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Taco caterers in Islip
Bring our Mexican catering truck or trailer to your event in Islip. We serve your guests straight from the truck, with a clear quote before you book.
- Charity and school events
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Fairs and festivals
Mexican catering in Islip
How our Mexican catering works in Islip
Few things get guests chatting like a build-your-own taco bar. Everyone builds their own tacos from what’s laid out, so nobody ends up with something they don’t want. At weddings, day or evening and family gatherings and christenings, we will put together a menu of fresh salsas and guacamole, a build-your-own taco bar and quesadillas for your guests.
Somewhere as small as Islip, a garden or field is often the venue. Tell us about narrow lanes, gates and long drives and we will plan for them, and firm ground matters, especially after rain. We will check the space, access and power with you before the day, so set-up goes smoothly.
- Area
- Islip (OX5)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free
- Guests
- Typically around 50 to 400; ask us
- Add-ons
- Nachos, guacamole and a drinks bar
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 28 October 2026
Catering for every guest
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Let us know if a guest is coeliac
- Ask guests about diets and allergies with your invitations
- Have a covered area ready in case of rain
- Check that your venue allows outside caterers and vehicles
We can still serve from the hatch if it rains, though guests need somewhere under cover to eat.
Loaded nachos make a good sharing starter or as a late snack.
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Parking and the route in
- What’s on the menu
- Staff for serving and the bar
- Whether you need disposables
Extra dishes, drinks and longer service are priced on request, so you can choose what you need.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- The address or venue name
- Whether you’d like food, drinks or both
- A picture of where we’d park
- Diets and allergies you know about
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, food or drinks or both, and the access. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Why choose Mexican catering in Islip?
A drop-off platter is easy, but nobody remembers it. Live service from a truck or trailer gives guests hot food and something to talk about. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why book with us
- Allergen information for every dish
- Service planned around your numbers
- Tacos, burritos and a drinks bar
- A truck or trailer that comes to you
See our pricing and what Mexican catering costs.
Catering an event in Islip
Islip is about 5 miles north of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Wherever your event is in the OX5 area, we can bring the truck or trailer to you, as long as there is access. We cover 443 places across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages, wherever the truck or trailer can get in.
When the service is at a church such as St Nicholas' Church, the food generally happens elsewhere, at a field, hall or garden with room for the truck. Around Islip, historic houses include Holywell Manor, Oxford (4.6 miles south). Estates and historic houses tend to set their own rules for caterers, so find out what yours allows first.
Here we cover the OX5 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it with access for the truck or trailer. Local streets include High Street, King's Head Lane and Middle Way; for an event at home on any of them, tell us where the truck or trailer can park. Other places close to Islip for Mexican catering include Gosford (2 miles south-west), Hampton Poyle (2 miles north-west), Kidlington (2 miles west), Bletchingdon (3 miles north-west) and Weston-on-the-Green (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Oxford (5 miles south), Didcot (15 miles south), Bicester (6 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (10 miles south), Witney (11 miles west) and Thame (12 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Churchill Hospital (4.1 miles south). Open spaces near Islip include Otmoor RSPB reserve and Headington Hill.
- Local schools include Gosford Hill School (1.9 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Red Lion Inn (less than half a mile north-west)
Should I do it myself?
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 enjoy the party, let us serve.
A DIY taco night works well for a small group. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles allergen information for you.
How the day works
When service finishes, we pack up and leave our area tidy. Set-up and pack-down times are agreed with you and the venue. From late May to late September, sunset in Islip moves from about 9:00pm to 7:10pm. If your event carries on later, tell us what lighting the venue has.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and how many.
- Expect a suggested menu 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.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want service to start
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to park
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, based on what you need. To ask for one, tell us about it on our contact page.
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Islip questions
How far is Islip from London?
Roughly 54 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Islip for guests?
Islip station, in Islip itself.
Who clears up?
We pack down and leave our area tidy. Tell us the venue’s rules on waste and clearing up and we will talk it through.
What about power on site?
That depends on the set-up, so we confirm power and water arrangements with each booking. Let us know whether there is a supply near where we’ll park.
Do you have options for kids?
Yes, children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan the menu with them in mind.
Do you do a taco bar?
Yes, a taco bar is one of the ways we serve. Tell us about your space and numbers and we’ll suggest the best set-up.
What guest numbers do you cater for?
That depends on the event. As a guide, it is around 50 to 400 guests; tell us your numbers and we’ll plan around them.
How many guests can you serve?
It depends on the menu and how long service runs, but around 50 to 400 guests is the usual range. For anything outside that, ask us.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can check the date.
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if it is a good fit.
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About the menu
Tacos
Warm tortillas with a choice of fillings, topped with salsa and fresh toppings. Fillings such as carnitas, chicken tinga or spiced mushrooms are agreed with you.
Salsas and guacamole
Guacamole and salsas, freshly made.
Events we cater in Islip
It’s colourful, generous food that fits informal events.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Islip, our truck or trailer can be the centre of it. We can cater:
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Fairs and festivals
- Christenings and family parties
If people are travelling in by rail, Islip station is in Islip itself.
Comparing caterers
- VAT, if it applies
- What the price includes, item by item
- When payment is due
- The venue requirements
- 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