Hampshire · England
Food truck caterers in Keyhaven: Mexican street food
From the first guest in the queue to the last, a food truck at your event, serving Mexican street food from the hatch makes the serving truck part of your event in Keyhaven.
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Client events and product launches
- Parties in venue grounds
Food truck hire in Keyhaven
About our food truck hire in Keyhaven
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. At milestone birthdays and summer parties at home, we’ll put together a menu of burrito bowls, tacos from the hatch and quesadillas.
Near Keyhaven, a hired food truck in a field or garden suits private parties and work away days alike. Guests queue at the hatch, so have some cover ready in case of rain. Everything is prepared fresh for your event and served from our truck or trailer, so guests get it at its best.
Before you choose a spot
Many gardens, fields and venues can take a truck or trailer, but there are a few things to check:
- Enough width and height on the route in
- Arrangements for power and water, agreed when you book
- Seating or standing room near the truck
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Tacos
- Loaded nachos
- Quesadillas
- Mexican drinks bar
- Burritos
- Burrito bowls
Who books food truck hire in Keyhaven?
The truck becomes the place guests gather.
Big or small, a truck or trailer works well. Typical bookings include:
- Garden parties
- Private parties in fields and grounds
- Winter staff parties
- Engagements and anniversaries
Colleagues or friends without a car may like to know that the nearest station is Lymington Town station, about 3 miles north-east.
What your quote should include
- Who provides plates and napkins
- How long the service runs
- What the price includes, item by item
- The deadline for final numbers
A closer look at the menu
Tacos from the hatch
Tacos made to order at the hatch, with a choice of fillings agreed with you.
Burritos
Burritos suit hungry guests and travel well from the hatch.
How we price food truck hire
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- What the venue already provides
- The number of people
- Distance and access to the venue
- Timings and hours
A food truck can be a practical alternative to plated catering, because it needs no venue kitchen. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- What you’d like on the menu
- Your date and when you want service to start
- Gate widths, slopes and the ground
Thinking about food truck hire for your event in Keyhaven? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just send a quick message through our quote form.
Questions from Keyhaven
Can you serve near the sea around Keyhaven?
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 you bring a truck or trailer to venues in the New Forest National Park?
We do, where the venue allows a catering vehicle. Lanes can be narrow and ground soft, so tell us how we’d get in.
Do you come to Keyhaven?
Yes, we do. We serve at events in Keyhaven and across Hampshire. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
What’s on the menu?
Every menu is agreed with you. Fillings might include chicken tinga, pork carnitas, al pastor-style pork and vegan options like black beans. See our menu for ideas.
How does food truck hire work?
You hire the truck or trailer for agreed service times. We cook, serve and clear away.
Can we hire the truck for our wedding?
The truck or trailer can serve the wedding breakfast, evening food or both. Timings are agreed with you and your venue. See our food truck wedding guide.
How spicy is the food?
It’s up to you: we can keep the main dishes mild, with hotter salsas served separately. Read more about how spicy Mexican food is.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your event and menu. We agree arrival, service and pack-down times with you so everything fits your schedule.
Hiring a food truck in Keyhaven
Keyhaven is about 3 miles south of Lymington, in Hampshire. Anywhere in SO41, we can bring the truck or trailer to you. We serve in 683 places in Hampshire. We cater right across the region, from Keyhaven to Southampton (16 miles away).
Guests leaving a church like Church of All Saints could walk or drive to a nearby garden or hall where the truck is ready. Hiring our food truck for an event near the New Forest National Park, within about 7 miles of Keyhaven? Country lanes can be narrow and verges soft, so tell us about the route in. With the coast within about 3 miles of Keyhaven, wind is worth planning for. A sheltered, firm spot for the truck or trailer and the queue works best.
For food truck hire in SO41, we plan around your venue and the route in and timings. From New Road, Keyhaven Road and Saltgrass Lane or a nearby road, we will plan where to park and serve. Nearby, we also cater events in Milford on Sea (1 mile west), Lymore (1 mile north-west), Lower Pennington (1 mile north-east), Everton (2 miles north-west) and Pennington (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Totton (14 miles north), Hythe (12 miles north-east), New Milton (4 miles north-west), Ringwood (13 miles north-west), Warsash (15 miles north-east) and Barton on Sea (4 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery (2.8 miles north-east) and Yarmouth Castle (3.3 miles east). Open spaces near Keyhaven include Milford on Sea LNR and Tennyson Down.
- Nearby schools include Priestlands School (2.2 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Gun Public House (within half a mile south-east)
For planners, venues and organisers
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can check the date.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where vehicles can park, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Step by step
A typical event goes like this: we park up and get ready, service opens at the agreed time, and your guests are served fresh until service ends. December events in Keyhaven lose the light at about 4:05pm, so choose a well-lit spot for the truck or trailer. In late June, it stays light until about 9:25pm.
- Share your plans for the event.
- Together we plan dishes that cover your guests’ diets.
- 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
- Give us a contact for the day
- Check the venue is happy to have a truck or trailer on site
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to park
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send you a clear quote.
Planning help
Nearby places to Keyhaven
Other catering in Keyhaven
Planning for every diet
Mixed diets are straightforward to plan for, because options can be kept separate. A few tips:
- Check parking and loading rules for street locations
- Plan a covered area for guests to eat
- Email us any allergies
- Flag any coeliac guests
Guests order at the hatch and their food is handed out hot.
Simple quesadillas suit younger guests.
Comparing your options
Cooking yourself saves on catering but costs you the day. Hire the truck and the cooking is ours so you can join in. There is 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. Your quote sets it all out.
Why us?
- Everything served fresh from the hatch
- Allergen information for every dish
- Events in Keyhaven and across Hampshire
- Set-up planned with you and your venue
- 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