Hampshire · England
Mexican Catering in Kingsmead
We bring tacos, burritos, bowls and nachos served from our Mexican food truck to Kingsmead and across Hampshire, with options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests.
- Big birthday celebrations
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Office lunches and team days
Book Mexican catering in Kingsmead
Where the truck can go in Kingsmead
Access is the first thing to check for a truck or trailer. We look for:
- Some distance from houses and neighbours
- Permission from the venue or landowner
- Hardstanding or firm, level ground to park on
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we’ll advise before booking.
What we offer
- Quesadillas
- Burritos
- Loaded nachos
- Burrito bowls
- Build-your-own taco bar
- Tacos
Mexican catering for your event in Kingsmead
We plan each menu with the client, so fillings might include slow-cooked pork carnitas, chicken tinga or beef birria, and vegan options like spiced mushrooms or black beans. For garden parties and leaving parties, we can serve burrito bowls, loaded nachos and quesadillas and more.
For a rural spot like Kingsmead, fields and drives need a little planning: the gate, the ground and the route from the lane. Power and water may be limited, so we confirm the arrangements with you. Every guest is catered for, gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan included, and we give allergen information for every dish.
What affects the price in Kingsmead
Pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- The menu you choose
- Travel, parking and access
- Whether you need disposables
- Guest numbers
The cost per head can fall as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Where the event is
- Your menu ideas
- Expected numbers
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send you a clear quote.
Planners, venues and businesses
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Organising a club, school or community event in Kingsmead? A truck or trailer serves a crowd quickly, with options for most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Mexican catering around Kingsmead
Kingsmead is about 5 miles north of Fareham, in Hampshire. Across the PO17 area, we can bring the truck or trailer to you. We cover 683 places across Hampshire. Our truck and trailer cover the area from Kingsmead to Southampton (10 miles away).
By rail: Botley station is about 4 miles away.
We serve at events all over PO17. Close by, we cover events in Woodend (1 mile east), Mislingford (1 mile north), Shirrell Heath (1 mile west), Soberton Heath (1 mile east) and Shedfield (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (12 miles north-west), Gosport (8 miles south), Havant (9 miles south-east), Eastleigh (8 miles north-west), Fareham (5 miles south) and Horndean (7 miles east).
A little further out are Bishop's Waltham Museum (3.2 miles north-west) and Knowle Hospital (3.1 miles south-west). Open spaces near Kingsmead include Portsdown Hill and St Clair's Meadow.
- Local pubs include The Roebuck pub (within half a mile south)
Popular choices
Burritos and burrito bowls
Burritos are filling and easy to eat on the move. The bowl version suits anyone avoiding tortillas.
Quesadillas
A quesadilla is an easy favourite.
Common questions in Kingsmead
Do you cater in villages like Kingsmead?
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 Kingsmead?
Botley station, about 4 miles west of the centre.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan the menu with them in mind.
Can we add a bar?
You can add our drinks bar, with margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas and soft drinks. We will go through the licensing with you before the day.
Is the food made fresh?
We slow-cook fillings ahead, then finish them and keep them hot at your event. The tortillas are warmed on site, and the salsas and guacamole are made fresh.
Do you have gluten-free options?
Yes, with corn tortillas. Corn is naturally gluten-free, though some sauces and toppings can contain gluten, so we check every dish and give allergen information.
Do you do a taco bar?
Yes, a taco bar is one of our options. Tell us about your space and numbers and we will recommend how to serve.
What food and drinks do you offer?
Mexican street food and drinks: tacos and build-your-own taco bars, burritos, burrito bowls, nachos and quesadillas, with salsas, guacamole and toppings. A drinks bar is available too.
Who books Mexican catering in Kingsmead?
It is colourful, generous food that fits informal events in Kingsmead.
In Kingsmead and nearby, we can cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Charity and school events
- Family gatherings and christenings
- Big birthday celebrations
- Office lunches and team days
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Swanmore College of Technology, a taco truck can be a crowd-pleaser.
Questions to ask before booking
- Travel and parking costs
- The caterer’s food hygiene rating
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- VAT, if it applies
DIY taco night versus a caterer
If you do it yourself, work out quantities first: our guide to how many tacos per person helps. Keep tortillas warm in a covered basket, and label dishes for guests with allergies.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party serving. Booking a caterer means you can relax with everyone else.
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The process
We arrive in good time before service, set up the truck or trailer and get everything ready. Guests come up to order when service opens. Daylight in Kingsmead 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 will talk about lighting.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- We suggest a sample menu and send a quote for your event.
- Together we confirm where the truck or trailer will park, plus power and water.
- On the day, we set up and serve from the truck or trailer, or from a taco-bar station.
- When service ends, we pack down and clear our area.
Before we arrive
- Get the venue’s permission for us to park and serve
- Arrange somewhere covered for guests to eat
- Ask the venue about power and water
Getting a price
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, send a quick message through our quote form.
Planning help
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Make sure the menu has a vegan option
- Ask the venue whether food trucks are allowed
- Send allergy details to us in writing
- Let us know about any other food at the event
We have allergen information for every dish at the hatch, and guests are welcome to ask before ordering.
Margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas can be added from our drinks bar.
- 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