Hampshire · England
Festival & event street food in Picket Piece, Hampshire
A menu that works for every guest: gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan options, plus allergen information for every dish. A taco truck for markets, fêtes and festivals for events in Picket Piece.
- Street food and farmers’ markets
- Agricultural and county shows
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
Planning an event in Picket Piece?
How our Mexican street food works in Picket Piece
A taco stall covers many diets at once: we serve vegan and vegetarian fillings and corn tortillas for gluten-free visitors. That makes your food line-up easier. For festivals and community events and open days, we will put together a menu of loaded nachos, vegan tacos and burrito bowls and more.
Around Picket Piece, a fête or summer fair suits a food truck. Tell us about the pitch, ground and access. Everything is prepared fresh for your event and served from our food truck or trailer, so guests get it at its best.
Events we cater in Picket Piece
It brings something different to the food court.
Here are some of the events we cater in Picket Piece and Hampshire:
- Festivals
- County and country shows
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Hospitality and crew areas
Hot food from a truck or trailer could give a school fair, for a school such as Pilgrims' Cross CofE Aided Primary School, a busy corner.
Before booking anyone
- How bad weather is handled
- A clear list of what’s included
- The venue requirements
- Plates and napkins, or nothing at all
Space, access and the venue
We will be honest if a space will not work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Vehicle access to the pitch for set-up and break-down
- Flat, firm ground
- Your trader pack and site rules
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we’ll advise before booking.
Catering for every guest
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Provide seating near the food
- Put all trader information in one pack
- Make sure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
- Make allergen information visible at every stall
Orders are served throughout the event.
Vegan tacos alongside the rest.
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send what the landowner or council needs from us.
For big numbers, we plan service to keep queues short, so everyone is served promptly. Tell us how long you have for food and drinks.
Running an event in Picket Piece
Picket Piece is about 2 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. From the centre of Picket Piece to the outskirts, Mexican street food works the same way: fresh service from our truck or trailer, every diet planned for and a clear quote. Picket Piece is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we can bring Mexican street food. Our truck and trailer cover the area from Picket Piece to Southampton (about 21 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, Andover station is about 2.4 miles away.
Mexican street food in SP11 is planned around your venue and access. Streets in the area include Locksbridge Road, Wyke Court and Galbraith Road, and an event on any of them can work if the truck or trailer can park nearby. Close by, we cover events in Finkley Down (1 mile west), Andover Down (1 mile south), Finkley (1 mile north-west), Picket Twenty (1 mile south-west) and East Anton (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (15 miles east), Winchester (12 miles south-east), Hyde (12 miles south-east), Tidworth (10 miles west), Weeke (11 miles south-east) and Kempshott (13 miles east).
A little further out are Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.4 miles west) and Finkley Down Farm Museum (0.6 miles west). Not far away are Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
- Nearby schools include Winton Community Academy (1.4 miles south-west) and Winton Community Academy (1.4 miles south-west)
Comparing your options
One-dish stalls leave some visitors out. Our menu gives visitors choice from one pitch. 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 Mobile Mexican Catering in Picket Piece
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests
- We cover Picket Piece and the whole of Hampshire
- A quote that sets out what’s included
- A menu built around your guests
Towns and villages near Picket Piece
Other catering in Picket Piece
Should I do it 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.
A DIY taco night works well for a small group. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles allergen information for you.
What Mexican street food costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Whether you need disposables
- Whether you add a drinks bar or food
- Parking and the route in
- Guest numbers
The cost per head can fall as numbers rise, because the set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The venue or postcode
- Whether you’d like food, drinks or both
- A picture of where we’d park
To get a price, just send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll suggest a menu to suit.
Common questions in Picket Piece
Is Picket Piece close to London?
It is about 61 miles from central London, and inside the area we cover.
Which station is closest to Picket Piece?
The closest is Andover station, roughly 2.4 miles away.
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 will confirm what we need with your quote.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
That’s confirmed with each quote. Let us know what the venue supplies and we will talk it through.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes. The drinks bar can be added to food or booked on its own. We will check the licensing for alcohol with you.
Can you keep it mild?
It is up to you: we can keep the main dishes mild, with hotter salsas served separately. Read more about how spicy Mexican food is.
Do you do a 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.
What does Mexican street food cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the length of service and the location. Send us the details for a quote.
What happens on the day
We need a level, firm spot we can drive the truck or trailer onto, and we agree power and water arrangements before the day. Send us a picture of the space if you’re unsure. Evening events in Picket Piece have light until about 9:25pm at midsummer; beyond that, ask the organiser how the site will be lit.
- Tell us about the event, the crowd and the pitch.
- You get our menu and pitch requirements.
- Power, water and access are agreed in advance.
- We plan to be ready for the lunchtime rush.
- At close, we pack down and tidy up.
Preparing for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for us to park and serve
- Ask the venue about power and water
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
- 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