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Event caterers in Hensting: Mexican street food
From the first guest in the queue to the last, tacos, burritos and nachos from a truck for fairs and festivals keeps your guests happy at your event in Hensting.
- Fundraisers and fêtes
- Open days and community events
- Open-air performances
Mexican street food near Hensting
Dietary needs and planning tips
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
- Book crew catering in advance
- Send traders one clear trader pack
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
We serve from the hatch throughout trading hours, made to order.
Crew, volunteer and hospitality catering.
Mexican street food in Hensting, served fresh
We work to your trader pack and site rules, including arrival times and waste arrangements. On the menu are burritos, quesadillas and burrito bowls, which works well for community days and school and charity events.
A fête near Hensting might be on a field with no mains power; let us know and we’ll confirm the arrangements. Access, space and power are agreed with you beforehand, so set-up goes smoothly.
The process
When service finishes, we pack down and clear our own area. Set-up and pack-down times are agreed with you and the venue. By late September, it is dark in Hensting at around 7:10pm, so an evening programme will run partly after dusk. Tell us how the site will be lit when you send the pitch details.
- We check your dates.
- We agree what we’ll 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.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue is happy to have a truck or trailer on site
- Measure any gates or arches on the way in
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Get a quote
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. Contact us for a quote: just send a quick message through our quote form.
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Hensting: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Hensting for guests?
Shawford station, about 2.2 miles north-west of the centre.
How far is Hensting from London?
It’s about 62 miles from central London, and inside the area we cover.
How many guests can you serve?
It depends on the menu and how long service runs, but around 50 to 400 guests is the usual range. Tell us your numbers and we will advise.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, gluten-free options are available, using corn tortillas. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can talk through how their food is prepared.
What does Mexican street food cost?
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
What about power on site?
Tell us what the site has, for example a supply from the venue, and we’ll confirm what we need with your quote.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Can you serve in the rain?
The truck or trailer can serve in the rain, but your guests will want somewhere covered, such as a marquee, gazebo or nearby building.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we will agree where we park and serve. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- The event’s site rules and timings
- Pitch space for the vehicle and a queue
- Spacing from tents and other structures
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Hensting
- Burrito bowls
- Vegan options
- Loaded nachos
- Tacos
- Quesadillas
- Burritos
Planners, venues and businesses
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Street food for events around Hensting
Hensting is about 3 miles north-east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. For Mexican street food in Hensting, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and fresh service on the day. Hensting is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we can bring Mexican street food.
Organisers of a summer fête for a church such as Church of the Holy Trinity could add tacos and burritos alongside the bric-a-brac.
Mexican street food in SO50 is planned around your venue and access. Other places close to Hensting for Mexican street food include Owslebury (1 mile north-east), Owslebury Bottom (1 mile north-east), Baybridge (2 miles east), Morestead (2 miles north) and Lane End (4 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (4 miles north), Gosport (15 miles south-east), Eastleigh (3 miles south-west), Fareham (11 miles south), Horndean (14 miles south-east) and Totton (11 miles south-west).
A little further out are St John's Rooms And Chapel (4.3 miles north) and Eastleigh Museum (3.5 miles south-west). Not far away are Shawford Down and Twyford Down.
- Local pubs include Ship Inn (1 mile north-east)
Other catering in Hensting
The menu, item by item
Vegan tacos
A real choice for vegans.
Loaded nachos
Nachos are great for groups.
Events we cater in Hensting
It handles peak times well, thanks to fillings prepared in advance.
A truck or trailer suits almost any gathering. People in Hensting can book us for occasions like:
- School and charity events
- Race days and sports events
- Hospitality and crew areas
- Street food and farmers’ markets
For a public event, it helps to tell people that the nearest station is Shawford station, about 2.2 miles north-west.
What your quote should include
- When payment is due
- Who provides plates and napkins
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Whether VAT is included
DIY taco night versus a caterer
Weighing up a DIY taco night against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Contact us for a quote to compare.
A DIY taco night works well for a small group. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles allergen information for you.
What affects the price in Hensting
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Whether you need disposables
- Food, drinks or both
- Guest numbers
- Parking and the route in
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. Contact us for a quote.
What to tell us
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Expected numbers
- A photo of the space, if it is a garden or field
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs and allergies
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with 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