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Mexican Street Food for Play Hatch events
Fresh, generous and easy to enjoy: Mexican street food for festival crowds, school fairs and markets for events in Play Hatch and across Reading.
- Outdoor screenings
- School and charity events
- Seasonal and night markets
Mexican street food in Play Hatch
Occasions we cater for in Play Hatch
It covers several diets with one trader.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Sports club events
- Village fairs
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Fundraisers and fêtes
Visitors arriving by train will find that the nearest station is Reading station, about 2.2 miles south-west.
Before you book anyone
- Allergen information for each dish
- How long the service runs
- VAT, if it applies
- Space, access, power and water needs
How our Mexican street food works in Play Hatch
We trade at festivals, fairs, markets, school fairs and community events in and around Play Hatch. For street food and farmers’ markets and school and charity events, we’ll put together a menu of loaded nachos, quesadillas and burrito bowls for your guests.
Near Play Hatch, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a hot-food truck is a big help. We serve from the hatch of our truck or trailer, or from a serving station, and we plan service so the queue keeps moving.
How it works
The truck or trailer needs a level, firm spot with access to drive in, with power and water arrangements agreed beforehand. Send us a photo of the space if you are unsure. Christmas markets in Play Hatch trade in the dark from about 3:55pm, so site lighting matters for traders and visitors alike. By contrast, a midsummer fair stays light until about 9:25pm.
- It starts with your event details and pitch information.
- We send our menu, pitch requirements and the documents you ask traders for.
- On the day, we arrive in the set-up window and get ready to trade.
- We serve from the hatch through the trading times you set.
- We pack away and leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want service to start
- Measure any gates or arches on the way in
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
Planning Mexican street food in Play Hatch? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just drop us a line using the enquiry form.
Related guides
A closer look at the menu
Loaded nachos
Tortilla chips with cheese, salsa and toppings for sharing.
Burritos
A filling burrito to eat on the go.
Places near Play Hatch
Other catering in Play Hatch
Before you choose a spot
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Spacing from tents and other structures
- Pitch space for the vehicle and a queue
- Vehicle access before and after the event
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Common questions in Play Hatch
Do you come out to small places like Play Hatch?
Yes. Villages and hamlets are part of our area, and the main thing is access: tell us about the lane, the gate and the ground.
Which station is closest to Play Hatch?
Reading station, about 2.2 miles south-west of the centre.
Do you provide plates and napkins?
Please ask us. Tell us what your venue provides, and we will confirm what’s included with your quote.
Can guests build their own tacos?
Yes, a taco bar is one of our options. Let us know your numbers and space and we’ll suggest the best set-up.
Can you trade at our festival or fair?
Tell us about your event, and we’ll confirm availability and requirements.
What’s on the menu?
Mexican street food and drinks: tacos, taco bars, burritos, bowls, nachos and quesadillas, plus salsas, guacamole and toppings. A drinks bar is available too.
Is the food suitable for children?
Of course. Mild dishes, quesadillas and nachos can be part of the menu. Include children in your numbers.
Do you come to Play Hatch?
We do. Play Hatch is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests. To get it right:
- Provide seating near the food
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Give traders a single information pack
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
Our pitch is kept tidy.
Aguas frescas and soft drinks at the stall.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are booking for a business, tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Street food for events around Play Hatch
Play Hatch is about 1 mile east of Caversham, in Reading. From the centre of Play Hatch to the outskirts, Mexican street food works the same way: fresh service from our truck or trailer, every diet planned for and a clear quote. We cover all 34 towns and villages in Reading, from the larger towns to small villages, wherever the truck or trailer can get in.
If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as St Martin's Catholic Primary School, a taco truck can be a crowd-pleaser. Organisers looking at Ali's Pond Local Nature Reserve as a site should start with the landowner, who sets the rules for traders and vehicles.
Wherever your event is in RG4, we can bring Mexican street food to you. Streets in the area include Dene Close, Henley Road and Foxhill Lane, and an event on any of them can work if the truck or trailer can park nearby. Close by, we cover events in Dunsden Green (1 mile north), Caversham Park Village (1 mile west), Littlestead Green (1 mile north-west), Emmer Green (1 mile west) and Sonning (1 mile south-east). We also cater in nearby towns such as Norcot (4 miles west), West Reading (3 miles south-west), Tilehurst Within (5 miles west), Shinfield (5 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (7 miles south) and Horncastle (5 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include The Oracle (2.4 miles south-west) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (2.3 miles south-west). Open spaces near Play Hatch include Alder Moors and South Lake.
- Nearby schools include Reading Blue Coat School (1 mile south-east) and Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre (1.8 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The Shoulder of Mutton pub (under half a mile south-west)
What affects the price in Play Hatch
Pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Adding food to drinks, or drinks to food
- How many guests we’re serving
- Parking and the route in
- Staff for serving and the bar
The price depends on guest numbers, the menu and how long you’d like us to serve, plus any add-ons and the location. We quote for each event individually.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A picture of where we’d park
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Your menu ideas
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Play Hatch, and we will put together a menu and price.
Comparing your options
Cooked-from-raw street food can slow queues. With fillings prepared ahead, service is fast. 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.
What you get with us
- Service planned around your numbers
- A menu agreed with you
- Every guest catered for, gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan included
- Allergen information for everything we serve
Read how we price and our guide to catering costs.
- 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