Oxfordshire · England
Festival & event street food in Islip, Oxfordshire
We bring a Mexican street-food truck for festivals, fairs, markets and community events to Islip and nearby, with options for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan guests.
- Food and music festivals
- Street food and farmers’ markets
- Sports clubs and race days
Get a quote for Mexican street food in Islip
Is Mexican street food right for your event?
Not every trader covers vegans and coeliacs. Our menu includes vegan and gluten-free options. Catering from a truck or trailer can be a practical alternative to a sit-down meal, because it needs no venue kitchen. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- A clear quote
- A menu agreed with you
- Book food, drinks or both
- A plan agreed before the day
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
About our Mexican street food in Islip
Our food is easy to eat standing up or on the grass, which suits festival crowds. It works well for agricultural and county shows and village fairs, with burrito bowls, tacos and burritos.
At a field event near Islip, power and water may be limited; tell us what’s available and we will plan around it. We serve from the hatch of our truck or trailer, or from a serving station, and we plan the service around your numbers.
- Area
- Islip (OX5)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free
- Guest numbers
- Typically around 50 to 400 guests; tell us yours
- Add-ons
- Nachos, guacamole and a drinks bar
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 28 October 2026
Questions from Islip
Which station should guests use for Islip?
Islip station, in Islip itself.
Do you come out to small places like Islip?
Yes, small places are no problem, given access. Let us know about access and parking for the truck or trailer.
How much is a food truck for an event?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and where your event is. Contact us for a quote.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, gluten-free options are available, made with corn tortillas. Tell us about any coeliac guests before the event so we can talk through how their food is prepared.
Can you keep it mild?
The food can be kept mild, and hotter salsas go on the side for guests who like heat.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Of course. We can include vegetarian and vegan fillings like black beans or spiced mushrooms, served alongside the meat options.
Do you clear up afterwards?
Our area is packed away and left tidy. Let us know the venue’s rules on waste and we’ll talk it through.
Do you provide plates and napkins?
That’s confirmed with each quote. Let us know what the venue supplies.
DIY taco night versus a caterer
Not sure whether to do it yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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.
Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in Islip? A truck or trailer serves a crowd quickly, with options for most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide the information the landowner or council asks for from us.
What else we do in Islip
Event catering near Islip
Islip is about 5 miles north of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. For an event in Islip, we can serve in gardens, fields, venues, car parks and courtyards with access in and around Islip. Islip is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover.
For a public event, it helps to tell people that Islip station is in Islip itself. A fundraiser for a church like St Nicholas' Church might use a food truck to give visitors a reason to stay longer.
Anywhere in OX5, we can bring the truck or trailer to your guests. From High Street, King's Head Lane and Middle Way or anywhere nearby, we’ll plan where to park and serve. Other places close to Islip for Mexican street food include Gosford (2 miles south-west), Hampton Poyle (2 miles north-west), Kidlington (2 miles west), Bletchingdon (3 miles north-west) and Weston-on-the-Green (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Oxford (5 miles south), Didcot (15 miles south), Bicester (6 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (10 miles south), Witney (11 miles west) and Thame (12 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Churchill Hospital (4.1 miles south). The countryside around Islip includes Otmoor RSPB reserve and Headington Hill.
- Schools near Islip include Gosford Hill School (1.9 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Red Lion Inn (within half a mile north-west)
Step by step
Guests tend to gather around the truck, so we will help you choose a spot with room for a queue. We can serve in the rain, though guests will want somewhere covered to stand or sit. Evening events in Islip have light until about 9:25pm at midsummer; after that, the trading area needs lighting from the organiser or the site.
- You send us the event, the dates and the pitch details.
- You get our stall menu, what we need at the pitch and the paperwork you request.
- We arrive at the agreed time and set up on our pitch.
- We cook to order and serve through the agreed trading hours.
- We pack away and leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Check gates and access routes are wide and high enough
- Arrange somewhere covered for guests to eat
- Ask the venue about power and water
Get a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
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Prices and what affects them
We quote for your event, which reflects:
- Whether you add a drinks bar or food
- Staff for serving and the bar
- What the venue already provides
- Distance and access to the venue
The price depends on guest numbers, the menu and how long you’d like us to serve, plus any add-ons and the location. Every event gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Access for the truck or trailer, including gates and ground
- The address or venue name
- The date and rough timings
- A picture of the space, if it’s a garden or field
Send us the date, your venue or OX5 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you will get menu ideas and a price. To get started, drop us a line using the enquiry form.
Where the truck can go in Islip
Many gardens, fields and venues can take a truck or trailer, but there are a few things to check:
- A pitch big enough for the truck or trailer and a queue
- Trader information and site rules
- Access for the truck or trailer at set-up
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Islip
- Quesadillas
- Burritos
- Vegan options
- Tacos
- Loaded nachos
- Burrito bowls
Why choose Mexican street food in Islip?
It suits outdoor events of all sizes.
Almost any gathering can work with a truck or trailer. In Islip, you could book us for occasions like:
- Open days and community events
- Food markets
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Open-air performances
A school such as Dr South's Church of England Primary School running a summer fair could book a taco truck.
Comparing caterers
- VAT, if it applies
- What the price includes, item by item
- How bad weather is handled
- Any travel, parking or access charges
About the menu
Burrito bowls
Bowls suit gluten-free visitors.
Loaded nachos
Tortilla chips with cheese, salsa and toppings for sharing.
- 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