Portsmouth · England
Food Truck Hire for Portsea events
Something for every guest: vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free options, plus allergen information for every dish. Our Mexican food truck or trailer, hired for your private or corporate event for events in Portsea.
- Winter staff parties
- Engagement parties
- Big birthdays
Planning an event in Portsea?
About our food truck hire in Portsea
The truck or trailer is a working kitchen on wheels, so there’s no need for kitchen space at the venue. We need a level spot, safe access and the venue’s permission. For retirement parties and summer parties at home, we’ll put together a menu of burrito bowls, quesadillas and tacos from the hatch.
In and around Portsea, our truck or trailer can work at home, in a field or at a hall. If the road in is narrow or the ground soft, tell us so we can plan. We serve from the hatch of our truck or trailer, or from a serving station, and we plan the service around your numbers.
- Area
- Portsea (PO1, PO12, PO5)
- Region
- Portsmouth
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free
- Guest numbers
- Around 50 to 400 is usual; ask about yours
- Add-ons
- Nachos, guacamole and a drinks bar
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 28 October 2026
Events we cater in Portsea
A food truck gives a private event a focal point.
Whatever you are celebrating in Portsea, the serving truck can be a highlight. We’re happy to cater:
- Christenings and family parties
- Launch events
- Winter staff parties
- Summer parties at home
Rail travellers will be glad to hear that Portsea has its own station, Portsmouth Harbour station.
Before you book anyone
- Travel and parking costs
- Payment terms and deposit
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Allergen information for each dish
Step by step
We take care of everything you’ve booked, from set-up to service, so you can spend time with your guests. At midsummer, it stays light in Portsea until about 9:20pm, 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.
- Send us your date, the address, a headcount and dietary needs.
- We suggest a menu for the hatch and quote for it.
- We confirm the parking spot, access, power and water with you or the venue.
- On the day we drive in, set up and serve to order from the hatch.
- Once guests are fed, we clear our area and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Find out what power and water are available
- Tell us about narrow gates or low branches
- Have level hardstanding or firm ground ready
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, based on what you need. For a quote, tell us about it on our contact page.
Planning help
DIY taco night or a caterer?
Weighing up a DIY taco night against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Plenty of people try a DIY taco night at home. The usual problems are cold tortillas, running out of a popular filling and a host stuck at the stove. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the serving.
Portsea: parking, access and venues
Portsea is about 1 mile south-west of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. For food truck hire in Portsea, we can serve in gardens, fields, venues, car parks and courtyards with access in and around Portsea. We cater in 19 places in Portsmouth, from the larger towns to small villages.
No room on the drive? A hired hall or sports club near Portsea with parking may suit the truck or trailer. Roughly 65 miles separate Portsea from central London. A private event by the sea is within reach, as Portsea is within about 2 miles of the coast. Promenades and beaches typically need the council’s agreement for a catering vehicle.
Food truck hire in PO1, PO12 and PO5 is planned around your venue and access and timings. Streets in the area include Main Road, Park Road and Scott Road, and an event on any of them can work if the truck or trailer can park nearby. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Portsmouth Point (1 mile south), Clayhall (2 miles south-west), Haslar (2 miles south-west), Alverstoke (2 miles south-west) and Privett (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Hilsea (3 miles north-east), Wymering (4 miles north-east), Paulsgrove (4 miles north), Cosham (3 miles north-east), Drayton (4 miles north-east) and Farlington (5 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Tricorn Centre (0.8 miles east) and Southsea Castle (1.6 miles south-east). The countryside around Portsea includes Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
- Local schools include St Jude's CofE Primary School (0.7 miles south-east) and Charter Academy (0.8 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Ship & Castle pub (less than half a mile west)
- Other local spots include Southsea (1.3 miles south-east)
About the menu
Burritos
Rice, beans, a filling and salsa wrapped in a big tortilla.
Tacos from the hatch
A taco is ideal food from a truck.
What affects the price in Portsea
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Your choice of food and drinks
- The length of service
- Whether you need disposables
- Distance and access to the venue
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Your quote confirms the full price.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The date and time of the event
- Whether you’d like food, drinks or both
- How we drive in and where we can park
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Planning for every diet
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Walk the access route and note narrow gaps
- Agree service times with us
- Plan a covered area for guests to eat
If your timings move, let us know, and we will work around it.
Tell us what serveware you need and we’ll confirm the options in your quote.
Nearby places to Portsea
What else we do in Portsea
Planning the serving area
Everything is served from our food truck or trailer, so where we park matters. Here’s what we look for:
- A clear area for a queue at the hatch
- Firm, level ground or hardstanding where the truck or trailer can park
- Distance from houses and windows
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Common questions in Portsea
We’re having a ceremony at St Ann's Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, field or venue nearby where the truck or trailer can park. We’d serve at the reception venue rather than at the church itself. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you cater at coastal events near Portsea?
We can, given firm ground and the landowner’s permission. Beaches and promenades normally need the council’s agreement, so check that first.
Can you cater for guests who avoid dairy?
Yes, on request. Let us know your dairy-free numbers, and we will plan the menu around them.
Do you cater for dietary needs?
We plan for diets before the day, but we can’t promise an allergen-free kitchen. Anyone with a severe allergy should contact us before the event.
Do you have options for kids?
Of course. Mild dishes, quesadillas and nachos can be part of the menu. Include children in your numbers.
Do you clear up afterwards?
Our area is packed away and left tidy. Let us know the venue’s rules on waste and we’ll confirm the arrangements with your quote.
Where can the truck park?
Tell us where you’d like the truck, and we’ll check it works. Our guide to space and power has more.
When do you arrive?
We arrive in good time to set up before service. The length of service is agreed when you book, along with pack-down.
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger events, we plan serving points around your timings, so everyone is served promptly. Let us know how long the break is.
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether a truck or trailer will fit.
- 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