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Event caterers in Shadwell
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Mexican street food for your event in Shadwell
The menu is agreed with organisers, perhaps chicken tinga, carnitas or birria, and a vegan filling like black beans. On the menu are vegan tacos, burritos and tacos, and it suits village fêtes and summer fairs and food markets.
In Shadwell, street events mean planning access, closures and where the truck fits. Send us the pitch size, access route and timings. Food and drinks can be booked together or separately, so one caterer can cover more of the day.
- Area
- Shadwell (SE16, E1, E1W)
- Region
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free
- Guest numbers
- Typically around 50 to 400; ask us
- Extras
- Drinks bar, nachos to share
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 28 October 2026
Street food for events around Shadwell
Shadwell is about 1 mile south-east of Whitechapel, in Greater London. Give us the address of your event in Shadwell, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. We serve in 764 places across Greater London.
If your event is in Russia Dock Woodland, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we’ll supply what they need from us. Hot food from a truck or trailer could give a school fair, for a school such as Peter Hills with St Mary's and St Paul's CofE Primary School, a busy corner.
Mexican street food in SE16, E1 and E1W is planned around your venue and access and your guests. Local streets include Swan Road, Thame Road and Brunel Road; for an event at home on any of them, tell us where the truck or trailer can park. Being close to the A101 and A126, Shadwell is easy for us to reach for your event. For events just outside Shadwell, we cover Ratcliff (1 mile north), East End of London (1 mile north-west), Wapping (1 mile west), St George in the East (1 mile west) and Limehouse (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover City of Westminster (5 miles west), Marylebone (4 miles west), Kensington (7 miles west), St Pancras (3 miles north-west), Walthamstow (6 miles north) and Hampstead (7 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Tower of London (1.3 miles west) and Surrey Quays Shopping Centre (0.8 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Lavender Pond and Tower Hill.
- Schools near Shadwell include Bacon's College (under half a mile south-east) and St Mellitus College (0.6 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find Prospect of Whitby pub (within half a mile west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Holy Trinity (1.2 miles north) and Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives (1.6 miles north-west)
How we price Mexican street food
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Food, drinks or both
- Parking and the route in
- The number of people
- Staff for serving and the bar
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: serving hours, staff, disposables, travel and VAT. Contact us for a quote and we will set out what’s included.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and allergy numbers
- How we drive in and where we can park
- Expected numbers
- What you’d like on the menu
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, send a quick message through our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Ask about peak-time capacity
- Share power and water details early
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
If crew or volunteer meals are booked, they’re served at the agreed times.
Alcohol-free aguas frescas.
Why choose Mexican street food in Shadwell?
Tacos and burritos are easy sells.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Food and music festivals
- Open days and community events
- Street food and farmers’ markets
Running a fête for a church like St Paul's Church? A Mexican street-food truck draws people in.
What your quote should include
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether travel is included
- The wet-weather plan
DIY taco night or a caterer?
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.
A DIY taco night is possible for a crowd, but it is more work than it looks. There are fillings to slow-cook, tortillas to keep warm and salsas to make. Read our guide to taco bars.
How it works
Serving is quick: guests are served at the hatch or a serving station, so even a long queue moves. When service ends, we pack down. Late-September events in Shadwell see sunset at about 7:05pm, so an evening programme will run partly after dusk. Organisers should plan that into the site layout.
- 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
- Get the venue’s permission for us to park and serve
- Choose a level, firm spot for the truck or trailer
- Have a marquee or gazebo ready in case of rain
How to get a price
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. To start, send a quick message through our quote form.
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Planning the serving area
Plenty of outdoor spaces and venues work for us, but a few things matter:
- Clear information on power, water and waste
- The event’s site rules and timings
- Firm, level ground or hardstanding
Shadwell is in London, inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, which covers all of Greater London, and parking can be tight: let us know about permits, bays, off-street space or a parking suspension.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we will advise.
Is Mexican street food right for your event?
Food that sits in a hot cabinet isn’t much to look at. Everything we serve is assembled to order. Larger events can cost less per head, because the set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What we offer in Shadwell
- Menus chosen with you
- Tacos, burritos and a drinks bar
- Allergen-aware menus
- Quoted for your event
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where vehicles can park, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Common questions in Shadwell
Can you bring your truck or trailer to Russia Dock Woodland?
Only with permission from whoever runs the park, often the council. Check with them, and we will provide what they ask for from us.
Can you trade at a school fair in Shadwell?
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.
What paperwork do you provide?
Send your requirements and we will respond with our documents.
What do you need at the venue?
Access and level ground matter most: a level spot to park, space for guests to queue and a little room for a serving table. If in doubt, send us a photo of the space and the way in.
Can you handle a lunchtime rush?
With fillings ready to go, service is quick.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Of course. We can include vegetarian and vegan fillings like black beans or spiced mushrooms.
Do you have gluten-free options?
Yes, we offer gluten-free options, made with corn tortillas. Tell us about any coeliac guests before the event so we can explain how we prepare their food.
Do you need power?
Let us know what the pitch has and we’ll confirm our needs. We confirm power and water with each booking.
- 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