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Event caterers in Wanstead: Mexican street food
From the moment the hatch opens to the end of service, tacos, burritos and nachos from a truck for fairs and festivals makes the serving truck part of your event in Wanstead.
- Community days
- Music and food festivals
- Fundraisers and fêtes
Planning an event in Wanstead?
Before you choose a spot
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Trader information and site rules
- A pitch big enough for the truck or trailer and a queue
- A level pitch on firm ground
In Wanstead, as everywhere in Greater London, the ULEZ applies and kerb space is limited. Where will the truck or trailer stop? A drive, a courtyard or a suspended bay can all work.
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Mexican street food for your event in Wanstead
Our food is easy to eat standing up or on the grass. It suits county and country shows and crew and volunteer catering, serving loaded nachos, burritos and vegan tacos.
London street parties and fairs in Wanstead need careful planning around road closures, access and pitch size. Tell us the pitch details and timings. Everything is prepared fresh for your event and served from our truck or trailer.
- Where
- Wanstead (E11, E18)
- Region
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free
- Numbers
- Around 50 to 400 is usual; ask about yours
- Add-ons
- Nachos, guacamole and a drinks bar
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 28 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Put all trader information in one pack
- Plan seating near the food area
- Plan access routes for trader vehicles
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
Allergen details are on hand for every dish.
Our drinks bar, where the event’s licensing allows.
Step by step
The truck or trailer tends to draw a crowd, so we will help you choose a spot with room for a queue. We can serve in the rain, but guests will need somewhere covered. Late-September events in Wanstead see sunset at about 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.
- Organisers send us the event details, dates and pitch information.
- We send our menu, pitch requirements and the documents you ask traders for.
- On the day, we arrive in the set-up window and get ready to trade.
- We cook to order and serve through the agreed trading hours.
- We pack away and leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the truck or trailer
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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Who books Mexican street food in Wanstead?
It is food people already know and want, so the stall trades steadily.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Fundraisers and fêtes
- Music and food festivals
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Race days and sports events
Running a fête for a church like Wanstead United Reformed Church? A Mexican street-food truck draws people in.
Before booking anyone
- The deadline for final numbers
- Payment terms and deposit
- What happens if it rains
- A food hygiene rating you can check
DIY taco night versus a caterer
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party serving. Booking a caterer means you can relax with everyone else.
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.
What Mexican street food costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- How many staff you need
- What’s on the menu
- How long we are needed on site
- Whether you need disposables
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 to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and time of the event
- Gate widths, slopes and the ground
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The venue or postcode
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, fill in our quote form.
Your questions about Mexican street food in Wanstead
Where would you park in Wanstead?
That depends on the street. A drive, a courtyard or a bay suspended by the council can all work, so tell us what’s outside your venue. The ULEZ covers all of Greater London.
Which station is closest to Wanstead?
Leytonstone High Road station, about 1.4 miles south-west of the centre.
How big an event can you cater?
It depends on the menu and how long service runs, but our truck and trailer service usually suits around 50 to 400 guests. For anything outside that, ask us.
Is there a vegan option at your stall?
Yes. Our stall menu includes vegan and gluten-free options.
Can you cater for crew and volunteers?
Yes, timed to your schedule. Tell us numbers and timings.
Do you have vegan options?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan fillings, such as spiced mushrooms or black beans, can be part of the menu.
How much is a food truck for an event?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the length of service and the location. Contact us for a quote.
What do you need at the venue?
Access and level ground matter most: a level spot to park, space for guests to queue and a little room for a serving table. Send us a photo and tell us about gates, slopes and soft ground.
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About the menu
Quesadillas
Popular with children.
Burritos
A filling burrito to eat on the go.
For planners, venues and organisers
Organising a club, school or community event in Wanstead? Service from a truck or trailer is quick, even for a crowd, and the menu can suit most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: vehicle access, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Wanstead events: pitches and permissions
Wanstead is about 2 miles south of Woodford, in Greater London. We serve at events in gardens, halls and venues around Wanstead. Wanstead is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we can bring Mexican street food. Our nearest city page is London, about 8 miles away.
Wanstead is on or near the A1008, so getting the truck or trailer to your pitch is simple. Hot food from a truck or trailer could give a school fair, for a school such as Wanstead Church School, a busy corner.
Wherever your event is in E11 and E18, we can bring the truck or trailer to your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on High Street, Grove Park and The Avenue or a nearby road, we can bring Mexican street food there, given access. Main roads around Wanstead include the A1008, which makes travel to your event easy. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Snaresbrook (1 mile north-west), Redbridge (1 mile east), Bushwood Area of Leytonstone (1 mile south-west), Aldersbrook (1 mile south) and South Woodford (1 mile north). We also cater in nearby towns such as London (8 miles south-west), City of Westminster (9 miles south-west), Marylebone (9 miles south-west), Kensington (11 miles south-west), St Pancras (7 miles south-west) and Shoreditch (6 miles south-west).
A little further out are Cann Hall (1.6 miles south-west) and Wanstead Hospital (0.5 miles north). The countryside around Wanstead includes Hollow Pond and Ainslie Wood.
- Local schools include Wanstead High School (under half a mile south-east) and Forest School (1 mile north-west)
- Local pubs include The George pub (under half a mile south-west)
- 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