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Taco caterers in Downton: Mexican street food
A menu that works for every guest: options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests, with allergen information for everything we serve. Tacos, burritos, bowls and nachos served from our Mexican food truck in Downton.
- Weddings, day or evening
- Company summer parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
Planning an event in Downton?
Downton: your questions answered
We’re having a ceremony at Church of All Saints: 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.
Can you serve near the sea around Downton?
We can, given firm ground and the landowner’s permission. Beaches and promenades normally need the council’s agreement, so check that first.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
We confirm that with your quote. Let us know what the venue supplies and we will talk it through.
What happens if it rains?
We can keep serving from the truck or trailer in the rain, but your guests will want somewhere covered, like a marquee or gazebo.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. We can include vegetarian and vegan fillings like black beans or spiced mushrooms, served alongside the meat options.
What can we choose from?
Tacos, build-your-own taco bars, burritos, burrito bowls, loaded nachos and quesadillas, with salsas, guacamole and toppings. Our sample menu has more detail.
Is the food suitable for children?
Yes. We can keep dishes mild, and simple options such as quesadillas or nachos can be part of the menu. Tell us how many children are coming.
How is the food prepared?
Fillings are slow-cooked in advance, then finished and kept hot on site. Tortillas are warmed on site, and salsas and guacamole are made fresh.
About our Mexican catering in Downton
Serving from a truck or trailer keeps the mood easy-going. People wander up, order at the hatch and head off with hot food, which suits informal events. It works well for milestone birthdays and leaving parties, with fresh salsas and guacamole, a build-your-own taco bar and burrito bowls.
Somewhere as small as Downton, a garden or field is often the venue. Tell us about narrow lanes, gates and long drives and we will plan for them, and soft ground after rain is worth mentioning. Food and drinks can be booked together or separately, so the food and drinks can come from one caterer.
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Planning the serving area
We will be honest if a space will not work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- A route in that is wide and tall enough, with soft ground checked in advance
- Level, firm ground or hardstanding for the truck or trailer
- The venue’s or landowner’s permission for a catering vehicle
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we’ll advise before booking.
What we offer
- Burritos
- Quesadillas
- Build-your-own taco bar
- Tacos
- Loaded nachos
- Burrito bowls
Organising for someone else?
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the space and tell us about the drive and gates, and we will tell you honestly whether a truck or trailer will fit.
Catering an event in Downton
Downton is about 3 miles west of Lymington, in Hampshire. From the centre of Downton to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh service from our truck or trailer, every diet planned for and a clear quote. We cater in 683 places in Hampshire, wherever the truck or trailer can get in. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 16 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Highcliffe Castle (4.2 miles west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and vehicles early. If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Hordle CofE (VA) Primary School, a taco truck can be a crowd-pleaser. The New Forest National Park is within about 6 miles of Downton, with country venues and gardens that can suit a food truck. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and catering, so check with yours. The coast is within about 4 miles of Downton, so for a seaside event we plan around the wind. The truck or trailer needs firm ground rather than sand or shingle, and seafront spots typically need permission from the council or landowner.
We serve at events all over SO41 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Hordle Lane and Shorefield Road, and an event on any of them can work if the truck or trailer can park nearby. Close by, we cover events in Leagreen (1 mile east), Hordle (1 mile north), Ashley (2 miles north-west), Barton on Sea (2 miles west) and New Milton (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Totton (13 miles north), Lymington (3 miles east), Hythe (13 miles north-east), Ringwood (10 miles north-west), Dibden Purlieu (12 miles north-east) and Marchwood (13 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Lymington New Forest Hospital (3.7 miles north-east) and Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum (2.9 miles north-west). Open spaces near Downton include Milford on Sea LNR.
- Schools near Downton include The Arnewood School (2.1 miles west)
DIY taco night versus a caterer
You can host your own taco night for a crowd, but it takes planning. There are fillings to slow-cook, tortillas to keep warm and salsas to make. Read our guide to taco bars.
Not sure whether to do it yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Contact us for a quote to compare.
Occasions we cater for in Downton
It’s colourful, generous food that fits informal events in Downton.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Weddings, day or evening
- Engagement celebrations
- Office lunches and team days
- Garden get-togethers
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is New Milton station, about 2 miles north-west.
What to look for in a quote
- The caterer’s food hygiene rating
- How each diet is kept separate
- Staff numbers and hours
- If the price includes VAT
What happens on the day
Once service is over, we pack up and leave our area tidy. Set-up and pack-down times are agreed with you and the venue. From late May to late September, sunset in Downton moves from about 8:55pm to 7:10pm. If your event carries on later, tell us what lighting the venue has.
- It begins with the basics: your date, venue, guest numbers and dietary needs.
- You get a suggested menu, with fillings agreed with you, and a quote.
- Before the day, we agree access, the serving spot, power and water.
- On the day we arrive, set up and serve hot food from our food truck or trailer.
- Once everyone has eaten, we tidy our serving area and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a covered area for guests if rain is likely
- Tell us when you want service to start
- Check the venue is happy to have a truck or trailer on site
Get a quote
Thinking about Mexican catering for your event in Downton? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just drop us a line using the enquiry form.
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Is Mexican catering right for your event?
Compared with a hog roast or barbecue, Mexican street food is easier for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests, thanks to separate fillings and toppings. What’s on the menu makes a difference to the total, so tell us what you have in mind. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What you get with us
- Quoted for your event
- Served fresh from our truck or trailer
- Catering across Hampshire, including Downton
- Service planned around your numbers
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Guest numbers
- Your choice of food and drinks
- Whether you add a drinks bar or food
The price depends on guest numbers, the menu and how long you’d like us to serve, along with extras and where your event is. We quote for each event individually.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Access for the truck or trailer, including gates and ground
- The address or venue name
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
What’s on the menu
Loaded nachos
Tortilla chips piled with cheese, a filling, salsa, guacamole and toppings, made for sharing.
Build-your-own taco bar
Fillings, salsas, guacamole and toppings laid out for guests to help themselves, with tortillas kept warm. Each guest makes tacos their way.
- 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