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Event caterers in Portsea: Mexican street food
From the moment the hatch opens to the end of service, a taco truck for markets, fêtes and festivals makes the serving truck part of your event in Portsea.
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Festivals
- Agricultural and county shows
Planning an event in Portsea?
Mexican street food in Portsea, from our truck or trailer
Organisers can book us as a public stall or to feed crew, volunteers and hospitality areas. At outdoor cinema and theatre nights and race days and sports events, we can serve quesadillas, vegan tacos and burritos and more.
In Portsea, one trader covering most diets keeps it simple. A Mexican street-food truck can do that. We’ll check the space, access and power with you before the day, so there are no surprises on arrival.
- Where
- Portsea (PO1, PO12, PO5)
- Region
- Portsmouth
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free
- Guests
- Typically around 50 to 400 guests; tell us yours
- Also available
- Drinks bar, nachos to share
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 28 October 2026
Should I do it myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party serving. With a caterer, you get the food and drinks without the work.
Doing it yourself? Start with the quantities: see how many tacos per person. Keep warmed tortillas covered, and label anything containing allergens.
Events we cater in Portsea
It copes with lunchtime rushes, because fillings are cooked ahead.
In Portsea and nearby, we can cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Outdoor cinema and theatre nights
- Food and music festivals
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Hospitality and crew areas
A school such as Portsmouth Grammar School running a summer fair could book a taco truck.
Before you book anyone
- Space, access, power and water needs
- If the price includes VAT
- How each diet is kept separate
- What happens if it rains
Catering for every guest
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
- Check allergen information is on display
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
- Confirm power and water with traders
At the end, we clear the pitch and leave it clean.
Nachos for groups.
Step by step
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, get the serving area ready, and get on with serving. For an evening event in Portsea, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; beyond that, ask the organiser how the site will be lit.
- First, we check the dates.
- We agree the menu and the pitch.
- We send the paperwork your event asks for.
- We are ready to serve as visitors arrive.
- We serve, then clear the pitch at the end.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, firm spot for the truck or trailer
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Have a marquee or gazebo ready in case of rain
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, menu ideas and access. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
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Portsea events: pitches and permissions
Portsea is about 1 mile south-west of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. Whether your event is in the middle of Portsea or on 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 serve in 19 places in Portsmouth, from the larger towns to small villages, wherever the truck or trailer can get in.
Visitors arriving by train will find that Portsmouth Harbour station is in Portsea itself. Organisers of a summer fête for a church such as St Ann's Church could add tacos and burritos alongside the bric-a-brac. Within about 2 miles of the sea, coastal events bring wind and sand into the plan. A firm, sheltered pitch suits a truck or trailer best.
For Mexican street food in PO1, PO12 and PO5, we plan around your venue and the route in and your guests. Whether your event is on Main Road, Park Road and Scott Road or a nearby road, we can bring Mexican street food there, given access. Nearby, we also cater events in Portsmouth Point (1 mile south), Clayhall (2 miles south-west), Haslar (2 miles south-west), Alverstoke (2 miles south-west) and Privett (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Hilsea (3 miles north-east), Wymering (4 miles north-east), Paulsgrove (4 miles north), Cosham (3 miles north-east), Drayton (4 miles north-east) and Farlington (5 miles north-east).
A little further out are Tricorn Centre (0.8 miles east) and Southsea Castle (1.6 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
- Schools near Portsea include St Jude's CofE Primary School (0.7 miles south-east) and Charter Academy (0.8 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Ship & Castle pub (within half a mile west)
- Other local spots include Southsea (1.3 miles south-east)
FAQs for Portsea
Can you trade at a school fair in Portsea?
Yes, if the school is happy and there is access for the truck or trailer. Tell us the date and pitch details.
How far is Portsea from central London?
It’s about 65 miles from central London, and inside the area we cover.
Can you feed our volunteers?
We can. Crew, volunteer and hospitality catering is available, with or without a public stall.
What do you need at the venue?
A level, firm spot for the truck or trailer, with access wide and high enough to drive in, plus the venue’s permission. We confirm power and water with you for each booking.
Will you have a stall at our event?
Tell us about your event, and we’ll reply with our availability and what we need.
Will there be long queues?
Tell us expected visitor numbers and we’ll plan for peak times, so queues keep moving.
Do you cook on site?
We cook to order in our truck or trailer kitchen, or serve from a taco bar. Fillings are slow-cooked beforehand and finished on site.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down and tidy our own area after service. For anything beyond that, such as guests’ tables, ask us.
Planning the serving area
Before the day, we’ll agree where we park and serve. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- A pitch with space around it, away from tents and structures
- Details of power, water and waste arrangements
- Vehicle access to the pitch for set-up and break-down
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
How it compares
Some traders struggle with vegan and gluten-free visitors. We can serve vegan fillings and corn tortillas. The price depends on guest numbers, the menu and how long you’d like us to serve, along with extras and where your event is. We quote for each event individually.
Why us?
- We cover Portsea and the whole of Portsmouth
- Menus chosen with you
- Quoted for your event
- Service planned around your numbers
See how we price and the cost guide.
What’s on the menu
Tacos
Street tacos with your choice of filling.
Burritos
A filling burrito to eat on the go.
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Prices and what affects them
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Food, drinks or both
- The length of service
- Parking and the route in
- Staff for serving and the bar
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: serving hours, staff, disposables, travel and VAT. Contact us for a quote and we’ll set out what’s included.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
- What power and water the site has
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and allergy numbers
Send us the date, your venue or PO1 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you will get menu ideas and a price. To get started, use our quote form.
- 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