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Wedding caterers in Shortgate: tacos and taco bars
Looking for wedding Mexican catering in Shortgate? We arrive with our food truck or trailer and everything we need to serve, then serve your guests fresh on the day.
- Late-evening wedding food
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
Wedding Mexican catering in Shortgate
Wedding Mexican catering for your wedding in Shortgate
Our drinks bar can serve margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas, with alcohol-free choices for drivers and children. Licensing is checked with you and the venue first. For farm and barn venues and marquee and garden weddings, we can serve tacos, fresh guacamole and salsas and evening tacos and more.
Near Shortgate, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. That is where a food truck comes into its own: no kitchen, just firm ground and access. Let us know about access, ground, power and water. We arrive ready to serve, and clear our own area when service is finished.
- Area
- Shortgate (BN8)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free
- Guest numbers
- Typically around 50 to 400 guests; tell us yours
- Add-ons
- Nachos, guacamole and a drinks bar
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 28 October 2026
Common questions in Shortgate
Which station should guests use for Shortgate?
The closest is Uckfield station, roughly 3.9 miles away.
How far is Shortgate from central London?
It’s about 41 miles from central London, and inside the area we cover.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, with corn tortillas. Corn is naturally gluten-free, though some sauces and toppings can contain gluten, so we check every dish and give allergen information.
When do you arrive?
It depends on your event. We agree arrival, service and pack-down times with you so everything fits your schedule.
Can you cater for vegans and gluten-free guests?
We plan carefully and keep options separate. Guests with severe allergies should talk to us before the wedding.
How spicy is the food?
That’s your choice: we can keep the main dishes mild, with hotter salsas served separately.
Do you have vegan options?
Yes, they’re part of the planning from the start. Let us know how many vegetarian and vegan guests to expect, and we’ll keep their options separate.
Can you do dairy-free food?
Yes, we can. Tell us how many guests need dairy-free food, and we’ll plan the menu around them.
Getting married in Shortgate?
Shortgate is about 4 miles south of Uckfield, in East Sussex. Whether your wedding is in the middle of Shortgate or on the outskirts, wedding Mexican catering works the same way: a truck or trailer at your event, options for every diet and a clear price. Shortgate is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we can bring wedding Mexican catering. Our truck and trailer cover the area from Shortgate to Brighton (12 miles away).
Historic houses near Shortgate include Glyndebourne (3.5 miles south-west) and Glynde Place (4 miles south-west). A listed house can make a beautiful backdrop, but many have firm rules on vehicles, so raise the food truck with them at your first visit. Cliffe Hill nearby could make a lovely backdrop for photos. A rural reception could be within reach, as the South Downs National Park is no more than about 6 miles from Shortgate. Firm ground and a clear way in matter more than the view for a food truck.
We cover weddings in every part of the BN8 postcode area and the streets around it. For weddings just outside Shortgate, we cover Halland (1 mile north-east), East Hoathly (2 miles east), Whitesmith (2 miles east), Chiddingly (3 miles east) and Framfield (4 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (12 miles south-east), Seaford (10 miles south), Lewes (6 miles south-west), Hailsham (7 miles south-east), Crowborough (10 miles north) and Newhaven (9 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Uckfield Community Hospital (3.6 miles north) and Tickerage Castle (4.1 miles north). Open spaces near Shortgate include Cliffe Hill and Malling Down.
How it compares
Some caterers only do the evening. We can cater the wedding breakfast too. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed in your quote.
Why book Mobile Mexican Catering in Shortgate
- Catering across East Sussex, including Shortgate
- Food and drinks from one caterer, if you want both
- A clear quote
- Served fresh from our food truck or trailer
Read how we price and the cost guide.
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What else we do in Shortgate
What affects the price in Shortgate
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Your choice of food and drinks
- How long we are needed on site
- Guest numbers
- Adding food to drinks, or drinks to food
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, staff, plates and napkins, travel and VAT. Our quote sets out what’s included.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and allergy numbers
- A photo of the space, if it is a garden or field
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
How it works
Once service is over, we pack up and leave our area tidy. Set-up and pack-down times are agreed with you and the venue. Late-September weddings in Shortgate see the sun go down at about 7:05pm, which can put the evening food just after dusk. A late-May wedding keeps its light until roughly 8:50pm.
- Send us your wedding date, venue and numbers.
- We plan the wedding breakfast, evening food or both with you.
- We agree timings and access with the venue.
- We serve at the agreed points in the day.
- We pack down and leave our area tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Tell us when you want service to start
- Confirm the venue allows outside caterers
Ask for a quote
To get a price, just use our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Shortgate, and we will put together a menu and price.
Related guides
What’s on the menu
Burrito bowls
Bowls suit guests who’d rather skip the tortilla.
Taco bar wedding breakfast
Fillings, salsas, guacamole and toppings with warm tortillas, for every guest to build their own plate.
Occasions we cater for in Shortgate
Couples choose Mexican street food because it feels relaxed and generous, and because guests talk about it afterwards.
Almost any gathering can work with a truck or trailer. People in Shortgate can book us for occasions like:
- Engagement celebrations
- Relaxed wedding breakfasts
- Receptions after a small ceremony
- Farm and barn venues
Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Uckfield station, about 3.9 miles north.
Before booking anyone
- How many staff are serving, and for how long
- If the price includes VAT
- A clear list of what’s included
- Payment terms and deposit
Working with your venue
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about access, and we will let you know if it’s a good fit.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send what the landowner or council needs from us.
Where the truck can go in Shortgate
The route in matters as much as the spot itself. We look for:
- Level, firm ground or hardstanding for the truck or trailer
- Power and water arrangements, confirmed with each booking
- Some distance from houses and neighbours
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Shortgate
- Margarita bar
- Burritos and bowls
- Taco bar wedding breakfast
- Evening tacos
- Guacamole and salsas
- Nachos to share
Should I do it myself?
Not sure whether to do it yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Contact us for a quote to compare.
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.
- 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