Hampshire · England
Mexican catering in Houghton, Hampshire
Something for every guest: options for vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free guests, with allergen information for everything we serve. Mexican street food from our truck or trailer, from tacos to loaded nachos in Houghton.
- Charity and school events
- Family gatherings and christenings
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
Mexican catering for Houghton events
Mexican catering in Houghton, from our food truck or trailer
Few things get guests chatting like a build-your-own taco bar. Guests fill their own tortillas from the fillings, salsas and toppings, so each plate is exactly how they like it. It suits garden parties and big birthday celebrations, with fresh salsas and guacamole, burritos and a build-your-own taco bar.
In a rural place like Houghton, 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. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free included, and we give allergen information for every dish.
DIY taco night or a caterer?
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.
If you do it yourself, work out quantities first: see how many tacos per person. Keep warmed tortillas covered, and label anything containing allergens.
Mexican catering or something else?
For food that feels relaxed but generous, a taco bar or a menu of tacos, burritos and nachos is hard to beat. What’s on the menu makes a difference to the total, so share your ideas with us. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
What you get with us
- A menu built around your guests
- Access, space and power checked in advance
- Allergen-aware menus
- Book food, drinks or both
Take a look at our pricing and what Mexican catering costs.
Your questions about Mexican catering in Houghton
Do you cater in villages like Houghton?
Yes. Villages and hamlets are part of our area, and the main thing is access: tell us about the lane, the gate and the ground.
Which station is closest to Houghton?
Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, about 3.8 miles south of the centre.
Can you serve in the rain?
Rain doesn’t typically stop service from the truck or trailer. Plan cover for guests, such as a marquee or gazebo, and let us know if the ground gets soft after heavy rain.
Can you do gluten-free food?
Yes, we offer gluten-free options, made with corn tortillas. Tell us about any coeliac guests before the event so we can explain how we prepare their food.
How many guests can you cater for?
That depends on the event. As a guide, it’s around 50 to 400 guests; tell us your numbers and we’ll plan around them.
Can we have a build-your-own taco bar?
Yes. We can set up a build-your-own taco bar, served from the truck or a serving table, with fillings, salsas, guacamole and toppings.
What food do you serve?
Every menu is agreed with you, with fillings such as carnitas, chicken tinga, beef birria or spiced mushrooms. Take a look at the sample menu.
Where do you cater?
London and South East England: Greater London, Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes and Oxfordshire.
Occasions we cater for in Houghton
People like choosing their own toppings, and a taco bar soon becomes a talking point.
Almost any gathering can work with a truck or trailer. In Houghton, you could book us for events such as:
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Leaving parties
- Company summer parties
- Christenings and family parties
Close to Houghton are historic houses such as Mottisfont Abbey (3.2 miles south). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and vehicles early.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- Where to see their hygiene rating
- How bad weather is handled
- What the price includes, item by item
Planning the serving area
Before the day, we’ll agree where we park and serve. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- A clear area in front of the hatch for a queue
- Power and water, which we confirm with you for each booking
- Agreement from the venue to bring a food truck or trailer on site
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we’ll advise.
What we offer
- Quesadillas
- Burrito bowls
- Loaded nachos
- Tacos
- Build-your-own taco bar
- Burritos
Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Confirm the venue is happy to have a catering vehicle
- Let us know about any other food at the event
- Guests with serious allergies should speak to us in advance
- Plan a vegan filling as well as a vegetarian one
If you’ve chosen a taco bar, the fillings, salsas and toppings go out on a serving table, and guests help themselves while we keep it topped up.
Add our Mexican drinks bar, with margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas, with licensing checked with you.
Towns and villages near Houghton
Also in Houghton
Working with your venue
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can check the date.
How it works
When service finishes, we pack up and leave our area tidy. We agree set-up and pack-down times with you and your venue. Winter evenings in Houghton close in by about 4:00pm, so a well-lit spot for the queue makes a big difference. In late June, by contrast, daylight lasts until about 9:25pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and venue.
- Together we plan a menu around your guests’ diets.
- We confirm the way in and where we will park.
- Guests order at the hatch or build their own at the taco bar.
- After the last serving, we clear our area.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or low branches
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Find out what power and water are available
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Mexican catering around Houghton
Houghton is about 6 miles north of Romsey, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your event in Houghton, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. We cover 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 13 miles away.
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of All Saints, a food truck at a garden or venue nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Parents planning a fundraiser at a school like Test Valley School might find a Mexican street-food truck draws families in.
Anywhere in SO20, we can bring Mexican catering to you. From Kents Orchard, Houghton Farm Close and Stevens Drove or anywhere nearby, we can bring Mexican catering there, given access. If your venue is just outside Houghton, we also cover Horsebridge (1 mile south-east), Broughton (2 miles west), Stonymarsh (3 miles south), Mottisfont (3 miles south) and Michelmersh (4 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (9 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles south-east), Andover (9 miles north), Totton (12 miles south), Chandler's Ford (9 miles south-east) and Hedge End (15 miles south-east).
- Nearby, you will find The Boot Inn (less than half a mile north)
About the menu
Tacos
Tacos are the classic street food of Mexico. They come with fresh salsas and toppings.
Salsas and guacamole
Every taco needs salsa and guacamole.
- 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