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Taco bar hire in Walstead, West Sussex
Mobile Mexican Catering brings a build-your-own taco bar with warm tortillas, fillings, salsas and toppings to Walstead and nearby, with options for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan guests.
- Birthday parties
- Marquee parties
- Retirement parties
Taco bar hire near Walstead
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Collect dietary needs with your replies
- Count children separately
- Ask the venue where we can park to unload
- Have tables and seats ready for guests to eat at
If the schedule slips, tell us and we will hold everything hot until you’re ready.
Add burrito bowls for guests who’d rather skip tortillas.
Taco bar hire in Walstead, served fresh
You choose the fillings with us, perhaps carnitas, chicken tinga or birria, plus a vegan choice such as spiced mushroom or black bean and sweet potato. It suits team socials and summer garden parties, with a build-your-own taco bar, warm corn and flour tortillas and fresh salsas.
Somewhere as small as Walstead, a garden, barn or hall can host a taco bar. If the truck can’t get close, we can set the station up nearer your guests, though we still need to unload within a short walk. We’ll check the space, access and power with you before the day, so there are no surprises on arrival.
- Area
- Walstead (RH16)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and 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
- Last updated
- 28 October 2026
About the menu
Hot fillings
Fillings cooked ahead and kept hot, such as carnitas, chicken tinga or beef birria.
Guacamole
Guacamole made fresh, with lime and coriander.
Places near Walstead
Other catering in Walstead
DIY taco night or a caterer?
A DIY taco night is possible for a crowd, but it is more work than it looks. There are fillings to slow-cook, tortillas to keep warm and salsas to make. Our taco bar guide explains how.
Some hosts like to do it themselves. 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 will do the serving.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we will agree where we park and serve. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Space beside the truck or trailer if you’re booking both
- A sheltered spot if we are serving outside
- Easy access from where we unload to the table
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we will advise before you book.
Menu ideas
- Vegan fillings
- Corn and flour tortillas
- Pickled onions and toppings
- Two to four fillings
- Salsas and guacamole
- Tortilla chips
Occasions we cater for in Walstead
Vegans, vegetarians and gluten-free guests eat from the same table.
Here are some of the events we cater around Walstead:
- Summer garden parties
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Birthday celebrations
- Evening receptions
By road, Walstead is on or near the B2111, so bringing the taco bar and our truck or trailer is straightforward.
What your quote should include
- Payment terms and deposit
- Where to see their hygiene rating
- The venue requirements
- VAT, if it applies
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Plates, napkins and cutlery
- The number of people
- Serving staff
- Adding food to drinks, or drinks to food
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the length of service, plus any add-ons and the location. We quote for each event individually.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The date and time of the event
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Your menu ideas
- Diets and allergies you know about
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send you a clear quote and a suggested menu.
FAQs for Walstead
Can the taco bar go in a local hall rather than outside?
We can, as long as the venue agrees. The station needs room for a queue, and we need to park and unload close to the door.
Do you come to events in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and catering, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Do you cook on site?
We slow-cook fillings ahead, then finish them and keep them hot at your event. The tortillas are warmed on site, and the salsas and guacamole are made fresh.
How spicy is the food?
We can keep it mild, and hotter salsas go on the side for guests who like heat.
How much is a food truck for an event?
We quote for each event, so the price fits what you want. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Can you plan for allergies?
We plan allergen-aware menus, including for nut allergies, and give allergen information for every dish. We plan carefully and keep options separate, though we can’t promise a dish is allergen-free. Guests with severe allergies should talk to us before the event.
Can the taco bar cater for special diets?
We plan vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free choices, with corn tortillas for gluten-free guests. Every dish has allergen information.
Can you serve in the rain?
The truck or trailer can serve in the rain, but your guests will want somewhere covered, such as a marquee, gazebo or nearby building.
Taco bar hire in Walstead: local tips
Walstead is about 1 mile east of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. For taco bar hire in Walstead, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and friendly service on the day. Walstead is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. We cater right across the region, from Walstead to Crawley (9 miles away).
Thinking of a taco bar in Eastern Road Nature Reserve? Catering in a public park normally needs the landowner’s permission, so check first. Guests arriving without a car will want to know that the nearest station is Haywards Heath station, about 1.5 miles west. Walstead is within about 7 miles of the South Downs National Park, with barns and country venues that could host a taco bar. Where vehicles cannot reach the room, the station can be set up there with the venue’s agreement, but we still need to unload close by.
Wherever your event is in RH16, we can bring the truck or trailer to your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Sage Avenue, Ivy Drive and Juniper Place or a nearby road, we can bring taco bar hire there, given access. Main roads around Walstead include the B2111, so getting the truck or trailer to your event is simple. If your venue is just outside Walstead, we also cover Lindfield (1 mile north-west), Horsted Keynes (3 miles north-east), Ardingly (3 miles north), Furner's Green (4 miles east) and Highbrook (4 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Crawley (9 miles north-west), Horsham (12 miles west), Burgess Hill (4 miles south-west), East Grinstead (9 miles north), Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south-west) and Broadfield (9 miles north-west).
A little further out are Parish Museum (0.9 miles north-west) and Princess Royal Hospital (1.2 miles south-west). The countryside around Walstead includes Ashenground and Bolnore Woods.
- Local schools include Great Walstead School (0.7 miles east) and Oathall Community College (1 mile west)
- Pubs nearby include The Snowdrop Inn (less than half a mile south)
How it works
We arrive in good time before service, set up the truck or trailer and get everything ready. When service opens, guests come up to the hatch or serving table. A December taco bar in Walstead will be in the dark from about 3:55pm, so an indoor spot or a well-lit station works best. In late June, the light holds until around 9:20pm.
- Start with your date, venue and guest numbers.
- Together we choose what goes on the bar.
- The venue confirms where the bar goes and where we park.
- On the day, guests help themselves while we keep the bar stocked.
- We clear the bar away after service.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Find out what power and water are available
- Confirm the venue allows outside caterers
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, menu ideas and access. To send your details, use our quote form.
Planning help
Working with your venue
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where vehicles can park, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
- 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