Brighton and Hove · England
Mexican Street Food in Rottingdean
Mobile Mexican Catering brings a Mexican street-food truck for festivals, fairs, markets and community events to Rottingdean and across Brighton and Hove, catering for vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free guests.
- Open days and community events
- Music and food festivals
- Food markets
Planning an event in Rottingdean?
Mexican street food for your event in Rottingdean
We can trade to the public or cook for crew, volunteers and hospitality areas. For village fairs and open-air performances, we will put together a menu of burritos, tacos and vegan tacos for your guests.
Rural events near Rottingdean can be a long way from food outlets, so a hot-food truck is a big help. Every guest is catered for, gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan included, with allergen information for everything we serve.
- Location
- Rottingdean (BN2)
- Area hub
- Brighton and Hove
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free
- Guest numbers
- Typically around 50 to 400 guests; tell us yours
- Extras
- Drinks bar, nachos to share
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 28 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
Access is the first thing to check for a truck or trailer. We look for:
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
- Access for the truck or trailer at set-up
- A level pitch on firm ground
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Other catering in Rottingdean
Is Mexican street food right for your event?
If you want a trader that adds atmosphere, tacos and burritos deliver. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why us?
- Fast service, even with a queue
- Allergen-aware menus
- Served fresh from our truck or trailer
- Events in Rottingdean and across Brighton and Hove
Read our pricing or what Mexican catering costs.
Questions from Rottingdean
Do you come out to small places like Rottingdean?
Yes, we cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates, ground and parking.
Can you bring a truck or trailer to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. Tell us about narrow lanes and soft ground.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, with corn tortillas. Corn tortillas are naturally gluten-free, but some fillings, sauces and toppings may not be, so we check every dish and give allergen information.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, they’re part of the planning from the start. Tell us your numbers when you ask for a quote.
Can you cater in a back garden?
That depends on access. A drive or a spot nearby may work, with permission, if the garden itself is out of reach. Send us a photo and we’ll talk it through.
Is the food made fresh?
Fillings are slow-cooked in advance, then finished and kept hot on site. Tortillas are warmed on site, and salsas and guacamole are made fresh.
How much does Mexican street food cost in Rottingdean?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and where your event is. Send us the details for a quote.
Where do you cater?
London and South East England: Greater London, Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes and Oxfordshire, including Rottingdean.
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger events, we plan serving points around your timings, so guests are looked after quickly. Let us know how long the break is.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the space and tell us about the drive and gates, and we will let you know if it is a good fit.
Rottingdean events: pitches and permissions
Rottingdean is about 3 miles west of Telscombe, in Brighton and Hove. Anywhere in BN2, we can serve your guests. We cater in 30 places in Brighton and Hove, wherever the truck or trailer can get in.
Hot food from a truck or trailer could give a school fair, for a school such as Longhill High School, a busy corner. A fundraiser for a church like St Wulfran's Church might use a food truck to give visitors a reason to stay longer. Shows and fairs in the South Downs National Park, about 6 miles from Rottingdean at most, sometimes have rules on where traders can drive. Send us the site plan and we will plan around it. The coast is within about 4 miles of Rottingdean, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch, on firm ground rather than sand.
Wherever your event is in BN2, we can bring the truck or trailer to your guests. Streets in the area include Longhill Road, New Barn Road and Court Ord Road, and an event on any of them can work if the truck or trailer can park nearby. If your venue is just outside Rottingdean, we also cover Ovingdean (1 mile west), Roedean (1 mile west), Saltdean (1 mile south-east), East Saltdean (2 miles south-east) and Telscombe (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Brighton (3 miles north-west), Brighton and Hove (6 miles west), Hove (5 miles west), Carlton Hill (3 miles west), Hanover (3 miles west) and West Hill (4 miles west).
A little further out are Churchill Square (3.6 miles west) and French Convalescent Home (1.9 miles west). Open spaces near Rottingdean include Beacon Hill Local Nature Reserve and Newmarket Hill.
- Nearby schools include Ovingdean Hall School (0.5 miles north-west) and Our Lady of Lourdes RC School (0.7 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find Duck Inn (0.7 miles south-east)
Prices and what affects them
We quote for your event, and the price is based on:
- Plates, napkins and cutlery
- Staff for serving and the bar
- Guest numbers
- Whether you add a drinks bar or food
Pricing depends on the event. A short lunch service for a team is a different job from a full wedding day. Contact us for a quote.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of where we’d park
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The date and rough timings
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
DIY taco night or a caterer?
Running your own drinks table is one option, but someone still has to mix, pour and keep an eye on it all evening. See our margarita bar guide.
If you do it yourself, work out quantities first: see how many tacos per person. Keep warmed tortillas covered, and label dishes for guests with allergies.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests. To get it right:
- Put picnic tables near the traders
- Send traders one clear trader pack
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
- Tell traders about power and water before the day
We keep in touch with your traders’ contact on the day on any changes.
Crew, volunteer and hospitality catering.
A closer look at the menu
Burrito bowls
Rice, beans, filling and toppings in a bowl.
Vegan tacos
Vegan fillings with salsa and toppings.
How the day works
Your timings come first. If things run behind, tell us and we will adjust the start of service where we can. Late-September events in Rottingdean see sunset at about 7:05pm, so later trading needs some lighting. Tell us how the site will be lit when you send the pitch details.
- 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.
- When trading ends, the pitch is cleared and left clean.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Ask the venue about power and water
- Arrange somewhere covered for guests to eat
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, send a quick message through 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