Hampshire · England
Event caterers in Shalden
We bring a Mexican street-food truck for festivals, fairs, markets and community events to Shalden and across Hampshire, with options for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan guests.
- Outdoor screenings
- Open days and community events
- Fundraisers and fêtes
Planning an event in Shalden?
Mexican street food in Shalden, from our food truck or trailer
Organisers can book us as a public stall or to feed crew, volunteers and hospitality areas. It suits summer fairs and fêtes and school fairs and fundraisers, serving tacos, burritos and quesadillas.
A fête near Shalden might be on a field with no mains power; tell us what’s available and we will plan around it. Your quote sets out what’s included: menu, timings and any add-ons.
About the menu
Burrito bowls
Bowls suit gluten-free visitors.
Quesadillas
Popular with children.
Questions from Shalden
Do you come to school fairs around Shalden?
Yes, with the school’s permission and a pitch the truck or trailer can reach. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
Which station should guests use for Shalden?
The closest is Alton station, roughly 2.1 miles away.
What access do you need?
Level, firm ground or hardstanding for the truck or trailer, and a route in it can fit through, and the venue’s agreement. We confirm power and water with you for each booking.
What if the weather’s bad?
We can serve from the hatch in the rain. Plan cover for guests, such as a marquee or gazebo, and let us know if the ground gets soft after heavy rain.
Can you do dairy-free food?
Yes, on request. Let us know your dairy-free numbers, and we will include them in the plan.
Do you need electricity?
It depends on the event and the set-up, and we agree power and water with you before the day. Tell us what’s available at your venue.
Do you provide allergen information for each dish?
Yes. Tell us about allergies when you book. Under UK rules, caterers must give information on 14 allergens, and we give it for every dish (Food Standards Agency guidance). Anyone with a severe allergy should speak to us before the event.
Can you send us your trader documents?
Tell us what the event needs and we will send the paperwork your event asks for.
Catering for every guest
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Make sure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
- Plan seating near the food area
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
We arrive in the agreed set-up window.
Burrito bowls for gluten-free visitors.
What Mexican street food costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- The length of service
- What the venue already provides
- How many guests we are serving
- What’s on the menu
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
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Gate widths, slopes and the ground
- The address or venue name
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you need. For a quote, tell us about it on our contact page.
Event catering near Shalden
Shalden is about 2 miles north-west of Alton, in Hampshire. For Mexican street food in Shalden, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and friendly service on the day. Shalden is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our truck and trailer cover the area from Shalden to Basingstoke (about 8 miles away).
Hot food from a truck or trailer could give a school fair, for a school such as HSDC Alton, a busy corner. Visitors arriving by train will find that Alton station is about 2.1 miles away.
Here we cover the GU34 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Southwood Road, Stancombe Lane and Shalden Lane; for an event at home on any of them, tell us where the truck or trailer can park. Close by, we cover events in Shalden Green (1 mile north), Thedden (2 miles south-west), Beech (2 miles south), Bentworth (2 miles south-west) and Southrope (2 miles north-west). We also cater in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (8 miles north-west), Farnborough (13 miles north-east), Fleet (10 miles north-east), Aldershot (12 miles north-east), Petersfield (12 miles south) and Yateley (14 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Gliding Heritage Centre (1.3 miles north-west) and Alton Community Hospital (2.3 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Holybourne Hill.
Events we cater in Shalden
It adds colour to a food line-up.
Big or small, a truck or trailer works well. Common bookings include:
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Open days and community events
- Crew and volunteer catering
- Seasonal and night markets
Organisers of a summer fête for a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul could add tacos and burritos alongside the bric-a-brac.
Comparing caterers
- Plates and napkins, or nothing at all
- If the price includes VAT
- Space, access, power and water needs
- A clear list of what’s included
Is Mexican street food right for your event?
One-dish stalls leave some visitors out. Tacos, burritos, bowls and nachos give choice from one pitch. Larger events can cost less per head, because the set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- Events in Shalden and across Hampshire
- Allergen information for everything we serve
- Quoted for your event
- A menu built around your guests
Take a look at how we price or our guide to catering costs.
What else we do in Shalden
Can I do a taco night myself?
Doing it yourself? Start with the quantities: our guide to how many tacos per person helps. Keep warmed tortillas covered, and label anything containing allergens.
You can host your own taco night for a crowd, but it takes planning. Fillings need slow cooking, tortillas need warming as you go, and salsas need making. Our taco bar guide explains how.
What we need at the venue
Everything is served from our truck or trailer, so the spot needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Pitch space for the vehicle and a queue
- Firm, level ground or hardstanding
- Trader information and site rules
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we’ll advise.
Step by step
The truck or trailer needs a level, firm spot with access to drive in, with power and water arrangements agreed beforehand. Send us a photo of the space if you are unsure. At midsummer, events in Shalden stay light until about 9:25pm, which helps evening trading. For winter markets, dark by about 4:00pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- 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.
- We serve to order through the event.
- We clear and leave the pitch clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Plan a covered area for guests if rain is likely
How to get a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Related guides
- 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