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Festival & event street food in Tilgate, West Sussex
Mobile Mexican Catering brings a taco truck for markets, fêtes and festivals to Tilgate and across West Sussex, catering for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan guests.
- Food and music festivals
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Open-air performances
Get a quote for Mexican street food in Tilgate
Space, access and the venue
The route in matters as much as the spot itself. We look for:
- Vehicle access to the pitch for set-up and break-down
- Firm, level ground or hardstanding
- Your trader pack and site rules
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
About our Mexican street food in Tilgate
Few stalls draw a queue like a Mexican food truck. The smell of warm tortillas and slow-cooked fillings brings people over, and orders come out fast from the hatch. We serve burritos, tacos and vegan tacos, which works well for seasonal and night markets and village fêtes and summer fairs.
Village fêtes and summer fairs around Tilgate can be a good fit for a taco truck. Tell us about the pitch, ground and access. Every guest is catered for, gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan included, with allergen information for everything we serve.
- Location
- Tilgate (RH10, RH11)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- 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
Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
- Confirm power and water with traders
- Provide seating near the food
- Agree when vehicles can move on site
We keep in touch with your traders’ contact on the day on any changes.
Catering for crew and hospitality areas.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are booking for a business, tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Running an event in Tilgate
Tilgate is about 1 mile south-east of Crawley, in West Sussex. Across the RH10 area, we’ll come to your venue or site, as long as there is access. Tilgate is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover.
Rail travel is an option for visitors, as the nearest station is Crawley station, about 0.6 miles north-west. If your event is in Tilgate Park, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we’ll supply what they need from us.
We serve at events all over the RH10 and RH11 postcode area and the streets around it. From York Road, Nash Road and Cook Road or a nearby road, we will plan where to park and serve. Other places close to Tilgate for Mexican street food include Southgate (1 mile west), Crawley (1 mile north-west), Three Bridges (1 mile north-east), Maidenbower (1 mile east) and West Green (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Horsham (7 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (8 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (10 miles south), East Grinstead (7 miles east), Billingshurst (13 miles south-west) and Roffey (6 miles west).
Nearby you will also find County Mall (0.7 miles north-west) and Crawley Hospital (1.2 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Tilgate Lake.
- Nearby schools include Three Bridges Junior School (0.5 miles north-west) and Thomas Bennett Community College (0.6 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Grasshopper pub (under half a mile south)
Also near Tilgate
Also in Tilgate
Should I do it myself?
For a small group, a taco night at home can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, with allergen information for every dish.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party serving. With a caterer, you get the food and drinks without the work.
How we price Mexican street food
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Travel, parking and access
- Adding food to drinks, or drinks to food
- What’s on the menu
- Guest numbers
Your choice of food and drinks affects the price, so tell us what you have in mind. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- A picture of where we’d park
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and allergy numbers
- Access for the truck or trailer, including gates and ground
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, food or drinks or both, and the access. When you are ready, tell us about it on our contact page.
Questions from Tilgate
How far is Tilgate from London?
About 28 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is it possible to have you in Tilgate Park?
Only with permission from whoever runs the park, often the council. Ask them first, and we’ll help with the information they need from us.
Can you plan for allergies?
We plan allergen-aware menus, including for nut allergies, with allergen information for every dish. We keep options separate, but we can’t promise anything is completely allergen-free. Guests with severe allergies should talk to us before the event.
Do you cater in Tilgate?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Tilgate and the rest of West Sussex. To check your date, send a quick message through our quote form.
How quickly can you serve?
Fillings are cooked ahead and kept hot, so orders are assembled quickly.
Can you come to a private house?
Yes, if the truck or trailer can get in and park on level, firm ground. Send us a picture of the access and the space.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down and leave our area tidy. Tell us the venue’s rules on waste and clearing up and we’ll talk it through.
Do you need power?
Tell us what’s available at the pitch and we will confirm what we need. Power and water are agreed with each booking.
Popular choices
Vegan tacos
Vegan visitors get a proper meal.
Quesadillas
Popular with children.
How it compares
Some street food is slow to serve one order at a time. With fillings prepared ahead, service is fast. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed in your quote.
Why book with us
- Book food, drinks or both
- Menus chosen with you
- A truck or trailer that comes to you
- Fast service, even with a queue
Step by step
We need a level, firm spot we can drive the truck or trailer onto, and we agree power and water arrangements before the day. Send us a picture of the space if you are unsure. A December market in Tilgate loses the light at about 3:55pm, so site lighting matters for traders and visitors alike. At midsummer, daylight lasts until roughly 9:20pm.
- First, we check the dates.
- We agree what we’ll serve and where.
- We send the paperwork your event asks for.
- The hatch opens when the event does.
- We trade, then pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Measure any gates or arches on the way in
- Find out what power and water are available
- Arrange somewhere covered for guests to eat
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, tell us about it on our contact page.
Related guides
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- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free options, with allergen information
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- Mexican drinks bar: margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas