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Mexican catering in Shirley, Southampton
Bring our Mexican catering truck or trailer to your event in Shirley. Everything is served fresh from the hatch.
- Family gatherings and christenings
- Company summer parties
- Engagement celebrations
Get a quote for Mexican catering in Shirley
Events we cater in Shirley
Every order goes out hot, instead of waiting on a buffet.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Christenings and family parties
- Leaving dos and retirement parties
- Milestone birthdays
- Fairs and festivals
By road, Shirley is on or near the A3057, which makes it easy for us to reach with the truck or trailer.
Questions to ask before booking
- How late numbers can change
- Whether VAT is included
- The deposit and payment dates
- The wet-weather plan
About our Mexican catering in Shirley
Truck and trailer service normally suits around 50 to 400 guests. Larger festivals and smaller parties are looked at case by case, so let us know how many you expect. It suits leaving dos and retirement parties and office lunches and team days, with quesadillas, tacos and burritos.
Around Shirley, events are often in gardens, fields, local halls or nearby venues. If the road in is narrow or the ground is soft, tell us so we can plan for the truck or trailer. You can book food, drinks or both, so the food and drinks can come from one caterer.
- Where
- Shirley (SO15, SO16, SO17)
- County
- Southampton
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free
- Guest numbers
- Usually around 50 to 400; ask us
- Also available
- Nachos, guacamole and a drinks bar
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 28 October 2026
Common questions in Shirley
We’re having a ceremony at Shirley Parish Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes. The church itself isn’t where we’d set up, but a hall, field or garden close by with room for the truck or trailer can work well. Let us know the reception address and we’ll check the access.
How far is Shirley from London?
It’s about 70 miles from central London, and inside the area we cover.
Can you serve in the rain?
Rain doesn’t normally stop service from the truck or trailer. Plan cover for guests, such as a marquee or gazebo, and let us know if the ground gets soft after heavy rain.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground or hardstanding for the truck or trailer, and a route in it can fit through, plus the venue’s permission. Power and water arrangements are confirmed with each booking.
Can you cater in a back garden?
That depends on access. A drive or a spot nearby may work, with permission, if the garden itself is out of reach. Send us a picture and we will talk it through.
How much will it cost?
There is no fixed price list, as each event is different. Tell us your numbers and plans and we will send a quote for your event.
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.
Do you cater in Shirley?
We do. Shirley is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Shirley: venues, access and local tips
Shirley is about 2 miles west of Southampton, in Southampton. For Mexican catering in Shirley, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and friendly service on the day. Shirley is one of 40 places in Southampton where we can bring Mexican catering.
Guests arriving by train will find that the nearest station is Millbrook (Hants) station, about 0.7 miles south. Around Shirley, historic houses include Southampton Tudor House and Garden (1.9 miles south-east) and Medieval Merchant's House (2 miles south-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and vehicles early. With the New Forest National Park about 8 miles away at most, a rural setting is never far from Shirley. 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.
Anywhere in SO15, SO16 and SO17, we can bring Mexican catering to you. Streets in the area include May Road, Dyer Road and York Road, and an event on any of them can work if the truck or trailer can park nearby. With the A3057 close by, Shirley is easy for us to reach for your event. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Regents Park (1 mile west), Freemantle (1 mile south), Millbrook (1 mile south-west), Coxford (1 mile north-west) and Maybush (1 mile north-west). We also cater in nearby towns such as Townhill Park (3 miles east), Midanbury (3 miles east), Thornhill (4 miles east), Chartwell Green (4 miles east), Harefield (4 miles east) and Itchen (3 miles south-east). Being one of Southampton’s larger places, Shirley has lots of places to hold an event.
A little further out are Netley Castle (4.4 miles south-east) and Foresters Museum & Archive (1 mile south-east). Open spaces near Shirley include Testwood Lakes.
- Local schools include Regents Park Community College (under half a mile west) and Millbrook Community School (1.3 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Crown Public House (within half a mile north-west)
Catering for every guest
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Guests with serious allergies should speak to us in advance
- Flag anyone with coeliac disease
- Ask the venue whether food trucks are allowed
- Tell us what other food is being served
We have allergen information for every dish at the hatch.
Burrito bowls are a good choice for anyone avoiding tortillas, and they’re easy to adapt for different diets.
DIY taco night versus a caterer
Doing it yourself? Start with the quantities: our guide to how many tacos per person helps. Keep tortillas warm in a covered basket, and label anything containing allergens.
Running your own drinks table is one option, but someone still has to mix, pour and keep an eye on it all evening. Our margarita bar guide has tips.
The menu, item by item
Loaded nachos
Loaded nachos are perfect for sharing, whether as a starter or a late bite. We can plan a dairy-free version.
Tacos
Street tacos are small, quick and full of flavour. They come with fresh salsas and toppings, and corn tortillas suit gluten-free guests.
Step by step
From set-up to service, we look after everything you’ve booked from us, so you can spend time with your guests. Daylight in Shirley runs to about 8:55pm in late May and 7:10pm in late September. If your event carries on later, tell us what lighting the venue has.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and how many.
- We come back with menu ideas and a quote.
- Closer to the day, we confirm timings and arrangements.
- At the agreed time, service starts from the truck or trailer.
- When you’re done, we pack away.
How to prepare
- Have a marquee or gazebo ready in case of rain
- Tell us what power and water the site has
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
Planning Mexican catering in Shirley? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How long we’re needed on site
- Guest numbers
- Staff for serving and the bar
- Whether you add a drinks bar or food
Pricing depends on the event. A short lunch service for a team is a different job from a full wedding day. Contact us for a quote.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- What you’d like on the menu
- Expected numbers
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of where we’d park
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Agreement from the venue to bring a food truck or trailer on site
- Power and water, which we confirm with you for each booking
- Space for guests to queue
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Loaded nachos
- Quesadillas
- Tacos
- Burritos
- Burrito bowls
- Build-your-own taco bar
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Shirley? A truck or trailer serves a crowd quickly, with options for most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
- 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