Downside events: pitches and permissions
Downside is about 4 miles west of Leatherhead, in Surrey. Events in Downside are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and fresh service on the day. Downside is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. We cater right across the region, from Downside to Guildford (about 8 miles away).
Running a fête for a church like St Michael's Chapel? A Mexican street-food truck draws people in. Rail travel is an option for visitors, as Cobham & Stoke Dabernon station is about 1 mile away. Shows and fairs in the Surrey Hills National Landscape, about 6 miles from Downside 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 KT11 postcode area. Local streets include Downside Common, Downsview Close and Deacon Close; for an event at home on any of them, tell us where the truck or trailer can park. If your venue is just outside Downside, we also cover Hatchford (1 mile west), Martyr's Green (1 mile south-west), Hatchford End (2 miles west), Whiteley Village (3 miles north) and Wisley (3 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (8 miles south-west), Woking (7 miles west), Camberley (14 miles west), Epsom (6 miles east), Horley (14 miles south-east) and Redhill (12 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Epsom Cottage Hospital (5.1 miles north-east) and Send and Ripley History Society Museum (3.8 miles west). Open spaces near Downside include Jubilee Wood and Boldermere Lake.
- Nearby schools include Parkside School (1.2 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Plough Public House (0.7 miles north)
Step by step
A typical event goes like this: we park up and get ready, we open the hatch when you are ready, and your guests are served fresh for the agreed time. Evening events in Downside have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; beyond that, ask the organiser how the site will be lit.
- Tell us about the event and pitch.
- We confirm our menu, pitch needs and paperwork.
- We arrive and set up at the agreed time.
- We serve to order through the event.
- We clear and leave the pitch clean.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want service to start
- Find out what power and water are available
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to park
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, tell us about it on our contact page.
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Is Mexican street food right for your event?
Cooked-from-raw street food can slow queues. Our fillings are ready to go, so orders are quick. The price depends on guest numbers, the menu and how long you’d like us to serve, along with extras and where your event is. Every event gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- We cover Downside and the whole of Surrey
- Menus chosen with you
- Quoted for your event
- Allergen information for every dish
Read how we price or the cost guide.
For event organisers in Downside
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: vehicle access, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Popular choices
Burritos
A big tortilla wrapped round rice, beans, a filling and toppings to eat on the go.
Burrito bowls
Rice, beans, filling and toppings in a bowl.
DIY taco night or a caterer?
You can set up your own drinks table, but someone still has to mix, pour and keep an eye on it all evening. Our margarita bar guide has tips.
For a small group, a taco night at home can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, with allergen information for every dish.
Before you choose a spot
If a space isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you. The main points are:
- A pitch big enough for the truck or trailer and a queue
- Vehicle access before and after the event
- Your trader pack and site rules
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Downside
- Burritos
- Quesadillas
- Burrito bowls
- Vegan options
- Loaded nachos
- Tacos
Places near Downside
Also in Downside
What affects the price in Downside
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Staff for serving and the bar
- Parking and the route in
- Food, drinks or both
- How many guests we’re serving
Catering from a truck or trailer can be a practical alternative to a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- What you’d like on the menu
- Gate widths, slopes and the ground
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The address or venue name
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, food or drinks or both, and the access. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
- Check allergen information is on display
- Plan seating near the food area
Orders are served throughout the event, made to order.
Bowls as a gluten-free choice.
Downside questions
Do you come to events in the Surrey Hills 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.
Do you come out to small places like Downside?
Yes. Villages and hamlets are part of our area, and the main thing is access: tell us about the lane, the gate and the ground.
Can guests build their own tacos?
Yes. We can set up a build-your-own taco bar, served from the truck or a serving table, with fillings, salsas, guacamole and toppings.
How spicy is the food?
That is your choice: we can keep it mild and put the hotter salsas on the side.
Do you do crew catering?
Yes. Crew, volunteer and hospitality catering is available, with or without a public stall.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll suggest mild options.
How much does Mexican street food cost in Downside?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our own area when service is finished. For anything beyond that, such as guests’ tables, ask us.
- 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