West Sussex · England
Festival & event street food in Shipley, West Sussex
A Mexican street-food truck for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Shipley, served fresh from our food truck or trailer, wherever your event is.
- Seasonal and night markets
- Open days and community events
- Summer fairs and fêtes
Mexican street food near Shipley
DIY taco night versus a caterer
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.
Plenty of people try a DIY taco night at home. The usual problems are cold tortillas, running out of a popular filling and a host stuck at the stove. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us serve.
How our Mexican street food works in Shipley
Organisers can book us as a public stall or to feed crew, volunteers and hospitality areas. At open-air performances and school fairs and fundraisers, we’ll put together a menu of vegan tacos, quesadillas and tacos.
Near Shipley, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a taco truck is a welcome sight. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Location
- Shipley (RH13)
- County
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free
- Numbers
- Around 50 to 400 is usual; ask about yours
- Extras
- Margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 28 October 2026
How it works
The truck or trailer needs a level, firm spot with access to drive in, with power and water arrangements agreed beforehand. A picture of the space helps. A December market in Shipley loses the light at about 3:55pm, so a lit pitch helps visitors find the truck. At midsummer, daylight lasts until roughly 9:20pm.
- Send us your event details and pitch information.
- We send our menu, needs and the documents you ask for.
- We arrive and set up at the agreed time.
- Orders are served from the hatch while the event runs.
- We pack down and tidy the pitch.
Getting ready for the day
- Measure any gates or arches on the way in
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Have level hardstanding or firm ground ready
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send you a clear quote.
Planning help
Why choose Mexican street food in Shipley?
It brings something different to the food court.
A truck or trailer works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- School and charity events
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Sports clubs and race days
Hot food from a truck or trailer could give a school fair, for a school such as Shipley CofE Primary School, a busy corner.
Before you book anyone
- Staff numbers and hours
- When final numbers are due
- Whether plates, napkins and cutlery are included
- Whether travel is included
What affects the price in Shipley
These are the factors that matter most:
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many staff you need
- Food, drinks or both
- Your choice of food and drinks
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: service time, staff, plates and napkins, travel and VAT. Our quote sets out what’s included.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Your date and when you want service to start
- Expected numbers
- The address or venue name
- Access for the truck or trailer, including gates and ground
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Is Mexican street food right for your event?
One-dish stalls leave some visitors out. Our menu gives visitors choice from one pitch. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the length of service, plus any add-ons and the location. We quote for each event individually.
What we offer in Shipley
- Everything served fresh from the hatch
- Every guest catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free included
- Allergen information for everything we serve
- Quick, friendly service from the hatch
See our pricing and what Mexican catering costs.
What else we do in Shipley
Before you choose a spot
Access is the first thing to check for a truck or trailer. We need:
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
- Your trader pack and site rules
- Details of power, water and waste arrangements
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we’ll advise before booking.
Shipley events: pitches and permissions
Shipley is about 6 miles south of Horsham, in West Sussex. Events in Shipley are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and friendly service on the day. We cover 371 places across West Sussex. Our truck and trailer cover the area from Shipley to Brighton (15 miles away).
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as The Church of St Mary the Virgin, a taco truck adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. For a public event, it helps to tell people that the nearest station is Billingshurst station, about 4 miles north-west.
This part of West Sussex takes in RH13, so your event can be anywhere in it. Your event could be at a home on Church Close and School Lane or the roads around them. Close by, we cover events in Whitehall (1 mile south-west), Dragons Green (1 mile north), Broomer's Corner (1 mile south-west), Dial Post (2 miles south) and West Grinstead (2 miles east). We also cater in nearby towns such as Crawley (12 miles north-east), Horsham (6 miles north), Worthing (11 miles south), Haywards Heath (12 miles east), Burgess Hill (11 miles east) and Littlehampton (14 miles south-west).
Not far away are Knepp Wildland.
Planning for every diet
With a little notice, most diets are easy. Our advice:
- Check allergen information is on display
- Book crew catering in advance
- Plan access routes for trader vehicles
- Plan seating near the food area
We serve from the hatch throughout trading hours, made to order.
Alcohol-free aguas frescas.
FAQs for Shipley
Is Shipley close to London?
It is about 37 miles from central London, and inside the area we cover.
Could you bring a taco truck to a school fair in Shipley?
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.
How much does Mexican street food cost in Shipley?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the length of service and the location. Send us the details for a quote.
Can you come to a private house?
That depends on access. A drive or a spot nearby may work, with permission, if the garden itself is out of reach. Tell us about the space and we’ll advise.
Do you cover Shipley?
We do. Shipley is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
What do you need at the pitch?
We’ll confirm our needs once we know the pitch details, including power and water.
Can you keep it mild?
It is up to you: we can keep the main dishes mild, with hotter salsas served separately. Read more about how spicy Mexican food is.
Can you plan for allergies?
Yes, and it helps to hear about allergies when you book. UK law requires caterers to provide information on 14 allergens, and we give it for every dish (Food Standards Agency guidance). For severe allergies, please talk to us first.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re booking for a business, tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Shipley? A truck or trailer serves a crowd quickly, with options for most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
- 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