West Sussex · England
Festival & event street food in Portslade, West Sussex
Mexican street food for festival crowds, school fairs and markets in Portslade, served from our truck or trailer, wherever your event is.
- Food markets
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Festivals
Planning an event in Portslade?
DIY taco night or a caterer?
Weighing up a DIY taco night against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Contact us for a quote to compare.
You can set up your own drinks table, but someone has to serve all evening. Our margarita bar guide has tips.
About our Mexican street food in Portslade
Organisers can book us as a public stall or to feed crew, volunteers and hospitality areas. We serve vegan tacos, tacos and loaded nachos, which works well for fundraisers and fêtes and open days and community events.
Events near Portslade are often volunteer-run, so it helps to agree the pitch, power and water early. Your quote sets out what’s included: menu, timings and any add-ons.
- Location
- Portslade (BN41, BN3, BN42)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free
- Guests
- Usually around 50 to 400; ask us
- Also available
- Nachos, guacamole and a drinks bar
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 28 October 2026
Events we cater in Portslade
It copes with lunchtime rushes, because fillings are cooked ahead.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Country shows
- Open-air performances
- Street food and farmers’ markets
- Sports clubs and race days
Hot food from a truck or trailer could give a school fair, for a school such as Peter Gladwin Primary School, a busy corner.
Comparing caterers
- The venue requirements
- The wet-weather plan
- How each diet is kept separate
- When payment is due
Comparing your options
If you want a trader that adds atmosphere, tacos and burritos deliver. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What you get with us
- We cover Portslade and the whole of West Sussex
- Allergen information for every dish
- Menus chosen with you
- Quoted for your event
See how we price and our guide to catering costs.
Places near Portslade
More for events in Portslade
Before you choose a spot
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Room for the truck or trailer and customers
- Firm, level ground or hardstanding
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Running an event in Portslade
Portslade is about 1 mile west of Brighton and Hove, in West Sussex. Whether your event is in the middle of Portslade or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh service from our food truck or trailer, every diet planned for and a clear quote. We serve in all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex.
The A293 make Portslade an easy place for us to reach on event day. For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Fishersgate station, about 0.7 miles south. Events in and around the South Downs National Park, within about 7 miles of Portslade, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements. Within about 3 miles of the sea, coastal events bring wind and sand into the plan. A firm, sheltered pitch suits a truck or trailer best.
This part of West Sussex takes in BN41, BN3 and BN42, and we can cater your event anywhere in it with access for the truck or trailer. Your event could be at a home on Mill Lane, Crown Road and Drove Road. Main roads around Portslade include the A293, which makes travel to your event easy. We also serve at events in Hangleton (1 mile north-east), Southwick (1 mile south-west), Kingston by Sea (1 mile west), Shoreham-by-Sea (2 miles west) and Old Shoreham (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Worthing (8 miles west), Haywards Heath (12 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (9 miles north-east), Littlehampton (14 miles west), Lancing (5 miles west) and Rustington (13 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find British Engineerium (1.8 miles east) and Southlands Hospital (1.8 miles west). Open spaces near Portslade include Shoreham Beach and Thundersbarrow Hill.
- Nearby schools include King's School (within half a mile south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Mill House (within half a mile east)
Common questions in Portslade
Can you bring your truck or trailer to Benfield Hill?
Only if the landowner, often the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide what they ask for from us.
Do you come to school fairs around Portslade?
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.
Can we book you as a trader?
Tell us about your event, and we will confirm availability and requirements.
Do you have dairy-free options?
Yes. We offer dairy-free options.
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.
Can you plan for allergies?
We plan allergen-aware menus, including for nut allergies, and give allergen information for every dish. We plan carefully and keep options separate, though we cannot promise a dish is allergen-free. If a guest has a severe allergy, please talk to us before the event.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan fillings, such as spiced mushrooms or black beans, can be part of the menu.
How long do you serve for?
We get there well before service to set up. The length of service is agreed when you book, along with pack-down.
Planning for every diet
We cater for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Provide seating near the food
- Confirm power and water with traders
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
- Ask about peak-time capacity
We set up at the agreed time.
Loaded nachos for sharing.
Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Portslade? Service from a truck or trailer is quick, even for a crowd, and the menu can suit most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
About the menu
Tacos
Tacos are made for eating on the move.
Quesadillas
Toasted tortillas with melted cheese.
Step by step
We get there well before you want to serve, set up the truck or trailer and get everything ready. When service opens, guests come up to the hatch or serving table. At midsummer, events in Portslade stay light until about 9:20pm, so evening trading typically finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Send us your event details and pitch information.
- We send our menu, needs and the documents you ask for.
- We set up in the agreed window.
- We serve to order through the event.
- We clear and leave the pitch clean.
Preparing for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Check the venue is happy to have a truck or trailer on site
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Planning help
- 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