Mexican and taco catering in Winchester

A Mexican food truck at your event in Winchester

Looking for taco catering in Winchester? We bring Mexican street-food catering to weddings, birthdays, garden parties, offices and festivals across Winchester and the surrounding area. We park our truck or trailer at your venue, warm the tortillas to order and serve your guests tacos, burritos, burrito bowls, nachos and quesadillas, with salsas and guacamole made fresh for the day.

Guests choose their own fillings and toppings, so meat eaters, vegetarians and vegans eat together, and corn tortillas suit gluten-free guests. Add a build-your-own taco bar for a sit-down meal, or a Mexican drinks bar with margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas.

A cathedral city on the edge of the South Downs

Winchester is a historic cathedral city on the River Itchen, with the South Downs National Park to the east and villages and country venues all around. Many historic buildings in the city have rules about vehicles and outside caterers, while the countryside around it suits garden and marquee events.

The historic city centre has narrow streets and limited parking, so tell us about the venue and where the truck can stop when you ask for a quote.

Prices for events in Winchester

We quote every event individually: contact us for a quote. The price depends on guest numbers, the menu, how long we serve, drinks and staff, and travel, parking and access. As a guide, published prices from other Mexican street-food caterers in the South East ranged from about £11 to £45 per head at the time of writing, often with a minimum spend. Read what Mexican catering costs or see how we price.

A taco truck or something else?

Compared with a hog roast or barbecue, Mexican street food is easier for vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free guests, because fillings and tortillas can be kept separate, and food is served to order, so it’s always hot. Compared with a plated meal, it needs no kitchen at the venue and feels more relaxed. It does need access for the truck or trailer, a level spot and the venue’s permission.

Choosing a caterer in Winchester

If you’re comparing caterers or taco caterers in Winchester, these are the questions worth asking any catering company, not just us:

• What’s your food hygiene rating? Every food business is inspected by the council where it’s registered, and ratings are published on the Food Standards Agency website.
• Are you insured? Venues and event organisers usually ask caterers for proof of public liability insurance.
• How do you handle allergies? A caterer must be able to tell you which of the 14 main allergens are in each dish.
• Can your truck get in? Check gates, archways, drives and ground conditions, and whether power and water are needed.
• Does my venue allow you? Museums, historic buildings and many hotels in Winchester have an approved list of caterers or rules on vehicles, so check with the venue first.
• What does the quote include? Check serving time, staff, plates and napkins, travel, any minimum spend and VAT, so you can compare like with like.

A Mexican food truck suits Winchester events where you want relaxed, sociable food that guests choose for themselves, rather than a long buffet or a plated menu. Add a drinks bar and you deal with one catering company instead of two.

Planning an event in Winchester

• Fix the date and venue first. Ask the venue about outside caterers and food trucks before you book anyone.
• Check access. Measure gates and archways, and think about where the truck can park on firm, level ground.
• Collect numbers and diets. Add a question about dietary needs and allergies to your invitation or sign-up form, and count children separately.
• Plan for the weather. Agree somewhere dry for guests to queue and eat, and a back-up spot for the truck if the grass is wet.
• Share the timings. Tell us when you want to eat, and about any speeches or fixed breaks.

Menu ideas for Winchester events

Every menu is put together for your event; these are just starting points.

Around Winchester

The nearest railway station to the centre is Winchester station. Well-known places nearby include St John's Rooms And Chapel (less than half a mile east), Winchester City Museum (less than half a mile north-east) and Winchester Castle (less than half a mile north-west). Close to the centre are St Bede Church of England Primary School, Peter Symonds College, Leigh House Hospital and St Swithun-upon-Kingsgate Church. Green spaces within reach include Winnall Moors and Twyford Down.