East Sussex · England
Festival & event street food in Hellingly, East Sussex
Mobile Mexican Catering brings a taco truck for markets, fêtes and festivals to Hellingly and across East Sussex, catering for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan guests.
- Seasonal and night markets
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Outdoor screenings
Planning an event in Hellingly?
Mexican street food in Hellingly, from our truck or trailer
We agree a stall menu with you, perhaps chicken tinga, carnitas or birria, plus a vegan option such as spiced mushrooms or black beans. On the menu are burritos, tacos and loaded nachos, and it suits crew and volunteer catering and summer fairs and fêtes.
In Hellingly, one trader covering most diets keeps it simple. A Mexican street-food truck can do that. Access, space and power are agreed with you beforehand, so there are no surprises on arrival.
- Where
- Hellingly (BN27)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free
- Guest numbers
- Typically around 50 to 400; ask us
- Also available
- Nachos, guacamole and a drinks bar
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 28 October 2026
Planning for every diet
With a little notice, most diets are easy. Our advice:
- Agree when vehicles can move on site
- Check how traders handle peak times
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
Our pitch is kept tidy throughout the day.
Burrito bowls for gluten-free visitors.
Nearby places to Hellingly
What else we do in Hellingly
Hellingly events: pitches and permissions
Hellingly is about 1 mile north of Hailsham, in East Sussex. We cater events at gardens, halls and venues around Hellingly and the surrounding area. Hellingly is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we can bring Mexican street food. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 17 miles away.
For a public event, it helps to tell people that Polegate station is about 4.3 miles away. Hot food from a truck or trailer could give a school fair, for a school such as Hawkes Farm Academy, a busy corner. Organisers near the South Downs National Park, within about 7 miles of Hellingly, may face extra conditions on traffic, ground protection and waste. We work to whatever the site sets.
We cover events in every part of the BN27 postcode area. From Station Road, Cheviot Street and Iris Close or a nearby road, we can bring Mexican street food there, given access. Close by, we cover events in Upper Horsebridge (1 mile south-west), Lower Horsebridge (1 mile west), Magham Down (1 mile east), Hailsham (1 mile south) and Tile Hurst (1 mile south-west). We also cater in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (7 miles south), Hastings (13 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (9 miles east), Seaford (10 miles south-west), Lewes (11 miles west) and Crowborough (12 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Hellingly Hospital Railway (under half a mile north) and Sussex Farm Museum (3.6 miles north).
- Schools near Hellingly include Hailsham Community College (1.2 miles south)
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, we will agree where we park and serve. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- The event’s site rules and timings
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
- Spacing from tents and other structures
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
DIY taco night or a caterer?
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.
You can set up your own drinks table, but someone has to serve all evening. Our margarita bar guide has tips.
How the day works
We work to your timings. If things run behind, tell us and we will adjust the start of service where we can. For an evening event in Hellingly, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June; beyond that, ask the organiser how the site will be lit.
- We check your dates.
- We agree what we’ll serve and where.
- Paperwork goes over in good time.
- The hatch opens when the event does.
- We trade, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Check gates and access routes are wide and high enough
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Have level hardstanding or firm ground ready
Getting a price
Planning Mexican street food in Hellingly? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
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Popular choices
Burritos
A filling burrito to eat on the go.
Quesadillas
Crisp quesadillas.
Questions from Hellingly
Can you bring a truck or trailer to venues in the South Downs National Park?
We do, where the venue allows a catering vehicle. Lanes can be narrow and ground soft, so tell us how we’d get in.
Is Hellingly close to London?
It is about 45 miles from central London, and inside the area we cover.
What food and drinks do you offer?
Mexican street food and drinks: tacos and build-your-own taco bars, burritos, burrito bowls, nachos and quesadillas, with salsas, guacamole and toppings. A drinks bar is available too.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, we offer gluten-free options, using corn tortillas. Tell us about any coeliac guests before the event so we can talk through how their food is prepared. See are corn tortillas gluten-free?
What happens if it rains?
The truck or trailer can serve in the rain, but guests need somewhere covered to eat and drink, such as a marquee, gazebo or nearby building.
Do you do margaritas?
Yes, we do. Our drinks bar can be booked on its own or with food, with alcohol-free options such as aguas frescas. We’ll check the licensing for alcohol with you.
Do you provide allergen information for each dish?
Our menus are planned with allergies in mind, nut allergies included, and give allergen information for every dish. We plan carefully and keep options separate, though we can’t promise a dish is allergen-free. Guests with severe allergies should talk to us before the event.
Do you run a bar at festivals?
It depends on the event’s licence. Tell us whether the event has a premises licence or a Temporary Event Notice, and we will go from there.
What Mexican street food costs
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- The length of service
- Food, drinks or both
- Serving staff
- The menu you choose
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.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Your menu ideas
- Where the event is
- The date and rough timings
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
For event organisers in Hellingly
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Mexican street food or something else?
Food that sits in a hot cabinet isn’t much to look at. Our food is made to order. Extras, such as more dishes, extra drinks or a longer service, are quoted on request, so you choose what goes in.
What we offer in Hellingly
- Served fresh from our truck or trailer
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests
- Catering across East Sussex, including Hellingly
- Allergen information for every dish
Take a look at how we price and our guide to catering costs.
- 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