Hampshire · England
Party caterers in Downton
From the moment the hatch opens to the end of service, Mexican street food for birthdays, garden parties and celebrations makes the serving truck part of your party in Downton.
- Big birthdays
- Summer garden parties
- Christenings and naming days
Mexican party catering near Downton
Planning a party in Downton
Downton is about 3 miles west of Lymington, in Hampshire. Tell us where your party in Downton will be, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. We serve in 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater right across the region, from Downton to Southampton (16 miles away).
Friends travelling without a car may like to know that New Milton station is about 2 miles away. Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of All Saints, with a party at home or in a hall afterwards. For a party in the countryside, the New Forest National Park is within about 6 miles. Rural gardens and fields work well for a truck, given firm ground and a way in. A party by the sea is within reach, as Downton is within about 4 miles of the coast. Wind and soft sand are the things to plan for.
For Mexican party catering in SO41, we plan around your venue and the route in. Local streets include Hordle Lane and Shorefield Road; for a party at home on any of them, tell us where the truck or trailer can park. If your venue is just outside Downton, we also cover Leagreen (1 mile east), Hordle (1 mile north), Ashley (2 miles north-west), Barton on Sea (2 miles west) and New Milton (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Totton (13 miles north), Lymington (3 miles east), Hythe (13 miles north-east), Ringwood (10 miles north-west), Dibden Purlieu (12 miles north-east) and Marchwood (13 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Lymington New Forest Hospital (3.7 miles north-east) and Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum (2.9 miles north-west). Not far away are Milford on Sea LNR.
- Nearby schools include The Arnewood School (2.1 miles west)
Mexican party catering in Downton, served fresh
We plan the menu together, perhaps with carnitas, chicken tinga or birria, and vegan options like spiced mushrooms or black beans. For baby celebrations and engagement and anniversary parties, we can serve burritos, loaded nachos and a build-your-own taco bar for your guests.
In a small place like Downton, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground, and we will plan the set-up. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Can I do a taco night myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party serving. Booking a caterer means you can relax with everyone else.
Weighing up a DIY taco night against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
How it compares
If you want special but not formal, tacos and a taco bar fit perfectly. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the length of service, plus any add-ons and the location. Every event gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests
- Served fresh from our truck or trailer
- A menu agreed with you
- A plan agreed before the day
Take a look at how we price and what Mexican catering costs.
FAQs for Downton
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of All Saints?
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.
Do you come out to small places like Downton?
Yes, small places are no problem, given access. Tell us about lanes, gates, ground and parking.
How is the food prepared?
Food is cooked to order in our truck or trailer, or served from a build-your-own taco bar. Fillings are slow-cooked beforehand and finished on site.
Do you do a taco bar?
Yes, a taco bar is one of the ways we serve. Let us know your numbers and space and we’ll recommend how to serve.
Do you do parties at home?
That depends on access. A drive or a spot nearby may work, with permission, if the garden itself is out of reach. Tell us about the space and we will advise.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it’s short notice, it’s worth asking.
Is the food very hot?
The food can be kept mild, and hotter salsas go on the side for guests who like heat.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes. The drinks bar can be added to food or booked on its own. For alcohol, we will check the licensing with you and your venue.
What Mexican party catering costs
Pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Whether you need disposables
- How many staff you need
- Travel, parking and access
- Guest numbers
Your choice of food and drinks affects the price, so share your ideas with us. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Your date and when you want service to start
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A photo of the space, if it’s a garden or field
- Gate widths, slopes and the ground
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, food or drinks or both, and the access. To send your details, tell us about it on our contact page.
For event organisers in Downton
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Downton? A truck or trailer serves a crowd quickly, with options for most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
For larger events, we plan serving points around your timings, so guests are looked after quickly. Tell us how long you have for food and drinks.
A closer look at the menu
Salsas and guacamole
Guests add as much salsa as they like.
Tacos
Tacos are easy party food. You choose the fillings with us.
Towns and villages near Downton
More for events in Downton
Before you choose a spot
Plenty of outdoor spaces and venues work for us, but there are a few things to check:
- Power and water, which we confirm with you for each booking
- A quick photo of the access helps us plan
- A sensible distance from buildings and neighbours
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we’ll advise.
Step by step
On the day, we park the truck or trailer in the agreed spot and set up. We’re ready to serve at the agreed time, so everything runs to your schedule. A summer party in Downton stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:10pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You pick the fillings and extras.
- Power, water and access are agreed in advance.
- We serve hot food at the time you choose.
- We pack away and the party carries on.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Plan a covered area for guests if rain is likely
- Have level hardstanding or firm ground ready
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send you a clear quote.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and planning
We cater for vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free guests. To get it right:
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Make sure most people can sit to eat
If it rains, we can still serve from the truck or trailer, though guests will want cover to eat under.
Loaded nachos to share while the party gets going.
- 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