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Event caterers in Shacklewell
We bring tacos, burritos and nachos from a truck for fairs and festivals to Shacklewell and across Greater London, catering for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan guests.
- Hospitality and crew areas
- Food markets
- Village fairs
Mexican street food in Shacklewell
Planning for every diet
A Mexican menu is easy to plan for mixed diets, because guests can choose what suits them. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
- Share vehicle access times with traders
- Make allergen information visible at every stall
On the day, we work with your site team on any changes.
Loaded nachos for sharing.
Mexican street food in Shacklewell, served fresh
A taco stall covers many diets at once: we serve vegan and vegetarian fillings and corn tortillas for gluten-free visitors. That helps organisers balance the line-up. On the menu are vegan tacos, quesadillas and burritos, and it’s a good fit for community events and open days and open-air performances.
In Shacklewell, a taco truck suits street parties and school fairs, once the road closure or site permission is in place. You’ll know what’s included before you book: menu, timings and any add-ons.
- Area
- Shacklewell (N16, E8, E5)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free
- Guests
- Usually around 50 to 400; ask us
- Add-ons
- Margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 28 October 2026
How we price Mexican street food
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Timings and hours
- Food, drinks or both
- What the venue already provides
- The menu you choose
Access, parking and the distance to your venue can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed in your quote.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Your date and when you want service to start
- Gate widths, slopes and the ground
- The venue or postcode
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. Contact us for a quote: just drop us a line using the enquiry form.
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Perfect for your event in Shacklewell
Crew appreciate a hot meal on a long day.
In Shacklewell and nearby, we can cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Seasonal and night markets
- Open days and community events
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- School fairs and fundraisers
Rail travel is an option for visitors, as Shacklewell has its own station, Rectory Road station.
Before booking anyone
- When final numbers are due
- If the price includes VAT
- How bad weather is handled
- A food hygiene rating you can check
A closer look at the menu
Vegan tacos
A real choice for vegans.
Burritos
A filling burrito to eat on the go.
Organising for someone else?
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
For big numbers, we plan service to keep queues short, so guests are looked after quickly. Tell us how long you have for food and drinks.
Planning the serving area
We serve from a truck or trailer, so the spot needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Clear information on power, water and waste
- Pitch space for the vehicle and a queue
- The event’s site rules and timings
Shacklewell is in London, inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, which covers all of Greater London, and parking can be tight: tell us about parking bays, permits, a driveway or whether a parking suspension is needed.
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Shacklewell
Shacklewell is about 1 mile east of Highbury, in Greater London. We serve at events in gardens, halls and venues around Shacklewell and the surrounding area. We cater in all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages, wherever the truck or trailer can get in.
If your event is in Stoke Newington Common, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we’ll supply what they need from us. The A107 make Shacklewell an easy place for us to reach on event day.
Anywhere in N16, E8 and E5, we can bring Mexican street food to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean an event at a home with a drive on Muir Road, Allen Road and Downs Road. Being close to the A107, Shacklewell is simple for us to get to with the truck or trailer for your event. We also serve at events in West Hackney (1 mile north), Dalston (1 mile south), Kingsland (1 mile south-west), Newington Green (1 mile west) and Mildmay (1 mile south-west). We also cater in nearby towns such as London (4 miles south), City of Westminster (4 miles south-west), Marylebone (4 miles south-west), Kensington (7 miles south-west), St Pancras (3 miles south-west) and Walthamstow (3 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Clowns Gallery-Museum (0.6 miles south) and Hackney Walk (0.9 miles south-east). Open spaces near Shacklewell include Hollow Pond and Woodberry Wetlands.
- Nearby schools include Shacklewell Primary School (within half a mile west) and Kingsland Secondary School (under half a mile south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Shacklewell Arms (under half a mile south-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Stoke Newington (0.6 miles west)
Can I do a taco night 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.
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.
FAQs for Shacklewell
Could you bring a taco truck to a school fair in Shacklewell?
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.
Could you serve in Stoke Newington Common?
Only if the landowner, often the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll help with the information they need from us.
Do you do margaritas?
Yes, we offer a Mexican drinks bar, serving margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas such as hibiscus and horchata, and soft drinks. Alcohol at an event may need a licence, such as a premises licence or a Temporary Event Notice, so we’ll go through the licensing with you.
Can you do gluten-free food?
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.
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 Shacklewell.
Can you bring margaritas?
That depends on licensing. Let us know how alcohol is licensed at your event, and we’ll go from there.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates go first, so it pays to ask early.
Do you need power and water?
Let us know what’s available on site, for example a supply from the venue, and we will confirm the arrangements with your quote.
What happens on the day
We get there well before you want to serve, then set up and prepare everything. When service opens, guests come up to the hatch or serving table. At midsummer, events in Shacklewell stay light until about 9:20pm, which helps evening trading. For winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- First, we check the dates.
- We agree the menu and the pitch.
- Paperwork goes over in good time.
- The hatch opens when the event does.
- We serve, then clear the pitch at the end.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Measure any gates or arches on the way in
- Give us your final numbers and diets
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, based on what you need. To ask for one, send a quick message through our quote form.
Read more
- 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