Hampshire · England
Mexican Street Food for Norleywood events
Mobile Mexican Catering brings a taco truck for markets, fêtes and festivals to Norleywood and nearby, catering for vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free guests.
- Community events and open days
- Sports clubs and race days
- Seasonal and night markets
Mexican street food for Norleywood events
About our Mexican street food in Norleywood
We trade at festivals, fairs, markets, school fairs and community events. Popular choices include loaded nachos, quesadillas and tacos, which works well for street food and farmers’ markets and hospitality and crew areas.
For a village fête or field event near Norleywood, we can bring hot food to a rural site. Ground conditions and access matter, so tell us about them. Food and drinks can be booked together or separately, so one caterer can cover more of the day.
A closer look at the menu
Burrito bowls
A bowl version of the burrito.
Loaded nachos
Nachos are great for groups.
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. Contact us for a quote to 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. Our taco bar guide explains how.
Who books Mexican street food in Norleywood?
It adds colour to a food line-up.
A truck or trailer works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- School and charity events
- Outdoor cinema and theatre nights
- Community events and open days
- Summer fairs and fêtes
If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as South Baddesley Church of England Primary School, a taco truck can be a crowd-pleaser.
Questions to ask before booking
- A food hygiene rating you can check
- The wet-weather plan
- Travel and parking costs
- When payment is due
Space, access and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Vehicle access to the pitch for set-up and break-down
- A pitch big enough for the truck or trailer and a queue
- The event’s site rules and timings
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we’ll advise before booking.
Norleywood events: pitches and permissions
Norleywood is about 3 miles north-east of Lymington, in Hampshire. Anywhere in SO41, we can serve your guests, as long as there’s access. Norleywood is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 11 miles away.
A fundraiser for a church like Church of St Mary might use a food truck to give visitors a reason to stay longer. For visitors coming by rail, Lymington Pier station is about 2 miles away. Organisers near the New Forest National Park, within about 4 miles of Norleywood, may face extra conditions on traffic, ground protection and waste. We work to whatever the site sets. Seafront festivals and markets, with the coast within about 3 miles of Norleywood, need the organiser’s permission for traders. Send us the pitch details and we will check access.
Here we cover the SO41 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. From Norleywood Road, Joys Lane and Thatchers Lane or a nearby road, we’ll plan where to park and serve. If your venue is just outside Norleywood, we also cover East End (1 mile south-east), Thorns Beach (3 miles east), Hamstead (5 miles south-east), Bouldnor (5 miles south) and Yarmouth (5 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Gosport (15 miles east), Eastleigh (15 miles north-east), Fareham (14 miles east), Totton (10 miles north), Chandler's Ford (15 miles north) and Hedge End (13 miles north-east).
A little further out are St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery (2.4 miles south-west) and Lymington New Forest Hospital (2.3 miles west). The countryside around Norleywood includes Boldre Foreshore.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Norleywood? A truck or trailer serves a crowd quickly, with options for most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if it’s a good fit.
Common questions in Norleywood
Can you bring a truck or trailer to venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can you trade at a school fair in Norleywood?
We can, as long as the school agrees and the truck or trailer can reach the pitch. Tell us the date, the site and roughly how many visitors you expect.
Is the food suitable for children?
Yes, children are easy to plan for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll suggest mild options.
What about power on site?
Let us know what’s available on site, such as a supply from the venue near where we will park, and we’ll confirm what we need with your quote.
What access do you need?
Access and level ground matter most: a level spot to park, space for guests to queue and a little room for a serving table. If in doubt, send us a photo of the space and the way in.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, Hampshire included. See all areas.
Can we have a build-your-own taco bar?
Yes, a taco bar is one of our options. Tell us about your space and numbers and we will suggest the best set-up.
Can you trade at our festival or fair?
Send us the details, and we will confirm availability and requirements.
How it works
Guests tend to gather around the truck, so we plan a spot with space for people to queue. We can serve in the rain, though guests will want somewhere covered to stand or sit. For an evening event in Norleywood, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June; after that, the trading area needs lighting from the organiser or the site.
- We check your dates.
- We agree the menu and the pitch.
- We send the paperwork your event asks for.
- We’re ready to serve as visitors arrive.
- We trade, then pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the truck or trailer
- Have a marquee or gazebo ready in case of rain
- Measure any gates or arches on the way in
How to get a price
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Related guides
What affects the price in Norleywood
We quote for your event, and the price is based on:
- How many guests we’re serving
- Plates, napkins and cutlery
- The length of service
- Travel, parking and access
Catering from a truck or trailer can be a practical alternative to a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- What you’d like on the menu
- Roughly how many adults and children
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, food or drinks or both, and the access. To send your details, drop us a line using the enquiry form.
Planning for every diet
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Provide seating near the food
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
- Check how traders handle peak times
- Plan access routes for trader vehicles
At the end, we clear the pitch and leave it clean.
Bowls as a gluten-free choice.
More for events in Norleywood
- 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