Surrey · England
Festival & event street food in Shortfield Common, Surrey
Looking for Mexican street food in Shortfield Common? We arrive with our food truck or trailer and everything we need to serve, then serve your guests fresh on the day.
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Street food and farmers’ markets
Mexican street food for Shortfield Common events
How our Mexican street food works in Shortfield Common
We trade at festivals, fairs, markets, school fairs and community events. For village fairs and sports club events, we can serve burritos, loaded nachos and vegan tacos for your guests.
Rural events near Shortfield Common can be a long way from food outlets, so a taco truck is a welcome sight. Food and drinks can be booked together or separately, so the food and drinks can come from one caterer.
DIY taco night versus a caterer
Some hosts like to do it themselves. 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 dishes for guests with allergies.
Catering for every guest
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free included. To get it right:
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
- Give traders a single information pack
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
- Ensure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
Our pitch is kept tidy throughout the day.
Loaded nachos for sharing.
Before you choose a spot
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Access for the truck or trailer at set-up
- Details of power, water and waste arrangements
- Trader information and site rules
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Shortfield Common
- Loaded nachos
- Quesadillas
- Vegan options
- Burrito bowls
- Tacos
- Burritos
Places near Shortfield Common
Also in Shortfield Common
Running an event in Shortfield Common
Shortfield Common is about 2 miles south of Farnham, in Surrey. For an event in Shortfield Common, we can park up at venues, fields, drives and courtyards. Shortfield Common is one of 395 places in Surrey where we can bring Mexican street food. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 11 miles away.
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, a taco truck adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. Organisers looking at Underdown nature reserve as a site should start with the landowner, who sets the rules for traders and vehicles. Shows and fairs in the Surrey Hills National Landscape, about 6 miles from Shortfield Common at most, sometimes have rules on where traders can drive. Send us the site plan and we will plan around it.
Wherever your event is in GU10, we can bring Mexican street food to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Hamlash Lane, West End Lane and Moons Hill, and an event on any of them can work if the truck or trailer can park nearby. We also serve at events in Millbridge (1 mile east), Frensham (1 mile south), Lower Bourne (1 mile north), Tilford Reeds (2 miles east) and Crosswater (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (11 miles north-east), Woking (14 miles north-east), Camberley (11 miles north), Frimley (10 miles north), Haslemere (7 miles south-east) and Cranleigh (14 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Museum of Farnham (2.6 miles north) and Chase Community Hospital (5.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Culverswell Hill and Farnham Heath.
- Local schools include St Mary's CofE Aided Infant School (0.8 miles south-east) and Weydon School (2 miles north)
What affects the price in Shortfield Common
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- How long we are needed on site
- Plates, napkins and cutlery
- Serving staff
- Your choice of food and drinks
Your choice of food and drinks affects the price, so tell us what you have in mind. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- What you’d like on the menu
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and allergy numbers
- The date and rough timings
- Where the event is
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Your questions about Mexican street food in Shortfield Common
Do you come to events in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. Tell us about narrow lanes and soft ground.
What’s the nearest station to Shortfield Common for guests?
Guests can use Farnham station, about 2.5 miles north of Shortfield Common.
How much is a food truck for an event?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the length of service and the location. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you have gluten-free options?
We can, using 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.
Can we have a build-your-own taco bar?
Yes, a taco bar is one of our options. Tell us about your space and numbers and we will recommend how to serve.
Do you provide allergen information for each dish?
Our menus are planned with allergies in mind, nut allergies included, with allergen information for every dish. We plan carefully and keep options separate, though we can’t promise a dish is allergen-free. If a guest has a severe allergy, please talk to us before the event.
Is the food made fresh?
Fillings are slow-cooked in advance, then finished and kept hot on site. The tortillas are warmed on site, and the salsas and guacamole are made fresh.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes. The drinks bar can be added to food or booked on its own. For alcohol, we’ll go through the licensing with you and your venue.
How it compares
Some traders struggle with vegan and gluten-free visitors. Our menu includes vegan and gluten-free options. The cost per head can fall as numbers rise, because the set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- Every guest catered for, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free included
- Catering across Surrey, including Shortfield Common
- A plan agreed before the day
- Food and drinks from one caterer, if you want both
Read our pricing or our guide to catering costs.
Who books Mexican street food in Shortfield Common?
It adds colour to a food line-up.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Seasonal and night markets
- Crew and volunteer catering
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Agricultural and county shows
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Farnham station, about 2.5 miles north.
Questions to ask before booking
- When payment is due
- What happens if it rains
- The deadline for final numbers
- How long the service runs
Step by step
We take care of everything you’ve booked, from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your event. A December market in Shortfield Common loses the light at about 4:00pm, so site lighting matters for traders and visitors alike. By contrast, a midsummer fair stays light until about 9:20pm.
- You send us the event, the dates and the pitch details.
- 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 serve from the hatch through the trading times you set.
- At the close, we clear our pitch.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Plan a covered area for guests if rain is likely
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, menu ideas and access. When you are ready, drop us a line using the enquiry form.
Read more
For event organisers in Shortfield Common
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
- 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