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Taco caterers in Shanklin
Fresh, colourful and made to share: Mexican street-food catering from our truck or trailer: tacos, taco bars, burritos, bowls and nachos in Shanklin and the surrounding area.
- Milestone birthdays
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Garden parties
Mexican catering in Shanklin
Mexican catering in Shanklin, served fresh
Tacos are the heart of the menu: warmed tortillas, a choice of fillings, and salsas, guacamole and toppings to finish. Burritos, burrito bowls, loaded nachos and quesadillas can sit alongside them. We serve a build-your-own taco bar, burritos and quesadillas, and it suits leaving parties and family celebrations.
In and around Shanklin, gardens and local halls are common choices. If access is tight or the ground is soft, we will plan around it. We plan the timings around your day, so service starts when you want it.
- Where
- Shanklin (PO37, PO36)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free
- Numbers
- Generally around 50 to 400; ask us
- Extras
- Nachos, guacamole and a drinks bar
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 28 October 2026
DIY taco night versus 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.
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.
A closer look at the menu
Build-your-own taco bar
Fillings, salsas, guacamole and toppings laid out for guests to help themselves, with warm tortillas to fill. Everyone builds their own.
Tacos
Street tacos are small, quick and full of flavour. We serve them with salsas and toppings.
Shanklin questions
Do you cater at coastal events near Shanklin?
Yes, as long as the site allows it and the ground is firm. Wind, sand and seafront permissions are the main things to plan on the coast.
Which station is closest to Shanklin?
Shanklin has its own station: Shanklin station.
Are plates and napkins included?
Please ask us. Tell us what your venue provides, and we will confirm what’s included with your quote.
How spicy is the food?
That’s your choice: we can keep it mild and put the hotter salsas on the side.
Can you do gluten-free food?
We can, using corn tortillas. Corn is naturally gluten-free, though some sauces and toppings can contain gluten, so we plan gluten-free dishes carefully and give allergen information.
Do you give allergen information?
We plan allergen-aware menus, including for nut allergies, with allergen information for every dish. We plan carefully and keep options separate, though we cannot promise a dish is allergen-free. Guests with severe allergies should talk to us before the event.
When do you arrive?
We arrive in good time to set up before service. Serving times are agreed with you in advance.
Can you cater for special diets?
We can. We plan vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free options, with corn tortillas for gluten-free guests. Allergen information is available for every dish.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the space and tell us about the drive and gates, and we will let you know if it’s a good fit.
Why choose Mexican catering in Shanklin?
Every order goes out hot, rather than sitting out on a buffet table.
Here are some of the events we cater around Shanklin:
- Milestone birthdays
- Summer garden parties
- Staff parties and office lunches
- Retirement and leaving parties
If people are travelling in by rail, Shanklin has its own station, Shanklin station.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether plates, napkins and cutlery are included
- The venue requirements
- Allergen information for each dish
- Whether travel is included
Places near Shanklin
What else we do in Shanklin
The process
Serving is quick: we serve from the hatch or a serving station, so a crowd is looked after quickly. When service ends, we pack down. Planning an evening event in Shanklin? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September. For anything running past sunset, think about lights near the hatch.
- First, send us a few details about your event.
- We suggest fillings and extras and send a quote.
- Access, the serving spot, power and water are agreed in advance.
- On the day we park up, set up and serve hot food to order.
- We pack down after service and leave the area tidy.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the truck or trailer
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Getting a price
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we will suggest a menu. When you are ready, drop us a line using the enquiry form.
Planning help
Space, access and the venue
The route in matters as much as the spot itself. We need:
- Space for guests to queue
- Power and water arrangements, confirmed with each booking
- A spot away from buildings, windows and neighbours
Shanklin is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we will plan the journey and access for the truck or trailer.
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Tacos
- Build-your-own taco bar
- Burritos
- Loaded nachos
- Quesadillas
- Burrito bowls
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Ask guests about diets and allergies with your invitations
- Ask the venue whether food trucks are allowed
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Think about cover for guests in wet weather
Guests order at the hatch and we serve them there and then, so it’s hot when it reaches them.
Burrito bowls are a good choice for anyone avoiding tortillas, and they’re easy to adapt for different diets.
Mexican catering around Shanklin
Shanklin is about 6 miles south of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. Wherever your event is in the PO37 area, we will come to your venue or site, as long as there is access. Shanklin is one of 125 places in the Isle of Wight we cover. Our truck and trailer cover the area from Shanklin to Southampton (22 miles away).
Guests leaving a church like St. Paul's Church after a christening could walk over to a nearby garden where the tacos are ready. The A3020 and A3055 run on or near Shanklin, so the drive in with the truck or trailer is a simple one. Coastal events near Shanklin, which is within about 3 miles of the sea, bring wind and sand into the planning. Tell us exactly where you’d like us and we will check access.
Anywhere in PO37 and PO36, we can bring the truck or trailer to your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your event could be at a home on High Street, Church Road and Regent Street or the roads around them. You will find Shanklin on the A3020 and A3055, which makes it straightforward to bring the truck or trailer. Close by, we cover events in Luccombe Village (1 mile south), Lake (1 mile north), Sandown (2 miles north-east), Queen's Bower (2 miles north) and Alverstone (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (7 miles north-west), Ryde (6 miles north), Cowes (10 miles north-west), Ventnor (3 miles south-west), East Cowes (10 miles north-west) and Oakfield (6 miles north). Shanklin is among the bigger towns we cover in the Isle of Wight, with lots of choice for events. Remote venues take a little more planning, so ask early about your event.
Well-known places in the area include South Wight (2.4 miles south-west) and Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (less than half a mile north). Not far away are Alverstone Mead and St Boniface Down.
- Nearby schools include Sandown Bay Academy (1.9 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Falcon pub (under half a mile south-west)
Comparing your options
A plated meal needs a kitchen and a larger team. A food truck or trailer is its own kitchen, so we need a suitable spot, access and the venue’s permission, with power and water confirmed when you book. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What you get with us
- Everything served fresh from the hatch
- A quote that sets out what’s included
- Allergen information for everything we serve
- Events in Shanklin and across the Isle of Wight
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to catering costs.
- 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