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Mexican catering in N5
We cater at events in every part of the N5 postcode district, which takes in Highbury, Lower Holloway and Newington Green. Tacos, burritos and bowls are served fresh to your guests.
Mexican street food across N5
Places in N5
What we do in N5
- Festival & event street food
- Corporate Mexican catering
- Mexican catering
- Wedding Mexican catering
- Mexican party catering
- Mexican drinks bar
- All catering
Tell us your date, numbers and venue for a quote: send a quick message through our quote form.
How Mexican catering works in N5
Food from a truck or trailer feels relaxed. Guests come up to the hatch, chat while they wait and take something hot back to their seats, which suits informal events. On the menu are burritos, a build-your-own taco bar and tacos, which works well for weddings, day or evening and fundraisers and school events.
From set-up to service, we look after everything you’ve booked from us, so you can enjoy your event.
- Begin with the date, the place and the numbers.
- We come back with menu ideas and a quote.
- Nearer the date, we go over the final plan.
- We serve hot food from our truck or trailer at the agreed time.
- We pack away when service is over.
What it costs in N5
Your choice of food and drinks affects the price, so tell us what you have in mind. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What you get with us
- Allergen information for every dish
- Service planned around your numbers
- A truck or trailer that comes to you
- A plan agreed before the day
How to get a price
To get a price, just fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll suggest a menu to suit.
Near you in Highbury
Events here might be close to Christ Church, Highbury Fields and City of London Academy Highbury Grove and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include Musical Theatre Academy (0.5 miles south-west), The Snooty Fox pub (under half a mile south-east) and Highbury Quadrant Primary School (under half a mile north-east). Highbury has its own railway station: Canonbury station, handy for guests travelling by train. Nearby you will also find King's College Hospital Charity (1.1 miles south-west) and Montfichet's Tower (2.7 miles south). The countryside around Highbury includes Gillespie Park and Dartmouth Park Hill.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Stoke Newington (0.6 miles east)
Taco catering in N5: local guide
There are 3 towns and 0 villages and hamlets in N5, so the setting can be anything from Highbury, Lower Holloway and Newington Green to a quiet hamlet: access, level ground and a clear plan.
Highbury: Nearby historic houses include Sutton House (2 miles east) and Dr Johnson's House (2.6 miles south). Venues like these often limit where vehicles can go, so ask about access before you book one. For a christening or wedding at a church such as Christ Church, a food truck at a garden or venue nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Winter evenings in Highbury close in by about 3:55pm, so choose a spot where guests can see what they’re ordering. At midsummer, the light holds until around 9:20pm.
Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Think about cover for guests in wet weather
- Ask guests with severe allergies to talk to us before the event
- Tell us what other food is being served
- Tell us how many children are coming
If timings change on the day, tell us and we’ll adjust.
Burrito bowls are a good choice for anyone avoiding tortillas, and they’re easy to adapt for different diets.
Mexican catering or something else?
Pizza and burger vans are familiar choices. Mexican street food stands out.
Questions to ask before booking
- Who provides plates and napkins
- Staff numbers and hours
- Allergen information for each dish
- What happens if it rains
Before you choose a spot
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you. The main points are:
- Access wide and high enough to drive in, with gates and soft lawns checked first
- Power and water arrangements, confirmed with each booking
- A spot away from buildings, windows and neighbours
Events we cater in N5
The food is bright and generous that fits informal events in N5.
A truck or trailer works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Family gatherings and christenings
- Leaving parties
- Weddings, day or evening
- Birthday parties
Prices and what affects them
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Guest numbers
- Food, drinks or both
- Your choice of food and drinks
- Plates, napkins and cutlery
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: serving hours, staff, disposables, travel and VAT. Contact us for a quote and we’ll set out what’s included.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The address or venue name
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of where we’d park
- The date and time of the event
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote.
N5: your questions answered
Can you do dairy-free food?
We can. We offer dairy-free options, and we will tell you which dishes contain milk.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan fillings, such as spiced mushrooms or black beans, can be part of the menu, served alongside the meat options.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates go first, so it pays to ask early.
Can you cater for special diets?
We can. We plan vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free options, with corn tortillas for gluten-free guests. We give allergen information for every dish.
Do you do a taco bar?
We can. A build-your-own taco bar can be served from the truck or a serving station, with fillings, salsas and toppings to choose from. Read our taco bar guide.
What food and drinks do you offer?
Mexican street food and drinks: tacos, taco bars, burritos, bowls, nachos and quesadillas, with salsas, guacamole and toppings. We also run a Mexican drinks bar, with margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas.
Do you cook on site?
We slow-cook fillings ahead, then finish them and keep them hot at your event. Tortillas are warmed on site, and salsas and guacamole are made fresh.
- 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