unwrap the story behind the van
The UK's first Mexican and Pakistani street food concept. Born in a family kitchen. Built on a daughter's idea. Served from a van.
how tikka tacos started
A Hobby. A Daughter. A Revolution.
For years, cooking was the weekend escape — feeding the family dishes from Mexico, South Asia, and everywhere in between. The day job was financial services. The passion was flavour.
In 2024, a batch of Birria Tacos changed everything. An 8-year-old looked up mid-bite and said: “Can you put keema inside next time?”
A few weeks later — keema tacos, Birria method. The whole family tried one. Then came the moment: “You should sell these, Dad.”
"You should sell these, Dad."
Leila, age 8 — The founder's daughter
That was the moment the TikkaTacos seed was planted. A search of the UK street food scene confirmed what the family already suspected — nobody else was doing this.
The concept
Two Cuisines.
One Taco.
Zero Compromise.
TikkaTacos is the UK’s only purely Mexican and Pakistani fusion street food brand. We are not a Mexican restaurant with a curry on the side. We are not a Pakistani takeaway that does wraps. We are something new.
Every item on the menu is built from the ground up — authentic techniques from both traditions, blended into something that stands on its own.
The Road From Kitchen to Van
The Recipe
Months of home cooking, refining the blend of Birria method and Pakistani spice until every taco hit exactly right.
The Van
Sourced from Allied 4Vans in Castleford. Kitchen built by Bespoke Catering Vehicles in Peterborough — the only company that actually listened.
The Brand
Logo and identity by Chris Hopson at Paper Anchor Designs, Cheadle. Van wrap by Oli at D9 Van Wraps. A brand built to grow.
The Licence
EHO sign off. Local authority approvals. Every box ticked — even without a background in hospitality.
The Launch
17th October 2025. The Railway Pub, Huddersfield. Back where it all began. The city that raised the founder fed first.
The Growth
10 months. Festivals, corporates, weddings. A concept that keeps finding new people who have never tasted anything like it.
Where you'll find us
We Cater For Everything
Street Food Events
Corporate Catering
Weddings
Festivals
Private Parties
Pop ups
Markets
Unwrap The Unexpected
We never want to let an event or organisation down so please check our availability early and book your date to avoid disappointment.