Hampshire · England
Mexican Catering for Lower Pennington events
Something for every guest: vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free options, plus allergen information for every dish. A Mexican food truck serving tacos, taco bars, burritos and quesadillas for events in Lower Pennington.
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Big birthday celebrations
- Christenings and family parties
Mexican catering in Lower Pennington
How our Mexican catering works in Lower Pennington
Serving from a truck or trailer keeps the mood easy-going. People wander up, order at the hatch and head off with hot food, which suits informal events. At milestone birthdays and charity and school events, we will put together a menu of burrito bowls, fresh salsas and guacamole and tacos for your guests.
In a hamlet or village like Lower Pennington, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a good venue. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. We will check the space, access and power with you before the day, so set-up goes smoothly.
What we need at the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where we park and serve. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Power and water, which we confirm with you for each booking
- Hardstanding or firm, level ground to park on
- Permission from the venue or landowner
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Lower Pennington
- Build-your-own taco bar
- Quesadillas
- Tacos
- Burritos
- Loaded nachos
- Burrito bowls
Why choose Mexican catering in Lower Pennington?
Mexican street food suits almost any crowd: familiar, filling and easy to eat wherever guests are.
Here are some of the events we cater in Lower Pennington and Hampshire:
- Markets and community events
- Leaving parties
- Christenings and family parties
- Company summer parties
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Priestlands School, a taco truck can be a crowd-pleaser.
Comparing caterers
- The deadline for final numbers
- The caterer’s food hygiene rating
- The deposit and payment dates
- VAT, if it applies
Should I do it myself?
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.
A DIY taco night is possible for a crowd, but it is more work than it looks. There are fillings to slow-cook, tortillas to keep warm and salsas to make. Read our guide to taco bars.
How we price Mexican catering
We quote for your event, which reflects:
- What the venue already provides
- How many guests we’re serving
- What’s on the menu
- How long we are needed on site
Access, parking and the distance to your venue can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Your quote confirms the full price.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Gate widths, slopes and the ground
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- What you’d like on the menu
- Diets and allergies you know about
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, menu ideas and access. To send your details, drop us a line using the enquiry form.
Common questions in Lower Pennington
Do you come out to small places like Lower Pennington?
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.
Do you come to events in the New Forest National Park?
We do, where the venue allows a catering vehicle. Lanes can be narrow and ground soft, so tell us how we’d get in.
Is there a minimum number of guests?
That depends on the menu and the service time, but our truck and trailer service generally suits around 50 to 400 guests. Tell us your numbers and we’ll advise.
What if the weather’s bad?
The truck or trailer can serve in the rain, but your guests will want somewhere covered, like a marquee or gazebo.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. We can keep dishes mild, and simple options such as quesadillas or nachos can be part of the menu. Include children in your numbers.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot for the truck or trailer, with access wide and high enough to drive in, and the venue’s agreement. We confirm power and water with you for each booking.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your event and menu. Timings are agreed in advance so everything fits your schedule.
Can you run a bar?
Yes. Our drinks bar can be booked on its own or with food. For alcohol, we’ll check the licensing with you and your venue.
Mexican catering or something else?
A barbecue often means a host tied to the grill. Book us and the cooking happens in our truck or trailer, so you can enjoy your event. Your choice of food and drinks affects the price, so share your ideas with us. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What you get with us
- Allergen information for everything we serve
- Quick, friendly service from the hatch
- A clear quote
- Served fresh from our food truck or trailer
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to catering costs.
Places near Lower Pennington
Also in Lower Pennington
Catering an event in Lower Pennington
Lower Pennington is about 1 mile south of Lymington, in Hampshire. For an event in Lower Pennington, we can serve in gardens, fields, venues, car parks and courtyards with access. Lower Pennington is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we can bring Mexican catering. Our truck and trailer cover the area from Lower Pennington to Southampton (about 14 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Lymington Pier station is about 1.6 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. With the New Forest National Park about 6 miles away at most, a rural setting is never far from Lower Pennington. Country lanes there can be narrow and verges soft, so tell us about the route in. With the sea within about a mile, 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.
Mexican catering in SO41 is planned around your venue and access. Other places close to Lower Pennington for Mexican catering include Pennington (1 mile north), Lymington (1 mile north), Lymore (1 mile west), Keyhaven (1 mile south-west) and Walhampton (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Totton (13 miles north), Hythe (11 miles north-east), New Milton (5 miles west), Ringwood (12 miles north-west), Locks Heath (15 miles north-east) and Warsash (14 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery (1.4 miles north) and Lymington New Forest Hospital (2 miles north). The countryside around Lower Pennington includes Lymington and Keyhaven Marshes Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Pennington Infant School (1.1 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include Chequers Inn (under half a mile north-east)
For event organisers in Lower Pennington
Organising a club, school or community event in Lower Pennington? A truck or trailer serves a crowd quickly, with options for most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where vehicles can park, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Check that your venue allows outside caterers and vehicles
- Let us know if a guest is coeliac
- Tell us what other food is being served
- Put any allergies in writing for us
Once everyone has eaten, we tidy up and pack away.
Tell us if you need plates, cutlery or serving staff and we will set out what we can do in your quote.
What happens on the day
Serving is quick: we serve from the hatch or a serving station, so even a long queue moves. When service ends, we pack down. From late May to late September, sunset in Lower Pennington moves from about 8:55pm to 7:10pm. Let us know if service will run after dark, and we will 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.
- Before the day, we agree access, the serving spot, power and water.
- On the day, we set up and serve from the truck or trailer, or from a taco-bar station.
- After service, we clear away and leave the spot tidy.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Find out what power and water are available
- Get the venue’s permission for us to park and serve
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, tell us about it on our contact page.
Related guides
- 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