Portsmouth · England
Food truck hire in Hilsea, Portsmouth
Mobile Mexican Catering brings a Mexican food truck serving tacos and burritos at your event to Hilsea and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests.
- End-of-year parties
- Parties in venue grounds
- Wedding receptions
Food truck hire in Hilsea
The process
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. A hired food truck at a summer event in Hilsea can serve in daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, while late September brings sunset forward to around 7:10pm. For winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, plan lighting where guests queue at the hatch.
- 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.
- On the day, guests order at the hatch and we cook to order.
- After service, we close up and leave the spot clear.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Check the venue is happy to have a truck or trailer on site
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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Food truck hire in Hilsea, served fresh
We serve when you want us to: a lunchtime window, an evening service or a longer slot through a party. Tell us when guests should eat and we will plan around it. For company away days and client hospitality, we can serve vegan tacos, burrito bowls and fresh salsas and guacamole and more.
For a private or work event near Hilsea, our truck or trailer brings its own kitchen; all we need is a level spot, a way in and permission. Timings are planned around your event, so service starts when you want it.
- Location
- Hilsea (PO2, PO3, PO6)
- Area hub
- Portsmouth
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free
- Guests
- Usually around 50 to 400; ask us
- Extras
- Nachos, guacamole and a drinks bar
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 28 October 2026
Hilsea: parking, access and venues
Hilsea is about 2 miles north of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. We cater events at gardens, halls and venues around Hilsea and nearby villages. We serve in all 19 towns and villages in Portsmouth, wherever the truck or trailer can get in.
Rail travellers will be glad to hear that the nearest station is Hilsea station, about 0.5 miles east. Parks such as Alexandra Park normally need permission for vehicles and catering, so a garden or hired venue is often simpler. With the coast within about 4 miles of Hilsea, wind is worth planning for. A sheltered, firm spot for the truck or trailer and the queue works best.
Food truck hire in PO2, PO3 and PO6 is planned around your venue and access and your guests. We can cater an event on streets such as Vita Road, Conan Road and Arras Road. Close by, we cover events in Cosham (1 mile north), North End (1 mile south-west), Tipner (1 mile south-west), Wymering (1 mile north) and Rudmore (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Southsea (3 miles south), Portsea (3 miles south-west) and Portsmouth Point (3 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find World War I Remembrance Centre (0.8 miles east) and Tricorn Centre (2.1 miles south-west). Not far away are Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
- Local schools include Trafalgar School (less than half a mile north-west) and Springfield School (1.3 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include Coach and Horses pub (within half a mile north)
Occasions we cater for in Hilsea
A food truck gives a private event a focal point.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Back-garden parties
- Private outdoor parties
- Birthday parties
Guests leaving a church like St Francis' Church could walk or drive to a nearby garden or hall where the truck is ready.
Questions to ask before booking
- A clear list of what’s included
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- When final numbers are due
- How many staff are serving, and for how long
Where the truck can go in Hilsea
Access is the first thing to check for a truck or trailer. We look for:
- A way in wide and high enough for the vehicle
- A place for guests to eat close to the hatch
- Power and water details confirmed in advance
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What affects the price in Hilsea
Pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Serving staff
- The number of people
- Adding food to drinks, or drinks to food
- The menu you choose
Your choice of food and drinks affects the price, so share your ideas with us. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Where the event is
- What power and water the site has
- How we drive in and where we can park
- What you’d like on the menu
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
About the menu
Burritos
A large flour tortilla rolled round rice, beans, a filling and toppings.
Loaded nachos
Nachos are good for sharing between friends.
What else we do in Hilsea
Planning for every diet
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
- Ask guests with severe allergies to speak to us beforehand
- Check early that your venue allows food trucks
- Flag any coeliac guests
We can serve through rain, but guests will want a covered area to eat.
Quesadillas make an easy option for children, if you’d like a kids’ choice.
How it compares
A private hire is not the same as a festival stall. At a festival we trade to the public; when you hire us, we serve only your guests, on your timings. A food truck can be a practical alternative to plated catering, because it needs no venue kitchen. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- Catering across Portsmouth, including Hilsea
- Access, space and power checked in advance
- Menus for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests
- Quoted for your event
Read our pricing and what Mexican catering costs.
Questions from Hilsea
Is Hilsea close to London?
It’s about 63 miles from central London, and inside the area we cover.
Which station should guests use for Hilsea?
Guests can use Hilsea station, about 0.5 miles east of Hilsea.
How many guests can the truck serve?
Truck and trailer service typically suits around 50 to 400 guests. Smaller parties are quoted case by case.
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Greater London, Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes and Oxfordshire.
How is the food prepared?
We cook to order in our food truck or trailer kitchen, or serve from a taco bar. Fillings are slow-cooked beforehand and finished on site.
Can you keep it mild?
The food can be kept mild, with hotter salsas on the side for anyone who wants more heat.
Can you run a bar?
Yes, we offer a Mexican drinks bar, with margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas and soft drinks. Your venue or event may need the right licence for alcohol, so we’ll go through the licensing with you.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
Working with your venue
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the space and tell us about the drive and gates, and we’ll let you know if it is a good fit.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Hilsea? 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’ll suggest a menu.
- 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