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Event caterers in Monks Orchard
Mobile Mexican Catering brings a Mexican street-food truck for festivals, fairs, markets and community events to Monks Orchard and across Greater London, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests.
- School and charity events
- Sports club events
- Village fairs
Get a quote for Mexican street food in Monks Orchard
Mexican street food in Monks Orchard, served fresh
Organisers can book us as a public stall or to feed crew, volunteers and hospitality areas. It suits school and charity events and community days, with burrito bowls, quesadillas and tacos.
London street parties and fairs in Monks Orchard need careful planning around road closures, access and pitch size. Tell us the pitch details and timings. We arrive ready to serve, and clear our own area when service is finished.
- Location
- Monks Orchard (CR0, SE25, CR9)
- Region
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free
- Guest numbers
- Normally around 50 to 400; ask us
- Add-ons
- Margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 28 October 2026
Running an event in Monks Orchard
Monks Orchard is about 2 miles north-east of Croydon, in Greater London. We cater events at gardens, halls and venues around Monks Orchard and the surrounding area. Monks Orchard is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. Our truck and trailer cover the area from Monks Orchard to London (about 8 miles away).
For a public event, it helps to tell people that the nearest station is Elmers End station, about 1.2 miles north. Hot food from a truck or trailer could give a school fair, for a school such as Oasis Academy Shirley Park, a busy corner.
We cover events in every part of the CR0, SE25 and CR9 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Long Lane, Poppy Lane and Homer Road, and an event on any of them can work if the truck or trailer can park nearby. If your venue is just outside Monks Orchard, we also cover Shirley (1 mile south), Shirley Oaks (1 mile west), Addiscombe (1 mile west), Ashburton (1 mile north-west) and Woodside (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include London (8 miles north), City of Westminster (10 miles north-west), Marylebone (10 miles north-west), Kensington (10 miles north-west), St Pancras (10 miles north) and Shoreditch (10 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Addiscombe (1.2 miles west) and Crystal Palace Museum (2.8 miles north). Open spaces near Monks Orchard include Bramley Bank and Duppas Hill.
- Local schools include Orchard Way Primary School (0.6 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Cricketers pub (less than half a mile west)
DIY taco night versus a caterer
You can set up your own drinks table, but someone has to serve all evening. See our margarita bar guide.
Plenty of people try a DIY taco night at home. The usual problems are cold tortillas, running out of a popular filling and a host stuck at the stove. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us serve.
A closer look at the menu
Burritos
A burrito keeps visitors going.
Quesadillas
A good choice for families.
Step by step
We take care of everything you’ve booked, from set-up to service, so you can spend time with your guests. By late September, it’s dark in Monks Orchard at around 7:05pm, so later trading needs some lighting. Organisers should plan that into the site layout.
- Tell us about the event, the crowd and the pitch.
- You get our menu and pitch requirements.
- Power, water and access are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we’re ready before the busiest hours.
- When trading ends, the pitch is cleared and left clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want service to start
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, food or drinks or both, and the access. When you are ready, use our quote form.
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Where the truck can go in Monks Orchard
Before the day, we will agree where we park and serve. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Pitch space for the vehicle and a queue
- Trader information and site rules
- Flat, firm ground
In Monks Orchard, as everywhere in Greater London, the ULEZ applies and kerb space is limited. Where will the truck or trailer stop? A drive, a courtyard or a suspended bay can all work.
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Monks Orchard
- Loaded nachos
- Quesadillas
- Burritos
- Vegan options
- Tacos
- Burrito bowls
Places near Monks Orchard
What else we do in Monks Orchard
Is Mexican street food right for your event?
For crew catering, sandwiches are easy but uninspiring. A hot meal keeps crew happy. Pricing depends on the event. A short lunch service for a team is a different job from a full wedding day. Contact us for a quote.
What we offer in Monks Orchard
- Menus for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests
- Allergen-aware menus
- Catering across Greater London, including Monks Orchard
- A truck or trailer that comes to you
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
How we price Mexican street food
These are the factors that matter most:
- How many staff you need
- What the venue already provides
- The length of service
- Distance and access to the venue
The price depends on guest numbers, the menu and how long you’d like us to serve, plus any add-ons and the location. Every event gets its own quote.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The address or venue name
- Whether you’d like food, drinks or both
- Your date and when you want service to start
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Monks Orchard, and we will put together a menu and price.
Your questions about Mexican street food in Monks Orchard
Is it possible to have you in Ashburton Park?
It depends on the park’s owner, who would need to agree to a catering vehicle on site. Ask them first; if they say yes, we’ll send what they need from us.
Which station should guests use for Monks Orchard?
Elmers End station, about 1.2 miles north of the centre.
Can you do dairy-free food?
Yes, we can. Let us know your dairy-free numbers, and we will plan the menu around them.
What about power on site?
Let us know what’s available on site, such as a supply from the venue near where we will park, and we will confirm what we need with your quote.
Do you have vegan options?
Yes, they’re part of the planning from the start. Let us know how many vegetarian and vegan guests to expect, and we’ll keep their options separate.
Can you trade at our festival or fair?
Tell us about your event, and we will confirm availability and requirements.
What documents can you send?
Send us your list, and we’ll send what you ask for.
Can you cater in a back garden?
It depends on access. A drive or a spot nearby may work, with permission, if the garden itself is out of reach. Send us a photo and we’ll talk it through.
Who books Mexican street food in Monks Orchard?
It copes with lunchtime rushes, thanks to fillings prepared in advance.
A truck or trailer suits almost any gathering. People in Monks Orchard can book us for occasions like:
- Outdoor screenings
- School and charity events
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Open days and community events
A market or festival in Ashburton Park would be licensed by whoever manages the park, and we will provide our part of the paperwork.
What to look for in a quote
- Where to see their hygiene rating
- Whether travel is included
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether plates, napkins and cutlery are included
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Put picnic tables near the traders
- Send traders one clear trader pack
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
On the day, we work with your site team.
Our drinks bar, where the event’s licensing allows.
- 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