Isle of Wight · England
Mexican Catering for Shide events
Mexican street food from our truck or trailer, from tacos to loaded nachos in Shide, served fresh from our food truck or trailer, at your venue, garden or site.
- Leaving dos and retirement parties
- Fundraisers and school events
- Fairs and festivals
Book Mexican catering in Shide
Occasions we cater for in Shide
People like choosing their own toppings, and the taco bar gets them talking while they queue.
We cater all kinds of occasions in Shide and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Charity and school events
- Summer garden parties
- Fairs and festivals
- Christenings and family parties
By road, Shide is on or near the A3020, which makes it easy for us to reach with the truck or trailer.
Comparing caterers
- How each diet is kept separate
- How many staff are serving, and for how long
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- A clear list of what’s included
Mexican catering in Shide, from our food truck or trailer
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. Popular choices include quesadillas, fresh salsas and guacamole and burrito bowls, which works well for fairs and festivals and fundraisers and school events.
There may be a hall or club near Shide if your garden is small; a truck or trailer can work at any of them, with permission and a level spot. We cater for vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free guests, with allergen information for everything we serve.
- Where
- Shide (PO30)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free
- Numbers
- Around 50 to 400 is usual; ask about yours
- Extras
- Drinks bar, nachos to share
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 28 October 2026
Space, access and the venue
Plenty of outdoor spaces and venues work for us, but there are a few things to check:
- Clear vehicle access: gate widths, height limits and the ground checked before the day
- A spot for a taco-bar serving table
- Agreement from the venue to bring a food truck or trailer on site
Shide is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we will plan the journey and access for the truck or trailer.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we’ll advise.
Menu ideas
- Burrito bowls
- Tacos
- Build-your-own taco bar
- Quesadillas
- Loaded nachos
- Burritos
About the menu
Quesadillas
Toasted tortillas with melted cheese inside, cut into wedges.
Salsas and guacamole
Guacamole and salsas, freshly made, with lime and fresh toppings.
How we price Mexican catering
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- How many staff you need
- Timings and hours
- The number of people
- Your choice of food and drinks
Larger events can cost less per head, because the set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
- What you’d like on the menu
- Diets and allergies you know about
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
FAQs for Shide
Could you come to a seaside event near Shide?
We can, given firm ground and the landowner’s permission. Beaches and promenades generally need the council’s agreement, so check that first.
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St. John the Baptist: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall with access for the truck or trailer. Service would be at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Do you need electricity?
Tell us what the site has, for instance a supply from the venue, and we will confirm what we need with your quote.
Do you cover Shide?
Yes, we do. Shide is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Can we add a bar?
Yes. Our Mexican drinks bar serves margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas and soft drinks. We’ll check the licensing with you.
How many guests can you cater for?
It depends on the event. Most bookings fall around 50 to 400 guests, but tell us your numbers and we’ll plan around them.
How much does Mexican catering cost in Shide?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually need. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
What happens if it rains?
We can serve from the hatch in the rain. It’s worth planning a covered area for guests, and tell us if heavy rain could make the ground soft.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Guests with serious allergies should speak to us in advance
- Ask guests about diets and allergies with your invitations
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Have a covered area ready in case of rain
Once everyone has eaten, we tidy up and pack away quietly.
Burrito bowls suit guests who’d rather skip the tortilla, and they’re easy to adapt for different diets.
Other catering in Shide
DIY taco night versus a caterer
Weighing up a DIY taco night against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. 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. Our taco bar guide explains how.
What happens on the day
The truck or trailer needs a level, firm spot with access to drive in, and we agree power and water arrangements before the day. Send us a photo of the space if you’re unsure. From late May to late September, sunset in Shide moves from about 8:55pm to 7:10pm. If your event carries on later, tell us what lighting the venue has.
- It begins with the basics: your date, venue, guest numbers and 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.
- We arrive, set up and cook to order, with salsas and guacamole made fresh.
- When service ends, we pack down and clear our area.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want service to start
- Ask the venue about power and water
- Confirm the venue allows outside caterers
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, food or drinks or both, and the access. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Shide? A truck or trailer serves a crowd quickly, with options for most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide the information the landowner or council asks for from us.
Mexican catering around Shide
Shide is about 1 mile south-east of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Anywhere in PO30, we’ll come to your venue or site. We cover all 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages, wherever the truck or trailer can get in. We cater right across the region, from Shide to Southampton (16 miles away).
A gathering in Seaclose Park would need the park owner’s say-so for any catering vehicle, and that is worth sorting out early. Close to Shide are historic houses such as Carisbrooke Castle (1 mile west) and Gatcombe House (2.1 miles south). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and vehicles early. Coastal events near Shide, which is within about 5 miles of the sea, bring wind and sand into the planning. Tell us exactly where you’d like us and we’ll check access.
Anywhere in PO30, we can bring Mexican catering to you. Streets in the area include Pan Lane, Ash Road and Dairy Lane, and an event on any of them can work if the truck or trailer can park nearby. Shide is on the A3020, so it’s easy for us to reach with the truck or trailer. Other places close to Shide for Mexican catering include Newport (1 mile north-west), Blackwater (1 mile south), Downend (2 miles east), Merstone (3 miles south-east) and Rookley (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Ryde (6 miles east), Cowes (5 miles north), Sandown (6 miles south-east), Shanklin (7 miles south-east), Ventnor (8 miles south-east) and East Cowes (4 miles north). For an event at a remote venue, let us know early and we’ll plan the trip and the route in for the truck or trailer.
Well-known places in the area include St Mary's Hospital (1.3 miles north) and Carisbrooke Castle (1 mile west). Green spaces nearby include Mill Hill and Briddlesford Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Shide include Island Innovation VI Form Campus (within half a mile north) and Christ The King College (0.8 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Cranbourne Arms Public House (within half a mile north-west)
- 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