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Event caterers in Ilford
Fresh, generous and easy to enjoy: Mexican street food for festival crowds, school fairs and markets for events in Ilford and across Greater London.
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Food and music festivals
- Seasonal and night markets
Get a quote for Mexican street food in Ilford
Occasions we cater for in Ilford
A taco truck brings people into the food area.
Almost any gathering can work with a truck or trailer. In Ilford, you could book us for events such as:
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Food and music festivals
- Sports clubs and race days
- Community days
If your event is in South Park, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we’ll supply what they need from us.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether VAT is included
- Who provides plates and napkins
- Staff numbers and hours
About our Mexican street food in Ilford
We trade at festivals, fairs, markets, school fairs and community events. It works well for school fairs and fundraisers and seasonal and night markets, serving loaded nachos, tacos and burrito bowls.
In Ilford, street events mean planning access, closures and where the truck fits. Tell us the pitch details and timings. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Area
- Ilford (IG1, IG3, IG2, E12)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free
- Numbers
- Around 50 to 400 is usual; ask about yours
- Also available
- Nachos, guacamole and a drinks bar
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 28 October 2026
FAQs for Ilford
Where would you park in Ilford?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. Some streets may need a parking suspension from the council, and all of Greater London is inside the ULEZ.
Is it possible to have you in South Park?
Only with permission from whoever runs the park, often the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide what they ask for from us.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not usually stop service from the truck or trailer. It is worth planning a covered area for guests, and tell us if heavy rain could make the ground soft.
Do you need power?
Let us know what the pitch has and we’ll confirm our needs. Power and water are agreed with each booking.
Can you feed our volunteers?
Yes, at set times to suit your schedule. Send us numbers and times.
Will there be long queues?
Fillings are cooked ahead and kept hot, so orders are assembled quickly.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates go first, so it pays to ask early.
Do you have options for kids?
Yes. We can keep dishes mild, and simple options such as quesadillas or nachos can be part of the menu. Tell us how many children are coming.
DIY taco night or a caterer?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up in the kitchen. Booking a caterer means you can relax with everyone else.
A DIY taco night is possible for a crowd, but it is more work than it looks. Fillings need slow cooking, tortillas need warming as you go, and salsas need making. Our taco bar guide explains how.
How the day works
The truck or trailer needs a level, firm spot with access to drive in, and we agree power and water arrangements before the day. Send us a photo of the space if you’re unsure. At midsummer, events in Ilford stay light until about 9:20pm, so evening trading usually finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter markets, dark by about 3:50pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Tell us about the event, the crowd and the pitch.
- We reply with our stall menu and what we need on site.
- Power, water and access are agreed in advance.
- We plan to be ready for the lunchtime rush.
- At close, we pack down and tidy up.
How to prepare
- Tell us about narrow gates or low branches
- Arrange somewhere covered for guests to eat
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
To get a price, just send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Ilford, and we’ll suggest a menu to suit.
Planning help
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A pitch with space around it, away from tents and structures
- Clear information on power, water and waste
- The event’s site rules and timings
London streets around Ilford can be narrow and busy, and all of Greater London sits inside the ULEZ. Tell us about loading, permits and any parking suspension when you enquire.
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Event catering near Ilford
Ilford is about 4 miles east of Leyton, in Greater London. Events in Ilford are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and fresh service on the day. Ilford is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. Our truck and trailer cover the area from Ilford to London (about 8 miles away).
Rail travel is an option for visitors, as Ilford station is in Ilford itself. The A118 make Ilford an easy place for us to reach on event day.
Wherever your event is in IG1, IG3, IG2 and E12, we can bring Mexican street food to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater an event on streets such as Station Road, Axon Place and Hainault Street or the roads around them. Main roads around Ilford include the A118, so getting the truck or trailer to your event is simple. If your venue is just outside Ilford, we also cover Cranbrook (1 mile north-west), Loxford (1 mile south), Seven Kings (1 mile north-east), Manor Park (1 mile south-west) and Little Ilford (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (8 miles south-west), City of Westminster (10 miles west), Marylebone (10 miles west), Kensington (13 miles west), St Pancras (9 miles west) and Shoreditch (7 miles west).
Nearby you will also find East Ham (2.1 miles south-west) and Barking Community Hospital (1.8 miles south-east). Open spaces near Ilford include Hollow Pond and Ripple Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Ilford include The Ursuline Academy Ilford (within half a mile north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Great Spoon of Ilford pub (under half a mile west)
How it compares
A single pizza or burger stall cannot cover every visitor. Tacos, burritos, bowls and nachos give choice. 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 book with us
- Served fresh from our truck or trailer
- Menus for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan guests
- We cover Ilford and the whole of Greater London
- Fast service, even with a queue
About the menu
Tacos
Street tacos with your choice of filling.
Vegan tacos
Fillings such as spiced mushrooms or black beans.
How we price Mexican street food
Contact us for a quote, and the price is based on:
- Food, drinks or both
- What’s on the menu
- Travel, parking and access
- The length of service
Access, parking and the distance to your venue can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Your quote confirms the full price.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Your date and when you want service to start
- Expected numbers
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The address or venue name
Send us the date, your venue or IG1 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
For event organisers in Ilford
For larger events, we plan serving points around your timings, so everyone is served promptly. Tell us how long you have for food and drinks.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where vehicles can park, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Places near Ilford
What else we do in Ilford
- 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