Hampshire · England
Festival & event street food in Headley Down, Hampshire
Planning Mexican street food in Headley Down? We bring the truck or trailer, the ingredients and the kit, then serve your guests fresh on the day.
- Seasonal and night markets
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Outdoor screenings
Mexican street food near Headley Down
How our Mexican street food works in Headley Down
Our food is easy to eat standing up or on the grass. Popular choices include burritos, burrito bowls and tacos, and it is a good fit for outdoor screenings and county and country shows.
Events near Headley Down are often volunteer-run, so it helps to agree the pitch, power and water early. We cater for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan guests, and we give allergen information for every dish.
Running an event in Headley Down
Headley Down is about 6 miles south of Farnham, in Hampshire. We bring Mexican street food to homes, gardens and venues in Headley Down and nearby villages. We cater in 683 places across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 13 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, Liphook station is about 3.4 miles away. Running a fête for a church like Church of All Saints? A Mexican street-food truck draws people in. Events in and around the Surrey Hills National Landscape, within about 4 miles of Headley Down, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
Mexican street food in GU35 is planned around your venue and access and timings. Local streets include Wilsons Road, Ludshott Grove and Fairview Road; for an event at home on any of them, tell us where the truck or trailer can park. You’ll find Headley Down on the B3002, which makes it straightforward to bring the truck or trailer. Other places close to Headley Down for Mexican street food include Arford (1 mile west), Headley (1 mile west), Wishanger Common (2 miles north), Standford (2 miles south-west) and Lindford (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Farnborough (12 miles north), Fleet (11 miles north), Aldershot (9 miles north), Alton (8 miles west), Petersfield (10 miles south-west) and Yateley (15 miles north).
A little further out are Chase Community Hospital (2.8 miles west). The countryside around Headley Down includes Gibbet Hill and Deadwater Valley.
- Local schools include Mill Chase Academy (2.2 miles west)
Step by step
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, get the serving area ready, and get on with serving. Summer events in Headley Down have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, which helps evening trading. For winter markets, dark by about 4:00pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- We check your dates.
- We agree the menu and the pitch.
- Paperwork goes over in good time.
- We’re ready to serve as visitors arrive.
- We serve, then clear the pitch at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Find out what power and water are available
- Plan a covered area for guests if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, based on what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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Dietary needs and planning tips
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
- Confirm power and water with traders
- Provide seating near the food
- Make sure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
At the end, we clear the pitch and leave it clean.
Margaritas and Mexican beer, subject to the event’s licence.
FAQs for Headley Down
How far is Headley Down from London?
Roughly 40 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Headley Down for guests?
Guests can use Liphook station, about 3.4 miles south of Headley Down.
Do you have vegan options?
Yes. Our stall menu includes vegan and gluten-free options.
Do you do parties at home?
That depends on access. A drive or a spot nearby may work, with permission, if the garden itself is out of reach. Tell us about the space and we’ll advise.
Can you cater for guests who avoid dairy?
We can. Dairy-free options are part of our menus, and we will tell you which dishes contain milk.
Do you need power?
We’ll confirm our needs once we know the pitch details.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan fillings, such as spiced mushrooms or black beans, can be part of the menu.
Do you do a taco bar?
We can. A build-your-own taco bar can be served from the truck or a serving station, with fillings, salsas and toppings to choose from. Read our taco bar guide.
Can I do a taco night myself?
Not sure whether to do it yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Some hosts like to do it themselves. Common snags are cold tortillas, uneven quantities and the host missing the party. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us serve.
Where the truck can go in Headley Down
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
- A level pitch on firm ground
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Who books Mexican street food in Headley Down?
It copes with lunchtime rushes, thanks to fillings prepared in advance.
Big or small, a truck or trailer works well. Common bookings include:
- Hospitality and crew areas
- County and country shows
- Food and music festivals
- Street food and farmers’ markets
If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as The Holme Church of England Primary School, a taco truck can be a crowd-pleaser.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for each dish
- How many staff are serving, and for how long
- Whether travel is included
- The caterer’s food hygiene rating
For event organisers in Headley Down
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: vehicle access, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can check the date.
Comparing your options
Cooked-from-raw street food can slow queues. Our fillings are ready to go, so orders are quick. 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.
Why book with us
- Allergen-aware menus
- Book food, drinks or both
- A quote that sets out what’s included
- Menus chosen with you
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
How we price Mexican street food
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Food, drinks or both
- What’s on the menu
- Timings and hours
- Travel, parking and access
The cost per head can fall as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Where the event is
- How we drive in and where we can park
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Your date and when you want service to start
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, food or drinks or both, and the access. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
More for events in Headley Down
- 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