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Food truck hire in Colden Common, Hampshire
Looking for food truck hire in Colden Common? We arrive with our truck or trailer and everything we need to serve, and look after your guests on the day.
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Milestone birthdays
- Summer parties at home
Planning an event in Colden Common?
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Have shelter ready in case of rain
- Check early that your venue allows food trucks
- Check gate widths and any height limits
- Flag any coeliac guests
We can serve through rain, but guests will want a covered area to eat.
Ask us about evening food later on, quoted with the main booking.
Food truck hire in Colden Common, served fresh
The hatch menu is agreed with you: tacos and burritos, with bowls, nachos or quesadillas if you like, with fresh salsas and guacamole. For garden parties and weddings, we can serve loaded nachos, burrito bowls and fresh salsas and guacamole and more.
Around Colden Common, a hired food truck can serve in a garden, a field or a hall car park. If the road in is narrow or the ground soft, tell us so we can plan. Access, space and power are agreed with you beforehand, so there are no surprises on arrival.
Your questions about food truck hire in Colden Common
Which station should guests use for Colden Common?
Shawford station, about 1.9 miles north of the centre.
How far is Colden Common from central London?
Roughly 63 miles from the centre of London.
Can you serve in the rain?
Rain doesn’t normally stop service from the truck or trailer. Plan cover for guests, such as a marquee or gazebo, and tell us if heavy rain could make the ground soft.
Do you have options for kids?
Yes, children are easy to plan for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan the menu with them in mind.
Can guests build their own tacos?
Yes, a taco bar is one of the ways we serve. Let us know your numbers and space and we’ll suggest the best set-up.
Is there a minimum number of guests?
It depends on the menu and how long service runs, but our truck and trailer service typically suits around 50 to 400 guests. For anything outside that, ask us.
How does food truck hire work?
You book the truck or trailer for set hours at your event. We cook, serve and clear away.
How much does food truck hire cost in Colden Common?
We quote for each event, so the price fits what you want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we will reply with a quote.
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What happens on the day
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. Planning a private evening event in Colden Common? 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.
- Check our availability for your date.
- We agree a hatch menu and send a quote.
- The spot and the way in are agreed in advance.
- On the day, guests order at the hatch and we cook to order.
- After service, we close up and leave the spot clear.
Getting ready for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for us to park and serve
- Check gates and access routes are wide and high enough
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Planning the serving area
Access is the first thing to check for a truck or trailer. We need:
- Power and water, confirmed with each booking
- Some space between the truck and nearby homes
- Gate widths, overhead branches and soft ground checked in advance
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Colden Common
- Burrito bowls
- Burritos
- Loaded nachos
- Quesadillas
- Tacos
- Mexican drinks bar
What affects the price in Colden Common
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Serving staff
- Your choice of food and drinks
- The length of service
- Whether you add a drinks bar or food
Larger events can cost less per head, because the set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The date and time of the event
- Expected numbers
- How we drive in and where we can park
- Your menu ideas
Thinking about food truck hire for your event in Colden Common? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
The menu, item by item
Tacos from the hatch
Tacos are quick to serve and easy to eat standing up, and corn tortillas suit gluten-free guests.
Burrito bowls
Bowls suit anyone skipping tortillas.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Colden Common? Service from a truck or trailer is quick, even for a crowd, and the menu can suit most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
For larger events, we plan serving points around your timings, so everyone is served promptly. Let us know how long the break is.
Food truck hire or something else?
Plated catering needs a kitchen tent, waiting staff and set courses. Our truck or trailer brings the kitchen and serves from one hatch. What’s on the menu makes a difference to the total, so tell us what you have in mind. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why book Mobile Mexican Catering in Colden Common
- Set-up planned with you and your venue
- Events in Colden Common and across Hampshire
- Allergen information for every dish
- Menus chosen with you
See our pricing and what Mexican catering costs.
Colden Common: parking, access and venues
Colden Common is about 2 miles north-east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. Anywhere in SO21, we can bring the truck or trailer to you. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages, wherever the truck or trailer can get in.
From central London, Colden Common is about 63 miles away. Nearby historic houses include South Stoneham House (4.8 miles south-west). If you’re hiring a historic venue, check early whether it allows a catering vehicle on site.
For food truck hire in SO21 and SO50, we plan around your venue and the route in and timings. From St Vigor Way, Ash Close and Birch Close or a nearby road, we’ll plan where to park and serve. If your venue is just outside Colden Common, we also cover Brambridge (1 mile south-west), Nob's Crook (1 mile south-east), Lord's Wood (1 mile south-west), Highbridge (1 mile south-west) and Fisher's Pond (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (4 miles north), Gosport (15 miles south-east), Fareham (11 miles south-east), Horndean (15 miles south-east), Totton (10 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (3 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Wolvesey Castle (4.4 miles north) and Eastleigh Museum (2.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Colden Common includes Shawford Down and Twyford Down.
- Schools near Colden Common include Thornden School (2 miles west)
Should I do it myself?
You can set up your own drinks table, but someone has to serve all evening. See our margarita bar guide.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up in the kitchen. Booking a caterer means you can relax with everyone else.
- 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