Southampton · England
Food Truck Hire in Bitterne
Mobile Mexican Catering brings a Mexican food truck serving tacos and burritos at your event to Bitterne and across Southampton, catering for vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free guests.
- End-of-year celebrations
- Company away days
- Client events and product launches
Food truck hire for Bitterne events
Bitterne questions
Which station is closest to Bitterne?
Guests can use Bitterne station, about 0.7 miles north-west of Bitterne.
Can you serve near the sea around Bitterne?
Yes, as long as the site allows it and the ground is firm. Wind, sand and seafront permissions are the main things to plan on the coast.
Can we add drinks?
The drinks bar comes with bar staff and alcohol-free choices. We will talk through licensing first.
How many guests can you serve?
That depends on the menu and the service time, but around 50 to 400 guests is the usual range. Tell us your numbers and we’ll advise.
Do you have vegan options?
Yes, they’re part of the planning from the start. Tell us your numbers when you ask for a quote, and we’ll keep their options separate.
What do you serve?
Every menu is agreed with you. Fillings might include slow-cooked pork carnitas, chicken tinga, beef birria and vegan options such as spiced mushrooms or black beans. See our menu for ideas.
How much is food truck hire?
We quote for every hire, based on guest numbers, the menu, the location and service times. For a price, tell us about it on our contact page.
Can we hire the truck for our wedding?
We can serve from the truck for the wedding meal, the evening or both. We fit service around your running order. See our food truck wedding guide.
Food truck hire in Bitterne, served fresh
As a guide, hiring the truck or trailer suits around 50 to 400 guests. Smaller gatherings are looked at case by case. It suits engagement parties and launch events, with vegan tacos, burritos and fresh salsas and guacamole.
For a place the size of Bitterne, food truck hire at your own home is often simplest: no venue hire, and guests order at the hatch. Let us know about the route to the house. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Location
- Bitterne (SO18, SO19)
- Region
- Southampton
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free
- Guests
- Around 50 to 400 is usual; ask about yours
- Add-ons
- Drinks bar, nachos to share
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 28 October 2026
Bitterne: parking, access and venues
Bitterne is about 1 mile east of Southampton, in Southampton. Events in Bitterne are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and fresh service on the day. We serve in 40 places in Southampton, from the larger towns to small villages, wherever the truck or trailer can get in.
For guests coming by train, Bitterne station is about 0.7 miles away. Before you plan a private event in Riverside Park, ask whoever manages it about vehicles on site. Hiring our food truck for an event near the New Forest National Park, within about 8 miles of Bitterne? Country lanes can be narrow and verges soft, so tell us about the route in. With the coast within about 2 miles of Bitterne, wind is worth planning for. A sheltered, firm spot for the truck or trailer and the queue works best.
Here we cover the SO18 and SO19 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it with access for the truck or trailer. Whether your event is on Bath Road, Ruby Road and Dean Road or anywhere nearby, we can bring food truck hire there, given access. With the A3024 close by, Bitterne is easy for us to reach with the truck or trailer for your event. For events just outside Bitterne, we cover Northam (1 mile west), Bitterne Park (1 mile north-west), Itchen (1 mile south-west), Midanbury (1 mile north) and Harefield (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Shirley (3 miles west), Regents Park (3 miles west), Maybush (4 miles west), Coxford (4 miles west), Freemantle (3 miles west) and Lordswood (4 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Bitterne Local History Society Heritage And Research Centre (within half a mile north-west) and Marlands Shopping Centre (2 miles west). Not far away are Netley Common.
- Local schools include Itchen College (less than half a mile south-east) and St Mary's Independent School (0.5 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Red Lion pub (less than half a mile north-east)
Comparing your options
Burger and pizza vans are familiar. Tacos and burritos from a truck feel different while staying easy to eat. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for food truck hire. A short lunch service for a team is a different job from a full wedding day. Contact us for a quote.
Why us?
- Set-up planned with you and your venue
- A menu built around your guests
- Everything served fresh from the hatch
- Book food, drinks or both
See our pricing and our guide to catering costs.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Check gate widths and any height limits
- Send allergy details in writing
- Put anyone with a severe allergy in touch with us
- Collect diets and allergies with your RSVPs
We drive in at the agreed time and park in the planned spot. Someone on site to meet us makes it smoother.
Margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas from our drinks bar can join the truck, with licensing checked with you.
Where the truck can go in Bitterne
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Any parking or loading permission needed for street locations
- A flat parking spot on firm ground or hardstanding
- Some space between the truck and nearby homes
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Loaded nachos
- Tacos
- Quesadillas
- Mexican drinks bar
- Burritos
- Burrito bowls
Who books food truck hire in Bitterne?
A food truck gives a private event a focal point.
Whatever the occasion, our truck or trailer can be the centre of it. We can cater:
- Staff appreciation days
- Retirement parties
- Wedding receptions
- Milestone birthdays
Bitterne is about 68 miles from central London.
What your quote should include
- Space, access, power and water needs
- When final numbers are due
- Staff numbers and hours
- Whether plates, napkins and cutlery are included
Nearby places to Bitterne
What else we do in Bitterne
About the menu
Burrito bowls
Rice, beans, a filling and toppings in a bowl.
Loaded nachos
Tortilla chips with cheese, a filling, salsa and guacamole, for sharing.
Working with your venue
For big numbers, we plan service to keep queues short, so everyone is served promptly. Tell us how long you have for food and drinks.
If you are booking for a business, tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
How we price food truck hire
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Whether you add a drinks bar or food
- Parking and the route in
- The number of people
- How long we are needed on site
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Gate widths, slopes and the ground
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- What power and water the site has
- Your menu ideas
Send us the date, your venue or SO18 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get menu ideas and a price. To get started, tell us about it on our contact page.
The process
We arrive in good time before service, then set up and prepare everything. When service opens, guests come up to the hatch or serving table. Planning a private evening event in Bitterne? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June. After that, festoon lights or lamps near the truck help guests order.
- Share your plans for the event.
- We suggest fillings and dishes for every diet.
- Power, water and timings are agreed with you or the venue.
- The truck serves at the agreed times.
- When everyone is fed, we clear our area.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to park
- Tell us about narrow gates or low branches
- Find out what power and water are available
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, menu ideas and access. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- 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