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Festival & event street food in Plaistow, Greater London
From the moment the hatch opens to the end of service, Mexican street food for festival crowds, school fairs and markets keeps your guests happy at your event in Plaistow.
- Sports clubs and race days
- School and charity events
- Hospitality and crew areas
Planning an event in Plaistow?
Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
- Tell traders about power and water before the day
- Send traders one clear trader pack
- Put picnic tables near the traders
At the end, we clear the pitch and leave it clean.
Loaded nachos for sharing.
Mexican street food in Plaistow, from our truck or trailer
Crew catering can be timed to your schedule, so your team eats well on a long day. It suits community events and open days and country shows, serving burritos, loaded nachos and quesadillas.
In Plaistow, community events include street parties, school fairs and markets. Public spaces and road closures generally need council permission, and we’ll send whatever the organiser needs from us. We prepare everything fresh for your event and serve it straight from our food truck or trailer, so guests get it at its best.
- Area
- Plaistow (E13, E16, E6)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free
- Guest numbers
- Generally around 50 to 400; ask us
- Extras
- Drinks bar, nachos to share
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 28 October 2026
Is Mexican street food right for your event?
Burger stalls are common. Tacos add something different. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Your quote confirms the full price.
Why book Mobile Mexican Catering in Plaistow
- A menu built around your guests
- Options for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan guests
- We cover Plaistow and the whole of Greater London
- Fast service, even with a queue
Read how we price or the cost guide.
What we need at the venue
We’ll agree the spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A level pitch on firm ground
- Vehicle access before and after the event
- Spacing from tents and other structures
In Plaistow, 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.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Running an event in Plaistow
Plaistow is about 5 miles east of London, in Greater London. For Mexican street food in Plaistow, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and friendly service on the day. Plaistow is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover.
A fundraiser for a church like Memorial Community Church might use a food truck to give visitors a reason to stay longer. Hot food from a truck or trailer could give a school fair, for a school such as Kaizen Primary School, a busy corner.
Anywhere in E13, E16 and E6, we can bring Mexican street food to you. Streets in the area include Eve Road, Ivy Road and May Road, and an event on any of them can work if the truck or trailer can park nearby. Plaistow sits on or near the A1011, so getting the truck or trailer to your event is simple. If your venue is just outside Plaistow, we also cover Greengate (1 mile north-east), Canning Town (1 mile south), Upton Park (1 mile north-east), West Ham (1 mile north-west) and Upton (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover London (5 miles west), City of Westminster (8 miles west), Marylebone (7 miles west), Kensington (10 miles west), St Pancras (6 miles west) and Shoreditch (4 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Greenwich Castle (3.4 miles south) and Stratford Centre (1.6 miles north-west). Open spaces near Plaistow include Old Ford Island and Hollow Pond.
- Nearby schools include Newham Sixth Form College (under half a mile south-east) and The Service for Deaf and Partially Hearing Children (under half a mile east)
- Nearby, you will find The Earl Of Derby Public House (within half a mile north-west)
- Local facilities include East Ham (1.4 miles north-east)
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. Christmas markets in Plaistow trade in the dark from about 3:55pm, so a lit pitch helps visitors find the truck. By contrast, a midsummer fair stays light until about 9:20pm.
- 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 trade, then pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Check gates and access routes are wide and high enough
- Choose a level, firm spot for the truck or trailer
Get a quote
To get a price, just tell us about it on our contact page. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll suggest a menu to suit.
Planning help
Should I do it myself?
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.
Not sure whether to do it yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
What affects the price in Plaistow
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- How many staff you need
- How many guests we are serving
- Your choice of food and drinks
- Parking and the route in
There is no one-size-fits-all price for Mexican street food. A short lunch service for a team is a different job from a full wedding day. Contact us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Where the event is
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and allergy numbers
- Access for the truck or trailer, including gates and ground
- Whether you’d like food, drinks or both
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Plaistow: your questions answered
Do you come to school fairs around Plaistow?
We can, as long as the school agrees and the truck or trailer can reach the pitch. Tell us the date, the site and roughly how many visitors you expect.
Is parking a problem for events in Plaistow?
That depends on the street. A drive, a courtyard or a bay suspended by the council can all work, so tell us what’s outside your venue. The ULEZ covers all of Greater London.
Is there a minimum number of guests?
Truck and trailer service usually suits around 50 to 400 guests. Smaller parties are quoted case by case, and festivals can be larger. Tell us your numbers.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your event and menu. Timings are agreed in advance so everything fits your schedule.
Can you feed our volunteers?
We can. We can cook for crew, volunteers or a hospitality area as well as, or instead of, a public stall.
Can you keep it mild?
The food can be kept mild, and hotter salsas go on the side for guests who like heat.
Do you cook on site?
We cook to order in our food truck or trailer kitchen, or serve from a taco bar. Fillings are slow-cooked beforehand and finished on site.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Working with your venue
If you are booking for a business, tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
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The menu, item by item
Burritos
Burritos are hearty festival food.
Vegan tacos
Vegan visitors get a proper meal.
- 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