Hampshire · England
Taco caterers in Keyhaven
We bring tacos, burritos, bowls and nachos served from our Mexican food truck to Keyhaven and across Hampshire, catering for vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free guests.
- Leaving parties
- Company summer parties
- Engagement celebrations
Mexican catering near Keyhaven
Common questions in Keyhaven
Do you cater in villages like Keyhaven?
Yes, small places are no problem, given access. Let us know about access and parking for the truck or trailer.
Do you cater at coastal events near Keyhaven?
We can, given firm ground and the landowner’s permission. Beaches and promenades generally need the council’s agreement, so check that first.
Can guests build their own tacos?
Yes, a taco bar is one of our options. Tell us about your space and numbers and we’ll suggest the best set-up.
Is the food very hot?
That’s your choice: we can keep it mild and put the hotter salsas on the side.
How does mobile Mexican catering work?
We park our truck or trailer at your venue and serve hot Mexican street food from it. A build-your-own taco bar is another option.
Can you serve in bad weather?
We can still serve in the rain. Plan a marquee, gazebo or indoor space for guests to eat in.
Is the food made fresh?
We cook to order in our truck or trailer kitchen, or serve from a taco bar. Fillings are slow-cooked beforehand and finished on site.
Do you cater for big events?
Our service normally suits around 50 to 400 guests. Festivals can be bigger, and smaller parties are quoted case by case.
Mexican catering in Keyhaven, from our truck or trailer
Mexican street food makes mixed diets simple. There are vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free options, and corn tortillas suit gluten-free guests, and we give allergen information for every dish. On the menu are loaded nachos, a build-your-own taco bar and burrito bowls, which works well for leaving parties and family celebrations.
Somewhere like Keyhaven, a field or garden is often the setting. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Food and drinks can be booked together or separately, so the food and drinks can come from one caterer.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Send allergy details to us in writing
- Let us know if a guest is coeliac
- Ask guests about diets and allergies with your invitations
- Count children separately
Allergen information is on hand for every dish.
Extra salsas and toppings can widen the choice.
Also near Keyhaven
What else we do in Keyhaven
Can I do a taco night myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party serving. With a caterer, you get the food and drinks without the work.
Running your own drinks table is one option, but someone still has to mix, pour and keep an eye on it all evening. See our margarita bar guide.
Mexican catering or something else?
Pizza and burger vans are familiar choices. Mexican street food stands out, while still being easy food most people enjoy. A food truck can be a practical alternative to plated catering, as there’s no kitchen to hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- Tacos, burritos and a drinks bar
- Every guest catered for, gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan included
- Allergen-aware menus
- Everything served fresh from the hatch
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
What affects the price in Keyhaven
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Parking and the route in
- Whether you need disposables
- Your choice of food and drinks
- How many staff you need
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed in your quote.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- How we drive in and where we can park
- What you’d like on the menu
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many adults and children
The quickest way to a quote is to send a quick message through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Keyhaven, and we will put together a menu and price.
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger events, we plan serving points around your timings, so everyone is served promptly. Let us know how long the break is.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the space and tell us about the drive and gates, and we will let you know if it is a good fit.
How it works
On the day, we park the truck or trailer in the agreed spot and set up. Service starts at the time we’ve agreed, so everything runs to your schedule. From late May to late September, sunset in Keyhaven moves from about 8:55pm to 7:10pm. Let us know if service will run after dark, and we’ll talk about lighting.
- First, send us your date, venue, numbers and any diets we should know about.
- We put together a menu around your guests and quote for it.
- Together we confirm where the truck or trailer will park, plus power and water.
- We arrive, set up and cook to order, with salsas and guacamole made fresh.
- Once everyone has eaten, we tidy our serving area and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Have a marquee or gazebo ready in case of rain
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Ask the venue about power and water
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, food or drinks or both, and the access. To send your details, drop us a line using the enquiry form.
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Keyhaven: venues, access and local tips
Keyhaven is about 3 miles south of Lymington, in Hampshire. For an event in Keyhaven, we can park up at venues, fields, drives and courtyards in and around Keyhaven. Keyhaven is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we can bring Mexican catering. Our truck and trailer cover the area from Keyhaven to Southampton (16 miles away).
If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like Church of All Saints, a truck or trailer parked at a hall or garden close by can serve the meal. For guests coming by train, Lymington Town station is about 3 miles away. With the New Forest National Park about 7 miles away at most, a rural setting is never far from Keyhaven. 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 usually need permission, and the truck or trailer has to park on firm ground, not sand.
We cater events across SO41 and the streets around it. That could mean an event at a home with a drive on New Road, Keyhaven Road and Saltgrass Lane or the roads around them. Nearby, we also cater events in Milford on Sea (1 mile west), Lymore (1 mile north-west), Lower Pennington (1 mile north-east), Everton (2 miles north-west) and Pennington (2 miles north). We also cater in nearby towns such as Totton (14 miles north), Hythe (12 miles north-east), New Milton (4 miles north-west), Ringwood (13 miles north-west), Warsash (15 miles north-east) and Barton on Sea (4 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery (2.8 miles north-east) and Yarmouth Castle (3.3 miles east). Open spaces near Keyhaven include Milford on Sea LNR and Tennyson Down.
- Nearby schools include Priestlands School (2.2 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Gun Public House (under half a mile south-east)
Where the truck can go in Keyhaven
Everything is served from our truck or trailer, so where we park matters. Here’s what we look for:
- Agreement from the venue to bring a food truck or trailer on site
- Space for a taco-bar table if you’ve chosen one
- A sensible distance from buildings and neighbours
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Build-your-own taco bar
- Burritos
- Loaded nachos
- Burrito bowls
- Tacos
- Quesadillas
Why choose Mexican catering in Keyhaven?
The food is bright and generous that fits informal events in Keyhaven.
A truck or trailer works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Christenings and family parties
- Charity and school events
- Markets and community events
A school such as Milford-on-Sea Church of England Primary School running a summer fair or fundraiser could book a taco truck.
Before booking anyone
- The deadline for final numbers
- Payment terms and deposit
- The wet-weather plan
- What the price includes, item by item
- 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