Hampshire · England
Mexican catering in Hook, Hampshire
Something for every guest: vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free options, plus allergen information for every dish. Tacos, burritos, bowls and nachos served from our Mexican food truck in Hook.
- Staff parties and office lunches
- Leaving dos and retirement parties
- Weddings, day or evening
Mexican catering for Hook events
How our Mexican catering works in Hook
Tacos are the heart of the menu: warmed tortillas, a choice of fillings, and salsas, guacamole and toppings to finish. We can add burritos, burrito bowls, nachos and quesadillas. On the menu are loaded nachos, quesadillas and a build-your-own taco bar, and it’s a good fit for family gatherings and christenings and weddings, day or evening.
In a rural place like Hook, access is the main thing to plan: gate widths, soft ground and the distance from the road all matter. Power and water may be limited, so we confirm the arrangements with you. We cater for vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free guests, and we give allergen information for every dish.
FAQs for Hook
Could you come to a seaside event near Hook?
Yes, as long as the site allows it and the ground is firm. Wind, sand and seafront permissions are the main things to plan on the coast.
Is it possible to have you in Hamble Common?
Only if the landowner, often the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide what they ask for from us.
Are plates and napkins included?
Please ask us. Let us know what you already have, and we will set out plates, napkins and cutlery in your quote.
How spicy is the food?
That’s your choice: we can keep the main dishes mild, with hotter salsas served separately. Read more about how spicy Mexican food is.
How does your Mexican catering work?
We arrive with our own mobile kitchen. We set up, serve your guests and clear away when service ends.
What can we choose from?
Tacos, build-your-own taco bars, burritos, burrito bowls, loaded nachos and quesadillas, with salsas, guacamole and toppings. See our sample menu.
Where do you cater?
London and South East England: Greater London, Kent and Medway, Surrey, East Sussex, West Sussex, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire, including Hook.
Can you do gluten-free food?
Yes, gluten-free options are available, made with corn tortillas. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can explain how we prepare their food. See are corn tortillas gluten-free?
The process
From set-up to service, we look after everything you’ve booked from us, so you can spend time with your guests. Daylight in Hook runs to about 8:55pm in late May and 7:10pm in late September. Let us know if service will run after dark, and we’ll talk about lighting.
- First, send us a few details about your event.
- We suggest fillings and extras and send a quote.
- Access, the serving spot, power and water are agreed in advance.
- We arrive, set up and serve from the hatch.
- We pack down after service and leave the area tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Find out what power and water are available
- Have level hardstanding or firm ground ready
- Get the venue’s permission for us to park and serve
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. Contact us for a quote: just fill in our quote form.
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Mexican catering around Hook
Hook is about 1 mile south-east of Warsash, in Hampshire. For Mexican catering in Hook, we can serve in gardens, fields, venues, car parks and courtyards with access. Hook is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. We cater right across the region, from Hook to Southampton (7 miles away).
When the service is at a church such as Church of St Mary, the food normally happens elsewhere, at a field, hall or garden with room for the truck. If people are travelling in by rail, Swanwick station is about 2.2 miles away. Hook is within about 8 miles of the New Forest National Park, 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. With the sea within about 2 miles, 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.
For Mexican catering in SO31 and PO14, we plan around your venue and the route in. We also serve at events in Abshot (1 mile east), Hook Park Estate (1 mile south-west), Titchfield Common (1 mile north-east), Warsash (1 mile north-west) and Locks Heath (1 mile north). We also cater in nearby towns such as Winchester (15 miles north), Gosport (6 miles south-east), Havant (13 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles north), Fareham (4 miles east) and Horndean (12 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find St Andrew's Castle (1.8 miles west) and Carron Row Farm Museum (2.2 miles north-east). Open spaces near Hook include Holly Hill Woodland Park.
- Nearby schools include Brookfield Community School and Language College (1.5 miles north)
- Local pubs include Jolly Farmer Public House (0.6 miles north)
What else we do in Hook
About the menu
Salsas and guacamole
Salsas and guacamole, made fresh for your event.
Quesadillas
A quesadilla is an easy favourite, and they go down well with children.
Catering for every guest
Mixed diets are straightforward to plan for, because guests can choose what suits them. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Ask the venue whether food trucks are allowed
- Put guests with severe allergies in touch with us early
- Have a covered area ready in case of rain
- Flag anyone with coeliac disease
We arrive early enough to set up calmly. Someone from the venue just needs to point us to the agreed spot.
Burrito bowls suit guests who’d rather skip the tortilla.
Why choose Mexican catering in Hook?
If you want food that feels relaxed without being basic, a taco bar or a menu of tacos, burritos and nachos is hard to beat. A food truck can be a practical alternative to plated catering, because it needs no venue kitchen. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- Quoted for your event
- Allergen information for everything we serve
- Service planned around your numbers
- Events in Hook and across Hampshire
Take a look at our prices page or what Mexican catering costs.
Where the truck can go in Hook
Before the day, we’ll agree where we park and serve. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Hardstanding or firm, level ground to park on
- Details of power and water on site, agreed when you book
- The venue’s or landowner’s permission for a catering vehicle
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Quesadillas
- Burritos
- Burrito bowls
- Build-your-own taco bar
- Tacos
- Loaded nachos
Organising for someone else?
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
What Mexican catering costs
We quote for your event, and the price is based on:
- The length of service
- Travel, parking and access
- Food, drinks or both
- Staff for serving and the bar
The cost per head can fall as numbers rise, because the set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Access for the truck or trailer, including gates and ground
- Your date and when you want service to start
- What power and water the site has
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Send us the date, your venue or SO31 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, drop us a line using the enquiry form.
Can I do a taco night myself?
If you do it yourself, work out quantities first: our guide to how many tacos per person helps. Keep warmed tortillas covered, and label dishes for guests with allergies.
Running your own drinks table is one option, but someone has to serve all evening. See our margarita bar guide.
- 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