Portsmouth · England
Festival & event street food in North End, Portsmouth
We bring a Mexican street-food truck for festivals, fairs, markets and community events to North End and across Portsmouth, with options for vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free guests.
- Food and music festivals
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Outdoor cinema and theatre nights
Mexican street food for North End events
Mexican street food in North End, served fresh
One Mexican trader covers several diets: we serve vegan and vegetarian fillings and corn tortillas for gluten-free visitors. That makes your food line-up easier. At crew and volunteer catering and outdoor screenings, we can serve vegan tacos, burritos and quesadillas for your guests.
Village fêtes and summer fairs around North End can be a good fit for a taco truck. Send us the pitch and access details. We prepare everything fresh for your event and serve it straight from our truck or trailer, so guests get it at its best.
- Where
- North End (PO2, PO1)
- Region
- Portsmouth
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free
- Guest numbers
- Typically around 50 to 400 guests; tell us yours
- Add-ons
- Drinks bar, nachos to share
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 28 October 2026
Occasions we cater for in North End
It is food people already know and want.
Big or small, a truck or trailer works well. Common bookings include:
- Open-air performances
- Agricultural and county shows
- School and charity events
- Crew and volunteer catering
Hot food from a truck or trailer could give a school fair, for a school such as Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, a busy corner.
What to look for in a quote
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether VAT is included
- The wet-weather plan
- Space, access, power and water needs
Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free included. To make it work smoothly:
- Give traders a single information pack
- Put picnic tables near the traders
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
We clear the pitch and leave it as we found it.
Aguas frescas and soft drinks at the stall.
Step by step
When we arrive, we position the truck or trailer and get the serving area ready. We are ready to serve at the agreed time, so everything runs to your schedule. Late-September events in North End see sunset at about 7:10pm, so an evening programme will run partly after dusk. Organisers should plan that into the site layout.
- You send us the event, the dates and the pitch details.
- We confirm our menu, our pitch needs and the paperwork your event asks for.
- We set up the truck or trailer on the pitch at the agreed time.
- We cook to order and serve through the agreed trading hours.
- At the close, we clear our pitch.
How to prepare
- Have a marquee or gazebo ready in case of rain
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Tell us about narrow gates or low branches
How to get a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Planning help
Can I do a taco night myself?
Weighing up a DIY taco night against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. 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 dishes for guests with allergies.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Firm, level ground or hardstanding
- Your trader pack and site rules
- Room for the truck or trailer and customers
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we’ll advise before booking.
How it compares
If you want a trader that adds atmosphere, tacos and burritos deliver. Access, parking and the distance to your venue can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed in your quote.
Why book with us
- Served fresh from our truck or trailer
- Access, space and power checked in advance
- Events in North End and across Portsmouth
- Quick, friendly service from the hatch
See our pricing and the cost guide.
Other catering in North End
About the menu
Vegan tacos
A real choice for vegans.
Quesadillas
Popular with children.
Fairs, fêtes and events in North End
North End is about 1 mile north of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. Give us the address of your event in North End, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. North End is one of 19 places in Portsmouth where we can bring Mexican street food.
Visitors arriving by train will find that Hilsea station is about 1.2 miles away. North End is on or near the A2047, so getting the truck or trailer to your pitch is simple. Within about 3 miles of the sea, coastal events bring wind and sand into the plan. A firm, sheltered pitch suits a truck or trailer best.
We cater events across the PO2 and PO1 postcode area and the streets around it. Your event could be at a home on Knox Road, Croft Road and Kirby Road. Main roads around North End include the A2047, so getting the truck or trailer to your event is simple. Nearby, we also cater events in Rudmore (1 mile south-west), Tipner (1 mile west), Portsmouth (1 mile south), Copnor (1 mile south-east) and Hilsea (1 mile north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Royal Portsmouth Hospital (1.2 miles south) and Charles Dickens Birthplace Museum (0.8 miles south-west). Not far away are Portsdown Hill and Milton Locks.
- Schools near North End include Mayfield School (0.5 miles north-east) and St Edmund's Catholic School (1.3 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Clarence pub (less than half a mile east)
- Local facilities include Southsea (2.4 miles south)
Organising for someone else?
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
North End questions
Do you come to school fairs around North End?
Yes, with the school’s permission and a pitch the truck or trailer can reach. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
Is North End close to London?
About 64 miles from central London, and we cover it.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can, using corn tortillas. Corn tortillas are naturally gluten-free, but some fillings, sauces and toppings may not be, so we check every dish and give allergen information.
Can you cater in a back garden?
Yes, as long as there’s access and a level, firm spot. Send us a picture of the access and the space.
Can you do dairy-free food?
Yes. Dairy-free options are part of our menus.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
When do you arrive?
It depends on your event. Timings are agreed in advance so everything fits your schedule.
Can you cater for crew and volunteers?
Yes. We can cook for crew, volunteers or a hospitality area as well as, or instead of, a public stall.
- 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