Southampton · England
Mexican Catering for Eling events
Mobile Mexican Catering brings tacos, burritos, bowls and nachos served from our Mexican food truck to Eling and nearby, catering for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan guests.
- Leaving parties
- Fundraisers and school events
- Garden parties
Planning an event in Eling?
For event organisers in Eling
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where vehicles can park, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide the information the landowner or council asks for from us.
Mexican catering for your event in Eling
Mobile Mexican catering means the kitchen comes to you: our truck or trailer parks at your venue and we serve hot food straight from the hatch. No kitchen is needed on site. For wedding breakfasts and evening food and summer garden parties, we will put together a menu of quesadillas, tacos and burritos and more.
In a smaller place like Eling, your own garden, drive or a local hall is often the simplest option: no venue hire, and nobody stuck in the kitchen. Tell us about access down the lane or drive. Timings are planned around your event, so service starts when you want it.
- Where
- Eling (SO40, SO15)
- County
- Southampton
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free
- Numbers
- Around 50 to 400 is usual; ask about yours
- Also available
- Margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 28 October 2026
How it works
We arrive in good time before service, then set up and prepare everything. Guests come up to order when service opens. Evenings in Eling stay light until about 9:25pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:10pm. Festoon lights or floodlights help once it gets dark.
- Share the date, the venue and how many are coming.
- We plan a menu that covers every diet.
- We check the route in and where the truck or trailer will stand.
- Food is served from the hatch or a taco-bar table.
- We clear our serving area when everyone is fed.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the venue allows outside caterers
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Measure any gates or arches on the way in
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote.
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Your questions about Mexican catering in Eling
Could you serve our guests after a service at Church of St Mary?
Yes. The church itself isn’t 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’ll check the access.
Can you serve near the sea around Eling?
Yes, as long as the site allows it and the ground is firm. Seafront and beach spots generally need permission, and wind is the main thing to plan for.
Do you do margaritas?
Yes. The drinks bar can be added to food or booked on its own, with alcohol-free options such as aguas frescas. We will check the licensing for alcohol with you.
What about power on site?
Let us know what’s available on site, such as a supply from the venue near where we’ll park, and we’ll confirm the arrangements with your quote.
How long do you serve for?
We arrive in good time to set up before service. The length of service is agreed when you book, along with pack-down.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Greater London, Kent and Medway, Surrey, East Sussex, West Sussex, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire.
Can you cater for special diets?
Diets are planned in advance, with options kept separate, but we can’t promise a kitchen without traces of any allergen. Guests with severe allergies should talk to us before the event.
How many guests can you serve?
Truck and trailer service usually suits around 50 to 400 guests. Smaller parties are quoted case by case, and festivals can be larger. Tell us your numbers.
Why choose Mexican catering in Eling?
The truck or trailer becomes a focal point, and people drift over as soon as service starts.
Here are some of the events we cater in Eling and Southampton:
- Milestone birthdays
- Leaving parties
- Family celebrations
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Close to Eling are historic houses such as Southampton Tudor House and Garden (3.6 miles east) and Medieval Merchant's House (3.6 miles east). Venues like these often limit where vehicles can go, so ask about access before you book one.
Questions to ask before booking
- Payment terms and deposit
- Allergen information for each dish
- Who provides plates and napkins
- How many staff are serving, and for how long
Planning the serving area
Plenty of outdoor spaces and venues work for us, but there are a few things to check:
- A flat, firm spot where the truck or trailer can stand
- Access wide and high enough to drive in, with gates and soft lawns checked first
- Space for guests to queue
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Eling
- Build-your-own taco bar
- Quesadillas
- Tacos
- Burritos
- Loaded nachos
- Burrito bowls
Popular choices
Salsas and guacamole
The salsas and guacamole finish every plate.
Build-your-own taco bar
A serving table of fillings, salsas and toppings, with warm tortillas to fill. Everyone builds their own.
Can I do a taco night myself?
Not sure whether to do it yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Plenty of people try a DIY taco night at home. Common snags are cold tortillas, uneven quantities and the host missing the party. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the serving.
What Mexican catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- How many guests we’re serving
- Staff for serving and the bar
- Whether you need disposables
- Timings and hours
Extra dishes, drinks and longer service are priced on request, so you choose what goes in.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Access for the truck or trailer, including gates and ground
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Your date and when you want service to start
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.
Also in Eling
Catering an event in Eling
Eling is about 1 mile south-east of Totton, in Southampton. Anywhere in SO40, we can bring the truck or trailer to you. We serve in all 40 towns and villages in Southampton.
Guests arriving by train will find that Totton station is in Eling itself. The A35 run on or near Eling, so the drive in with the truck or trailer is a simple one. With the New Forest National Park about 5 miles away at most, a rural setting is never far from Eling. Country lanes there can be narrow and verges soft, so tell us about the route in. Coastal events near Eling, which is within about 4 miles of the sea, bring wind and sand into the planning. Tell us exactly where you’d like us and we’ll check access.
This part of Southampton takes in SO40 and SO15. Whether your event is on Bury Lane, Rose Road and Mill Road or a nearby road, we will plan where to park and serve. Being close to the A35, Eling is simple for us to get to. Other places close to Eling for Mexican catering include Redbridge (1 mile north-east), Millbrook (2 miles east), Hillyfields (2 miles north-east), Maybush (2 miles north-east) and Regents Park (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Southampton (4 miles east), Townhill Park (6 miles east), Midanbury (5 miles east), Thornhill (6 miles east), Chartwell Green (6 miles east) and Harefield (6 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Eling Experience (0.6 miles north) and Westquay (3.5 miles east). Not far away are Testwood Lakes.
- Nearby schools include Hounsdown School (0.6 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Anchor pub (less than half a mile east)
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP
- Ask guests with severe allergies to talk to us before the event
- Plan somewhere covered for guests to eat if it rains
- Tell us about coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
For a taco bar, we lay the fillings, salsas and toppings out on a table, and guests build their own while we keep it topped up.
Ask about extra salsas and toppings for a bigger spread.
- 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