Hampshire · England
Festival & event street food in Locks Heath, Hampshire
Fresh, generous and easy to enjoy: a taco truck for markets, fêtes and festivals for events in Locks Heath and across Hampshire.
- Sports club events
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Music and food festivals
Get a quote for Mexican street food in Locks Heath
Mexican street food in Locks Heath, from our truck or trailer
Festivals can be bigger than our usual 50 to 400 guests, so share expected numbers and trading hours and we’ll plan around them. Popular choices include burrito bowls, burritos and loaded nachos, and it suits school and charity events and festivals.
Around Locks Heath, a fête or summer fair suits a food truck. Tell us about the pitch, ground and access. We turn up ready to serve, and tidy our own area afterwards.
Planning the serving area
We will agree the spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
- Pitch space for the vehicle and a queue
- Access for the truck or trailer at set-up
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Locks Heath
- Vegan options
- Loaded nachos
- Tacos
- Quesadillas
- Burritos
- Burrito bowls
Events we cater in Locks Heath
It brings something different to the food court.
In Locks Heath and nearby, we can cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Race days and sports events
- Outdoor cinema and theatre nights
- Music and food festivals
- Seasonal and night markets
If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Park Gate Primary School, a taco truck can be a crowd-pleaser.
Comparing caterers
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- VAT, if it applies
- How late numbers can change
- Payment terms and deposit
Catering for every guest
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Share power and water details early
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Put picnic tables near the traders
- Send traders one clear trader pack
We keep in touch with your traders’ contact on the day on any changes.
Aguas frescas and soft drinks at the stall.
Comparing your options
For crew catering, sandwiches are easy but uninspiring. A hot burrito or taco bowl keeps crew going. Larger events can cost less per head, because the set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- Allergen-aware menus
- We cover Locks Heath and the whole of Hampshire
- A quote that sets out what’s included
- Every guest catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free included
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Nearby places to Locks Heath
What else we do in Locks Heath
Your questions about Mexican street food in Locks Heath
What’s the nearest station to Locks Heath for guests?
Guests can use Swanwick station, about 0.9 miles north of Locks Heath.
How far is Locks Heath from London?
It is about 67 miles from central London, and inside the area we cover.
Do you provide plates and napkins?
That’s confirmed with each quote. Tell us whether your venue has crockery or you’d prefer disposables.
Who clears up?
We clear our own area when service is finished. For anything beyond that, such as guests’ tables, ask us.
Do you do crew catering?
Yes, timed to your schedule. Tell us numbers and timings.
Can we book you as a trader?
Send us the event details, dates and pitch information, and we will let you know if we’re available.
How much space do you need?
The main things are access and a level spot: a firm spot for the truck or trailer, room for a queue and, for a taco bar, space for a serving table. Send us a picture and tell us about gates, slopes and soft ground.
Do you cater in Locks Heath?
We do. Locks Heath is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Planners, venues and businesses
Organising a club, school or community event in Locks Heath? Service from a truck or trailer is quick, even for a crowd, and the menu can suit most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
For larger events, we plan serving points around your timings, so everyone is served promptly. Tell us how long you have for food and drinks.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Locks Heath
Locks Heath is about 3 miles west of Fareham, in Hampshire. For an event in Locks Heath, we can park up at venues, fields, drives and courtyards in and around Locks Heath. Locks Heath is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we can bring Mexican street food. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 7 miles away.
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St John, a taco truck adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. For visitors coming by rail, Swanwick station is about 0.9 miles away. Within about 2 miles of the sea, coastal events bring wind and sand into the plan. A firm, sheltered pitch suits a truck or trailer best.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO31, PO14 and PO15. We can cater an event on streets such as Church Road, Lower Church Road and Laxton Close or the roads around them. Nearby, we also cater events in Titchfield Common (1 mile south-east), Park Gate (1 mile north), Warsash (1 mile south-west), Sarisbury (1 mile north-west) and Segensworth (1 mile north-east). We also cater in nearby towns such as Winchester (14 miles north), Gosport (6 miles south-east), Havant (12 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles east) and Horndean (12 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include St Andrew's Castle (2.2 miles west) and Carron Row Farm Museum (1.6 miles east). The countryside around Locks Heath includes Holly Hill Woodland Park.
- Local schools include Brookfield Community School and Language College (0.6 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Jolly Farmer Public House (0.7 miles south-west)
Can I do a taco night myself?
Weighing up a DIY taco night against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
You can host your own taco night for a crowd, but it takes planning. Fillings need slow cooking, tortillas need warming as you go, and salsas need making. Read our guide to taco bars.
Step by step
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, let us know and we will adjust where we can. A December market in Locks Heath loses the light at about 4:00pm, so site lighting matters for traders and visitors alike. At midsummer, daylight lasts until roughly 9:20pm.
- Organisers send us the event details, dates and pitch information.
- We send our menu, pitch requirements and the documents you ask traders for.
- We arrive at the agreed time and set up on our pitch.
- Tacos, burritos and more are served to order while the event is open.
- We pack away and leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Have level hardstanding or firm ground ready
- Tell us what power and water the site has
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Getting a price
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: give us the basics about your event, and we will make suggestions. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What Mexican street food costs
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- What the venue already provides
- Parking and the route in
- The number of people
- The length of service
Extra dishes, drinks and longer service are priced on request, so you choose what goes in.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- The venue or postcode
- What you’d like on the menu
- A picture of the space, if it’s a garden or field
- Your date and when you want service to start
To get a price, just drop us a line using the enquiry form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.
- 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