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Event caterers in Forestdale: 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 Forestdale.
- Festivals
- Sports club events
- Agricultural and county shows
Mexican street food near Forestdale
Mexican street food for your event in Forestdale
We agree a stall menu with you, with fillings such as carnitas, chicken tinga or beef birria, plus a vegan option such as spiced mushrooms or black beans. It works well for music and food festivals and open-air performances, with tacos, burrito bowls and loaded nachos.
In Forestdale, community events include street parties, school fairs and markets. Public spaces and road closures usually need council permission, and we’ll provide what the organiser asks for from us. Access, space and power are agreed with you beforehand, so there are no surprises on arrival.
- Where
- Forestdale (CR0, CR2)
- Region
- Greater London
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free
- Numbers
- Typically around 50 to 400 guests; tell us yours
- Also available
- Margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 28 October 2026
Step by step
Serving is quick: we serve from the hatch or a serving station, so a crowd is looked after quickly. Afterwards we clear our area. Summer events in Forestdale have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, which helps evening trading. For winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Send us your event details and pitch information.
- We send our menu, needs and the documents you ask for.
- We set up in the agreed window.
- We serve to order through the event.
- We pack down and tidy the pitch.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Tell us when you want service to start
- Ask the venue about power and water
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send you a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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FAQs for Forestdale
What about parking in Forestdale?
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.
Could you bring a taco truck to a school fair in Forestdale?
Yes, with the school’s permission and a pitch the truck or trailer can reach. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
How spicy is the food?
We can keep it mild, with hotter salsas on the side for anyone who wants more heat.
Is the food suitable for children?
Of course. Mild dishes, quesadillas and nachos can be part of the menu. Tell us how many children are coming.
Will there be long queues?
With fillings ready to go, service is quick.
Can you do gluten-free food?
Yes, gluten-free options are available, made with corn tortillas. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can explain how we prepare their food. See are corn tortillas gluten-free?
Can you feed our volunteers?
Yes. Crew, volunteer and hospitality catering is available, with or without a public stall.
Do you cover Forestdale?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Forestdale is within our area and the rest of Greater London. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Share power and water details early
- Put all trader information in one pack
- Ensure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
- Put picnic tables near the traders
Allergen details are on hand for every dish, and the menu shows vegan and gluten-free options.
Burrito bowls for gluten-free visitors.
A closer look at the menu
Loaded nachos
Sharing nachos go down well.
Quesadillas
Toasted tortillas with melted cheese.
DIY taco night versus a caterer
If you do it yourself, work out quantities first: our guide to how many tacos per person helps. 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.
What affects the price in Forestdale
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Parking and the route in
- Plates, napkins and cutlery
- The number of people
- What’s on the menu
What’s on the menu makes a difference to the total, so tell us what you have in mind. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- What you’d like on the menu
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Access for the truck or trailer, including gates and ground
- The date and rough timings
We quote for each event separately, based on what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Is Mexican street food right for your event?
Burger and hot dog stalls are familiar but similar. Tacos add something different. Extras, such as more dishes, extra drinks or a longer service, are quoted on request, so you choose what goes in.
Why book Mobile Mexican Catering in Forestdale
- We cover Forestdale and the whole of Greater London
- A quote that sets out what’s included
- Served fresh from our truck or trailer
- A menu built around your guests
Take a look at our pricing and what Mexican catering costs.
Nearby places to Forestdale
Also in Forestdale
Perfect for your event in Forestdale
It feeds crew and volunteers well on a long day.
Here are some of the events we cater around Forestdale:
- Outdoor cinema and theatre nights
- Music and food festivals
- Street food and farmers’ markets
- Sports club events
If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Courtwood Primary School, a taco truck can be a crowd-pleaser.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- Whether plates, napkins and cutlery are included
- Space, access, power and water needs
- The caterer’s food hygiene rating
Street food for events around Forestdale
Forestdale is about 3 miles south-east of Croydon, in Greater London. Tell us where your event in Forestdale will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. Forestdale is one of 764 places in Greater London where we can bring Mexican street food.
A market or festival in Addington Park would be licensed by whoever manages the park, and we will provide our part of the paperwork. Running a fête for a church like St Francis? A Mexican street-food truck draws people in.
This part of Greater London takes in CR0 and CR2. Streets in the area include Courtwood Lane, Goldfinch Road and Bardolph Avenue, and an event on any of them can work if the truck or trailer can park nearby. Other places close to Forestdale for Mexican street food include Selsdon (1 mile west), New Addington (1 mile east), Addington (1 mile north), Farleigh (1 mile south) and Fickleshole (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in London (11 miles north), City of Westminster (13 miles north-west), Marylebone (13 miles north), Kensington (13 miles north-west), St Pancras (13 miles north) and Shoreditch (13 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Warlingham Park Hospital (1.9 miles south) and Croydon Airport Visitor Centre (3.5 miles west). Open spaces near Forestdale include Nore Hill and Hutchinson's Bank.
- Schools near Forestdale include John Ruskin College (0.5 miles north-west)
Before you choose a spot
We will agree the spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- A pitch big enough for the truck or trailer and a queue
- The event’s site rules and timings
- A pitch with space around it, away from tents and structures
In Forestdale, 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 will advise.
On the menu in Forestdale
- Burritos
- Burrito bowls
- Tacos
- Vegan options
- Loaded nachos
- Quesadillas
- 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