Isle of Wight · England
Festival & event street food in Northwood, Isle of Wight
Planning Mexican street food in Northwood? We bring the truck or trailer, the ingredients and the kit, and look after your guests on the day.
- Hospitality and crew areas
- Race days and sports events
- Community days
Mexican street food for Northwood events
Why choose Mexican street food in Northwood?
It adds colour to a food line-up.
A truck or trailer suits almost any gathering. In Northwood, you could book us for occasions like:
- Food markets
- Community events and open days
- Music and food festivals
- Crew and volunteer catering
Running a fête for a church like All Saints' Church? A Mexican street-food truck draws people in.
Questions to ask before you book
- Staff numbers and hours
- A food hygiene rating you can check
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- The wet-weather plan
About our Mexican street food in Northwood
Fillings are slow-cooked in advance and kept hot on site, so service stays quick through busy periods. We serve burrito bowls, vegan tacos and tacos, and it’s a good fit for summer fairs and fêtes and country shows.
A fête near Northwood might be on a field with no mains power; let us know and we’ll confirm the arrangements. We serve from the hatch of our food truck or trailer, or from a serving station, and we plan service so the queue keeps moving.
- Area
- Northwood (PO31)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free
- Guests
- Around 50 to 400 is usual; ask about yours
- Extras
- Drinks bar, nachos to share
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 28 October 2026
Northwood events: pitches and permissions
Northwood is about 1 mile south of Cowes, in the Isle of Wight. We serve at events in gardens, halls and venues around Northwood. We cover all 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight. You can also see our page for Portsmouth, about 11 miles away.
Hot food from a truck or trailer could give a school fair, for a school such as Northwood Primary School, a busy corner. With the sea within about 2 miles, we plan for wind at coastal events, on firm ground rather than sand.
We serve at events all over the PO31 postcode area. Whether your event is on Nodes Road, Wyatts Lane and Uplands Road or a nearby road, we’ll plan where to park and serve. Other places close to Northwood for Mexican street food include Rew Street (1 mile west), Gurnard (1 mile north), Cowes (1 mile north), Noke Common (2 miles south) and Parkhurst (2 miles south). We also cater in nearby towns such as Newport (3 miles south), Ryde (7 miles east), Sandown (9 miles south-east), Shanklin (10 miles south-east), Ventnor (11 miles south-east) and Oakfield (7 miles east). Some remote venues need extra planning, so ask early about your event.
Other landmarks nearby include Isle of Wight Natural History Centre (0.5 miles north) and West Cowes Castle (1.7 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Mill Hill and Briddlesford Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Cowes Enterprise College (1.4 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Travellers Joy pub (within half a mile south-west)
DIY taco night or a caterer?
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.
Running your own drinks table is one option, but someone still has to mix, pour and keep an eye on it all evening. Our margarita bar guide has tips.
Space, access and the venue
The route in matters as much as the spot itself. We look for:
- Firm, level ground or hardstanding
- A pitch with space around it, away from tents and structures
- Clear information on power, water and waste
Out-of-the-way places like Northwood take a little more planning, so let us know about tracks, gates and power in good time.
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
How the day works
Here’s how the day normally runs: we arrive and set up, service opens at the agreed time, and your guests are served fresh until service ends. Late-September events in Northwood see sunset at about 7:10pm, so an evening programme will run partly after dusk. Organisers should plan that into the site layout.
- Tell us about the event and pitch.
- We send our menu, needs and the documents you ask for.
- We arrive and set up at the agreed time.
- Orders are served from the hatch while the event runs.
- We clear and leave the pitch clean.
How to prepare
- Have level hardstanding or firm ground ready
- Find out what power and water are available
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, food or drinks or both, and the access. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
For event organisers in Northwood
Organising a club, school or community event in Northwood? A truck or trailer serves a crowd quickly, with options for most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Diets, allergies and planning
Mixed diets are straightforward to plan for, because guests can choose what suits them. A few tips:
- Put all trader information in one pack
- Plan seating near the food area
- Check how traders handle peak times
- Book crew catering in advance
Crew meals are served at set times.
Margaritas and Mexican beer, subject to the event’s licence.
How we price Mexican street food
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Serving staff
- The number of people
- Whether you add a drinks bar or food
- Timings and hours
Pricing depends on the event. A short lunch service for a team is a different job from a full wedding day. Contact us for a quote.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and allergy numbers
- Access for the truck or trailer, including gates and ground
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many adults and children
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Questions from Northwood
Will you travel to a small place like Northwood?
Yes. Villages and hamlets are part of our area, and the main thing is access: tell us about the lane, the gate and the ground.
Can you trade at a school fair in Northwood?
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.
What does Mexican street food cost?
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you want. Tell us your date and numbers and we will reply with a quote.
Do you cook on site?
Fillings are slow-cooked in advance, then finished and kept hot on site. Tortillas are warmed on site, and salsas and guacamole are made fresh.
What paperwork do you provide?
Send us your list.
Can you run a bar?
Yes, we offer a Mexican drinks bar, with margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas and soft drinks. Alcohol at an event may need a licence, such as a premises licence or a Temporary Event Notice, so we will check the licensing with you.
Can you serve alcohol at our event?
We can add our drinks bar if the event is licensed for it. Licensing is checked with you first.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down and leave our area tidy. Let us know the venue’s rules on waste and we’ll confirm the arrangements with your quote.
About the menu
Burritos
A filling burrito to eat on the go.
Burrito bowls
A bowl version of the burrito.
Towns and villages near Northwood
Other catering in Northwood
- 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