Hampshire · England
Event caterers in Pilley
From the first guest in the queue to the last, Mexican street food for festival crowds, school fairs and markets keeps your guests happy at your event in Pilley.
- Agricultural and county shows
- Community days
- Fundraisers and fêtes
Planning an event in Pilley?
Pilley events: pitches and permissions
Pilley is about 2 miles north of Lymington, in Hampshire. From the centre of Pilley to the outskirts, Mexican street food works the same way: a truck or trailer at your event, options for every diet and a clear price. We cater in 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages, wherever the truck or trailer can get in. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 11 miles away.
A fundraiser for a church like Saint Nicholas Chapel might use a food truck to give visitors a reason to stay longer. If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as William Gilpin Church of England Primary School, a taco truck can be a crowd-pleaser. Events in and around the New Forest National Park, within about 3 miles of Pilley, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements. 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 SO41 postcode area and the streets around it. That could mean an event at a home with a drive on Pilley Street, Burnt House Lane and May Lane or the roads around them. Nearby, we also cater events in Pilley Bailey (1 mile north-east), Warborne (1 mile south-west), Bull Hill (1 mile east), Portmore (1 mile south-east) and Boldre (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Eastleigh (15 miles north-east), Fareham (15 miles east), Totton (9 miles north), Chandler's Ford (15 miles north-east), Hedge End (14 miles north-east) and Romsey (15 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery (1.7 miles south) and Lymington New Forest Hospital (1.1 miles south-west). The countryside around Pilley includes Boldre Foreshore.
- Local schools include Southlands School (0.6 miles south-west) and Priestlands School (2.3 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Red Lion Inn (0.7 miles west)
Mexican street food in Pilley, from our food truck or trailer
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. For village fairs and sports clubs and race days, we can serve vegan tacos, tacos and burritos and more.
At a fête or field event near Pilley, a truck or trailer brings hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground, the gate and access. Food and drinks can be booked together or separately, so the food and drinks can come from one caterer.
Towns and villages near Pilley
What else we do in Pilley
Common questions in Pilley
Can you trade at a school fair in Pilley?
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.
Could you come to a seaside event near Pilley?
Yes, with permission for the spot and firm ground for the truck or trailer. Seafront and beach spots typically need permission, and wind is the main thing to plan for.
How quickly can you serve?
Fillings are cooked ahead and kept hot, so orders are assembled quickly.
How much is a food truck for an event?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually need. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Can you serve alcohol at our event?
We can add our drinks bar if the event is licensed for it. We’ll go through the licensing with you.
What do you need at the venue?
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 picture of the space and the way in.
Is the food made fresh?
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.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down and tidy our own area after service. Ask us if you’d like help with anything else.
Planners, venues and businesses
For big numbers, we plan service to keep queues short, so guests are looked after quickly. Tell us how long you have for food and drinks.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: vehicle access, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
What Mexican street food costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- How many staff you need
- Parking and the route in
- Adding food to drinks, or drinks to food
- The number of people
There is no one-size-fits-all price for Mexican street food. A short lunch service for a team is a different job from a full wedding day. Contact us for a quote.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Your menu ideas
- The date and time of the event
- Gate widths, slopes and the ground
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
What’s on the menu
Loaded nachos
Sharing nachos go down well.
Burrito bowls
Bowls suit gluten-free visitors on the grass.
Planning for every diet
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
- Provide seating near the food
- Share vehicle access times with traders
- Put all trader information in one pack
Crew meals are served at set times.
Catering for crew and hospitality areas.
Events we cater in Pilley
Tacos and burritos are easy sells.
Almost any gathering can work with a truck or trailer. People in Pilley can book us for events such as:
- Seasonal and night markets
- Outdoor screenings
- Community days
- Summer fairs and fêtes
Visitors arriving by train will find that the nearest station is Lymington Town station, about 1.5 miles south.
What to look for in a quote
- What the price includes, item by item
- When payment is due
- How late numbers can change
- Whether plates, napkins and cutlery are included
Before you choose a spot
Access is the first thing to check for a truck or trailer. We look for:
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
- The event’s site rules and timings
- Access for the truck or trailer at set-up
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Step by step
We arrive in good time before service, then set up and prepare everything. When service opens, guests come up to the hatch or serving table. At midsummer, events in Pilley stay light until about 9:25pm, so evening trading typically finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter markets, dark by about 4:00pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- We check your dates.
- We agree the menu and the pitch.
- Paperwork goes over in good time.
- The hatch opens when the event does.
- We trade, then pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Check gates and access routes are wide and high enough
- Get the venue’s permission for us to park and serve
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Getting a price
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, use our quote form.
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Should I do it myself?
Plenty of people try a DIY taco night at home. Common snags are cold tortillas, uneven quantities and the host missing the party. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the serving.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party serving. With a caterer, you get the food and drinks without the work.
- 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