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Food truck caterers in Portswood
Fresh, colourful and made to share: food truck hire with tacos, burritos, bowls and nachos for events in Portswood and across Southampton.
- Retirement parties
- Family reunions
- Client hospitality
Planning an event in Portswood?
Food truck hire for your event in Portswood
We cook inside our food truck or trailer, so your venue does not need a kitchen. We need a level spot, safe access and the venue’s permission, with power and water confirmed per booking. It suits wedding receptions and end-of-year celebrations, serving fresh salsas and guacamole, burritos and burrito bowls.
For a private or work event near Portswood, our truck or trailer brings its own kitchen; all we need is a level spot, a way in and permission. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Area
- Portswood (SO17, SO14, SO18)
- Region
- Southampton
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free
- Guest numbers
- Around 50 to 400 is usual; ask about yours
- Add-ons
- Margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 28 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Let us know who is coeliac
- Have shelter ready in case of rain
- Ask the venue about catering vehicles before you book
- Ask guests with severe allergies to speak to us beforehand
We keep allergen information for every dish at the hatch.
Our Mexican drinks bar, with margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas can be added to the booking.
The process
On the day, we position the truck or trailer and get the serving area ready. Service starts at the time we have agreed, planned around your event. At midsummer, it stays light in Portswood until about 9:25pm, 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.
- We agree a hatch menu and send a quote.
- The spot and the way in are agreed in advance.
- We drive in, open the hatch and serve your guests.
- We pack down and drive away when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about narrow gates or low branches
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to park
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get menu ideas and a price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Comparing your options
A private hire is not the same as a festival stall. At a festival we trade to the public; a private hire means your guests, your menu and your timings. Catering from a truck or trailer can be a practical alternative to a sit-down meal, because it needs no venue kitchen. Ask us for a quote.
Why book Mobile Mexican Catering in Portswood
- Events in Portswood and across Southampton
- Options for vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free guests
- A menu agreed with you
- Fast service, even with a queue
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Questions from Portswood
Is it possible to have you in Southampton Common?
Only if the landowner, often the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll help with the information they need from us.
Can you serve near the sea around Portswood?
Yes, with permission for the spot and firm ground for the truck or trailer. Wind, sand and seafront permissions are the main things to plan on the coast.
Can you serve in the rain?
The truck or trailer can serve in the rain, but your guests will want somewhere covered, like a marquee or gazebo.
Can you cater for guests who avoid dairy?
Yes, we can. Tell us how many guests need dairy-free food, and we’ll include them in the plan.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Southampton included. Find your area.
Do you offer a bar with the truck?
You can add our drinks bar, with margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas. Licensing is checked with you.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Do you cover Portswood?
Yes, we do. We serve at events in Portswood and across Southampton. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
DIY taco night or a caterer?
You can host your own taco night for a crowd, but it takes planning. Fillings need slow cooking, tortillas need warming as you go, and salsas need making. Read our guide to taco bars.
Plenty of people try a DIY taco night at home. Common snags are cold tortillas, uneven quantities and the host missing the party. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us serve.
Hiring a food truck in Portswood
Portswood is about 1 mile north of Southampton, in Southampton. Whether your event is in the middle of Portswood or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: a truck or trailer at your event, options for every diet and a clear price. We serve in 40 places across Southampton, from the larger towns to small villages.
Guests leaving a church like Highfield Church could walk or drive to a nearby garden or hall where the truck is ready. Nearby historic houses include South Stoneham House (1 mile north-east) and Southampton Tudor House and Garden (1.9 miles south). Historic houses and estates typically have firm rules on vehicles, so ask where a hired food truck could park before booking. With the New Forest National Park within about 8 miles, a rural setting for your private or work event is within reach. Firm ground and a clear way in matter most for the truck or trailer. A private event by the sea is within reach, as Portswood is within about 2 miles of the coast. Promenades and beaches generally need the council’s agreement for a catering vehicle.
Anywhere in SO17, SO14 and SO18, we can bring food truck hire to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Ivy Road, Alma Road and Lawn Road, and an event on any of them can work if the truck or trailer can park nearby. Main roads around Portswood include the A335 and A3035, which makes travel to your event easy. We also serve at events in St Denys (1 mile south-east), Southampton (1 mile south), Inner Avenue (1 mile south-west), Bitterne Manor (1 mile south-east) and Bitterne Park (1 mile east). Further out, we also cater in Thornhill (3 miles south-east), Maybush (3 miles west), Eling (4 miles west), Rownhams (3 miles north-west), Millbrook (3 miles west) and Weston (3 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Marlands Shopping Centre (1.5 miles south) and Royal South Hants Hospital (0.9 miles south). Not far away are Netley Common.
- Schools near Portswood include St Anne's Catholic School (1 mile south-west) and St Mary's Independent School (1.2 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include South Western Arms (less than half a mile south-east)
Prices and what affects them
We quote for your event, and the price is based on:
- The menu you choose
- The length of service
- Food, drinks or both
- Plates, napkins and cutlery
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can feel generous.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Access for the truck or trailer, including gates and ground
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The date and time of the event
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, use our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger events, we plan serving points around your timings, so everyone is served promptly. Tell us how long you have for food and drinks.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Who books food truck hire in Portswood?
It’s relaxed for guests and easy for hosts.
Whatever the occasion, our food truck or trailer can be the centre of it. We can cater:
- Milestone birthdays
- Client events and product launches
- Back-garden parties
- Leaving parties
The A335 and A3035 serve Portswood, so the drive to your event is a simple one for us.
Questions to ask before you book
- Allergen information for each dish
- Whether travel is included
- How many staff are serving, and for how long
- Space, access, power and water needs
The menu, item by item
Burritos
Rice, beans, a filling and salsa wrapped in a big tortilla.
Burrito bowls
A bowl is a good choice for guests avoiding tortillas.
Places near Portswood
What else we do in Portswood
- 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