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Event caterers in Great Thorness: Mexican street food
Fresh, colourful and made to share: Mexican street food for festival crowds, school fairs and markets in Great Thorness and the surrounding area.
- School and charity events
- Community days
- Feeding crew and volunteers
Mexican street food in Great Thorness
FAQs for Great Thorness
Could you come to a seaside event near Great Thorness?
Yes, as long as the site allows it and the ground is firm. Seafront and beach spots normally need permission, and wind is the main thing to plan for.
Will you travel to a small place like Great Thorness?
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.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, they’re part of the planning from the start. Tell us your numbers when you ask for a quote.
Can you cater for crew and volunteers?
Yes. We can cook for crew, volunteers or a hospitality area as well as, or instead of, a public stall.
Do you need water?
Let us know what the pitch has and we’ll confirm our needs. Power and water are agreed with each booking.
Is the food very hot?
We can keep it mild, and hotter salsas go on the side for guests who like heat.
Do you cook on site?
We slow-cook fillings ahead, then finish them and keep them hot at your event. Tortillas are warmed on site, and salsas and guacamole are made fresh.
How much is a food truck for an event?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the length of service and the location. Send us the details for a quote.
How our Mexican street food works in Great Thorness
Fillings are slow-cooked in advance and kept hot on site, so service stays quick through busy periods. We serve burritos, burrito bowls and quesadillas, which works well for agricultural and county shows and village fêtes and summer fairs.
At a field event near Great Thorness, power and water may be limited; let us know and we’ll confirm the arrangements. You can book food, drinks or both, so the food and drinks can come from one caterer.
- Where
- Great Thorness (PO31)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free
- Numbers
- Typically around 50 to 400; ask us
- Add-ons
- Margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 28 October 2026
Step by step
Here’s how the day normally runs: we arrive and set up, we open the hatch when you’re ready, and we serve your guests fresh for the agreed time. Summer events in Great Thorness have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:10pm by late September, which helps evening trading. Winter markets, dark by about 4:00pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- 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 are ready before the busiest hours.
- When trading ends, the pitch is cleared and left clean.
Before we arrive
- Measure any gates or arches on the way in
- Tell us when you want service to start
- Tell us what power and water the site has
How to get a price
Send us the date, your venue or PO31 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you will get menu ideas and a price. To get started, drop us a line using the enquiry form.
Planning help
Occasions we cater for in Great Thorness
Crew appreciate a hot meal.
Here are some of the events we cater in Great Thorness and the Isle of Wight:
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Open-air performances
- Community events and open days
Questions to ask before you book
- What the price includes, item by item
- The wet-weather plan
- If the price includes VAT
- Who provides plates and napkins
Event catering near Great Thorness
Great Thorness is about 3 miles south-west of Cowes, in the Isle of Wight. Events in Great Thorness are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and friendly service on the day. Great Thorness is one of 125 places in the Isle of Wight we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 13 miles away.
The coast is within about 4 miles of Great Thorness, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch, on firm ground rather than sand.
We cater events across the PO31 postcode area. We also serve at events in Porchfield (1 mile south-west), Locksgreen (1 mile south-west), Rew Street (2 miles north-east), Newtown (2 miles south-west) and Northwood (2 miles north-east). We also cater in nearby towns such as Newport (3 miles south-east), Ryde (9 miles east), Cowes (3 miles north-east), Sandown (10 miles south-east), Shanklin (10 miles south-east) and Ventnor (11 miles south-east). If your event is somewhere remote, let us know early and we will plan the trip and the route in for the truck or trailer.
Well-known places in the area include Carisbrooke Castle (3.5 miles south-east) and St Mary's Hospital (2.8 miles south-east). Open spaces near Great Thorness include Mill Hill.
- Pubs nearby include Sportsman's Rest pub (0.9 miles south-west)
Where the truck can go in Great Thorness
If a space isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you. The main points are:
- Firm, level ground or hardstanding
- Vehicle access to the pitch for set-up and break-down
- Trader information and site rules
Great Thorness is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we will plan the journey and access for the truck or trailer.
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Great Thorness
- Tacos
- Vegan options
- Burritos
- Quesadillas
- Loaded nachos
- Burrito bowls
Towns and villages near Great Thorness
Also in Great Thorness
Popular choices
Burrito bowls
Easy to eat with a fork on the grass.
Vegan tacos
Fillings such as spiced mushrooms or black beans.
Is Mexican street food right for your event?
Some street food is slow to serve one order at a time. With fillings prepared ahead, service is fast. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, staff, plates and napkins, travel and VAT. Contact us for a quote and we’ll set out what’s included.
What you get with us
- Allergen information for everything we serve
- Set-up planned with you and your venue
- Fast service, even with a queue
- Tacos, burritos and a drinks bar
Read how we price or the cost guide.
DIY taco night versus a caterer
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up in the kitchen. Booking a caterer means you can relax with everyone else.
Doing it yourself? Start with the quantities: our guide to how many tacos per person helps. Keep tortillas warm in a covered basket, and label anything containing allergens.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free guests. To get it right:
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Schedule crew meals
- Plan access routes for trader vehicles
- Provide seating near the food
Orders are served throughout the event.
Vegan tacos alongside the rest.
What affects the price in Great Thorness
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Plates, napkins and cutlery
- How long we are needed on site
- Your choice of food and drinks
- Staff for serving and the bar
Extra dishes, drinks and longer service are priced on request, so you choose what goes in.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- A picture of where we’d park
- Your date and when you want service to start
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and allergy numbers
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send you a clear quote and a suggested menu.
- 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