East Sussex · England
Mexican Street Food in Old Heathfield
A menu that works for every guest: vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free options, plus allergen information for every dish. A Mexican street-food truck for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Old Heathfield.
- Race days and sports events
- Street food and farmers’ markets
- Hospitality and crew areas
Mexican street food near Old Heathfield
How our Mexican street food works in Old Heathfield
We slow-cook fillings ahead and finish them on site, which keeps the queue moving at busy times. We serve burritos, quesadillas and loaded nachos, and it is a good fit for community days and hospitality and crew areas.
At a fête or field event near Old Heathfield, a truck or trailer brings hot food to a rural site. Ground conditions and access matter, so tell us about them. We plan the timings around your day, so service starts when you want it.
- Location
- Old Heathfield (TN21)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free
- Guest numbers
- Normally around 50 to 400; ask us
- Also available
- Margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 28 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Plan access routes for trader vehicles
- Schedule crew meals
- Provide seating near the food
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
We keep our pitch tidy and safe throughout the day.
Loaded nachos for sharing.
FAQs for Old Heathfield
Can you trade at a school fair in Old Heathfield?
Yes, with the school’s permission and a pitch the truck or trailer can reach. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Is Old Heathfield close to London?
It is about 40 miles from central London, and inside the area we cover.
Do you cover Old Heathfield?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Old Heathfield and the rest of East Sussex. To check your date, send a quick message through our quote form.
Can we have a build-your-own taco bar?
Yes. A build-your-own taco bar can be served from the truck or a serving station, with fillings, salsas and toppings to choose from. Read our taco bar guide.
Can you keep it mild?
That is your choice: we can keep the main dishes mild, with hotter salsas served separately. Read more about how spicy Mexican food is.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. We can keep dishes mild, and simple options such as quesadillas or nachos can be part of the menu. Include children in your numbers.
How much is a food truck for an event?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we’ll reply with a quote.
Can you feed our volunteers?
Yes. Crew, volunteer and hospitality catering is available, with or without a public stall.
Events we cater in Old Heathfield
It feeds crew and volunteers well.
A truck or trailer suits almost any gathering. People in Old Heathfield can book us for occasions like:
- Open days and community events
- Music and food festivals
- Open-air performances
- Food markets
Organisers of a summer fête for a church such as The Parish Church of All Saints could add tacos and burritos alongside the bric-a-brac.
Questions to ask before you book
- VAT, if it applies
- The venue requirements
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How long the service runs
Why choose Mexican street food in Old Heathfield?
Burger and hot dog stalls are familiar but similar. Tacos add something different to a food line-up. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, staff, plates and napkins, travel and VAT. Our quote sets out what’s included.
What you get with us
- A quote that sets out what’s included
- Everything served fresh from the hatch
- Quick, friendly service from the hatch
- Set-up planned with you and your venue
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
What happens on the day
When service finishes, we pack up and leave our area tidy. We agree set-up and pack-down times with you and your venue. Summer events in Old Heathfield have daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer and about 7:00pm by late September, so evening trading normally finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- You send us the event, the dates and the pitch details.
- We send our menu, pitch requirements and the documents you ask traders for.
- We set up the truck or trailer on the pitch at the agreed time.
- Tacos, burritos and more are served to order while the event is open.
- When trading ends, we pack down and leave the pitch clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Check gates and access routes are wide and high enough
- Ask the venue about power and water
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, menu ideas and access. To send your details, 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 ask about the space when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Details of power, water and waste arrangements
- Pitch space for the vehicle and a queue
- A pitch with space around it, away from tents and structures
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we’ll advise before booking.
Running an event in Old Heathfield
Old Heathfield is about 7 miles north of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Tell us where your event in Old Heathfield will be, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. We serve in 289 places in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our truck and trailer cover the area from Old Heathfield to Royal Tunbridge Wells (about 12 miles away).
Hot food from a truck or trailer could give a school fair, for a school such as Heathfield Community College, a busy corner. Shows and fairs in the High Weald National Landscape, about 5 miles from Old Heathfield at most, sometimes have rules on where traders can drive. Send us the site plan and we’ll plan around it.
Here we cover the TN21 postcode area. From School Hill and Church Street or a nearby road, we will plan where to park and serve. If your venue is just outside Old Heathfield, we also cover Cade Street (1 mile north), Sandy Cross (1 mile west), Heathfield (1 mile west), Broad Oak (1 mile north) and Warbleton (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (12 miles south), Hastings (14 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south-east), Seaford (15 miles south-west), Lewes (13 miles south-west) and Hailsham (7 miles south).
A little further out are Hellingly Hospital (5 miles south) and Old Castle (3.6 miles east). Not far away are Selwyns Wood.
- Schools near Old Heathfield include Parkside Community Primary School (0.5 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Star Inn (within half a mile south)
Should I do it myself?
You can set up your own drinks table, but someone has to serve all evening. Our margarita bar guide has tips.
If you do it yourself, work out quantities first: our guide to how many tacos per person helps. Keep tortillas warm in a covered basket, and label dishes for guests with allergies.
A closer look at the menu
Vegan tacos
Vegan visitors get a proper meal.
Quesadillas
Crisp quesadillas.
Towns and villages near Old Heathfield
Also in Old Heathfield
What affects the price in Old Heathfield
Contact us for a quote, which reflects:
- Guest numbers
- Travel, parking and access
- Plates, napkins and cutlery
- What’s on the menu
A food truck can be a practical alternative to plated catering, as there’s no kitchen to hire. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- What power and water the site has
- Whether you’d like food, drinks or both
- Roughly how many adults and children
- 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, tell us about it on our contact page.
- 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