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Festival & event street food in South Holmwood, Surrey
Looking for Mexican street food in South Holmwood? We bring the truck or trailer, the ingredients and the kit, and look after your guests on the day.
- Food and music festivals
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Outdoor screenings
Book Mexican street food in South Holmwood
Is Mexican street food right for your event?
For crew catering, sandwiches are easy but uninspiring. A hot meal keeps crew happy. Larger events can cost less per head, because the set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why book with us
- Fast service, even with a queue
- Everything served fresh from the hatch
- Food and drinks from one caterer, if you want both
- Events in South Holmwood and across Surrey
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Mexican street food in South Holmwood, from our food truck or trailer
Fillings are slow-cooked in advance and kept hot on site, which keeps the queue moving at busy times. On the menu are quesadillas, tacos and loaded nachos, and it’s a good fit for street food and farmers’ markets and open days and community events.
Near South Holmwood, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a hot-food truck is a big help. We arrive ready to serve, and clear our own area when service is finished.
Towns and villages near South Holmwood
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Fairs, fêtes and events in South Holmwood
South Holmwood is about 3 miles south of Dorking, in Surrey. For Mexican street food in South Holmwood, we can serve in gardens, fields, venues, car parks and courtyards with access in and around South Holmwood. We cater in all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, wherever the truck or trailer can get in. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 11 miles away.
For a public event, it helps to tell people that Holmwood station is about 0.8 miles away. If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as The Priory CofE Voluntary Aided School, a taco truck can be a crowd-pleaser. Events in and around the Surrey Hills National Landscape, within about 3 miles of South Holmwood, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
Wherever your event is in RH5, we can bring Mexican street food to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean an event at a home with a drive on Warwick Road, Norfolk Road and Milford Court. If your venue is just outside South Holmwood, we also cover Holmwood Corner (1 mile south-east), Beare Green (1 mile south), Coldharbour (2 miles south-west), Friday Street (3 miles west) and Abinger Bottom (3 miles west). We also cater in nearby towns such as Guildford (11 miles west), Woking (14 miles north-west), Epsom (10 miles north), Horley (7 miles east), Redhill (7 miles north-east) and Ewell (12 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Mesolithic Museum (3.6 miles west) and Betchworth Castle (3.4 miles north). Open spaces near South Holmwood include Leith Hill and Vann Lake.
- Pubs nearby include The Norfolk Arms (0.7 miles north)
FAQs for South Holmwood
Do you cater in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Can you trade at a school fair in South Holmwood?
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 happens if it rains?
The truck or trailer can serve in the rain, but your guests will want somewhere covered, such as a marquee, gazebo or nearby building.
Can we book you as a trader?
Tell us about your event, and we will confirm availability and requirements.
What food and drinks do you offer?
Mexican street food and drinks: tacos, taco bars, burritos, bowls, nachos and quesadillas, with salsas, guacamole and toppings. We also run a Mexican drinks bar, with margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas.
Can you run a bar?
Yes. Our drinks bar can be booked on its own or with food, with alcohol-free options such as aguas frescas. We will check the licensing for alcohol with you.
Do you run a bar at festivals?
Our drinks bar can be added where the event’s licensing allows. Licensing is checked with you first.
Can you cater in a back garden?
Yes, if the truck or trailer can get in and park on level, firm ground. Send us a photo of the access and the space, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
How the day works
The truck or trailer needs a level, firm spot with access to drive in, and we agree power and water arrangements before the day. Send us a photo of the space if you’re unsure. For an evening event in South Holmwood, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after that, the trading area needs lighting from the organiser or the site.
- Send us your event details and pitch information.
- We confirm our menu, pitch needs and paperwork.
- We arrive and set up at the agreed time.
- We serve to order through the event.
- We clear and leave the pitch clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Ask the venue about power and water
- Check the venue is happy to have a truck or trailer on site
- Arrange somewhere covered for guests to eat
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send a quick message through our quote form. Tell us about your event in South Holmwood, and we will suggest a menu to suit.
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Where the truck can go in South Holmwood
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- A level pitch on firm ground
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
- Vehicle access to the pitch for set-up and break-down
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Occasions we cater for in South Holmwood
It handles peak times well, thanks to fillings prepared in advance.
Big or small, a truck or trailer works well. Common bookings include:
- Country shows
- Sports club events
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Hospitality and crew areas
Organisers of a summer fête for a church such as Church of St Mary Magdalene could add tacos and burritos alongside the bric-a-brac.
Comparing caterers
- When payment is due
- The deadline for final numbers
- Where to see their hygiene rating
- How bad weather is handled
Working with your venue
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether a truck or trailer will fit.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
What’s on the menu
Loaded nachos
Tortilla chips with cheese, salsa and toppings for sharing.
Burrito bowls
Rice, beans, filling and toppings in a bowl.
Should I do it myself?
Doing it yourself? Start with the quantities: our guide to how many tacos per person helps. Keep warmed tortillas covered, and label dishes for guests with allergies.
You can host your own taco night for a crowd, but it takes planning. There are fillings to slow-cook, tortillas to keep warm and salsas to make. Read our guide to taco bars.
What Mexican street food costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- What’s on the menu
- Food, drinks or both
- The length of service
- Plates, napkins and cutlery
Access, parking and the distance to your venue can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Your quote confirms the full price.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and allergy numbers
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A picture of where we’d park
- Access for the truck or trailer, including gates and ground
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, drop us a line using the enquiry form.
- 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