Greater London · England
Festival & event street food in Old Ford, Greater London
Looking for Mexican street food in Old Ford? We bring the truck or trailer, the ingredients and the kit, then serve your guests fresh on the day.
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Open days and community events
- Country shows
Mexican street food for Old Ford events
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
- Confirm power and water with traders
- Send traders one clear trader pack
We arrive in the agreed set-up window, following your trader pack.
Crew, volunteer and hospitality catering.
Mexican street food in Old Ford, served fresh
We follow your site rules, from arrival times to waste. At summer fairs and fêtes and open-air performances, we will put together a menu of vegan tacos, burrito bowls and quesadillas for your guests.
In Old Ford, community events include street parties, school fairs and markets. Public spaces and road closures generally need council permission, and we’ll provide what the organiser asks for from us. Access, space and power are agreed with you beforehand, so there are no surprises on arrival.
- Where
- Old Ford (E3, E15, E9)
- County
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free
- Guest numbers
- Around 50 to 400 is usual; ask about yours
- Also available
- Nachos, guacamole and a drinks bar
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 28 October 2026
What we need at the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Access for the truck or trailer at set-up
- Details of power, water and waste arrangements
- A pitch big enough for the truck or trailer and a queue
In Old Ford, 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 will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Old Ford
- Burritos
- Loaded nachos
- Tacos
- Burrito bowls
- Vegan options
- Quesadillas
What happens on the day
Guests tend to gather around the truck, so we plan a spot with space for people to queue. We can serve in the rain, but guests will need somewhere covered. Christmas markets in Old Ford trade in the dark from about 3:55pm, so a lit pitch helps visitors find the truck. At midsummer, daylight lasts until roughly 9:20pm.
- Tell us about the event, the crowd and the pitch.
- You get our menu and pitch requirements.
- We confirm power, water and access arrangements.
- We plan to be ready for the lunchtime rush.
- At close, we pack down and tidy up.
Before we arrive
- Get the venue’s permission for us to park and serve
- Choose a level, firm spot for the truck or trailer
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. When you are ready, use our quote form.
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Old Ford questions
Could you serve in Grove Hall 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 will send what they need from us.
Which station is closest to Old Ford?
Hackney Wick station, about 0.6 miles north of the centre.
What documents can you send?
Send us your list, and we will send what you ask for.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Greater London, Kent and Medway, Surrey, East Sussex, West Sussex, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire.
Can guests build their own tacos?
Yes. We can set up a build-your-own taco bar, served from the truck or a serving table, with fillings, salsas, guacamole and toppings. Read our taco bar guide.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Can you plan for allergies?
Yes. Tell us about allergies when you book. Under UK rules, caterers must give information on 14 allergens, and we do that for every dish (Food Standards Agency guidance). For severe allergies, please talk to us first.
What do you need at the pitch?
We will confirm our needs once we know the pitch details, including power and water.
DIY taco night or a caterer?
A DIY taco night works well for a small group. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, with allergen information for every dish.
Some hosts like to do it themselves. Common snags are cold tortillas, uneven quantities and the host missing the party. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the serving.
How we price Mexican street food
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Parking and the route in
- How many staff you need
- Guest numbers
- What the venue already provides
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Your quote confirms the full price.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Gate widths, slopes and the ground
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Whether you’d like food, drinks or both
- A picture of the space, if it’s a garden or field
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. Contact us for a quote: just drop us a line using the enquiry form.
How it compares
For a stall that adds atmosphere, tacos and burritos deliver. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the length of service, plus any add-ons and the location. We quote for each event individually.
What you get with us
- Menus for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests
- Everything served fresh from the hatch
- Quoted for your event
- Book food, drinks or both
Read how we price and what Mexican catering costs.
What’s on the menu
Burrito bowls
Rice, beans, filling and toppings in a bowl.
Quesadillas
Popular with children.
Places near Old Ford
Also in Old Ford
Street food for events around Old Ford
Old Ford is about 2 miles west of Plaistow, in Greater London. We serve at events in gardens, halls and venues around Old Ford and nearby villages. We cover all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, wherever the truck or trailer can get in.
Visitors arriving by train will find that Hackney Wick station is about 0.6 miles away. A school such as Mulberry UTC running a summer fair could book a taco truck.
We cover events in every part of E3, E15 and E9. That could mean an event at a home with a drive on Bow Road, Wick Lane and Dace Road or the roads around them. Nearby, we also cater events in Donnybrook Quarter (1 mile west), Fish Island (1 mile north), Bow (1 mile south-west), Hackney Wick (1 mile north) and Bromley (1 mile south). We also cater in nearby towns such as London (4 miles south-west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (6 miles west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (4 miles west) and Walthamstow (4 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include V&A East (0.6 miles north-east) and Tower of London (3 miles south-west). Not far away are Hollow Pond and Old Ford Island.
- Local schools include Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy (less than half a mile west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Lea Tavern (0.5 miles north)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Park (under half a mile north-west)
For event organisers in Old Ford
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
- 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