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Mexican Street Food for Shortgate events
Looking for Mexican street food in Shortgate? 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
- Food and music festivals
- Feeding crew and volunteers
Get a quote for Mexican street food in Shortgate
About our Mexican street food in Shortgate
A taco stall covers many diets at once: there are vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options, with corn tortillas. That makes your food line-up easier. At community days and village fairs, we will put together a menu of loaded nachos, tacos and vegan tacos for your guests.
A fête near Shortgate might be on a field with no mains power; let us know and we will confirm the arrangements. Food and drinks can be booked together or separately, so one caterer can cover more of the day.
- Area
- Shortgate (BN8)
- County
- East Sussex
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free
- Guest numbers
- Typically around 50 to 400 guests; tell us yours
- Add-ons
- Margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 28 October 2026
Why choose Mexican street food in Shortgate?
One-dish stalls leave some visitors out. Tacos, burritos, bowls and nachos give choice from one pitch. The price depends on guest numbers, the menu and how long you’d like us to serve, plus any add-ons and the location. Every event gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Book food, drinks or both
- Menus for vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free guests
- Menus chosen with you
- Access, space and power checked in advance
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to catering costs.
Catering for every guest
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Send traders one clear trader pack
- Check how traders handle peak times
- Agree when vehicles can move on site
- Provide seating near the food
Crew meals are served at set times.
Nachos for groups.
The menu, item by item
Vegan tacos
A real choice for vegans.
Tacos
Warm tortillas with a filling, salsa and toppings.
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The process
We work to your timings. If things run behind, let us know and we will adjust where we can. By late September, it is dark in Shortgate at around 7:05pm, so an evening programme will run partly after dusk. Tell us how the site will be lit when you send the pitch details.
- It starts with your event details and pitch information.
- You get our stall menu, what we need at the pitch and the paperwork you request.
- We set up the truck or trailer on the pitch at the agreed time.
- Tacos, burritos and more are served to order while the event is open.
- At the close, we clear our pitch.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, firm spot for the truck or trailer
- Get the venue’s permission for us to park and serve
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to tell us about it on our contact page. Tell us about your event in Shortgate, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
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Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The number of people
- Food, drinks or both
- Parking and the route in
- The menu you choose
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote 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
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Your menu ideas
- The address or venue name
- The date and time of the event
- Diets and allergies you know about
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, menu ideas and access. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Questions from Shortgate
Which station should guests use for Shortgate?
Guests can use Uckfield station, about 3.9 miles north of Shortgate.
Can you bring a truck or trailer to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and catering, so check with yours. Tell us about narrow lanes and soft ground.
Do you cover Shortgate?
Yes, we do. We serve at events in Shortgate and across East Sussex. Send us your date to check availability.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, East Sussex included. See all areas.
Do you need electricity?
That depends on the set-up, and we agree power and water with you before the day. Let us know whether there’s a supply near where we will park.
Do you run a bar at festivals?
Our drinks bar can be added where the event’s licensing allows. We’ll go through the licensing with you.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, they’re part of the planning from the start. Tell us your numbers when you ask for a quote.
What do you serve?
We agree a sample menu with each client. Fillings could include slow-cooked pork carnitas, chicken tinga, beef birria and vegan options such as spiced mushrooms or black beans. See our menu for ideas.
Why choose Mexican street food in Shortgate?
It copes with lunchtime rushes, because fillings are cooked ahead.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Fundraisers and fêtes
- Open days and community events
- Outdoor screenings
- Village fairs
Visitors arriving by train will find that the nearest station is Uckfield station, about 3.9 miles north.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- A clear list of what’s included
- What happens if it rains
DIY taco night versus a caterer
A DIY taco night is possible for a crowd, but it’s more work than it looks. Fillings need slow cooking, tortillas need warming as you go, and salsas need making. Read our guide to taco bars.
Doing it yourself? Start with the quantities: our guide to how many tacos per person helps. Keep tortillas warm in a covered basket, and label anything containing allergens.
Organising for someone else?
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can check the date.
For big numbers, we plan service to keep queues short, so everyone is served promptly. Let us know how long the break is.
Event catering near Shortgate
Shortgate is about 4 miles south of Uckfield, in East Sussex. Anywhere in BN8, we can bring the truck or trailer to you, as long as there’s access. Shortgate is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we can bring Mexican street food. We cater right across the region, from Shortgate to Brighton (about 12 miles away).
Organisers near the South Downs National Park, within about 6 miles of Shortgate, may face extra conditions on traffic, ground protection and waste. We work to whatever the site sets.
This part of East Sussex takes in BN8, and we can cater your event anywhere in it with access for the truck or trailer. If your venue is just outside Shortgate, we also cover Halland (1 mile north-east), East Hoathly (2 miles east), Whitesmith (2 miles east), Chiddingly (3 miles east) and Framfield (4 miles north). We also cater in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (12 miles south-east), Seaford (10 miles south), Lewes (6 miles south-west), Hailsham (7 miles south-east), Crowborough (10 miles north) and Newhaven (9 miles south).
A little further out are Uckfield Community Hospital (3.6 miles north) and Tickerage Castle (4.1 miles north). Open spaces near Shortgate include Cliffe Hill and Malling Down.
- 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