Hampshire · England
Mexican catering in Stroud, Hampshire
Mobile Mexican Catering brings a Mexican food truck serving tacos, taco bars, burritos and quesadillas to Stroud and nearby, with options for vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free guests.
- Garden parties
- Engagement celebrations
- Retirement and leaving parties
Planning an event in Stroud?
Mexican catering in Stroud, from our food truck or trailer
Few things get guests chatting like a build-your-own taco bar. Everyone builds their own tacos from what’s laid out, so each plate is exactly how they like it. On the menu are tacos, fresh salsas and guacamole and a build-your-own taco bar, and it is a good fit for charity and school events and markets and community events.
In a small place like Stroud, events are normally in a garden, a field or a nearby hall. Tell us about narrow lanes, gates and long drives and we will plan for them, and soft ground after rain is worth mentioning. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Where the truck can go in Stroud
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Room for a serving table for the taco bar
- Permission from the venue or landowner
- Space for guests to queue
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Burritos
- Burrito bowls
- Tacos
- Loaded nachos
- Quesadillas
- Build-your-own taco bar
Mexican catering around Stroud
Stroud is about 2 miles west of Petersfield, in Hampshire. We cater events at gardens, halls and venues around Stroud. Stroud is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we can bring Mexican catering. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 19 miles away.
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Langrish Primary School, a taco truck can be a crowd-pleaser. If people are travelling in by rail, Petersfield station is about 1.3 miles away. Venues in and around the South Downs National Park, within about 2 miles of Stroud, sometimes limit where vehicles can go. Ask yours about access for a truck or trailer before booking.
For Mexican catering in GU32, we plan around your venue and the route in. We can cater an event on streets such as Winchester Road, Stroudfields and Ramsdean Road or the roads around them. If your venue is just outside Stroud, we also cover Langrish (1 mile west), Petersfield (2 miles east), Froxfield Green (2 miles north-west), Steep (2 miles north-east) and High Cross (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Winchester (15 miles west), Havant (10 miles south), Fareham (15 miles south-west), Horndean (7 miles south), Alton (10 miles north) and Waterlooville (9 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Petersfield Community Hospital (1.3 miles east) and Clanfield Earthwork (4.2 miles south). Not far away are Liss Riverside Railway Walk South and Pidham Hill.
- Nearby schools include The Petersfield School (1.4 miles east) and Morton House School (1.4 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Seven Stars pub (within half a mile south-east)
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What’s on the menu
Build-your-own taco bar
A taco bar is relaxed and sociable, and guests with different diets can choose what suits them.
Salsas and guacamole
Every taco needs salsa and guacamole, and guests add as much as they like.
Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Put guests with severe allergies in touch with us early
- Confirm the venue is happy to have a catering vehicle
- Plan somewhere covered for guests to eat if it rains
- Give us separate numbers for children
For a taco bar, we lay the fillings, salsas and toppings out on a table, and guests help themselves.
Ask us about plates, cutlery and serving staff and we’ll set out what we can do in your quote.
How we price Mexican catering
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Serving staff
- The length of service
- Distance and access to the venue
- The number of people
Larger events can cost less per head, because the set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Expected numbers
- Your date and when you want service to start
- What power and water the site has
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Common questions in Stroud
Do you cater in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Do you cater in villages like Stroud?
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.
Can guests build their own tacos?
Yes, a taco bar is one of our options. Let us know your numbers and space and we will recommend how to serve.
What guest numbers do you cater for?
It depends on the event. Most bookings fall around 50 to 400 guests, but tell us your numbers and we will plan around them.
Can you cater in a back garden?
Yes, if the truck or trailer can get in and park on level, firm ground. Tell us about the drive, gates and any slopes.
What space do you need?
Level, firm ground, access for the truck or trailer and the venue’s agreement. Power and water are confirmed with each booking.
How big an event can you cater?
That depends on the menu and the service time, but our truck and trailer service typically suits around 50 to 400 guests. For anything outside that, ask us.
Can you serve in the rain?
We can serve from the hatch in the rain. It is worth planning a covered area for guests, and let us know if the ground gets soft after heavy rain.
Why choose Mexican catering in Stroud?
Mexican street food suits almost any crowd: it’s familiar, filling and easy to eat standing up or sitting down.
A truck or trailer suits almost any gathering. People in Stroud can book us for events such as:
- Fairs and festivals
- Family gatherings and christenings
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Milestone birthdays
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Stroud Mission Church, a food truck at a garden or venue nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
What to look for in a quote
- Staff numbers and hours
- If the price includes VAT
- The deadline for final numbers
- Allergen information for each dish
Can I do a taco night myself?
If you do it yourself, work out quantities first: see how many tacos per person. Keep tortillas warm in a covered basket, and label anything containing allergens.
You can host your own taco night for a crowd, but it takes planning. There are fillings to slow-cook, tortillas to keep warm and salsas to make. Read our guide to taco bars.
How it works
On the day, we position the truck or trailer and get the serving area ready. We’re ready to serve at the agreed time, so everything runs to your schedule. In Stroud, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 4:00pm, so winter events need lighting around the truck and the queue.
- It begins with the basics: your date, venue, guest numbers and dietary needs.
- You get a suggested menu, with fillings agreed with you, and a quote.
- We check access, power and water with you or the venue.
- On the day we arrive, set up and serve hot food from our truck or trailer.
- Once everyone has eaten, we tidy our serving area and head off.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Have level hardstanding or firm ground ready
- Have a marquee or gazebo ready in case of rain
Get a quote
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. Contact us for a quote: just fill in our quote form.
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How it compares
Sit-down meals need a kitchen, tables and more staff. A food truck or trailer is its own kitchen, and needs a suitable spot, safe access and the venue’s agreement. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why us?
- A clear quote
- Everything served fresh from the hatch
- Set-up planned with you and your venue
- Events in Stroud and across Hampshire
See 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