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Mexican Street Food for Lingfield Common events
Planning Mexican street food in Lingfield Common? We arrive with our truck or trailer and everything we need to serve, and look after your guests on the day.
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Sports club events
- Music and food festivals
Book Mexican street food in Lingfield Common
Diets, allergies and planning
Mixed diets are straightforward to plan for, because options can be kept separate. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Ask about peak-time capacity
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Plan access routes for trader vehicles
- Check allergen information is on display
We keep our pitch tidy and safe.
Catering for crew and hospitality areas.
Mexican street food in Lingfield Common, served fresh
We slow-cook fillings ahead and finish them on site, so service stays quick through busy periods. On the menu are burritos, vegan tacos and loaded nachos, and it’s a good fit for outdoor cinema and theatre nights and street food and farmers’ markets.
Near Lingfield Common, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a hot-food truck is a big help. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests, and we give allergen information for every dish.
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How the day works
Here’s how the day usually runs: we arrive and set up, we open the hatch when you are ready, and we serve your guests fresh until service ends. Evening events in Lingfield Common have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; beyond that, ask the organiser how the site will be lit.
- First, we check the dates.
- We agree the menu and the pitch.
- We send the paperwork your event asks for.
- The hatch opens when the event does.
- We serve, then clear the pitch at the end.
How to prepare
- Have level hardstanding or firm ground ready
- Tell us about narrow gates or low branches
- Get the venue’s permission for us to park and serve
Get a quote
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. When you are ready, use our quote form.
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How it compares
Burger and hot dog stalls are familiar but similar. A Mexican trader adds variety. The price depends on guest numbers, the menu and how long you’d like us to serve, along with extras and where your event is. We quote for each event individually.
What you get with us
- Quoted for your event
- Options for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan guests
- Served fresh from our truck or trailer
- A plan agreed before the day
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Where the truck can go in Lingfield Common
The route in matters as much as the spot itself. We look for:
- Flat, firm ground
- A pitch with space around it, away from tents and structures
- Pitch space for the vehicle and a queue
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Lingfield Common
- Burritos
- Quesadillas
- Tacos
- Burrito bowls
- Loaded nachos
- Vegan options
The menu, item by item
Burrito bowls
Bowls suit gluten-free visitors on the grass.
Quesadillas
Popular with children.
Lingfield Common: your questions answered
Do you cater in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and catering, so check with yours. Tell us about narrow lanes and soft ground.
Which station should guests use for Lingfield Common?
Guests can use Lingfield station, about 0.8 miles south-east of Lingfield Common.
Do you do crew catering?
Yes, timed to your schedule. Send us numbers and times.
Can you cater for guests who avoid dairy?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need dairy-free food, and we will include them in the plan.
How big an event can you cater?
It depends on the menu and how long service runs, but our truck and trailer service normally suits around 50 to 400 guests. Tell us your numbers and we’ll advise.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down and leave our area tidy. Tell us the venue’s rules on waste and clearing up and we will talk it through.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot for the truck or trailer, with access wide and high enough to drive in, and the venue’s agreement. We confirm power and water with you for each booking.
What about power on site?
Let us know what’s available on site, such as a supply from the venue near where we’ll park, and we will confirm the arrangements with your quote.
Event catering near Lingfield Common
Lingfield Common is about 4 miles north of East Grinstead, in Surrey. Anywhere in RH7, we can bring the truck or trailer to you. We cover 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our truck and trailer cover the area from Lingfield Common to London (22 miles away).
If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Lingfield Primary School, a taco truck can be a crowd-pleaser. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, a taco truck adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. Events in and around the High Weald National Landscape, within about 7 miles of Lingfield Common, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
Here we cover the RH7 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. That could mean an event at a home with a drive on Lingfield Common Road, Nursery Gardens and Godstone Road or the roads around them. Other places close to Lingfield Common for Mexican street food include Lingfield (1 mile south-east), Blindley Heath (2 miles north-west), Felcourt (2 miles south), Dormansland (2 miles south-east) and Newchapel (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (15 miles north-west), Horley (6 miles west), Redhill (7 miles north-west), Ewell (15 miles north-west), Reigate (9 miles north-west) and Caterham (8 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Queen Victoria Hospital (3.5 miles south) and Haxted Watermill Museum (2.2 miles east). Not far away are Hedgecourt Lake and Bay Pond.
- Nearby schools include Lingfield College (1.3 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Old Cage Public House (0.7 miles south)
Planners, venues and businesses
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about access, and we will let you know if it is a good fit.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
What Mexican street food costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Whether you need disposables
- Serving staff
- Guest numbers
- Timings and hours
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- A photo of the space, if it is a garden or field
- Gate widths, slopes and the ground
- What you’d like on the menu
- Expected numbers
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, drop us a line using the enquiry form.
Who books Mexican street food in Lingfield Common?
It feeds crew and volunteers well.
Big or small, a truck or trailer works well. Common bookings include:
- Sports clubs and race days
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Food and music festivals
- Open days and community events
Organisers looking at Lingfield Wildlife Area as a site should start with the landowner, who sets the rules for traders and vehicles.
Comparing caterers
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether travel is included
- Space, access, power and water needs
- The caterer’s food hygiene rating
- 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