Portsmouth · England
Festival & event street food in Hilsea, Portsmouth
From the first guest in the queue to the last, a Mexican street-food truck for festivals, fairs, markets and community events keeps your guests happy at your event in Hilsea.
- Crew and volunteer catering
- County and country shows
- Seasonal and night markets
Mexican street food in Hilsea
Working with your venue
For big numbers, we plan service to keep queues short, so everyone is served promptly. Let us know how long the break is.
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We can send what the landowner or council needs from us.
Mexican street food in Hilsea, served fresh
One Mexican trader covers several diets: there are vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options, with corn tortillas. That makes your food line-up easier. For street food and farmers’ markets and country shows, we will put together a menu of vegan tacos, quesadillas and burritos and more.
Village fêtes and summer fairs around Hilsea can be a good fit for a taco truck. Send us the pitch and access details. Access, space and power are agreed with you beforehand, so set-up goes smoothly.
- Location
- Hilsea (PO2, PO3, PO6)
- County
- Portsmouth
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free
- Guests
- Around 50 to 400 is usual; ask about yours
- Add-ons
- Drinks bar, nachos to share
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 28 October 2026
About the menu
Tacos
Street tacos with your choice of filling.
Vegan tacos
Vegan fillings with salsa and toppings.
Street food for events around Hilsea
Hilsea is about 2 miles north of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. We serve at events in homes, gardens and venues in Hilsea and nearby villages. We serve in all 19 towns and villages across Portsmouth. Our truck and trailer cover the area from Hilsea to Southampton (15 miles away).
A school such as Gatcombe Park Primary School running a summer fair could book a taco truck. Visitors arriving by train will find that the nearest station is Hilsea station, about 0.5 miles east. The coast is within about 4 miles of Hilsea, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch, on firm ground rather than sand.
Here we cover the PO2, PO3 and PO6 postcode area. Streets in the area include Vita Road, Conan Road and Arras Road, and an event on any of them can work if the truck or trailer can park nearby. For events just outside Hilsea, we cover Cosham (1 mile north), North End (1 mile south-west), Tipner (1 mile south-west), Wymering (1 mile north) and Rudmore (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in Southsea (3 miles south), Portsea (3 miles south-west) and Portsmouth Point (3 miles south-west).
A little further out are World War I Remembrance Centre (0.8 miles east) and Tricorn Centre (2.1 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
- Nearby schools include Trafalgar School (within half a mile north-west) and Springfield School (1.3 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include Coach and Horses pub (within half a mile north)
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- The menu you choose
- Adding food to drinks, or drinks to food
- How many guests we are serving
- Plates, napkins and cutlery
Larger events can cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Gate widths, slopes and the ground
- The date and time of the event
- The address or venue name
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and allergy numbers
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, food or drinks or both, and the access. When you are ready, send a quick message through our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Plan access routes for trader vehicles
- Tell traders about power and water before the day
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
- Plan seating near the food area
At the end, we clear the pitch and leave it clean.
Burrito bowls for gluten-free visitors.
Hilsea: your questions answered
Can you trade at a school fair in Hilsea?
Yes, with the school’s permission and a pitch the truck or trailer can reach. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
Could you come to a seaside event near Hilsea?
We can, given firm ground and the landowner’s permission. Beaches and promenades generally need the council’s agreement, so check that first.
Do you come to Hilsea?
Yes, we do. We serve at events in Hilsea and across Portsmouth. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and we plan them in from the start. Tell us your numbers when you ask for a quote.
Is the food very hot?
We can keep it mild, and hotter salsas go on the side for guests who like heat.
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. We also run a Mexican drinks bar.
Do you need power?
Send pitch details and we’ll confirm, including power and water.
Do you cook on site?
Fillings are slow-cooked in advance, then finished and kept hot on site. The tortillas are warmed on site, and the salsas and guacamole are made fresh.
What we need at the venue
If a space is not suitable, we will tell you. The main points are:
- Pitch space for the vehicle and a queue
- Vehicle access before and after the event
- A level pitch on firm ground
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Events we cater in Hilsea
It feeds crew and volunteers well on a long day.
Whatever the occasion, our food truck or trailer can be the centre of it. We’re happy to cater:
- Open days and community events
- Open-air performances
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Summer fairs and fêtes
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St Francis' Church, a taco truck adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
Comparing caterers
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Who provides plates and napkins
- A food hygiene rating you can check
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Is Mexican street food right for your event?
Cooked-from-raw street food can slow queues. With fillings prepared ahead, service is fast. What’s on the menu makes a difference to the total, so share your ideas with us. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why book Mobile Mexican Catering in Hilsea
- Food and drinks from one caterer, if you want both
- Events in Hilsea and across Portsmouth
- Access, space and power checked in advance
- Served fresh from our truck or trailer
The process
Once service is over, we pack up and leave our area tidy. We agree set-up and pack-down times with you and your venue. Late-September events in Hilsea see sunset at about 7:10pm, so later trading needs some lighting. Tell us how the site will be lit when you send the pitch details.
- Send the event name, expected visitors and pitch size.
- You get our menu and pitch requirements.
- Power, water and access are agreed in advance.
- We plan to be ready for the lunchtime rush.
- When trading ends, the pitch is cleared and left clean.
How to prepare
- Arrange somewhere covered for guests to eat
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to park
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send a quick message through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll suggest a menu to suit.
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What else we do in Hilsea
- 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