Portsmouth · England
Food Truck Hire for Southsea events
A Mexican food truck serving tacos and burritos at your event in Southsea, served fresh from our food truck or trailer, wherever your event is.
- Back-garden parties
- Christenings and family parties
- End-of-year celebrations
Food truck hire near Southsea
Food truck hire for your event in Southsea
Our drinks bar can be hired with the truck for margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas, with licensing checked with you. A build-your-own taco bar can sit beside the truck too. It works well for birthday parties and engagement parties, with fresh salsas and guacamole, burrito bowls and tacos from the hatch.
With our truck or trailer hired for your event in Southsea, nobody is stuck in the kitchen. Guests order at the hatch, so leave room for a queue near the serving side. We cater for vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free guests, and we give allergen information for every dish.
- Area
- Southsea (PO5, PO4, PO1)
- Area hub
- Portsmouth
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free
- Guests
- Around 50 to 400 is usual; ask about yours
- Also available
- Margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 28 October 2026
Step by step
Here’s how the day typically runs: we park up and get ready, service opens at the agreed time, and your guests are served fresh for the agreed time. By late September, it’s dark in Southsea at around 7:10pm, so evening service from the truck may run past dusk. In late May, daylight lasts until about 8:55pm.
- Tell us what the event is and who’s coming.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the venue allows outside caterers
- Tell us when you want service to start
- Check gates and access routes are wide and high enough
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, menu ideas and access. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Southsea questions
Could you come to a seaside event near Southsea?
We can, given firm ground and the landowner’s permission. Beaches and promenades usually need the council’s agreement, so check that first.
Which station should guests use for Southsea?
Guests can use Fratton station, about 0.8 miles north of Southsea.
Can you plan for allergies?
Yes, and it helps to hear about allergies when you book. Under UK rules, caterers must give information on 14 allergens, and we give it for every dish (Food Standards Agency guidance). For severe allergies, please talk to us first.
Is the truck suitable for a large group?
That depends on your timings and the event. As a guide, it’s around 50 to 400 guests, so tell us your numbers.
Can you serve in the rain?
Rain does not normally stop service from the truck or trailer. Plan cover for guests, such as a marquee or gazebo, and let us know if the ground gets soft after heavy rain.
Can you come to a private house?
That depends on access. A drive or a spot nearby may work, with permission, if the garden itself is out of reach. Tell us about the space and we’ll advise.
What does hiring your food truck involve?
Our food truck or trailer comes to your venue and serves your guests from the hatch. It’s a private booking for your guests only.
Do you do margaritas?
Yes, we do. The drinks bar can be added to food or booked on its own. We will check the licensing for alcohol with you.
Food truck hire or something else?
Hiring a food truck is different from finding one at a festival. At public events, anyone can buy; when you hire us, we serve only your guests, on your timings. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: serving hours, staff, disposables, travel and VAT. Contact us for a quote and we will set out what’s included.
Why book Mobile Mexican Catering in Southsea
- Every guest catered for, gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan included
- Allergen-aware menus
- A clear quote
- Food and drinks from one caterer, if you want both
Take a look at our pricing or what Mexican catering costs.
Also near Southsea
Also in Southsea
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. Contact us for a quote to compare.
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. Our taco bar guide explains how.
Hiring a food truck in Southsea
Southsea is about 2 miles south of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. Whether your event is in the middle of Southsea or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh service from our truck or trailer, every diet planned for and a clear quote. Southsea is one of 19 places in Portsmouth where we can bring food truck hire.
Central London is about 65 miles from Southsea, close enough for a London team’s away day. Colleagues or friends without a car may like to know that the nearest station is Fratton station, about 0.8 miles north. With the coast within about a mile of Southsea, wind is worth planning for. A sheltered, firm spot for the truck or trailer and the queue works best.
We serve at events all over the PO5, PO4 and PO1 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Bath Road, Liss Road and Beach Road; for an event at home on any of them, tell us where the truck or trailer can park. Other places close to Southsea for food truck hire include Milton (1 mile north-east), Fratton (1 mile north), Kingston (1 mile north), Landport (1 mile north-west) and Baffins (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Hilsea (3 miles north), Wymering (4 miles north), Paulsgrove (5 miles north), Cosham (4 miles north), Drayton (4 miles north) and Farlington (5 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include St. Mary's Hospital (1 mile north) and Southsea Castle (1 mile south-west). Not far away are Milton Locks.
- Local schools include Mayville High School (0.5 miles west) and St Edmund's Catholic School (1.2 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Festing pub (within half a mile north)
Organising for someone else?
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the space and tell us about the drive and gates, and we will let you know if it is a good fit.
For big numbers, we plan service to keep queues short, so guests are looked after quickly. Tell us how long you have for food and drinks.
What we need at the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A spot away from neighbours
- Somewhere for guests to sit or stand and eat
- Room for guests to gather at the hatch
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Southsea
- Quesadillas
- Mexican drinks bar
- Loaded nachos
- Tacos
- Burritos
- Burrito bowls
Who books food truck hire in Southsea?
Guests can come back to the hatch when they’re ready, rather than all at once.
These are some of the occasions we serve:
- Staff summer parties
- Retirement parties
- Private parties in fields and grounds
- Wedding receptions
After a service at a church such as St Margaret of Scotland, a hired food truck at a garden, field or venue nearby can feed everyone.
What your quote should include
- A food hygiene rating you can check
- The venue requirements
- The deposit and payment dates
- Staff numbers and hours
Planning for every diet
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Confirm the venue accepts outside caterers and vehicles
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Share your running order
- Ask guests about dietary needs when they reply
Running late? Tell us, and we will work around it.
Ask us about napkins, plates and cutlery and we will confirm the options in your quote.
What food truck hire costs
Pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Guest numbers
- Adding food to drinks, or drinks to food
- Your choice of food and drinks
- What the venue already provides
Pricing depends on the event. A short lunch service for a team is a different job from a full wedding day. Contact us for a quote.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Where the event is
- Your date and when you want service to start
- Whether you’d like food, drinks or both
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and allergy numbers
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, drop us a line using the enquiry form.
- 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