Hampshire · England
Mexican Street Food in Elson
From the moment the hatch opens to the end of service, a Mexican street-food truck for festivals, fairs, markets and community events makes the serving truck part of your event in Elson.
- Food and music festivals
- Hospitality and crew areas
- Race days and sports events
Mexican street food near Elson
How it compares
Not every trader covers vegans and coeliacs. Our menu includes vegan and gluten-free options. The price depends on guest numbers, the menu and how long you’d like us to serve, along with extras and where your event is. Every event gets its own quote.
What we offer in Elson
- Menus for vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free guests
- Events in Elson and across Hampshire
- A clear quote
- Allergen information for everything we serve
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Mexican street food in Elson, from our food truck or trailer
Fillings are slow-cooked in advance and kept hot on site, so service stays quick through busy periods. We serve tacos, loaded nachos and burritos, which works well for food markets and country shows.
In Elson, one trader covering most diets keeps it simple. Tacos and burritos can do exactly that. We’ll check the space, access and power with you before the day, so there are no surprises on arrival.
What Mexican street food costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Plates, napkins and cutlery
- The number of people
- Food, drinks or both
- Parking and the route in
Extras, such as more dishes, extra drinks or a longer service, are quoted on request, so you choose what goes in.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- A photo of the space, if it is a garden or field
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The venue or postcode
- Your menu ideas
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, tell us about it on our contact page.
Catering for every guest
Every guest is catered for, gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan included. To make it work smoothly:
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
- Agree when vehicles can move on site
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
- Put picnic tables near the traders
We keep in touch with your traders’ contact on the day.
Burrito bowls for gluten-free visitors.
Nearby places to Elson
What else we do in Elson
Events we cater in Elson
Organisers book Mexican street food because it draws people into the food area.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Fundraisers and fêtes
- Community days
- Hospitality and crew areas
A school such as Elson Infant School running a summer fair could book a taco truck.
Questions to ask before you book
- The caterer’s food hygiene rating
- The venue requirements
- What the price includes, item by item
- When payment is due
The process
Service is quick and friendly: guests are served at the hatch or a serving station, so a crowd is looked after quickly. When service ends, we pack down. Christmas markets in Elson trade in the dark from about 4:00pm, so site lighting matters for traders and visitors alike. At midsummer, daylight lasts until roughly 9:20pm.
- Send the event name, expected visitors and pitch size.
- We reply with our stall menu and what we need on site.
- Power, water and access are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we’re ready before the busiest hours.
- At close, we pack down and tidy up.
Getting ready for the day
- Measure any gates or arches on the way in
- Find out what power and water are available
- Arrange somewhere covered for guests to eat
Ask for a quote
To get a price, just use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will suggest a menu to suit.
Planning help
Event catering near Elson
Elson is about 1 mile north of Gosport, in Hampshire. For Mexican street food in Elson, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and friendly service on the day. We cater in all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 13 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Portsmouth Harbour station, about 2.1 miles south-east. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Thomas, a taco truck adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. Within about 4 miles of the sea, coastal events bring wind and sand into the plan. A firm, sheltered pitch suits a truck or trailer best.
This part of Hampshire takes in PO12 and PO13. Local streets include Ham Lane, Quay Lane and Avery Lane; for an event at home on any of them, tell us where the truck or trailer can park. You’ll find Elson on the A32, so it is easy for us to reach with the truck or trailer. For events just outside Elson, we cover Gosport (1 mile south), Forton (1 mile south), Bridgemary (1 mile north-west), Priddy's Hard (1 mile south-east) and Rowner (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Havant (8 miles north-east), Eastleigh (14 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles north-west), Horndean (9 miles north-east), Hedge End (10 miles north-west) and Waterlooville (7 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Search (1.6 miles south-east) and Portchester Castle (2.2 miles north-east). Not far away are West of the River Alver and Portsdown Hill.
- Nearby schools include Brune Park Community School (0.5 miles south-west) and St Vincent College (1.1 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Kings Head pub (0.5 miles south-west)
Should I do it myself?
Some hosts like to do it themselves. Common snags are cold tortillas, uneven quantities and the host missing the party. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the serving.
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.
Elson questions
Can you trade at a school fair in Elson?
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.
What’s the nearest station to Elson for guests?
Portsmouth Harbour station, about 2.1 miles south-east of the centre.
Do you do parties at home?
Yes, as long as there’s access and a level, firm spot. Send us a photo of the access and the space, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
Do you have vegan options?
Of course. We can include vegetarian and vegan fillings like black beans or spiced mushrooms.
What happens if it rains?
We can keep serving from the truck or trailer in the rain, but guests need somewhere covered to eat and drink, like a marquee or gazebo.
Will there be long queues?
With fillings ready to go, service is quick.
What food and drinks do you offer?
Mexican street food: tacos and build-your-own taco bars, burritos, burrito bowls, nachos and quesadillas, plus salsas, guacamole and toppings. A drinks bar is available too, with margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas.
Can you feed our volunteers?
Yes, timed to your schedule. Tell us numbers and timings.
For event organisers in Elson
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Space, access and the venue
We serve from a truck or trailer, so where we park matters. Here’s what we look for:
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
- Firm, level ground or hardstanding
- Vehicle access to the pitch for set-up and break-down
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we will advise.
- 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