Hampshire · England
Mexican catering in Hythe, Hampshire
We bring Mexican street-food catering from our truck or trailer: tacos, taco bars, burritos, bowls and nachos to Hythe and nearby, with options for vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free guests.
- Markets and community events
- Christenings and family parties
- Charity and school events
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We bring our truck or trailer to events in and around Hythe: private gardens, venue grounds, courtyards and fields. For weddings, day or evening and fairs and festivals, we’ll put together a menu of fresh salsas and guacamole, tacos and burrito bowls.
In Hythe, an event with a food truck usually means a garden with drive access, a hall or club with a car park, or a hired venue. All of them can work, provided we can drive in and park on level ground. We serve from the hatch of our food truck or trailer, or from a serving station, and we plan the service around your numbers.
Occasions we cater for in Hythe
Tacos and burritos go down well with most crowds: familiar, filling and easy to eat wherever guests are.
A truck or trailer works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Garden get-togethers
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Staff parties and office lunches
- Charity and school events
When the service is at a church such as Church of St John, the food typically happens elsewhere, at a field, hall or garden with room for the truck.
Questions to ask before booking
- The venue requirements
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Whether plates, napkins and cutlery are included
- A food hygiene rating you can check
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Your questions about Mexican catering in Hythe
Which station should guests use for Hythe?
The closest is Southampton Town Quay station, roughly 2.3 miles away.
Could you serve our guests after a service at Church of St John?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall with access for the truck or trailer. Service would be at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
What about power on site?
It depends on the event and the set-up, and we agree power and water with you before the day. Tell us what’s available at your venue.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, we offer a Mexican drinks bar, serving margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas such as hibiscus and horchata, and soft drinks. Your venue or event may need the right licence for alcohol, so we’ll check the licensing with you.
How is the food prepared?
Food is cooked to order in our truck or trailer, or served from a build-your-own taco bar. Slow-cooked fillings are prepared in advance and kept hot on site.
Do you serve in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop service from the hatch. Plan a marquee, gazebo or indoor space for guests to eat in.
How much does Mexican catering cost?
We quote for each event, depending on numbers, menu, venue and timings. Contact us for a quote.
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.
Planning a food truck in Hythe
Hythe is about 4 miles south of Southampton, in Hampshire. Anywhere in SO45, we will come to your venue or site. Hythe is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we can bring Mexican catering.
Guests arriving by train will find that Southampton Town Quay station is about 2.3 miles away. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Waterside Primary School, a taco truck can be a crowd-pleaser. With the New Forest National Park about 4 miles away at most, a rural setting is never far from Hythe. Country lanes there can be narrow and verges soft, so tell us about the route in. With the sea within about 3 miles, a beach-side event might appeal. Promenades and beaches generally need permission, and the truck or trailer has to park on firm ground, not sand.
Anywhere in SO45, we can bring the truck or trailer to your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From High Street, Deerleap Close and Langdown Lawn or anywhere nearby, we can bring Mexican catering there, given access. If your venue is just outside Hythe, we also cover Dibden Purlieu (1 mile south-west), Dibden (1 mile west), Marchwood (3 miles north-west), The Hummicks (4 miles south-west) and Beaulieu (4 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (14 miles north), Gosport (12 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles north), Fareham (9 miles east), Totton (6 miles north-west) and Chandler's Ford (9 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Netley Castle (2.1 miles north-east) and Westquay (2.9 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Mercury Marshes.
- Local schools include Noadswood School (0.8 miles west) and Testwood School (1.3 miles west)
- Local pubs include No.5 (The Lord Nelson Public House) (0.6 miles north)
What Mexican catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Your choice of food and drinks
- How many guests we are serving
- Whether you need disposables
- Whether you add a drinks bar or food
Catering from a truck or trailer can be a practical alternative to a sit-down meal, because it needs no venue kitchen. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- How we drive in and where we can park
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and allergy numbers
- The address or venue name
- Your date and when you want service to start
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Before you choose a spot
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- A route in that is wide and tall enough, with soft ground checked in advance
- A clear area in front of the hatch for a queue
- Power and water arrangements, confirmed with each booking
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we will advise before booking.
What we offer
- Burrito bowls
- Loaded nachos
- Burritos
- Quesadillas
- Build-your-own taco bar
- Tacos
For event organisers in Hythe
For larger events, we plan serving points around your timings, so guests are looked after quickly. Tell us how long you have for food and drinks.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Hythe? A truck or trailer serves a crowd quickly, with options for most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Dietary needs and planning tips
With a little notice, most diets are easy. We suggest:
- Plan somewhere covered for guests to eat if it rains
- Ensure the menu has a vegan option
- Confirm the venue is happy to have a catering vehicle
- Tell us what other food is being served
Once everyone has eaten, we tidy up and pack away.
Extra salsas and toppings can widen the choice.
DIY taco night or a caterer?
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 will do the serving.
If you do it yourself, work out quantities first: see how many tacos per person. Keep warmed tortillas covered, and label dishes for guests with allergies.
What’s on the menu
Loaded nachos
Loaded nachos are perfect for sharing, whether as a starter or a late bite. Dairy-free versions can be planned.
Quesadillas
Tortillas filled with melted cheese and a filling, toasted until crisp.
How the day works
We get there well before you want to serve, set up the truck or trailer and get everything ready. When service opens, guests come up to the hatch or serving table. From late May to late September, sunset in Hythe moves from about 8:55pm to 7:10pm. Let us know if service will run after dark, and we’ll talk about lighting.
- Start by telling us about your event.
- You get a sample menu and a quote.
- We agree access, the serving spot, power and water.
- We arrive, set up and serve from the hatch.
- Once service ends, we clear away.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to park
- Arrange somewhere covered for guests to eat
- Tell us what power and water the site has
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- 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