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Event caterers in Wapping: Mexican street food
A menu that works for every guest: options for vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free guests, with allergen information for everything we serve. A Mexican street-food truck for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Wapping.
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Community events and open days
- School fairs and fundraisers
Mexican street food for Wapping events
Step by step
We arrive in good time before service, then set up and prepare everything. When service opens, guests come up to the hatch or serving table. Late-September events in Wapping see sunset at about 7:05pm, so later trading needs some lighting. Tell us how the site will be lit when you send the pitch details.
- Send us your event details and pitch information.
- We confirm our menu, pitch needs and paperwork.
- We arrive and set up at the agreed time.
- We serve to order through the event.
- We clear and leave the pitch clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the venue allows outside caterers
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, based on what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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Mexican street food in Wapping, served fresh
We agree a stall menu with you, perhaps chicken tinga, carnitas or birria, plus a vegan option such as spiced mushrooms or black beans. It suits sports clubs and race days and crew and volunteer catering, serving tacos, vegan tacos and quesadillas.
In Wapping, a taco truck suits street parties and school fairs, once the road closure or site permission is in place. Every guest is catered for, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free included, and we give allergen information for every dish.
- Location
- Wapping (E1, E1W, SE16)
- Region
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free
- Guest numbers
- Normally around 50 to 400; ask us
- Also available
- Nachos, guacamole and a drinks bar
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 28 October 2026
About the menu
Burrito bowls
Easy to eat with a fork on the grass.
Quesadillas
Popular with children.
Comparing your options
Some street food is slow to serve one order at a time. With fillings prepared ahead, service is fast. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: serving hours, staff, disposables, travel and VAT. Our quote sets out what’s included.
What we offer in Wapping
- Quoted for your event
- A truck or trailer that comes to you
- Tacos, burritos and a drinks bar
- Allergen-aware menus
Read how we price and our guide to catering costs.
FAQs for Wapping
What’s the nearest station to Wapping for guests?
Guests can use Wapping station, which is right in Wapping.
Could you bring a taco truck to a school fair in Wapping?
Yes, with the school’s permission and a pitch the truck or trailer can reach. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
Is the food made fresh?
Fillings are slow-cooked in advance, then finished and kept hot on site. The tortillas are warmed on site, and the salsas and guacamole are made fresh.
Do you clear up afterwards?
Our area is packed away and left tidy. Let us know the venue’s rules on waste and we will confirm the arrangements with your quote.
Can you cater for guests who avoid dairy?
We can. We offer dairy-free options, and we will tell you which dishes contain milk.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, they’re part of the planning from the start. Let us know how many vegetarian and vegan guests to expect, and we will keep their options separate.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to plan for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will suggest mild options.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Perfect for your event in Wapping
It works at small school fairs and large festivals.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Music and food festivals
- Fundraisers and fêtes
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Outdoor screenings
For a public event, it helps to tell people that Wapping has its own station, Wapping station.
What to look for in a quote
- Plates and napkins, or nothing at all
- How late numbers can change
- Travel and parking costs
- If the price includes VAT
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Parking and the route in
- How many staff you need
- Plates, napkins and cutlery
- Food, drinks or both
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- A picture of where we’d park
- Whether you’d like food, drinks or both
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Your date and when you want service to start
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, menu ideas and access. To send your details, use our quote form.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Wapping
Wapping is about 1 mile south-east of Whitechapel, in Greater London. Events in Wapping are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and friendly service on the day. Wapping is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we can bring Mexican street food.
Organisers of a summer fête for a church such as St Peter's could add tacos and burritos alongside the bric-a-brac. The A101 and A1210 make Wapping an easy place for us to reach on event day.
For Mexican street food in E1, E1W and SE16, we plan around your venue and the route in. Your event could be at a home on West Lane, Tunnel Road and Glamis Road. Main roads around Wapping include the A101 and A1210, which makes travel to your event easy. For events just outside Wapping, we cover St George in the East (1 mile north-west), East End of London (1 mile north-east), Shadwell (1 mile east), Whitechapel (1 mile north-west) and Ratcliff (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover City of Westminster (4 miles west), Marylebone (4 miles west), Kensington (6 miles west), St Pancras (3 miles north-west), Walthamstow (6 miles north) and Hampstead (6 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Tower of London (0.7 miles west) and Surrey Quays Shopping Centre (1 mile south-east). Open spaces near Wapping include St. James's Park Lake and Tower Hill.
- Schools near Wapping include Hermitage Primary School (within half a mile south-west) and Mulberry School for Girls (0.5 miles north)
- Local pubs include Town of Ramsgate pub (within half a mile south)
- Local facilities include Minories (0.7 miles west) and Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives (1.1 miles north-west)
Where the truck can go in Wapping
Many gardens, fields and venues can take a truck or trailer, but a few things matter:
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
- Spacing from tents and other structures
- Pitch space for the vehicle and a queue
Wapping is in London, inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, which covers all of Greater London, and parking can be tight: tell us about parking bays, permits, a driveway or whether a parking suspension is needed.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we’ll 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.
Plenty of people try a DIY taco night at home. The usual problems are cold tortillas, running out of a popular filling and a host stuck at the stove. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the serving.
Other catering in Wapping
Organising for someone else?
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether a truck or trailer will fit.
For larger events, we plan serving points around your timings, so everyone is served promptly. Tell us how long you have for food and drinks.
- 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