Hampshire · England
Mexican party catering in Woodlands, Hampshire
From the first guest in the queue to the last, Mexican street food for birthdays, garden parties and celebrations makes the serving truck part of your party in Woodlands.
- Family reunions
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Garden parties
Book Mexican party catering in Woodlands
Should I do it myself?
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.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party serving. With a caterer, you get the food and drinks without the work.
About our Mexican party catering in Woodlands
You get to be a guest at your own party: no shopping, no cooking and no washing up of pans. We take care of the food. Popular choices include a build-your-own taco bar, guacamole and salsas and burritos, which works well for anniversaries and engagement parties and neighbourhood celebrations.
A country party near Woodlands is a good fit for street food: served fresh from the hatch in a garden or field. Plan a gazebo for guests in case of rain. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
How the day works
Serving is quick: guests are served at the hatch or a serving station, so a crowd is looked after quickly. Afterwards we clear our area. In Woodlands, it’s light until about 9:25pm in June but dark by about 4:00pm in December, so the time of year shapes an evening party.
- We start by checking your date and the space.
- You choose fillings, sides and extras.
- Power, water and access are agreed in advance.
- Service starts at the agreed time.
- We tidy up and leave you to enjoy the party.
Preparing for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Check the venue is happy to have a truck or trailer on site
- Choose a level, firm spot for the truck or trailer
Get a quote
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, use our quote form.
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Woodlands: your questions answered
Do you come to events in the New Forest National Park?
We do, where the venue allows a catering vehicle. Lanes can be narrow and ground soft, so tell us how we’d get in.
Which station is closest to Woodlands?
Guests can use Ashurst New Forest station, about 0.9 miles south-east of Woodlands.
What will our party cost?
We quote for each party, depending on numbers, menu and where you are. Contact us for a quote.
How far ahead should we book?
Early is best, but ask even if it is soon. We will check availability for you.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Do you clear up afterwards?
Our area is packed away and left tidy. Let us know the venue’s rules on waste and we’ll confirm the arrangements with your quote.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t generally stop service from the truck or trailer. Plan cover for guests, such as a marquee or gazebo, and let us know if the ground gets soft after heavy rain.
Can guests build their own tacos?
We can. A build-your-own taco bar can be served from the truck or a serving station, with fillings, salsas and toppings to choose from. Read our taco bar guide.
Occasions we cater for in Woodlands
It works for almost any celebration, from a first birthday to a ruby wedding.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Exam-results parties
- Christenings and naming days
- Retirement and leaving parties
Rail travellers will be glad to hear that Ashurst New Forest station is about 0.9 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- The venue requirements
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The deposit and payment dates
- Any travel, parking or access charges
A closer look at the menu
Loaded nachos
Everyone likes a tray of nachos.
Quesadillas
Toasted tortillas with melted cheese inside.
Why choose Mexican party catering in Woodlands?
Cooking yourself saves money but costs you the party. With us, you get to enjoy it. Extras, such as more dishes, extra drinks or a longer service, are quoted on request, so you choose what goes in.
What you get with us
- A menu agreed with you
- Set-up planned with you and your venue
- Catering across Hampshire, including Woodlands
- Allergen information for everything we serve
Take a look at how we price and our guide to catering costs.
Where the truck can go in Woodlands
Plenty of outdoor spaces and venues work for us, but a few things matter:
- A quick photo of the access helps us plan
- Permission from the venue or landowner
- Power and water, which we confirm with you for each booking
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we will advise.
Parties in Woodlands: gardens, venues and local tips
Woodlands is about 2 miles south-west of Totton, in Hampshire. For a party in Woodlands, we can serve in gardens, fields, venues, car parks and courtyards with access in and around Woodlands. We serve in all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, wherever the truck or trailer can get in. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 6 miles away.
After a christening at a church like Bartley Village Hall, a taco truck at home or at a hall is an easy way to feed family and friends. Woodlands is within about 3 miles of the New Forest National Park, so a garden party here may come with a lovely view. Country lanes can be narrow, so tell us about the route in.
For Mexican party catering in SO40, we plan around your venue and the route in. From Alpine Road, The Crescent and Hazel Grove or anywhere nearby, we can bring Mexican party catering there, given access. Close by, we cover parties in Netley Marsh (1 mile north), Ashurst Bridge (1 mile north-east), Bartley (1 mile north-west), Hounsdown (2 miles east) and Winsor (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (15 miles north-east), Eastleigh (10 miles north-east), Fareham (15 miles east), Chandler's Ford (9 miles north-east), Hedge End (10 miles east) and Lymington (10 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include National Dairy Museum (1.5 miles east) and Ashurst Hospital (0.9 miles south-east). Open spaces near Woodlands include Copythorne Common.
- Nearby schools include Hounsdown School (2 miles east)
- Local pubs include The New Forest pub (0.8 miles south-east)
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Give separate numbers for children
- Measure your gate or driveway
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Add a diet question to the invitation
We have allergen details for every dish, so guests can check before ordering.
Ask us about plates, cutlery and serving staff, and we will confirm what’s possible with your quote.
Nearby places to Woodlands
Other catering in Woodlands
How we price Mexican party catering
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- What the venue already provides
- The number of people
- Food, drinks or both
- Timings and hours
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: serving hours, staff, disposables, travel and VAT. Contact us for a quote and we will set out what’s included.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- What power and water the site has
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Gate widths, slopes and the ground
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just drop us a line using the enquiry form.
- 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