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Mexican Street Food in Mackerel's Common
Bring our Mexican catering truck or trailer to your event in Mackerel's Common. We serve your guests straight from the truck, with a clear quote before you book.
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Open days and community events
Mexican street food near Mackerel's Common
Prices and what affects them
Contact us for a quote, which reflects:
- Parking and the route in
- Guest numbers
- Whether you need disposables
- Your choice of food and drinks
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed in your quote.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- The address or venue name
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Expected numbers
- Access for the truck or trailer, including gates and ground
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, fill in our quote form.
How our Mexican street food works in Mackerel's Common
Crew catering can be timed to your schedule, so your team eats well on a long day. On the menu are loaded nachos, tacos and burritos, and it is a good fit for hospitality and crew areas and community days.
Rural events near Mackerel's Common can be a long way from food outlets, so a hot-food truck is a big help. Everything is prepared fresh for your event and served from our food truck or trailer, so guests get it at its best.
- Where
- Mackerel's Common (RH14)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free
- Guest numbers
- Generally around 50 to 400; ask us
- Also available
- Drinks bar, nachos to share
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 28 October 2026
How it works
When we arrive, we position the truck or trailer and get the serving area ready. We are ready to serve at the agreed time, planned around your event. Summer events in Mackerel's Common have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, which helps evening trading. Winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Send us your event details and pitch information.
- We send our menu, needs and the documents you ask for.
- We arrive and set up at the agreed time.
- Orders are served from the hatch while the event runs.
- We clear and leave the pitch clean.
Preparing for the day
- Have a marquee or gazebo ready in case of rain
- Get the venue’s permission for us to park and serve
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. To start, drop us a line using the enquiry form.
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How it compares
For a stall that adds atmosphere, tacos and burritos deliver. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: service time, staff, plates and napkins, travel and VAT. Contact us for a quote and we’ll set out what’s included.
Why us?
- Allergen-aware menus
- We cover Mackerel's Common and the whole of West Sussex
- A truck or trailer that comes to you
- A menu agreed with you
See our pricing or the cost guide.
Mackerel's Common events: pitches and permissions
Mackerel's Common is about 10 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. For an event in Mackerel's Common, we can park up at venues, fields, drives and courtyards in and around Mackerel's Common. Mackerel's Common is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our truck and trailer cover the area from Mackerel's Common to Guildford (14 miles away).
Rail travel is an option for visitors, as Billingshurst station is about 4.8 miles away.
We cater events across the RH14 postcode area and the streets around it. Nearby, we also cater events in Kirdford (1 mile south), Plaistow (2 miles north), Ifold (2 miles north), Balls Cross (2 miles south-west) and Wisborough Green (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Horsham (10 miles east), Broadfield (15 miles east), Storrington (9 miles south-east), Billingshurst (5 miles east), Bewbush (15 miles east) and Angmering (15 miles south).
Green spaces nearby include The Mens and Shillinglee Lake.
Questions from Mackerel's Common
Will you travel to a small place like Mackerel's Common?
Yes, we cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates, ground and parking.
Is Mackerel's Common close to London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
How much is a food truck for an event?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually need. Tell us your date and numbers and we’ll reply with a quote.
Can you do gluten-free food?
Yes, we offer gluten-free options, made with corn tortillas. Tell us about any coeliac guests before the event so we can explain how we prepare their food.
What food and drinks do you offer?
Mexican street food: tacos and build-your-own taco bars, burritos, burrito bowls, nachos and quesadillas, plus salsas, guacamole and toppings. A drinks bar is available too, with margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas.
What access do you need?
Level, firm ground or hardstanding for the truck or trailer, and a route in it can fit through, and the venue’s agreement. We confirm power and water with you for each booking.
Is there a minimum number of guests?
Truck and trailer service typically suits around 50 to 400 guests. Smaller parties are quoted case by case, and festivals can be larger. Tell us your numbers.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Occasions we cater for in Mackerel's Common
Organisers book Mexican street food because it draws people into the food area and serves them quickly.
In Mackerel's Common and nearby, we can cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Music and food festivals
- Village fairs
- Crew and volunteer catering
- School and charity events
Organisers of a summer fête for a church such as The Parish Church of St John the Baptist could add tacos and burritos alongside the bric-a-brac.
Before you book anyone
- How each diet is kept separate
- Whether travel is included
- When payment is due
- Whether VAT is included
What we need at the venue
We’ll agree the spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- The event’s site rules and timings
- Pitch space for the vehicle and a queue
- Access for the truck or trailer at set-up
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
Burrito bowls
Easy to eat with a fork.
Tacos
Street tacos suit a festival crowd.
Towns and villages near Mackerel's Common
What else we do in Mackerel's Common
For event organisers in Mackerel's Common
Organising a club, school or community event in Mackerel's Common? Service from a truck or trailer is quick, even for a crowd, and the menu can suit most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Should I do it myself?
Running your own drinks table is one option, but someone has to serve all evening. Our margarita bar guide has tips.
A DIY taco night is possible for a crowd, but it’s 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.
- 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