Hampshire · England
Food truck hire in Borden, Hampshire
Mobile Mexican Catering brings a food truck at your event, serving Mexican street food from the hatch to Borden and across Hampshire, with options for vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free guests.
- Back-garden parties
- Retirement parties
- Milestone birthdays
Book food truck hire in Borden
About our food truck hire in Borden
We bring the truck or trailer to private and work events in and around Borden, from gardens to venue grounds and business parks. It suits weddings and leaving parties, serving burrito bowls, loaded nachos and tacos from the hatch.
Somewhere as small as Borden, food truck hire can mean a garden, a field or a barn. Lanes, gates and long drives are fine if we know about them. Soft ground after rain is worth mentioning too. Timings are planned around your event, so service starts when you want it.
Is food truck hire right for your event?
Burger and pizza vans are familiar. A Mexican food truck offers something less expected. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: serving hours, staff, disposables, travel and VAT. Contact us for a quote and we will set out what’s included.
What you get with us
- Menus chosen with you
- Fast service, even with a queue
- Every guest catered for, gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan included
- A plan agreed before the day
Read our pricing and our guide to catering costs.
Food truck hire in Borden: local tips
Borden is about 5 miles east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Borden or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: a truck or trailer at your event, options for every diet and a clear price. Borden is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. We cater right across the region, from Borden to Chichester (about 12 miles away).
Rail travellers will be glad to hear that Liss station is about 3.6 miles away. Borden is about 46 miles from central London. Hiring our food truck for an event near the South Downs National Park, within about 5 miles of Borden? Country lanes can be narrow and verges soft, so tell us about the route in.
This part of Hampshire takes in GU30, and we can cater your event anywhere in it with access for the truck or trailer. For events just outside Borden, we cover Trotton Marsh (1 mile east), Rogate (1 mile south-west), Chithurst (1 mile south-east), Milland (2 miles north-east) and Rake (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Havant (13 miles south-west), Horndean (11 miles south-west), Alton (11 miles north-west), Waterlooville (13 miles south-west), Petersfield (5 miles west) and Purbrook (14 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Midhurst Community Hospital (4.1 miles south-east). Not far away are Wheeler's Down and Iping and Stedham Commons.
Common questions in Borden
Do you come out to small places like Borden?
Yes. Villages and hamlets are part of our area, and the main thing is access: tell us about the lane, the gate and the ground.
Could we book your food truck for a private event in Borden?
Yes, subject to the date and access for the truck or trailer. Tell us about the lane, gates, ground and parking.
Can you run a bar?
Yes, we offer a Mexican drinks bar, serving margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas such as hibiscus and horchata, and soft drinks. Alcohol at an event may need a licence, such as a premises licence or a Temporary Event Notice, so we’ll check the licensing with you.
Do you come to Borden?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Borden. For a quote, send a quick message through our quote form.
Can you do gluten-free food?
Yes, gluten-free options are available, using corn tortillas. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can talk through how their food is prepared. See are corn tortillas gluten-free?
Can we hire a bar too?
The drinks bar comes with bar staff and alcohol-free choices. Alcohol needs the right licence, which we’ll check with you.
Do you cater for dietary needs?
We plan for diets before the day, though we cannot guarantee there are no traces of any allergen. Guests with severe allergies should talk to us first.
How much is food truck hire?
We quote for every hire, depending on numbers, menu, location and timings. Contact us for a quote.
What food truck hire costs
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- What’s on the menu
- Distance and access to the venue
- Adding food to drinks, or drinks to food
- Serving staff
The price depends on guest numbers, the menu and how long you’d like us to serve, plus any add-ons and the location. Every event gets its own quote.
Details that help
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- A photo of the space, if it is a garden or field
- What you’d like on the menu
- The address or venue name
- Access for the truck or trailer, including gates and ground
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. To start, drop us a line using the enquiry form.
Step by step
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. December events in Borden lose the light at about 4:00pm, so ask the venue about outdoor lighting where we will park. At midsummer, sunset is around 9:20pm.
- Check our availability for your date.
- You get a menu for the hatch and a quote.
- We confirm the parking spot and the route in.
- We drive in, open the hatch and serve your guests.
- We pack down and drive away when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for us to park and serve
- Have level hardstanding or firm ground ready
- Tell us about narrow gates or low branches
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, your venue or GU30 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get menu ideas and a price. To get started, use our quote form.
Planning help
DIY taco night or a caterer?
You can set up your own drinks table, but someone still has to mix, pour and keep an eye on it all evening. Our margarita bar guide has tips.
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.
What we need at the venue
Everything is served from our food truck or trailer, so where we park matters. Here’s what we look for:
- Gate widths, overhead branches and soft ground checked in advance
- Some space between the truck and nearby homes
- A clear area for a queue at the hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Tacos
- Burrito bowls
- Quesadillas
- Loaded nachos
- Burritos
- Mexican drinks bar
Planning for every diet
We cater for vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free guests. To get it right:
- Ask guests with severe allergies to speak to us beforehand
- Check early that your venue allows food trucks
- Send allergy details in writing
- Check gate widths and any height limits
The hatch opens at the time you choose, and we cook each order as it comes.
Ask us about evening food later on, quoted with the main booking.
Popular choices
Quesadillas
Toasted tortillas with melted cheese and a filling, cut into wedges.
Salsas and guacamole
Guests can add salsa and guacamole to taste, from mild to hot.
Occasions we cater for in Borden
It’s relaxed for guests and easy for hosts.
Whatever you are celebrating in Borden, the serving truck can be a highlight. We are happy to cater:
- Staff appreciation days
- Parties in venue grounds
- Garden parties
- End-of-year celebrations
Historic houses near Borden include Cowdray House (4.4 miles south-east). If you are hiring a historic venue, check early whether it allows a catering vehicle on site.
Questions to ask before you book
- When payment is due
- A clear list of what’s included
- The wet-weather plan
- Space, access, power and water needs
Nearby places to Borden
More for events in Borden
- 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