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Festival & event street food in Furnace Wood, West Sussex
Bring our Mexican catering truck or trailer to your event in Furnace Wood. Everything is served fresh from the hatch.
- Open-air performances
- Music and food festivals
- Fundraisers and fêtes
Mexican street food near Furnace Wood
Occasions we cater for in Furnace Wood
Crew appreciate a hot meal.
Big or small, a truck or trailer works well. Common bookings include:
- Open-air performances
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Hospitality and crew areas
- Country shows
Hot food from a truck or trailer could give a school fair, for a school such as Felbridge Primary School, a busy corner.
Questions to ask before booking
- Allergen information for each dish
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Who provides plates and napkins
- Exactly what’s included in the price
How our Mexican street food works in Furnace Wood
For festivals, numbers can be larger than most of our events, so share expected numbers and trading hours and we will plan stock and service. It works well for feeding crew and volunteers and food markets, with quesadillas, burritos and burrito bowls.
For a village fête or field event near Furnace Wood, we can bring hot food to a rural site. Ground conditions and access matter, so tell us about them. You can book food, drinks or both, so one caterer can cover more of the day.
- Where
- Furnace Wood (RH19)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free
- Guests
- Typically around 50 to 400 guests; tell us yours
- Also available
- Margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 28 October 2026
Towns and villages near Furnace Wood
More for events in Furnace Wood
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where we park and serve. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Firm, level ground or hardstanding
- Vehicle access before and after the event
- Pitch space for the vehicle and a queue
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Furnace Wood events: pitches and permissions
Furnace Wood is about 3 miles west of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. Across the RH19 area, we can serve your guests, as long as there’s access. Furnace Wood is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we can bring Mexican street food. Our truck and trailer cover the area from Furnace Wood to Brighton (about 21 miles away).
For a public event, it helps to tell people that the nearest station is East Grinstead station, about 2.5 miles south-east. Shows and fairs in the High Weald National Landscape, about 6 miles from Furnace Wood at most, sometimes have rules on where traders can drive. Send us the site plan and we will plan around it.
We serve at events all over the RH19 postcode area and the streets around it. That could mean an event at a home with a drive on Lake View Road, Felcot Road and Furnace Farm Road or the roads around them. We also serve at events in Domewood (1 mile north-west), Snow Hill (1 mile west), Felbridge (1 mile east), Crawley Down (1 mile south) and Newchapel (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (6 miles west), Horsham (12 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (10 miles south), Burgess Hill (13 miles south), East Grinstead (3 miles east) and Broadfield (7 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Effingham Park Motor Museum (0.9 miles west) and Queen Victoria Hospital (3.1 miles east). Not far away are Hedgecourt Lake.
- Schools near Furnace Wood include Imberhorne School (1.6 miles east)
Mexican street food or something else?
Food that sits in a hot cabinet isn’t much to look at. Everything we serve is assembled to order. The cost per head can fall as numbers rise, because the set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- Set-up planned with you and your venue
- Quoted for your event
- A truck or trailer that comes to you
- Menus for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests
See how we price or the cost guide.
The process
The truck or trailer tends to draw a crowd, so we plan a spot with space for people to queue. Rain does not generally stop us serving, but guests will need somewhere covered. At midsummer, events in Furnace Wood stay light until about 9:20pm, which helps evening trading. For winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Send the event name, expected visitors and pitch size.
- We reply with our stall menu and what we need on site.
- Power, water and access are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we are ready before the busiest hours.
- When trading ends, the pitch is cleared and left clean.
Before we arrive
- Plan a covered area for guests if rain is likely
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
To get a price, just tell us about it on our contact page. Tell us about your event in Furnace Wood, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Planning help
How we price Mexican street food
These are the factors that matter most:
- Plates, napkins and cutlery
- Guest numbers
- Your choice of food and drinks
- The length of service
The price depends on guest numbers, the menu and how long you’d like us to serve, plus any add-ons and the location. Every event gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A picture of where we’d park
- Diets and allergies you know about
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Catering for every guest
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests. To get it right:
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Tell traders about power and water before the day
- Share vehicle access times with traders
- Check allergen information is on display
If crew or volunteer meals are booked, they’re served at the agreed times.
Loaded nachos for sharing.
Can I do a taco night myself?
A DIY taco night is possible for a crowd, but it is more work than it looks. There are fillings to slow-cook, tortillas to keep warm and salsas to make. Read our guide to taco bars.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up in the kitchen. With a caterer, you get the food and drinks without the work.
Common questions in Furnace Wood
Can you trade at a school fair in Furnace Wood?
Yes, with the school’s permission and a pitch the truck or trailer can reach. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
Which station is closest to Furnace Wood?
The closest is East Grinstead station, roughly 2.5 miles away.
Do you do crew catering?
We can. Crew, volunteer and hospitality catering is available, with or without a public stall.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it’s short notice, it is worth asking.
Can you handle a lunchtime rush?
Fillings are cooked ahead and kept hot, so orders are assembled quickly.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. Mild dishes, quesadillas and nachos can be part of the menu. Tell us how many children are coming.
What happens if it rains?
We can keep serving from the truck or trailer in the rain, but your guests will want somewhere covered, like a marquee or gazebo.
Is there a minimum number of guests?
Our truck and trailer service usually suits events of around 50 to 400 guests. Festivals can be bigger, and smaller parties are quoted case by case. Tell us your numbers.
- 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