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Mexican catering in Drayton, Portsmouth
Looking for Mexican catering in Drayton? We bring the truck or trailer, the ingredients and the kit, then serve your guests fresh on the day.
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Company summer parties
- Big birthday celebrations
Mexican catering in Drayton
Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Flag anyone with coeliac disease
- Have a covered area ready in case of rain
- Put guests with severe allergies in touch with us early
- Send allergy details to us in writing
Rain does not stop us serving from the truck or trailer, though guests need somewhere under cover to eat.
Loaded nachos make a good sharing starter or as a late snack.
Mexican catering for your event in Drayton
We slow-cook the fillings ahead and finish them on site, while the salsas and guacamole are made fresh. Tortillas are warmed as we serve. On the menu are burritos, burrito bowls and loaded nachos, which works well for big birthday celebrations and charity and school events.
A place like Drayton may have a hall or a club with a car park nearby; a truck or trailer can work at any of them, with permission and a level spot. Timings are planned around your event, so service starts when you want it.
- Area
- Drayton (PO6)
- Region
- Portsmouth
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free
- Guests
- Typically around 50 to 400 guests; tell us yours
- Add-ons
- Margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 28 October 2026
Is Mexican catering right for your event?
A drop-off platter is easy, but nobody remembers it. Hot food served from a truck feels like part of the event. Your choice of food and drinks affects the price, so share your ideas with us. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What we offer in Drayton
- Events in Drayton and across Portsmouth
- Allergen information for everything we serve
- Quick, friendly service from the hatch
- A truck or trailer that comes to you
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to catering costs.
Should I do it myself?
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.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up in the kitchen. Booking a caterer means you can relax with everyone else.
Mexican catering around Drayton
Drayton is about 2 miles south of Purbrook, in Portsmouth. For an event in Drayton, we can park up at venues, fields, drives and courtyards. Drayton is one of 19 places in Portsmouth where we can bring Mexican catering. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 16 miles away.
By rail: Cosham station is about 1 mile away. Parents planning a fundraiser at a school like Springfield School might find a Mexican street-food truck draws families in. Coastal events near Drayton, which is within about 5 miles of the sea, bring wind and sand into the planning. Tell us exactly where you’d like us and we’ll check access.
Anywhere in PO6, we can bring the truck or trailer to your guests. Local streets include Galt Road, Hirst Road and Court Lane; for an event at home on any of them, tell us where the truck or trailer can park. If your venue is just outside Drayton, we also cover Farlington (1 mile east), Widley (1 mile north), Cosham (1 mile west), Wymering (1 mile west) and Hilsea (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Portsmouth (3 miles south-west), Southsea (4 miles south), Milton (4 miles south), Landport (3 miles south-west), Baffins (3 miles south) and Rudmore (3 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Portchester Castle (3.1 miles west) and World War I Remembrance Centre (1 mile south). Open spaces near Drayton include Portsdown Hill and Southmoor Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Solent Junior School (less than half a mile north-east)
- Local pubs include New Inn (within half a mile north-west)
Other catering in Drayton
Before you choose a spot
The route in matters as much as the spot itself. We look for:
- Details of power and water on site, agreed when you book
- Level, firm ground or hardstanding for the truck or trailer
- Room for a queue in front of the serving hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Burrito bowls
- Tacos
- Loaded nachos
- Burritos
- Build-your-own taco bar
- Quesadillas
Drayton: your questions answered
How far is Drayton from central London?
Roughly 61 miles from the centre of London.
What’s the nearest station to Drayton for guests?
The closest is Cosham station, roughly 1 mile away.
Is the food made fresh?
We cook to order in our food truck or trailer kitchen, or serve from a taco bar. Fillings are slow-cooked beforehand and finished on site.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it’s short notice, it is worth asking.
Can we have a build-your-own taco bar?
We can. We can set up a build-your-own taco bar, served from the truck or a serving table, with fillings, salsas and toppings to choose from.
Do you serve in the rain?
We can still serve in the rain. Have somewhere covered ready for guests.
Do you have gluten-free options?
Yes, we offer gluten-free options, using corn tortillas. Tell us about any coeliac guests before the event so we can talk through how their food is prepared. See are corn tortillas gluten-free?
Can you serve in the rain?
Rain does not generally stop service from the truck or trailer. It’s worth planning a covered area for guests, and let us know if the ground gets soft after heavy rain.
Step by step
We get there well before you want to serve, set up the truck or trailer and get everything ready. Guests come up to order when service opens. Winter evenings in Drayton close in by about 4:00pm, so choose a spot where guests can see what they’re ordering. At midsummer, the light holds until around 9:20pm.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and how many.
- We come back with menu ideas and a quote.
- Nearer the date, we go over the final plan.
- At the agreed time, service starts from the truck or trailer.
- We pack away when service is over.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us what power and water the site has
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Ask for a quote
Planning Mexican catering in Drayton? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just send a quick message through our quote form.
Related guides
Occasions we cater for in Drayton
Mexican street food suits almost any crowd: it is familiar, filling and easy to eat standing up or sitting down.
Big or small, a truck or trailer works well. Common bookings include:
- Fundraisers and school events
- Markets and community events
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Anniversaries and engagements
Guests leaving a church like Drayton Methodist Church after a christening could walk over to a nearby garden where the tacos are ready.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- How each diet is kept separate
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How late numbers can change
What’s on the menu
Burritos and burrito bowls
A burrito is a meal in one. The bowl version suits anyone avoiding tortillas.
Loaded nachos
Loaded nachos are perfect for sharing. We can plan a dairy-free version.
How we price Mexican catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The menu you choose
- Distance and access to the venue
- Timings and hours
- How many guests we are serving
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: service time, staff, plates and napkins, travel and VAT. Contact us for a quote and we’ll set out what’s included.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The date and time of the event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and allergy numbers
- How we drive in and where we can park
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, menu ideas and access. When you’re ready, tell us about it on our contact page.
- 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