Surrey · England
Mexican Street Food in Elstead
Mobile Mexican Catering brings a Mexican street-food truck for festivals, fairs, markets and community events to Elstead and across Surrey, with options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests.
- Seasonal and night markets
- Race days and sports events
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
Planning an event in Elstead?
Mexican street food for your event in Elstead
We can trade to the public or cook for crew, volunteers and hospitality areas. For sports clubs and race days and county and country shows, we will put together a menu of loaded nachos, burritos and burrito bowls for your guests.
Summer fairs around Elstead are often run by volunteers, so it helps to agree the pitch, power and water early. Guests are served from our food truck or trailer, or from a serving table nearby, and we plan service so the queue keeps moving.
Questions from Elstead
What’s the nearest station to Elstead for guests?
Guests can use Milford (Surrey) station, about 3.1 miles south-east of Elstead.
How far is Elstead from London?
It’s about 34 miles from central London, and inside the area we cover.
Can you keep it mild?
That is your choice: we can keep the main dishes mild, with hotter salsas served separately.
Do you provide plates and napkins?
We confirm that with your quote. Tell us whether your venue has crockery or you’d prefer disposables and we will talk it through.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Greater London, Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes and Oxfordshire.
Can guests build their own tacos?
We can. We can set up a build-your-own taco bar, served from the truck or a serving table, with fillings, salsas, guacamole and toppings. Read our taco bar guide.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your event and menu. Timings are agreed in advance to suit your day.
How many guests can you serve?
That depends on the menu and the service time, but around 50 to 400 guests is the usual range. For anything outside that, ask us.
Planning the serving area
We serve from a truck or trailer, so where we park matters. These are the things we check:
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
- Flat, firm ground
- Clear information on power, water and waste
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we’ll advise before booking.
Occasions we cater for in Elstead
It adds colour to a food line-up.
Whatever the occasion, the serving truck can be a highlight. We are happy to cater:
- Seasonal and night markets
- Community events and open days
- School and charity events
- Open-air performances
A market or festival in Thundry Meadows would be licensed by whoever manages the park, and we will provide our part of the paperwork.
Before you book anyone
- The wet-weather plan
- How each diet is kept separate
- VAT, if it applies
- A clear list of what’s included
Running an event in Elstead
Elstead is about 4 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. Events in Elstead are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and fresh service on the day. We cater in 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 7 miles away.
For a public event, it helps to tell people that Milford (Surrey) station is about 3.1 miles away. If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as St James CofE Aided Primary School, a taco truck can be a crowd-pleaser. Within about 5 miles is the Surrey Hills National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
For Mexican street food in GU8, we plan around your venue and the route in and timings. Your event could be at a home on Springfield, Orchard Close and Back Lane or the roads around them. Close by, we cover events in Charleshill (1 mile north-west), Tilford (2 miles west), Tilford Common (2 miles west), Thursley (2 miles south) and Rushmoor (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (7 miles north-east), Woking (11 miles north-east), Camberley (10 miles north), Farnham (4 miles north-west), Frimley (9 miles north) and Haslemere (7 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Milford Hospital (3.4 miles east) and Seale and Tongham (2.7 miles north-west). Not far away are Culverswell Hill and Upper Lake.
- Pubs nearby include The Woolpack pub (less than half a mile north-west)
Prices and what affects them
Contact us for a quote, and the price is based on:
- The number of people
- How long we’re needed on site
- How many staff you need
- Your choice of food and drinks
Extra dishes, drinks and longer service are priced on request, so you choose what goes in.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Gate widths, slopes and the ground
- The address or venue name
- Your menu ideas
Most quotes start with a few simple details: 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.
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day generally runs: we park up and get ready, service opens at the agreed time, and your guests are served fresh for the agreed time. Late-September events in Elstead see sunset at about 7:05pm, so later trading needs some lighting. Tell us how the site will be lit when you send the pitch details.
- Send us your event details and pitch information.
- 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 pack down and tidy the pitch.
Before we arrive
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Have level hardstanding or firm ground ready
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Get a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where vehicles can park, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can check the date.
The menu, item by item
Vegan tacos
Fillings such as spiced mushrooms or black beans.
Tacos
Street tacos with your choice of filling.
Towns and villages near Elstead
What else we do in Elstead
DIY taco night or a caterer?
Not sure whether to do it yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Contact us for a quote to compare.
Plenty of people try a DIY taco night at home. The usual problems are cold tortillas, running out of a popular filling and a host stuck at the stove. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the serving.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Mixed diets are straightforward to plan for, because options can be kept separate. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Ask about peak-time capacity
- Confirm power and water with traders
- Ensure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
- Plan seating near the food area
Allergen information is available at the hatch, and the menu shows vegan and gluten-free options.
Loaded nachos for sharing.
- 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