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Event caterers in Jacobs Well: Mexican street food
Mexican street food for festival crowds, school fairs and markets in Jacobs Well, served fresh from our food truck or trailer, at your venue, garden or site.
- Crew and volunteer catering
- School fairs and fundraisers
- County and country shows
Planning an event in Jacobs Well?
Mexican street food for your event in Jacobs Well
The menu is agreed with organisers, with fillings such as carnitas, chicken tinga or beef birria, plus a vegan option such as spiced mushrooms or black beans. For community events and open days and village fêtes and summer fairs, we will put together a menu of burrito bowls, quesadillas and loaded nachos for your guests.
For a village fête or field event near Jacobs Well, a truck or trailer brings hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground, the gate and access. We will check the space, access and power with you before the day, so set-up goes smoothly.
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The menu you choose
- How many staff you need
- The number of people
- Whether you need disposables
Your choice of food and drinks affects the price, so tell us what you have in mind. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Whether you’d like food, drinks or both
- Expected numbers
- What power and water the site has
- The date and time of the event
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send you a clear quote.
Popular choices
Burrito bowls
A bowl version of the burrito.
Vegan tacos
Fillings such as spiced mushrooms or black beans.
Running an event in Jacobs Well
Jacobs Well is about 1 mile north of Guildford, in Surrey. For Mexican street food in Jacobs Well, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and friendly service on the day. Jacobs Well is one of 395 places in Surrey where we can bring Mexican street food.
Running a fête for a church like St Peter's Church? A Mexican street-food truck draws people in. If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Weyfield Academy, a taco truck can be a crowd-pleaser. Organisers near the Surrey Hills National Landscape, within about 6 miles of Jacobs Well, may face extra conditions on traffic, ground protection and waste. We work to whatever the site sets.
Wherever your event is in GU4, we can bring Mexican street food to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on Douglas Close, Barnett Row and Queenhythe Crescent or anywhere nearby, we’ll plan where to park and serve. For events just outside Jacobs Well, we cover Bellfields (1 mile south-west), Sutton Green (1 mile north-east), Burpham (1 mile south-east), Stoughton (1 mile south-west) and Pyle Hill (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Woking (3 miles north), Camberley (8 miles north-west), Epsom (14 miles east), Farnham (11 miles west), Ewell (15 miles north-east) and Egham (11 miles north).
A little further out are The Peacocks (3.6 miles north) and Guildford Castle (2.3 miles south). Not far away are Silent Pool and Littlefield Common.
- Local schools include Pond Meadow School (0.9 miles south-west) and Christ's College (1 mile south-west)
How it works
When service finishes, we pack down and clear our own area. We agree set-up and pack-down times with you and your venue. By late September, it is dark in Jacobs Well at around 7:05pm, so an evening programme will run partly after dusk. Organisers should plan that into the site layout.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Get the venue’s permission for us to park and serve
- Arrange somewhere covered for guests to eat
Getting a price
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. Contact us for a quote: just send us your details through our quote form.
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What we need at the venue
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Pitch space for the vehicle and a queue
- Details of power, water and waste arrangements
- Your trader pack and site rules
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we’ll advise.
Nearby places to Jacobs Well
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For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide the information the landowner or council asks for from us.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Perfect for your event in Jacobs Well
It is food people already know and want, so the stall trades steadily.
Here are some of the events we cater around Jacobs Well:
- Music and food festivals
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Outdoor screenings
- County and country shows
Visitors arriving by train will find that the nearest station is Worplesdon station, about 1.5 miles north.
Questions to ask before you book
- Who provides plates and napkins
- Space, access, power and water needs
- Whether VAT is included
- How long the service runs
Diets, allergies and planning
We cater for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan guests. To get it right:
- Agree when vehicles can move on site
- Ensure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
- Confirm power and water with traders
Allergen information is available at the hatch.
Crew, volunteer and hospitality catering.
FAQs for Jacobs Well
Do you come out to small places like Jacobs Well?
Yes, we cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking for the truck or trailer.
Could you bring a taco truck to a school fair in Jacobs Well?
Yes, with the school’s permission and a pitch the truck or trailer can reach. Tell us the date and pitch details.
How long are you on site?
It depends on your event. Timings are agreed in advance to suit your day.
How many guests can you serve?
Our truck and trailer service generally suits events of around 50 to 400 guests. Festivals can be bigger, and smaller parties are quoted case by case. Send us your numbers and we’ll advise.
Is the food suitable for children?
Yes. Mild dishes, quesadillas and nachos can be part of the menu. Tell us how many children are coming.
Can you serve alcohol at our event?
It depends on the event’s licence. Tell us whether the event has a premises licence or a Temporary Event Notice.
Will you have a stall at our event?
Tell us about the event, dates and pitch, and we will let you know if we’re available.
How spicy is the food?
It is up to you: we can keep it mild and put the hotter salsas on the side.
DIY taco night or a caterer?
You can set up your own drinks table, but someone has to serve all evening. See our margarita bar guide.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party serving. Booking a caterer means you can relax with everyone else.
- 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