West Sussex · England
Mexican Catering for Thorney Island events
We bring a Mexican food truck serving tacos, taco bars, burritos and quesadillas to Thorney Island and across West Sussex, catering for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan guests.
- Family gatherings and christenings
- Fairs and festivals
- Retirement and leaving parties
Mexican catering near Thorney Island
Mexican catering in Thorney Island, from our truck or trailer
Few things get guests chatting like a build-your-own taco bar. Guests fill their own tortillas from the fillings, salsas and toppings, so each plate is exactly how they like it. For festivals, fairs and markets and anniversaries and engagements, we will put together a menu of burrito bowls, burritos and tacos and more.
Somewhere like Thorney Island, a field or garden is often the setting. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. Everything is prepared fresh for your event and served from our food truck or trailer.
- Area
- Thorney Island (PO10)
- County
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free
- Numbers
- Around 50 to 400 is usual; ask about yours
- Add-ons
- Margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 28 October 2026
Why choose Mexican catering in Thorney Island?
People like choosing their own toppings, and a taco bar soon becomes a talking point while they queue.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Garden get-togethers
- Birthday parties
- Fundraisers and school events
- Weddings and evening receptions
Around Thorney Island, historic houses include Warblington Castle (2.1 miles north-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and vehicles early.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- How each diet is kept separate
- How long the service runs
- Space, access, power and water needs
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Is Mexican catering right for your event?
A plated meal needs a kitchen and a larger team. A food truck or trailer is its own kitchen, and needs a suitable spot, safe access and the venue’s agreement. Extras, such as more dishes, extra drinks or a longer service, are quoted on request, so you can choose what you need.
Why book with us
- Allergen information for everything we serve
- Menus chosen with you
- A truck or trailer that comes to you
- Food and drinks from one caterer, if you want both
Where the truck can go in Thorney Island
We will be honest if a space will not work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Some distance from houses and neighbours
- Level, firm ground or hardstanding for the truck or trailer
- Access wide and high enough to drive in, with gates and soft lawns checked first
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Burritos
- Quesadillas
- Loaded nachos
- Build-your-own taco bar
- Burrito bowls
- Tacos
DIY taco night versus a caterer
A DIY taco night is possible for a crowd, but it’s more work than it looks. Fillings need slow cooking, tortillas need warming as you go, and salsas need making. Read our guide to taco bars.
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.
Planning a food truck in Thorney Island
Thorney Island is about 4 miles south-east of Havant, in West Sussex. From the centre of Thorney Island to the outskirts, we offer the same service: a truck or trailer at your event, options for every diet and a clear price. Thorney Island is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. We cater right across the region, from Thorney Island to Southampton (21 miles away).
If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like The Parish Church of St Nicholas, a truck or trailer parked at a hall or garden close by can serve the meal. A school such as Thorney Island Community Primary School running a summer fair or fundraiser could book a taco truck. Coastal events near Thorney Island, which is within about 4 miles of the sea, bring wind and sand into the planning. Tell us exactly where you’d like us and we’ll check access.
We cater events across PO10. Whether your event is on Hunter Road, Emsworth Road and Spartan Close or a nearby road, we will plan where to park and serve. For events just outside Thorney Island, we cover West Thorney (1 mile south-east), North Hayling (1 mile west), Tye (1 mile south-west), Northney (1 mile west) and Emsworth (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (11 miles east), Chichester (7 miles east), Selsey (9 miles south-east), Portfield (7 miles east), Yapton (14 miles east) and East Wittering (5 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Havant War Memorial Hospital (3.2 miles north-west) and Emsworth Museum (1.6 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Nutborne Marshes.
- Nearby schools include Bourne Community College (1.9 miles north)
Dietary needs and planning tips
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Confirm the venue is happy to have a catering vehicle
- Flag anyone with coeliac disease
- Make sure the menu has a vegan option
- Ask guests about diets and allergies with your invitations
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 will confirm what’s possible with your quote.
FAQs for Thorney Island
How far is Thorney Island from central London?
About 59 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you serve near the sea around Thorney Island?
Yes, as long as the site allows it and the ground is firm. Seafront and beach spots typically need permission, and wind is the main thing to plan for.
Do you provide allergen information for each dish?
Our menus are planned with allergies in mind, nut allergies included, and give allergen information for every dish. We plan carefully and keep options separate, though we can’t promise a dish is allergen-free. If a guest has a severe allergy, please talk to us before the event.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan fillings, such as spiced mushrooms or black beans, can be part of the menu.
What if it rains?
The truck or trailer serves in the rain, but guests will need somewhere covered to eat.
What food and drinks do you offer?
Mexican street food: tacos and build-your-own taco bars, burritos, burrito bowls, nachos and quesadillas, with salsas, guacamole and toppings. We also run a Mexican drinks bar.
How long are you on site?
We get there well before service to set up. Serving times are agreed with you in advance, along with pack-down.
What can we choose from?
We agree the menu with each client, with fillings such as chicken tinga, carnitas or black beans. The sample menu shows the options.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re booking for a business, tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send what the landowner or council needs from us.
How the day works
Your timings come first. If things run behind, let us know and we will adjust where we can. A December event in Thorney Island will be in the dark from about 4:00pm, so a well-lit spot for the queue makes a big difference. At midsummer, the light holds until around 9:20pm.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- We suggest a sample menu and send a quote for your event.
- Before the day, we agree access, the serving spot, power and water.
- We arrive, set up and cook to order, with salsas and guacamole made fresh.
- After service, we clear away and leave the spot tidy.
How to prepare
- Check the venue is happy to have a truck or trailer on site
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Ask for a quote
Thinking about Mexican catering for your event in Thorney Island? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
A closer look at the menu
Build-your-own taco bar
A taco bar is relaxed and sociable, and guests with different diets can choose what suits them, with every dish labelled.
Tacos
Warm tortillas with a choice of fillings, finished with salsas and toppings. Fillings are agreed with you, such as carnitas, chicken tinga or spiced mushrooms.
- 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