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Mexican Street Food in Walton on the Hill
Book our truck or trailer for your event in Walton on the Hill. Everything is served fresh from the hatch, with a clear quote before you book.
- Festivals
- Agricultural and county shows
- Street food and farmers’ markets
Mexican street food in Walton on the Hill
Should I do it myself?
You can set up your own drinks table, but someone has to serve all evening. Our margarita bar guide has tips.
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.
Mexican street food in Walton on the Hill, from our food truck or trailer
Festivals can be bigger than our usual 50 to 400 guests, so share expected numbers and trading hours and we’ll plan stock and service. For food and music festivals and race days and sports events, we can serve tacos, burrito bowls and burritos and more.
For a village fête or field event near Walton on the Hill, a truck or trailer brings hot food to a rural site. Ground conditions and access matter, so tell us about them. Access, space and power are agreed with you beforehand, so there are no surprises on arrival.
Other catering in Walton on the Hill
Where the truck can go in Walton on the Hill
Many gardens, fields and venues can take a truck or trailer, but a few things matter:
- A pitch big enough for the truck or trailer and a queue
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
- The event’s site rules and timings
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
How the day works
When service finishes, we pack down and clear our own area. Set-up and pack-down times are agreed with you and the venue. By late September, it’s dark in Walton on the Hill 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.
- Tell us about the event, the crowd and the pitch.
- You get our menu and pitch requirements.
- We confirm power, water and access arrangements.
- We plan to be ready for the lunchtime rush.
- When trading ends, the pitch is cleared and left clean.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want service to start
- Have a marquee or gazebo ready in case of rain
- Check the venue is happy to have a truck or trailer on site
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send a quick message through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Walton on the Hill, and we will suggest a menu to suit.
Planning help
The menu, item by item
Tacos
Warm tortillas with a filling, salsa and toppings.
Burritos
A filling burrito to eat on the go.
Mexican street food or something else?
Hot-cabinet food lacks appeal. Everything we serve is assembled to order. Extras, such as more dishes, extra drinks or a longer service, are quoted on request, so you choose what goes in.
What we offer in Walton on the Hill
- A quote that sets out what’s included
- Food and drinks from one caterer, if you want both
- Quick, friendly service from the hatch
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests
How we price Mexican street food
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Timings and hours
- Serving staff
- Whether you add a drinks bar or food
- The number of people
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, staff, plates and napkins, travel and VAT. Contact us for a quote and we will set out what’s included.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- The date and rough timings
- The address or venue name
- A picture of the space, if it’s a garden or field
- Gate widths, slopes and the ground
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Your questions about Mexican street food in Walton on the Hill
Can you bring a truck or trailer to venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you cater in villages like Walton on the Hill?
Yes. Villages and hamlets are part of our area, and the main thing is access: tell us about the lane, the gate and the ground.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can, using corn tortillas. Corn is naturally gluten-free, though some sauces and toppings can contain gluten, so we plan gluten-free dishes carefully and give allergen information.
Can you handle a lunchtime rush?
Fillings are cooked ahead and kept hot, so orders are assembled quickly.
What about power on site?
That depends on the set-up, so we confirm power and water arrangements with each booking. Tell us what’s available at your venue.
Do you do crew catering?
We can. We can cook for crew, volunteers or a hospitality area as well as, or instead of, a public stall.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
Ask us when you enquire. Let us know what you already have, and we’ll confirm what’s included with your quote.
Can we have a build-your-own taco bar?
Yes. We can set up a build-your-own taco bar, served from the truck or a serving table, with fillings, salsas and toppings to choose from. Read our taco bar guide.
Events we cater in Walton on the Hill
It covers several diets with one trader.
Big or small, a truck or trailer works well. Common bookings include:
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Race days and sports events
- Festivals
- Crew and volunteer catering
A fundraiser for a church like Church of St Peter might use a food truck to give visitors a reason to stay longer.
What to look for in a quote
- The deadline for final numbers
- What happens if it rains
- Payment terms and deposit
- If the price includes VAT
Running an event in Walton on the Hill
Walton on the Hill is about 3 miles south-east of Ashtead, in Surrey. Events in Walton on the Hill are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and friendly service on the day. We serve in all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages, wherever the truck or trailer can get in. Our truck and trailer cover the area from Walton on the Hill to Croydon (9 miles away).
Events in parks such as Betchworth Quarry and Lime Kilns need permission from the council or landowner, and we will send any documents they ask for from us. For visitors coming by rail, Tadworth station is about 0.9 miles away. Shows and fairs in the Surrey Hills National Landscape, about 4 miles from Walton on the Hill at most, sometimes have rules on where traders can drive. Send us the site plan and we’ll plan around it.
We cover events in every part of KT20. That could mean an event at a home with a drive on Nursery Road, Deans Lane and Meadow Walk. Walton on the Hill sits on or near the B2220, which makes travel to your event easy. Nearby, we also cater events in Tadworth (1 mile north-east), Lower Kingswood (1 mile east), Headley (2 miles west), Kingswood (2 miles north-east) and Mogador (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (14 miles west), Woking (14 miles west), Epsom (4 miles north), Horley (8 miles south-east), Redhill (4 miles south-east) and Ewell (5 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Reigate Castle (3.3 miles south-east) and Headley Court (1.6 miles north-west). Open spaces near Walton on the Hill include Reigate Heath and Mercers Lake.
- Nearby schools include Chinthurst School (0.7 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Bell pub (0.5 miles north)
Planning for every diet
With a little notice, most diets are easy. Our advice:
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
- Provide seating near the food
- Plan access routes for trader vehicles
Allergen details are on hand for every dish.
Nachos for groups.
- 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