Hampshire · England
Mexican Street Food for Sandy Down events
A Mexican street-food truck for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Sandy Down, served from our truck or trailer, at your venue, garden or site.
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Outdoor cinema and theatre nights
- Crew and volunteer catering
Mexican street food in Sandy Down
The process
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 photo of the space if you are unsure. By late September, it is dark in Sandy Down at around 7:10pm, so an evening programme will run partly after dusk. Tell us how the site will be lit when you send the pitch details.
- We check your dates.
- We agree what we will serve and where.
- We send the paperwork your event asks for.
- We’re ready to serve as visitors arrive.
- We serve, then clear the pitch at the end.
Before we arrive
- Tell us what power and water the site has
- Choose a level, firm spot for the truck or trailer
- Get the venue’s permission for us to park and serve
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send you a clear quote.
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How our Mexican street food works in Sandy Down
The menu is agreed with organisers, with fillings such as carnitas, chicken tinga or beef birria, plus a vegan option such as spiced mushrooms or black beans. We serve burrito bowls, burritos and tacos, which works well for festivals and race days and sports events.
Near Sandy Down, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a taco truck is a welcome sight. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Events we cater in Sandy Down
It adds colour to a food line-up.
A truck or trailer works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Food and music festivals
- Community events and open days
- Hospitality and crew areas
- Fundraisers and fêtes
Visitors arriving by train will find that the nearest station is Brockenhurst station, about 1.6 miles north.
Before you book anyone
- How many staff are serving, and for how long
- A clear list of what’s included
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Travel and parking costs
How it compares
For crew catering, sandwiches are easy but uninspiring. A hot meal keeps crew happy. 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.
What we offer in Sandy Down
- Fast service, even with a queue
- Events in Sandy Down and across Hampshire
- Served fresh from our food truck or trailer
- A plan agreed before the day
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can check the date.
Common questions in Sandy Down
Could you come to a seaside event near Sandy Down?
Yes, with permission for the spot and firm ground for the truck or trailer. Wind, sand and seafront permissions are the main things to plan on the coast.
Which station is closest to Sandy Down?
Guests can use Brockenhurst station, about 1.6 miles north of Sandy Down.
Are plates and napkins included?
Please ask us. Let us know what you already have, and we will set out plates, napkins and cutlery in your quote.
Can you trade at our festival or fair?
Tell us about your event, and we will reply with our availability and what we need.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
What if the weather’s bad?
The truck or trailer can serve in the rain, but your guests will want somewhere covered, such as a marquee, gazebo or nearby building.
Do you provide allergen information for each dish?
We plan allergen-aware menus, including for nut allergies, and give allergen information for every dish. We plan carefully and keep options separate, though we can’t promise a dish is allergen-free. If a guest has a severe allergy, please talk to us before the event.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, we offer a Mexican drinks bar, serving margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas such as hibiscus and horchata, and soft drinks. Alcohol at an event may need a licence, such as a premises licence or a Temporary Event Notice, so we’ll check the licensing with you.
Also near Sandy Down
What else we do in Sandy Down
Can I do a taco night myself?
If you do it yourself, work out quantities first: see how many tacos per person. Keep warmed tortillas covered, and label dishes for guests with allergies.
You can set up your own drinks table, but someone still has to mix, pour and keep an eye on it all evening. Our margarita bar guide has tips.
What we need at the venue
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Pitch space for the vehicle and a queue
- Vehicle access before and after the event
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we will advise before booking.
Running an event in Sandy Down
Sandy Down is about 3 miles north of Lymington, in Hampshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Sandy Down or on the outskirts, Mexican street food works the same way: fresh service from our truck or trailer, every diet planned for and a clear quote. Sandy Down is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We cater right across the region, from Sandy Down to Southampton (about 11 miles away).
Running a fête for a church like Church of St John? A Mexican street-food truck draws people in. Within about 2 miles is the New Forest National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements. With the sea within about 4 miles, we plan for wind at coastal events, on firm ground rather than sand.
For Mexican street food in SO41, we plan around your venue and the route in and timings. Local streets include Sandy Down, Lower Sandy Down and Hurstly Lane; for an event at home on any of them, tell us where the truck or trailer can park. If your venue is just outside Sandy Down, we also cover Battramsley (1 mile south), Boldre (1 mile south-east), Mount Pleasant (1 mile south-west), Pilley (1 mile south-east) and Warborne (2 miles south-east). We also cater in nearby towns such as Eastleigh (15 miles north-east), Totton (9 miles north), Chandler's Ford (15 miles north-east), Hedge End (14 miles north-east), Lymington (3 miles south) and Romsey (14 miles north).
A little further out are Lymington New Forest Hospital (1.9 miles south) and St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery (2.6 miles south). Open spaces near Sandy Down include Boldre Foreshore.
- Local pubs include The Hobler Public House (less than half a mile south-west)
Prices and what affects them
We quote for your event, which reflects:
- The length of service
- Parking and the route in
- Whether you need disposables
- Food, drinks or both
Extras, such as more dishes, extra drinks or a longer service, are quoted on request, so you choose what goes in.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- How we drive in and where we can park
- The date and time of the event
- Your menu ideas
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, menu ideas and access. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
The menu, item by item
Burritos
A big tortilla wrapped round rice, beans, a filling and toppings.
Tacos
Warm tortillas with a filling, salsa and toppings.
- 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