Isle of Wight · England
Taco caterers in Appley: Mexican street food
Planning Mexican catering in Appley? We bring the truck or trailer, the ingredients and the kit, and look after your guests on the day.
- Weddings, day or evening
- Company summer parties
- Leaving parties
Planning an event in Appley?
How our Mexican catering works in Appley
Looking for taco catering in Appley? Mixed diets are easy to plan with Mexican street food. There are gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan options, and corn tortillas suit gluten-free guests, and we give allergen information for every dish. It suits wedding breakfasts and evening food and engagement celebrations, serving burrito bowls, quesadillas and fresh salsas and guacamole.
There may be a hall or club near Appley if your garden is small; any can work, given permission and level ground to park on. Guests are served from our food truck or trailer, or from a serving table nearby, and we plan the service around your numbers.
- Where
- Appley (PO33, PO34)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free
- Guest numbers
- Typically around 50 to 400 guests; tell us yours
- Extras
- Margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 28 October 2026
What we need at the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Power and water, which we confirm with you for each booking
- Permission from the venue or landowner
- A spot away from buildings, windows and neighbours
Appley is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we will plan the journey and access for the truck or trailer.
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Burritos
- Burrito bowls
- Tacos
- Build-your-own taco bar
- Quesadillas
- Loaded nachos
Mexican catering or something else?
A cold buffet is simple but tends to sit out for hours. Tacos and burritos are made to order and served hot. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the length of service, along with extras and where your event is. Every event gets its own quote.
Why us?
- A clear quote
- Access, space and power checked in advance
- Catering across the Isle of Wight, including Appley
- Book food, drinks or both
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to catering costs.
Taco catering in Appley: local tips
Appley is about 1 mile east of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. Tell us where your event in Appley will be, and we will plan access and set-up. We serve in all 125 towns and villages across the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Portsmouth, about 6 miles away.
Guests arriving by train will find that Ryde St Johns Road station is about 0.5 miles away. For a fête or sports day at a school such as Oakfield Church of England Aided Primary School, hot food from a truck or trailer saves the volunteers from cooking. With the sea within about a mile, a beach-side event might appeal. Promenades and beaches typically need permission, and the truck or trailer has to park on firm ground, not sand.
This part of the Isle of Wight takes in PO33 and PO34, so your event can be anywhere in it. Whether your event is on Park Road, Rink Road and Hope Road or anywhere nearby, we can bring Mexican catering there, given access. You will find Appley on the A3055, so it’s easy for us to reach with the truck or trailer. We also serve at events in Elmfield (1 mile south-west), Puckpool (1 mile east), Oakfield (1 mile south-west), Ryde (1 mile west) and Westridge (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (7 miles west), Cowes (7 miles west), Sandown (5 miles south), Shanklin (7 miles south), Ventnor (9 miles south) and East Cowes (6 miles west). Some remote venues need extra planning, so contact us in good time about access, ground and power.
Well-known places in the area include Gosport War Memorial Hospital (4.7 miles north) and Southsea Castle (4.4 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Brading Down and Alan Hersey Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Ryde School with Upper Chine (1 mile west) and Ryde Academy (1.3 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Appley Manor Hotel (within half a mile east)
A closer look at the menu
Salsas and guacamole
Every taco needs salsa and guacamole, and guests add as much as they like.
Tacos
Tacos are the classic street food of Mexico. We serve them with salsas and toppings, and corn tortillas suit gluten-free guests.
Occasions we cater for in Appley
You don’t need a kitchen, so it works in gardens, fields and grounds without catering facilities.
Here are some of the events we cater around Appley:
- Leaving dos and retirement parties
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Anniversaries and engagements
- Milestone birthdays
Around Appley, historic houses include Nunwell House (2.9 miles south) and Morton Manor (3.5 miles south). Venues like these often limit where vehicles can go, so ask about access before booking one.
Before booking anyone
- When payment is due
- Allergen information for each dish
- Space, access, power and water needs
- The deadline for final numbers
Appley: your questions answered
We are having a ceremony at St John's 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 will check the access.
Which station should guests use for Appley?
Guests can use Ryde St Johns Road station, about 0.5 miles west of Appley.
Do you cater in Appley?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Appley is within our area. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
How much does Mexican catering cost in Appley?
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we will reply with a quote.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan fillings, such as spiced mushrooms or black beans, can be part of the menu.
Can guests build their own tacos?
Yes, a taco bar is one of our options. Let us know your numbers and space and we’ll recommend how to serve.
Can you serve drinks as well?
Our drinks bar can be added to any booking, with bar staff serving margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas. Alcohol needs the right licence, so we will check that with you.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. We can keep dishes mild, and simple options such as quesadillas or nachos can be part of the menu. Include children in your numbers.
Step by step
We get there well before you want to serve, set up the truck or trailer and get everything ready. When service opens, guests come up to the hatch or serving table. From late May to late September, sunset in Appley moves from about 8:55pm to 7:10pm. If your event carries on later, tell us what lighting the venue has.
- Begin with the date, the place and the numbers.
- We come back with menu ideas and a quote.
- Closer to the day, we confirm timings and arrangements.
- We serve hot food from our truck or trailer at the agreed time.
- When you are done, we pack away.
How to prepare
- Ask the venue about power and water
- Choose a level, firm spot for the truck or trailer
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, menu ideas and access. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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For event organisers in Appley
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: vehicle access, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can check the date.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Collect dietary needs when guests reply
- Tell us what other food is being served
- Send allergy details to us in writing
- Flag anyone with coeliac disease
We can still serve from the hatch if it rains, though guests need somewhere under cover to eat.
Loaded nachos make a good sharing starter.
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.
For a small group, a taco night at home can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, with allergen information for every dish.
More for events in Appley
- 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