Hampshire · England
Festival & event street food in Basingstoke, Hampshire
A menu that works for every guest: vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free options, plus allergen information for every dish. A taco truck for markets, fêtes and festivals in Basingstoke.
- Food markets
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Festivals
Get a quote for Mexican street food in Basingstoke
How it works
We arrive in good time before service, set up the truck or trailer and get everything ready. Guests come up to order when service opens. At midsummer, events in Basingstoke stay light until about 9:25pm, which helps evening trading. For winter markets, dark by about 4:00pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- We check your dates.
- We agree what we will serve and where.
- We send the paperwork your event asks for.
- We are ready to serve as visitors arrive.
- We serve, then clear the pitch at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Give us a contact for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send a quick message through our quote form.
Planning help
About our Mexican street food in Basingstoke
Organisers can book us as a public stall or to feed crew, volunteers and hospitality areas. On the menu are burrito bowls, burritos and tacos, and it suits sports clubs and race days and country shows.
In Basingstoke, busy events need traders who serve fast; a focused menu helps keep the queue moving. We prepare everything fresh for your event and serve it straight from our food truck or trailer.
Is Mexican street food right for your event?
Not every trader covers vegans and coeliacs. Our menu includes vegan and gluten-free options. Catering from a truck or trailer can be a practical alternative to a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- Allergen information for everything we serve
- Access, space and power checked in advance
- Tacos, burritos and a drinks bar
- We cover Basingstoke and the whole of Hampshire
Read how we price or our guide to catering costs.
Towns and villages near Basingstoke
Also in Basingstoke
Planning the serving area
Access is the first thing to check for a truck or trailer. We need:
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
- Flat, firm ground
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we’ll advise.
Should I do it myself?
Not sure whether to do it yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Contact us for a quote to compare.
Running your own drinks table is one option, but someone has to serve all evening. See our margarita bar guide.
A closer look at the menu
Burritos
A big tortilla wrapped round rice, beans, a filling and toppings to eat on the go.
Quesadillas
Crisp quesadillas.
Diets, allergies and planning
Mixed diets are straightforward to plan for, because guests can choose what suits them. A few tips:
- Put all trader information in one pack
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Share vehicle access times with traders
We arrive in the agreed set-up window, following your trader pack.
Alcohol-free aguas frescas.
What Mexican street food costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Adding food to drinks, or drinks to food
- Travel, parking and access
- The menu you choose
- The number of people
There is no one-size-fits-all price for Mexican street food. A simple party menu and a full wedding day are very different jobs. Your quote sets it all out.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The venue or postcode
- The date and rough timings
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- What power and water the site has
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Running an event in Basingstoke
Basingstoke is in Hampshire. Events in Basingstoke are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and fresh service on the day. Basingstoke is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 14 miles away.
If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as King's Furlong Infant School and Nursery, a taco truck can be a crowd-pleaser. For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Basingstoke station, about 0.6 miles east.
This part of Hampshire takes in RG24, RG22, RG21 and RG23, so your event can be anywhere in it. We can cater an event on streets such as Church Square, Queen Annes Square and The Square or the roads around them. Basingstoke is on the A30 and A33, which makes it straightforward to bring the truck or trailer. For events just outside Basingstoke, we cover South Ham (1 mile south-west), Winklebury (1 mile west), Brighton Hill (1 mile south), Rooksdown (1 mile north-west) and Buckskin (1 mile west). We also cater in nearby towns such as Farnborough (15 miles east), Fleet (11 miles east), Aldershot (15 miles east), Alton (10 miles south-east), Yateley (13 miles north-east) and Tadley (6 miles north). As one of the bigger places in Hampshire, Basingstoke has lots of places to hold an event, though town-centre access for a truck or trailer needs planning.
A little further out are Basing House (2.2 miles east) and The Malls (0.6 miles east). The countryside around Basingstoke includes Farleigh Hill and Daneshill Park Woods.
- Nearby schools include Cranbourne (0.7 miles south) and The Costello School (1 mile east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Rising Sun pub (0.5 miles north-east)
Basingstoke questions
How far is Basingstoke from central London?
It is about 46 miles from central London, and inside the area we cover.
Do you come to school fairs around Basingstoke?
We can, as long as the school agrees and the truck or trailer can reach the pitch. Tell us the date, the site and roughly how many visitors you expect.
Can guests build their own tacos?
Yes, a taco bar is one of our options. Let us know your numbers and space and we will suggest the best set-up.
What do you need at the venue?
The main things are access and a level spot: a level spot to park, space for guests to queue and a little room for a serving table. Send us a picture and tell us about gates, slopes and soft ground.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan the menu with them in mind.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your event and menu. We agree arrival, service and pack-down times with you so everything fits your schedule.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
What food and drinks do you offer?
Every menu is agreed with you. Fillings might include slow-cooked pork carnitas, chicken tinga, beef birria and vegan options such as spiced mushrooms or black beans. See our menu for ideas.
Perfect for your event in Basingstoke
It brings something different to the food court.
In Basingstoke and nearby, we can cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Seasonal and night markets
- County and country shows
- Race days and sports events
- Summer fairs and fêtes
With the A30 and A33 close by, Basingstoke is straightforward for us to reach with the truck or trailer.
Questions to ask before you book
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- The venue requirements
- What happens if it rains
- The deadline for final numbers
- 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