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Event caterers in Shiplake: Mexican street food
Book our food truck or trailer for your event in Shiplake. We serve your guests straight from the truck, with a clear quote before you book.
- Festivals
- Open-air performances
- School fairs and fundraisers
Planning an event in Shiplake?
About our Mexican street food in Shiplake
Our food is easy to eat standing up or on the grass. It works well for outdoor screenings and village fêtes and summer fairs, serving loaded nachos, tacos and burritos.
Rural events near Shiplake can be a long way from food outlets, so a hot-food truck is a big help. We arrive ready to serve, and clear our own area when service is finished.
- Where
- Shiplake (RG9)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free
- Guests
- Around 50 to 400 is usual; ask about yours
- Add-ons
- Drinks bar, nachos to share
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 28 October 2026
The process
We take care of everything you’ve booked, from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your event. Summer events in Shiplake have daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, which helps evening trading. For winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- It starts with your event details and pitch information.
- We confirm our menu, our pitch needs and the paperwork your event asks for.
- On the day, we arrive in the set-up window and get ready to trade.
- We cook to order and serve through the agreed trading hours.
- We pack away and leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to park
- Find out what power and water are available
- Tell us about narrow gates or low branches
Get a quote
Send us the date, your venue or RG9 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you will get menu ideas and a price. Just send a quick message through our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Whether you add a drinks bar or food
- Timings and hours
- The number of people
- Staff for serving and the bar
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: serving hours, staff, disposables, travel and VAT. Our quote sets out what’s included.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Gate widths, slopes and the ground
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The venue or postcode
- Whether you’d like food, drinks or both
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Shiplake, and we will put together a menu and price.
DIY taco night or a caterer?
Plenty of people try a DIY taco night at home. Common snags are cold tortillas, uneven quantities and the host missing the party. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us serve.
Doing it yourself? Start with the quantities: see how many tacos per person. Keep warmed tortillas covered, and label anything containing allergens.
About the menu
Vegan tacos
Vegan visitors get a proper meal.
Loaded nachos
Tortilla chips with cheese, salsa and toppings.
Questions from Shiplake
How far is Shiplake from central London?
It is about 35 miles from central London, and inside the area we cover.
Do you come out to small places like Shiplake?
Yes, we cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking for the truck or trailer.
How spicy is the food?
It’s up to you: we can keep it mild and put the hotter salsas on the side. Read more about how spicy Mexican food is.
What does Mexican street food cost?
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we’ll reply with a quote.
How many guests can you serve?
It depends on the menu and how long service runs, but around 50 to 400 guests is the usual range. Tell us your numbers and we will advise.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan fillings, such as spiced mushrooms or black beans, can be part of the menu, served alongside the meat options.
Will you have a stall at our event?
Send us the event details, dates and pitch information, and we’ll check availability.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Why choose Mexican street food in Shiplake?
Burger and hot dog stalls are familiar but similar. Tacos add something different. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What you get with us
- A plan agreed before the day
- Fast service, even with a queue
- Tacos, burritos and a drinks bar
- Quoted for your event
Take a look at our prices page and what Mexican catering costs.
Space, access and the venue
If a space is not suitable, we will tell you, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- The event’s site rules and timings
- Firm, level ground or hardstanding
- Details of power, water and waste arrangements
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Shiplake
- Loaded nachos
- Quesadillas
- Tacos
- Burrito bowls
- Burritos
- Vegan options
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send what the landowner or council needs from us.
Places near Shiplake
Also in Shiplake
Planning for every diet
With a little notice, most diets are easy. Our advice:
- Check allergen information is on display
- Give traders a single information pack
- Confirm power and water with traders
- Share vehicle access times with traders
Crew meals are served at set times.
Burrito bowls for gluten-free visitors.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Shiplake
Shiplake is about 3 miles north of Woodley, in Oxfordshire. For Mexican street food in Shiplake, we can serve in gardens, fields, venues, car parks and courtyards with access. Shiplake is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we can bring Mexican street food.
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul? A Mexican street-food truck draws people in. Hot food from a truck or trailer could give a school fair, for a school such as Shiplake Church of England School, a busy corner.
Anywhere in RG9, we can bring Mexican street food to you. Nearby, we also cater events in Charvil (2 miles south), Twyford (2 miles south-east), Ruscombe (2 miles south-east), Hare Hatch (2 miles east) and The Holt (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Benson (12 miles north-west), Chinnor (14 miles north), Tilehurst (7 miles south-west), Wallingford (12 miles north-west), Little Heath (7 miles west) and Oakley (14 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Royal Berkshire Hospital (4.2 miles south-west) and Frazer Nash Archives (2.1 miles north). Open spaces near Shiplake include South Lake and Sonning Hill.
- Schools near Shiplake include Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School (1.2 miles south-east) and The Piggott School (1.2 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Plough pub (less than half a mile north-west)
- 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