Hampshire · England
Mexican party catering in Horndean, Hampshire
From the moment the hatch opens to the end of service, tacos, nachos and burritos for parties, served from our truck makes the serving truck part of your party in Horndean.
- Garden parties
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Housewarmings
Mexican party catering in Horndean
Mexican party catering in Horndean, from our truck or trailer
Mexican party catering means no cooking for you and no formal dinner either. We park our food truck or trailer and serve hot food while your guests chat. At birthday parties and neighbourhood celebrations, we will put together a menu of loaded nachos, burritos and a build-your-own taco bar and more.
Garden parties are a favourite in Horndean, with a local hall or club as a good back-up if access is tight. All we need is level ground and room to queue. We plan the timings around your day, so service starts when you want it.
What happens on the day
From set-up to service, we look after everything you’ve booked from us, so you can spend time with your guests. A summer party in Horndean stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We check access and arrive before your guests.
- Food is served from the hatch or the taco bar.
- We clear our area when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to park
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or low branches
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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Party venues around Horndean
Horndean is about 7 miles north-east of Portsmouth, in Hampshire. For Mexican party catering in Horndean, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and fresh service on the day. Horndean is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we can bring Mexican party catering. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 17 miles away.
Close to Horndean are historic houses such as Warblington Castle (4.8 miles south-east). Grand settings like these often have strict rules on outside caterers and vehicles, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. For guests coming by train, Rowlands Castle station is about 2.6 miles away. Hosting near the South Downs National Park, within about 8 miles of Horndean? Let us know about gates, slopes and soft grass before the day.
Anywhere in PO8 and PO7, we can bring Mexican party catering to you. We can cater a party on streets such as London Road, Kings Mede and Causeway Farm or the roads around them. Main roads around Horndean include the A3 and A3(M), so getting the truck or trailer to your party is simple. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Lovedean (1 mile west), Wecock Farm (1 mile south-west), Catherington (2 miles north), Anmore (2 miles west) and Denmead (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (9 miles south-west), Havant (3 miles south), Eastleigh (15 miles west), Fareham (9 miles south-west), Hedge End (13 miles west) and Petersfield (7 miles north-east). As one of the bigger places in Hampshire, Horndean has lots of places to hold a party.
Well-known places in the area include Havant War Memorial Hospital (3.8 miles south) and Clanfield Earthwork (3 miles north-east). Not far away are Windmill Hill and Southmoor Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Horndean Infant School (0.5 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find Red Lion Inn (0.7 miles north-east)
Diets, allergies and planning
Mixed diets are straightforward to plan for, because guests can choose what suits them. A few tips:
- Give separate numbers for children
- Tell us about narrow gates or low branches
- Ask guests with serious allergies to talk to us first
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
We have allergen details for every dish.
Simple quesadillas for children.
Popular choices
Tacos
Tacos are easy party food. Fillings are agreed with you.
Quesadillas
Toasted tortillas with melted cheese inside.
Also near Horndean
Also in Horndean
Comparing your options
A home-made buffet takes hours to prepare and leaves food sitting out. Our food is cooked to order and served hot. A food truck can be a practical alternative to plated catering, as there’s no kitchen to hire. Contact us for a quote to compare.
Why book with us
- Menus chosen with you
- Fast service, even with a queue
- Allergen information for every dish
- Food and drinks from one caterer, if you want both
For planners, venues and organisers
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether a truck or trailer will fit.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
DIY taco night versus a caterer
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.
For a small group, a taco night at home can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles allergen information for you.
FAQs for Horndean
Which station should guests use for Horndean?
Guests can use Rowlands Castle station, about 2.6 miles south-east of Horndean.
How far is Horndean from central London?
It is about 57 miles from central London, and inside the area we cover.
Is the food very hot?
It’s up to you: we can keep it mild and put the hotter salsas on the side. Read more about how spicy Mexican food is.
Can you do gluten-free food?
We can, using corn tortillas. Corn is naturally gluten-free, though some sauces and toppings can contain gluten, so we check every dish and give allergen information.
What do you need at the venue?
Access and level ground matter most: a firm spot for the truck or trailer, room for a queue and, for a taco bar, space for a serving table. Send us a picture and tell us about gates, slopes and soft ground.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Do you come to Horndean?
Yes, we do. We serve at events in Horndean and across Hampshire. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Can guests build their own tacos?
Yes. A build-your-own taco bar can be served from the truck or a serving station, with fillings, salsas, guacamole and toppings. Read our taco bar guide.
Events we cater in Horndean
Guests choose their own fillings and toppings.
Almost any gathering can work with a truck or trailer. In Horndean, you could book us for occasions like:
- Birthday parties
- Family get-togethers
- Christenings and naming days
- Garden get-togethers
Families celebrating a christening at a church such as Saint Wilfrid's might carry on at a garden or hall where we can park up.
Questions to ask before booking
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- A food hygiene rating you can check
- What happens if it rains
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we will agree where we park and serve. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Space for guests to queue
- Power and water arrangements, confirmed with each booking
- A sensible distance from buildings and neighbours
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
- 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