Isle of Wight · England
Mexican Party Catering for Forest Side events
We bring Mexican street food for birthdays, garden parties and celebrations to Forest Side and nearby, with options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests.
- Retirement celebrations
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Naming days and christenings
Planning an event in Forest Side?
About the menu
Tacos
Tacos are easy party food. Fillings are agreed with you.
Burritos
A filling burrito wrapped up to eat on the go.
How our Mexican party catering works in Forest Side
A truck or trailer can often park on a drive or in a garden, as long as the ground is firm and level and the access is wide enough. Send us a picture if you are unsure. On the menu are tacos, quesadillas and loaded nachos, and it suits anniversary celebrations and summer garden parties.
In a small place like Forest Side, 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 around it. Everything is prepared fresh for your party and served from our food truck or trailer.
- Location
- Forest Side (PO30)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free
- Guests
- Normally around 50 to 400; ask us
- Also available
- Margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 28 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Serving staff
- The length of service
- Whether you add a drinks bar or food
- Whether you need disposables
The price depends on guest numbers, the menu and how long you’d like us to serve, plus any add-ons and the location. Every event gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Access for the truck or trailer, including gates and ground
- Expected numbers
- The venue or postcode
- Your menu ideas
Send us the date, your venue or PO30 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
DIY taco night or a caterer?
If you do it yourself, work out quantities first: our guide to how many tacos per person helps. Keep tortillas warm in a covered basket, and label dishes for guests with allergies.
Plenty of people try a DIY taco night at home. The usual problems are cold tortillas, running out of a popular filling and a host stuck at the stove. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us serve.
Step by step
When service finishes, we pack down and clear our own area. We agree set-up and pack-down times with you and your venue. Throwing a late-May party in Forest Side? The sun sets at about 8:55pm. After that, a few lamps or fairy lights near the serving area help.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You pick the fillings and extras.
- We confirm power, water and the way in.
- We serve hot food at the time you choose.
- We tidy up and leave you to enjoy the party.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the venue allows outside caterers
- Plan a covered area for guests if rain is likely
- Let us know the timings for the day
How to get a price
To get a price, just send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your party in Forest Side, and we will put together a menu and price.
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Planners, venues and businesses
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide the information the landowner or council asks for from us.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Forest Side? A truck or trailer serves a crowd quickly, with options for most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Parties in Forest Side: gardens, venues and local tips
Forest Side is about 1 mile north-west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Tell us where your party in Forest Side will be, and we will plan access and set-up. Forest Side is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight where we can bring Mexican party catering. We cater right across the region, from Forest Side to Southampton (about 15 miles away).
Parks such as Seaclose Park typically need permission for vehicles and catering, so a garden or hired venue is often easier. Close to Forest Side are historic houses such as Carisbrooke Castle (1.3 miles south) and Swainston Manor (2.7 miles south-west). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers and vehicles first. With the sea within about 4 miles of Forest Side, a coastal party could work, though promenades usually need the council’s agreement for vehicles.
Wherever your party is in PO30, we can bring the truck or trailer to your guests. Streets in the area include Forest Road and Gunville Road, and a party on any of them can work if the truck or trailer can park nearby. We also serve at parties in Hunny Hill (1 mile east), Parkhurst (1 mile north-east), Noke Common (1 mile north-east), Porchfield (2 miles north-west) and Locksgreen (2 miles west). We also cater in nearby towns such as Ryde (7 miles east), Cowes (4 miles north), Sandown (8 miles south-east), Shanklin (8 miles south-east), Ventnor (9 miles south-east) and East Cowes (4 miles north-east). Some remote venues need extra planning, so ask early about your party.
Well-known places in the area include Carisbrooke Castle (1.3 miles south) and St Mary's Hospital (1 mile east). Green spaces nearby include Mill Hill and Briddlesford Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Forest Side include Hunnyhill Primary School (0.7 miles east) and Island Innovation VI Form Campus (1.3 miles south-east)
Places near Forest Side
More for events in Forest Side
Why choose Mexican party catering in Forest Side?
It brings a bit of holiday feeling to a garden party.
Big or small, a truck or trailer works well. Common bookings include:
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Anniversary celebrations
- Housewarmings
- Garden get-togethers
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as St. Mary's Church, with a party at home or in a hall afterwards.
Comparing caterers
- Plates and napkins, or nothing at all
- A food hygiene rating you can check
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- VAT, if it applies
Forest Side questions
Do you cater at coastal events near Forest Side?
Yes, with permission for the spot and firm ground for the truck or trailer. Seafront and beach spots usually need permission, and wind is the main thing to plan for.
We’re having a ceremony at St. Mary's Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall with access for the truck or trailer. We’d serve at the reception venue rather than at the church itself. Tell us where the reception will be.
When should I book?
As early as you can for summer weekends. Check your date with us.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down and tidy our own area after service. Ask us if you’d like help with anything else.
Do you have gluten-free options?
Yes, we offer gluten-free options, using corn tortillas. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can talk through how their food is prepared.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot for the truck or trailer, with access wide and high enough to drive in, and the venue’s agreement. Power and water arrangements are confirmed with each booking.
Can you cater for special diets?
Vegetarian and vegan fillings are cooked and served separately, and every dish is labelled. Ask anyone with a severe allergy to speak to us first.
Is the food very hot?
That’s your choice: we can keep the main dishes mild, with hotter salsas served separately.
Where the truck can go in Forest Side
Before the day, we will agree where we park and serve. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Clear vehicle access: gate widths, height limits and the ground checked before the day
- Room for a queue in front of the serving hatch
- Permission from the venue or landowner
For somewhere as remote as Forest Side, early notice helps us plan the trip, the route in and power.
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Is Mexican party catering right for your party?
Hog roasts do not suit vegetarians and vegans. Separate fillings cover every diet. Larger events can cost less per head, because the set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- Catering across the Isle of Wight, including Forest Side
- A menu built around your guests
- Quick, friendly service from the hatch
- A clear quote
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
- 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