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Festival & event street food in Southwick, West Sussex
Fresh, colourful and made to share: a Mexican street-food truck for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Southwick and the surrounding area.
- Country shows
- Hospitality and crew areas
- Community days
Planning an event in Southwick?
Mexican street food in Southwick, served fresh
Few stalls draw a queue like a Mexican food truck. People follow the smell of warm tortillas, and orders come out fast from the hatch. It works well for seasonal and night markets and crew and volunteer catering, serving burrito bowls, loaded nachos and vegan tacos.
In Southwick, one trader covering most diets keeps it simple. Tacos and burritos can do exactly that. Everything is prepared fresh for your event and served from our food truck or trailer, so guests get it at its best.
- Area
- Southwick (BN42, BN41, BN43)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free
- Guest numbers
- Around 50 to 400 is usual; ask about yours
- Add-ons
- Drinks bar, nachos to share
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 28 October 2026
Southwick: your questions answered
Can you bring a truck or trailer to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
How far is Southwick from London?
It is about 46 miles from central London, and inside the area we cover.
Is there a vegan option at your stall?
Yes. We serve vegan fillings such as black beans or spiced mushrooms.
Will there be long queues?
With fillings ready to go, service is quick.
What access do you need?
Level, firm ground or hardstanding for the truck or trailer, and a route in it can fit through, and the venue’s agreement. We confirm power and water with you for each booking.
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.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
Can you bring margaritas?
Our drinks bar can be added where the event’s licensing allows. We will check the licensing with you.
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How the day works
We arrive in good time before service, then set up and prepare everything. Guests come up to order when service opens. For an evening event in Southwick, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; beyond that, ask the organiser how the site will be lit.
- First, we check the dates.
- We agree what we’ll serve and where.
- Paperwork goes over in good time.
- We are ready to serve as visitors arrive.
- We trade, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Check the venue is happy to have a truck or trailer on site
- Have a marquee or gazebo ready in case of rain
- Tell us what power and water the site has
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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Fairs, fêtes and events in Southwick
Southwick is about 2 miles east of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. From the centre of Southwick to the outskirts, Mexican street food works the same way: a truck or trailer at your event, options for every diet and a clear price. Southwick is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we can bring Mexican street food.
Events in parks such as Benfield Hill need permission from the council or landowner, and we’ll send any documents they ask for from us. Organisers of a summer fête for a church such as St Michael and All Angels Church could add tacos and burritos alongside the bric-a-brac. Within about 8 miles is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements. Seafront festivals and markets, with the coast within about 2 miles of Southwick, need the organiser’s permission for traders. Send us the pitch details and we will check access.
Wherever your event is in BN42, BN41 and BN43, we can bring the truck or trailer to your guests. From Station Road, Roman Crescent and Southwick Street or anywhere nearby, we can bring Mexican street food there, given access. Main roads around Southwick include the A259 and A270, which makes travel to your event easy. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Kingston by Sea (1 mile north-west), Portslade (1 mile north-east), Shoreham-by-Sea (2 miles west), Hangleton (2 miles north-east) and Old Shoreham (2 miles west). We also cater in nearby towns such as Worthing (7 miles west), Haywards Heath (13 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (10 miles north-east), Littlehampton (13 miles west), Lancing (4 miles west) and Rustington (12 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Southlands Hospital (1 mile west) and Churchill Square (4 miles east). Not far away are Shoreham Beach and Thundersbarrow Hill.
- Schools near Southwick include Shoreham Academy (0.5 miles west) and Shoreham College (0.6 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Ship Inn (less than half a mile south)
What Mexican street food costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Parking and the route in
- The number of people
- Timings and hours
- Your choice of food and drinks
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
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Expected numbers
- Gate widths, slopes and the ground
- Your menu ideas
- Any dietary needs and allergies
The quickest way to a quote is to drop us a line using the enquiry form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll suggest a menu to suit.
About the menu
Quesadillas
Popular with children.
Burritos
Burritos are hearty festival food.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Book crew catering in advance
- Check allergen information is on display
- Provide seating near the food
- Ask about peak-time capacity
Allergen details are on hand for every dish, and the menu shows vegan and gluten-free options.
Nachos for groups.
Where the truck can go in Southwick
Everything is served from our food truck or trailer, so the spot needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Flat, firm ground
- Clear information on power, water and waste
- Access for the truck or trailer at set-up
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we will advise before booking.
Should I do it myself?
Weighing up a DIY taco night against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Contact us for a quote to compare.
Running your own drinks table is one option, but someone has to serve all evening. See our margarita bar guide.
Is Mexican street food right for your event?
Crew sandwiches are easy but dull. A hot meal keeps crew happy. Your choice of food and drinks affects the price, so share your ideas with us. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why book Mobile Mexican Catering in Southwick
- We cover Southwick and the whole of West Sussex
- Allergen information for every dish
- Quoted for your event
- A menu built around your guests
Take a look at our pricing and what Mexican catering costs.
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
For larger events, we plan serving points around your timings, so guests are looked after quickly. Let us know how long the break is.
- 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