Isle of Wight · England
Food truck hire in Nettlecombe, Isle of Wight
From the first guest in the queue to the last, a Mexican food truck serving tacos and burritos at your event keeps your guests happy at your event in Nettlecombe.
- Staff summer parties
- Private parties in fields and grounds
- Leaving parties
Food truck hire near Nettlecombe
Food truck hire in Nettlecombe, from our food truck or trailer
We bring the truck or trailer to private and work events in and around Nettlecombe. It suits weddings and back-garden parties, with burrito bowls, loaded nachos and vegan tacos.
In a small place like Nettlecombe, a hired food truck might park in a garden, paddock or field. Lanes, gates and long drives are fine if we know about them. Soft ground after rain is worth mentioning too. You will know what’s included before booking: the menu, the service time and any extras you choose.
- Where
- Nettlecombe (PO38)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free
- Numbers
- Around 50 to 400 is usual; ask about yours
- Also available
- Nachos, guacamole and a drinks bar
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 28 October 2026
How it compares
For food that becomes part of the event, hiring a Mexican food truck is worth considering. Access, parking and the distance to your venue can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed in your quote.
Why book with us
- Access, space and power checked in advance
- Served fresh from our truck or trailer
- A clear quote
- Service planned around your numbers
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
FAQs for Nettlecombe
Which station is closest to Nettlecombe?
Guests can use Shanklin station, about 4.1 miles north-east of Nettlecombe.
We’re having a ceremony at Water Hydrant Opposite Parish Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes. The church itself is not where we’d set up, but a hall, field or garden close by with room for the truck or trailer can work well. Let us know the reception address and we’ll check the access.
Do you provide plates and napkins?
That is confirmed with each quote. Let us know what the venue supplies and we’ll talk it through.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, the Isle of Wight included. Find your area.
What space does the truck need?
Level, firm ground or hardstanding, access wide and high enough to drive in, and the venue’s permission. Power and water are confirmed with each booking.
What does it cost to hire the truck?
We don’t publish set prices, because each hire is different. Send your details and you will get a quote. See the Mexican catering cost guide for background.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, we offer a Mexican drinks bar, serving margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas such as hibiscus and horchata, and soft drinks. Your venue or event may need the right licence for alcohol, so we will talk licensing through with you.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and we plan them in from the start. Tell us your numbers when you ask for a quote, and we will keep their options separate.
Why choose food truck hire in Nettlecombe?
Mixed diets are easy to plan, since vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free choices come from the same hatch.
Here are some of the events we cater in Nettlecombe and the Isle of Wight:
- Weddings
- Engagement parties
- Launch events
- Leaving parties
If there is no space for the truck at home, a hall or club near Nettlecombe with a car park could host your event.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- Staff numbers and hours
- Plates and napkins, or nothing at all
- Travel and parking costs
Also in Nettlecombe
Should I do it myself?
For a small group, a taco night at home can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles allergen information for you.
A DIY taco night is possible for a crowd, but it is more work than it looks. Fillings need slow cooking, tortillas need warming as you go, and salsas need making. Read our guide to taco bars.
Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Think about cover if the weather turns
- Share your running order
- Check gate widths and any height limits
- Put anyone with a severe allergy in touch with us
Wet weather does not close the hatch, but guests will want a covered area to eat.
Ask us about napkins, plates and cutlery and we will confirm the options in your quote.
Where the truck can go in Nettlecombe
We serve from a truck or trailer, so where we park matters. Here’s what we look for:
- Somewhere for guests to sit or stand and eat
- Gate widths, overhead branches and soft ground checked in advance
- The landowner’s go-ahead for the truck or trailer
Out-of-the-way places like Nettlecombe take a little more planning, so let us know about tracks, gates and power in good time.
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
A closer look at the menu
Loaded nachos
Tortilla chips with cheese, a filling, salsa and guacamole, for sharing.
Quesadillas
A quesadilla suits cautious eaters.
Hiring our taco truck near Nettlecombe
Nettlecombe is about 7 miles south of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. For food truck hire in Nettlecombe, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and fresh service on the day. Nettlecombe is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight where we can bring food truck hire. You can also see our page for Portsmouth, about 16 miles away.
If you’re celebrating after a ceremony at a church like Water Hydrant Opposite Parish Church, our truck or trailer can be waiting at the reception spot. Colleagues or friends without a car may like to know that Shanklin station is about 4.1 miles away. A private event by the sea is within reach, as Nettlecombe is within about 3 miles of the coast. Promenades and beaches usually need the council’s agreement for a catering vehicle.
Wherever your event is in PO38, we can bring food truck hire to you. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Southford (1 mile north-west), Bierley (1 mile west), Wroxall (2 miles north-east), Godshill (2 miles north) and Sandford (2 miles north). We also cater in nearby towns such as Newport (7 miles north), Ryde (9 miles north-east), Cowes (11 miles north), Sandown (6 miles north-east), Shanklin (4 miles north-east) and East Cowes (11 miles north). Remote venues take a little more planning, so contact us in good time about access, ground and power.
Nearby you will also find Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (4.1 miles north-east) and South Wight (2.6 miles east). Open spaces near Nettlecombe include Stenbury Down.
- Local pubs include The White Horse Inn (within half a mile south-west)
The process
The truck or trailer tends to draw a crowd, so we plan a spot with space for people to queue. We can serve in the rain, but guests will need somewhere covered. December events in Nettlecombe lose the light at about 4:00pm, so choose a well-lit spot for the truck or trailer. In late June, it stays light until about 9:20pm.
- 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.
- Service runs at the times you choose.
- When everyone is fed, we clear our area.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Tell us when you want service to start
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just send a quick message through our quote form.
Related guides
For event organisers in Nettlecombe
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We’ll provide the information the landowner or council asks for from us.
- 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