Hampshire · England
Mexican Street Food in Bailey's Hard
Something for every guest: gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan options, plus allergen information for every dish. Tacos, burritos and nachos from a truck for fairs and festivals for events in Bailey's Hard.
- Open days and community events
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Food and music festivals
Mexican street food near Bailey's Hard
Occasions we cater for in Bailey's Hard
It’s food people already know and want, so the stall trades steadily.
Here are some of the events we cater around Bailey's Hard:
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Food and music festivals
- Community days
- Agricultural and county shows
PTA volunteers planning an event for a school like Beaulieu Village Primary School might like a trader who brings everything and serves quickly.
Questions to ask before booking
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether travel is included
- VAT, if it applies
- How each diet is kept separate
Mexican street food in Bailey's Hard, from our truck or trailer
We work to your trader pack and site rules, from arrival times to waste. For open days and community events and county and country shows, we can serve quesadillas, tacos and burrito bowls and more.
For a village fête or field event near Bailey's Hard, a truck or trailer brings hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground, the gate and access. Guests are served from our food truck or trailer, or from a serving table nearby, and we plan service so the queue keeps moving.
The process
On the day, we park the truck or trailer in the agreed spot and set up. We are ready to serve at the agreed time, so everything runs to your schedule. Late-September events in Bailey's Hard see sunset at about 7:10pm, so an evening programme will run partly after dusk. Organisers should plan that into the site layout.
- Send the event name, expected visitors and pitch size.
- You get our menu and pitch requirements.
- We confirm power, water and access arrangements.
- On the day, we are ready before the busiest hours.
- At close, we pack down and tidy up.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, firm spot for the truck or trailer
- Measure any gates or arches on the way in
- Tell us when you want service to start
Getting a price
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you need. To ask for one, tell us about it on our contact page.
Planning help
Questions from Bailey's Hard
Do you come to events in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. Tell us about narrow lanes and soft ground.
Which station is closest to Bailey's Hard?
The closest is Beaulieu Road station, roughly 4.2 miles away.
Do you do margaritas?
Yes. Our drinks bar can be booked on its own or with food, with alcohol-free options such as aguas frescas. For alcohol, we will check the licensing with you and your venue.
Do you have options for kids?
Yes, children are easy to plan for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll suggest mild options.
Can we have a build-your-own taco bar?
Yes, a taco bar is one of our options. Tell us about your space and numbers and we’ll suggest the best set-up.
Do you cover Bailey's Hard?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Bailey's Hard is within our area. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Can you cater in a back garden?
Yes, if the truck or trailer can get in and park on level, firm ground. Send us a photo of the access and the space, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Greater London, Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes and Oxfordshire, including Bailey's Hard.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Send traders one clear trader pack
- Check allergen information is on display
- Ask about peak-time capacity
- Schedule crew meals
Crew meals are served at set times.
Nachos for groups.
DIY taco night versus a caterer
You can set up your own drinks table, but someone has to serve all evening. Our margarita bar guide has tips.
Weighing up a DIY taco night against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Contact us for a quote to compare.
Also near Bailey's Hard
Also in Bailey's Hard
Planners, venues and businesses
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Bailey's Hard? Service from a truck or trailer is quick, even for a crowd, and the menu can suit most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
About the menu
Burrito bowls
Bowls suit gluten-free visitors.
Vegan tacos
Fillings such as spiced mushrooms or black beans.
How it compares
For crew catering, sandwiches are easy but uninspiring. A hot burrito or taco bowl keeps crew going. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What we offer in Bailey's Hard
- A quote that sets out what’s included
- Set-up planned with you and your venue
- Fast service, even with a queue
- Everything served fresh from the hatch
Read how we price and the cost guide.
What affects the price in Bailey's Hard
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The length of service
- What’s on the menu
- Whether you add a drinks bar or food
- Whether you need disposables
What’s on the menu makes a difference to the total, so tell us what you have in mind. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- What you’d like on the menu
- Your date and when you want service to start
- A photo of the space, if it is a garden or field
- Diets and allergies you know about
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get menu ideas and a price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Bailey's Hard events: pitches and permissions
Bailey's Hard is about 4 miles south-west of Hythe, in Hampshire. For an event in Bailey's Hard, we can park up at venues, fields, drives and courtyards. Bailey's Hard is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we can bring Mexican street food. Our truck and trailer cover the area from Bailey's Hard to Southampton (8 miles away).
Rail travel is an option for visitors, as the nearest station is Beaulieu Road station, about 4.2 miles north-west. Running a fête for a church like Church of the Blessed Virgin and Child? A Mexican street-food truck draws people in. Events in and around the New Forest National Park, within about a mile of Bailey's Hard, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
For Mexican street food in SO42, we plan around your venue and the route in and your guests. If your venue is just outside Bailey's Hard, we also cover The Hummicks (1 mile north-east), Beaulieu (1 mile north-west), East Boldre (1 mile west), Furzey Lodge (2 miles west) and Dibden Purlieu (3 miles north). We also cater in nearby towns such as Gosport (13 miles east), Eastleigh (12 miles north), Fareham (11 miles east), Totton (8 miles north), Chandler's Ford (12 miles north) and Hedge End (9 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (1.1 miles north-west) and Lymington New Forest Hospital (5.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Boldre Foreshore.
- Local pubs include The Montagu Arms (0.7 miles north-west)
- 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