Isle of Wight · England
Mexican Street Food for Colwell events
Fresh, generous and easy to enjoy: a Mexican street-food truck for festivals, fairs, markets and community events for events in Colwell and across the Isle of Wight.
- Outdoor screenings
- Race days and sports events
- Village fairs
Mexican street food for Colwell events
Mexican street food for your event in Colwell
Our food is easy to eat standing up or on the grass. For outdoor cinema and theatre nights and school and charity events, we will put together a menu of quesadillas, vegan tacos and loaded nachos for your guests.
Near Colwell, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a taco truck is a welcome sight. Food and drinks can be booked together or separately, so one caterer can cover more of the day.
- Area
- Colwell (PO40, PO39)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free
- Numbers
- Typically around 50 to 400 guests; tell us yours
- Add-ons
- Nachos, guacamole and a drinks bar
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 28 October 2026
How it works
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, get the serving area ready, and get on with serving. By late September, it’s dark in Colwell at around 7:10pm, so later trading needs some lighting. Tell us how the site will be lit when you send the pitch details.
- Send us your event details and pitch information.
- We confirm our menu, pitch needs and paperwork.
- We arrive and set up at the agreed time.
- We serve to order through the event.
- We pack down and tidy the pitch.
Before we arrive
- Have a marquee or gazebo ready in case of rain
- Measure any gates or arches on the way in
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send a quick message through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Colwell, and we will put together a menu and price.
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Mexican street food or something else?
If you want a trader that adds atmosphere, a Mexican food truck is a strong choice. Your choice of food and drinks affects the price, so share your ideas with us. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What you get with us
- Book food, drinks or both
- A clear quote
- Set-up planned with you and your venue
- A truck or trailer that comes to you
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to catering costs.
Colwell events: pitches and permissions
Colwell is about 5 miles south of Lymington, in the Isle of Wight. Wherever your event is in the PO40 area, we’ll come to your venue or site, as long as there’s access. Colwell is one of 125 places in the Isle of Wight where we can bring Mexican street food. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 17 miles away.
A school such as All Saints Church of England Primary School running a summer fair could book a taco truck. Organisers of a summer fête for a church such as Christ Church could add tacos and burritos alongside the bric-a-brac. With the sea within about a mile, we plan for wind at coastal events, on firm ground rather than sand.
We cater events across the PO40 and PO39 postcode area. Streets in the area include Colwell Chine Road, Heath Lane and Chine Close, and an event on any of them can work if the truck or trailer can park nearby. If your venue is just outside Colwell, we also cover Totland (1 mile south-west), Freshwater (1 mile south-east), Norton Green (1 mile north-east), Easton (1 mile south-east) and Afton (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Newport (10 miles east), Cowes (11 miles north-east), East Cowes (12 miles north-east), Barton (11 miles east), Hunny Hill (10 miles east) and Cross Lane (11 miles east). For an event at a remote venue, tell us early so we can plan the journey, access and power.
Well-known places in the area include Yarmouth Castle (2 miles north-east) and Medina (within half a mile south-west). Open spaces near Colwell include Tennyson Down and Lymington and Keyhaven Marshes Nature Reserve.
- Local pubs include Colwell Bay Inn (within half a mile east)
Should I do it myself?
If you do it yourself, work out quantities first: our guide to how many tacos per person helps. Keep warmed tortillas covered, and label dishes for guests with allergies.
A DIY taco night works well for a small group. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, with allergen information for every dish.
Perfect for your event in Colwell
It’s food people already know and want, so the stall trades steadily.
Whatever you are celebrating in Colwell, the serving truck can be a highlight. We are happy to cater:
- Sports club events
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Seasonal and night markets
- School fairs and fundraisers
Visitors arriving by train will find that Lymington Pier station is about 4.9 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for each dish
- The deposit and payment dates
- Plates and napkins, or nothing at all
- Staff numbers and hours
Common questions in Colwell
What’s the nearest station to Colwell for guests?
The closest is Lymington Pier station, roughly 4.9 miles away.
Will you travel to a small place like Colwell?
Yes. Villages and hamlets are part of our area, and the main thing is access: tell us about the lane, the gate and the ground.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to plan for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll suggest mild options.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can, using corn tortillas. Corn is naturally gluten-free, though some sauces and toppings can contain gluten, so we plan gluten-free dishes carefully and give allergen information.
Do you run a bar at festivals?
We can add our drinks bar if the event is licensed for it. Licensing is checked with you first.
Is the food very hot?
We can keep it mild, and hotter salsas go on the side for guests who like heat.
Can you send us your trader documents?
Send your requirements and we’ll respond with our documents.
Do you cook on site?
We cook to order in our truck or trailer kitchen, or serve from a taco bar. Slow-cooked fillings are prepared in advance and kept hot on site.
Nearby places to Colwell
Other catering in Colwell
Space, access and the venue
Access is the first thing to check for a truck or trailer. We need:
- Firm, level ground or hardstanding
- Access for the truck or trailer at set-up
- Trader information and site rules
Out-of-the-way places like Colwell take a little more planning, so let us know about tracks, gates and power in good time.
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Catering for every guest
Mixed diets are straightforward to plan for, because options can be kept separate. A few tips:
- Ensure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
- Make allergen information visible at every stall
- Share vehicle access times with traders
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
We keep in touch with your traders’ contact on the day on any changes.
Alcohol-free aguas frescas.
The menu, item by item
Burritos
A burrito keeps visitors going.
Vegan tacos
Vegan visitors get a proper meal.
What affects the price in Colwell
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Guest numbers
- How long we’re needed on site
- Your choice of food and drinks
- Whether you add a drinks bar or food
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can feel generous.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The venue or postcode
- Expected numbers
- Your menu ideas
- Diets and allergies you know about
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
- 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