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Wedding caterers in Fords Farm
Planning wedding Mexican catering in Fords Farm? We arrive with our truck or trailer and everything we need to serve, then serve your guests fresh on the day.
- Farm and barn venues
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Engagement celebrations
Wedding Mexican catering near Fords Farm
Wedding Mexican catering for your wedding in Fords Farm
A Mexican menu makes mixed diets easier: there are vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free options, corn tortillas for gluten-free guests and allergen information for every dish. Popular choices include loaded nachos, fresh guacamole and salsas and quesadillas, which works well for food for evening guests and engagement parties.
A farm or garden wedding near Fords Farm suits a food truck. We need level ground and access. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
What wedding Mexican catering costs
Contact us for a quote, and the price is based on:
- Staff for serving and the bar
- Guest numbers
- Whether you need disposables
- Timings and hours
Catering from a truck or trailer can be a practical alternative to a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire. Contact us for a quote to compare.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your wedding, the better we can plan. Please include:
- What power and water the site has
- What you’d like on the menu
- The date and time of the event
- Expected numbers
To get a price, just send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Fords Farm, and we’ll suggest a menu to suit.
Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Ask about your date as soon as you have one
- Flag any coeliac guests or serious allergies
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
After service, we clear our area; the evening carries on without us.
We can feed your photographer and band too.
Common questions in Fords Farm
What’s the nearest station to Fords Farm for guests?
Reading Green Park station, about 1.4 miles south-east of the centre.
How far is Fords Farm from central London?
About 40 miles from central London.
What’s on the menu?
We agree a sample menu with each client. Fillings could include slow-cooked pork carnitas, chicken tinga, beef birria and vegan options such as spiced mushrooms or black beans. See our menu for ideas.
What happens if it rains?
We can keep serving from the truck or trailer in the rain, but your guests will want somewhere covered, such as a marquee, gazebo or nearby building.
Do you have vegan options?
Yes, and we plan them in from the start. Let us know how many vegetarian and vegan guests to expect.
Do you cover Fords Farm?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Fords Farm. For a quote, send a quick message through our quote form.
How much is a food truck for an event?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and where your event is. Send us the details for a quote.
When do you arrive?
We arrive in good time to set up before service. The length of service is agreed when you book.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we will agree where we park and serve. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- A clear area in front of the hatch for a queue
- A flat, firm spot where the truck or trailer can stand
- Power and water arrangements, confirmed with each booking
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we’ll advise before you book.
Menu ideas
- Margarita bar
- Guacamole and salsas
- Nachos to share
- Burritos and bowls
- Taco bar wedding breakfast
- Evening tacos
Perfect for your wedding in Fords Farm
Mixed diets are easy, which matters with a big guest list.
A truck or trailer works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Engagement parties
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Day-after wedding get-togethers
- Weddings with mixed diets
With a ceremony at a church such as St Matthew's, the simplest plan is a reception close by, so guests are not travelling far before they eat.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- Travel and parking costs
- Who provides plates and napkins
- Staff numbers and hours
The menu, item by item
Salsas and guacamole
Guacamole and salsas, made fresh for the taco bar.
Burrito bowls
A bowl of rice, beans, filling and toppings.
Getting married in Fords Farm?
Fords Farm is about 2 miles west of Reading, in Reading. We cater weddings at homes, gardens and venues in Fords Farm and nearby villages. We serve in all 34 towns and villages in Reading, from the larger towns to small villages, wherever the truck or trailer can get in.
Historic houses near Fords Farm include Mapledurham House (3.1 miles north). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on outside caterers and vehicles. Planning photos in Calcot Park? It is worth checking the park’s rules first.
We cover weddings in every part of the RG30 and RG31 postcode area and the streets around it. Your wedding could be at a home on Low Lane, Mill Lane and Bath Road or the roads around them. If your venue is just outside Fords Farm, we also cover Horncastle (1 mile north), Southcote (1 mile east), Burghfield Bridge (1 mile south), Beansheaf Farm (1 mile west) and Calcot (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Caversham (4 miles north-east), Shinfield (4 miles south-east), Arborfield Garrison (7 miles south-east), Caversham Heights (3 miles north-east), Whitley Wood (3 miles south-east) and Sonning Common (6 miles north).
A little further out are Battle Hospital (1.7 miles north-east) and Beaumys Castle (4.8 miles south-east). Open spaces near Fords Farm include Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and South Lake.
- Local schools include Prospect School (0.5 miles north-east) and Elvian School (1.1 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Cunning Man pub (0.6 miles south)
Nearby places to Fords Farm
More for events in Fords Farm
What happens on the day
A typical event goes like this: we park up and get ready, service opens at the agreed time, and your guests are served fresh until service ends. Golden-hour photos in Fords Farm at midsummer come around 9:25pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:55pm, and in late September about 7:10pm.
- We start by checking your date.
- You pick the menu with us.
- We confirm the plan with your venue.
- Guests build their tacos at the taco bar or order at the hatch.
- We serve, then pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Have level hardstanding or firm ground ready
- Ask the venue about power and water
- Let us know the timings for the day
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, based on what you need. To ask for one, send a quick message through our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose wedding Mexican catering in Fords Farm?
If you’re weighing up a taco bar against a traditional menu, think about your venue, your guests’ diets and the feel of the day. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed in your quote.
What you get with us
- A menu built around your guests
- Options for vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free guests
- Food and drinks from one caterer, if you want both
- Events in Fords Farm and across Reading
Read how we price and the cost guide.
DIY taco night or a caterer?
Not sure whether to do it yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
For a small group, a taco night at home can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles allergen information for you.
- 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