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Festival & event street food in Southwark, Greater London

Something for every guest: options for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan guests, with allergen information for everything we serve. Mexican street food for festival crowds, school fairs and markets in Southwark.

Community days
Music and food festivals
Open-air performances

Mexican street food in Southwark

About our Mexican street food in Southwark

One Mexican trader covers several diets: we serve vegan and vegetarian fillings and corn tortillas for gluten-free visitors. That makes your food line-up easier. At open days and community events and food and music festivals, we can serve quesadillas, burritos and vegan tacos for your guests.

In Southwark, street events mean planning access, closures and where the truck fits. Tell us the pitch details and timings. Access, space and power are agreed with you beforehand, so set-up goes smoothly.

Street-food tacos with lime wedges served in a takeaway box

Where: Southwark (SE1, SE11)
Area hub: Greater London
Special diets: Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free
Numbers: Usually around 50 to 400; ask us
Extras: Nachos, guacamole and a drinks bar
Price: Ask us for a quote
Updated: 28 October 2026

How the day works

We take care of everything you’ve booked, from set-up to service, so you can spend time with your guests. Summer events in Southwark have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, so evening trading usually finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.

Tell us about the event and pitch.
We send our menu, needs and the documents you ask for.
We set up in the agreed window.
We serve to order through the event.
We pack down and tidy the pitch.

Getting ready for the day

Ask the venue about power and water
Have a marquee or gazebo ready in case of rain
Choose a level, firm spot for the truck or trailer

Ask for a quote

Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.

Outdoor catering: your wet-weather plan

Planners, venues and businesses

If you are booking for a business, tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.

Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about access, and we will let you know if it is a good fit.

Event catering near Southwark

Southwark is about 0 miles north-west of London, in Greater London. Whether your event is in the middle of Southwark or on the outskirts, Mexican street food works the same way: a truck or trailer at your event, options for every diet and a clear price. We serve in 764 places in Greater London, wherever the truck or trailer can get in.

Thanks to the A300 and B240, we can bring the truck or trailer to Southwark without fuss. Rail travel is an option for visitors, as Elephant & Castle station is about 0.5 miles away.

For Mexican street food in SE1 and SE11, we plan around your venue and the route in and your guests. That could mean an event at a home with a drive on Borough Square, Trinity Church Square and Merrick Square. You will find Southwark on the A300 and B240, so it’s easy for us to reach with the truck or trailer. Close by, we cover events in Tower Hill (1 mile north-east), City of London (1 mile north), Aldgate (1 mile north-east), Bishopsgate (1 mile north-east) and Barbican Estate (1 mile north). Further out, we also cater in City of Westminster (3 miles west), Kensington (5 miles west), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east), Hampstead (5 miles north-west), Ruislip (14 miles west) and Brompton (3 miles west).

Other landmarks nearby include County of London (1.1 miles north) and Baynard's Castle (0.8 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Ludgate Hill and Bellenden Road Nature Garden.

Nearby schools include London School of Musical Theatre (less than half a mile south-west) and Ark Globe Academy (under half a mile south-east)
Nearby, you’ll find The Gladstone Arms (less than half a mile north-east)
Other local spots include The BFI Reuben Library (0.9 miles north-west)

Map of Southwark © OpenStreetMap contributors

Perfect for your event in Southwark

It feeds crew and volunteers well on a long day.

Here are some of the events we cater in Southwark and Greater London:

Community days
Outdoor screenings
Feeding crew and volunteers
School fairs and fundraisers

For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Borough Welsh Congregational Chapel, a taco truck adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.

Comparing caterers

VAT, if it applies
The caterer’s food hygiene rating
How late numbers can change
Space, access, power and water needs

Questions to ask before you book

Catering for every guest

A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:

Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
Provide seating near the food
Check every diet is covered by the line-up
Send traders one clear trader pack

We serve from the hatch throughout trading hours.

Aguas frescas and soft drinks at the stall.

Should I do it myself?

A DIY taco night works well for a small group. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles allergen information for you.

You can host your own taco night for a crowd, but it takes planning. Fillings need slow cooking, tortillas need warming as you go, and salsas need making. Read our guide to taco bars.

Prices and what affects them

The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:

Adding food to drinks, or drinks to food
Parking and the route in
The menu you choose
Whether you need disposables

Extra dishes, drinks and longer service are priced on request, so you choose what goes in.

What to tell us

Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:

Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and allergy numbers
How we drive in and where we can park
What power and water the site has
The address or venue name

Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.

What’s on the menu

Loaded nachos

Crisp chips loaded up for sharing.

Quesadillas

Toasted tortillas with melted cheese.

Your questions about Mexican street food in Southwark

Where would you park in Southwark?

It can be tricky, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. Some streets may need a parking suspension from the council, and all of Greater London is inside the ULEZ.

Could you bring a taco truck to a school fair in Southwark?

Yes, with the school’s permission and a pitch the truck or trailer can reach. Tell us the date and pitch details.

How many guests can you serve?

Truck and trailer service usually suits around 50 to 400 guests. Smaller parties are quoted case by case, and festivals can be larger. Send us your numbers and we will advise.

Do you have options for kids?

Yes, children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will suggest mild options.

Do you need power and water?

It depends on the event and the set-up, so we confirm power and water arrangements with each booking. Let us know whether there’s a supply near where we will park.

Can you handle a lunchtime rush?

With fillings ready to go, service is quick.

Do you have vegan options?

Yes, and we plan them in from the start. Tell us your numbers when you ask for a quote, and we will keep their options separate.

How much is a food truck for an event?

We quote for each event, based on what you actually need. Tell us your date and numbers and we’ll reply with a quote.

How it compares

Food that sits in a hot cabinet isn’t much to look at. Everything we serve is assembled to order. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: service time, staff, plates and napkins, travel and VAT. Contact us for a quote and we’ll set out what’s included.