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Festival & event street food in Shirley, Southampton
Fresh, colourful and made to share: Mexican street food for festival crowds, school fairs and markets in Shirley and the surrounding area.
- Community days
- Sports clubs and race days
- Summer fairs and fêtes
Planning an event in Shirley?
DIY taco night or a caterer?
A DIY taco night is possible for a crowd, but it is more work than it looks. Fillings need slow cooking, tortillas need warming as you go, and salsas need making. Our taco bar guide explains how.
For a small group, a taco night at home can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles allergen information for you.
Mexican street food in Shirley, served fresh
Fillings are slow-cooked in advance and kept hot on site, so service stays quick through busy periods. Popular choices include vegan tacos, burrito bowls and burritos, and it suits school fairs and fundraisers and community days.
Around Shirley, a fête or summer fair suits a food truck. Send us the pitch and access details. We will check the space, access and power with you before the day, so set-up goes smoothly.
- Location
- Shirley (SO15, SO16, SO17)
- County
- Southampton
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free
- Guest numbers
- Typically around 50 to 400 guests; tell us yours
- Add-ons
- Margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 28 October 2026
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Planning the serving area
Everything is served from our food truck or trailer, so where we park matters. These are the things we check:
- Flat, firm ground
- Your trader pack and site rules
- A pitch with space around it, away from tents and structures
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Shirley
- Vegan options
- Quesadillas
- Tacos
- Burrito bowls
- Loaded nachos
- Burritos
Mexican street food or something else?
For crew catering, sandwiches are easy but uninspiring. A hot meal keeps crew happy. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: serving hours, staff, disposables, travel and VAT. Contact us for a quote and we will set out what’s included.
What you get with us
- Service planned around your numbers
- Allergen information for every dish
- Every guest catered for, gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan included
- A menu built around your guests
Take a look at how we price and our guide to catering costs.
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where vehicles can park, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Shirley? A truck or trailer serves a crowd quickly, with options for most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Events we cater in Shirley
A taco truck brings people into the food area.
Whatever the occasion, the serving truck can be a highlight. We can cater:
- Open days and community events
- Seasonal and night markets
- Open-air performances
- Fundraisers and fêtes
A fundraiser for a church like Shirley Parish Church might use a food truck to give visitors a reason to stay longer.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- Plates and napkins, or nothing at all
- Whether travel is included
- Whether VAT is included
Common questions in Shirley
What’s the nearest station to Shirley for guests?
Millbrook (Hants) station, about 0.7 miles south of the centre.
Could you come to a seaside event near Shirley?
We can, given firm ground and the landowner’s permission. Beaches and promenades typically need the council’s agreement, so check that first.
What do you need at the venue?
The main things are access and a level spot: a firm spot for the truck or trailer, room for a queue and, for a taco bar, space for a serving table. If in doubt, send us a picture of the space and the way in.
How long do you serve for?
It depends on your event. Timings are agreed in advance to suit your day.
Is the food suitable for children?
Yes, children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll suggest mild options.
How is the food prepared?
We slow-cook fillings ahead, then finish them and keep them hot at your event. Tortillas are warmed on site, and salsas and guacamole are made fresh.
Is there a vegan option at your stall?
We do. Our stall menu includes vegan and gluten-free options, with allergen information for every dish.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, with corn tortillas. Corn tortillas are naturally gluten-free, but some fillings, sauces and toppings may not be, so we plan gluten-free dishes carefully and give allergen information.
What happens on the day
Guests tend to gather around the truck, so we plan a spot with space for people to queue. We can serve in the rain, but guests will need somewhere covered. At midsummer, events in Shirley stay light until about 9:25pm, which helps evening trading. Winter markets, dark by about 4:00pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- It starts with your event details and pitch information.
- We confirm our menu, our pitch needs and the paperwork your event asks for.
- On the day, we arrive in the set-up window and get ready to trade.
- We cook to order and serve through the agreed trading hours.
- When trading ends, we pack down and leave the pitch clean.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue is happy to have a truck or trailer on site
- Plan a covered area for guests if rain is likely
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Ask for a quote
Planning Mexican street food in Shirley? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Dietary needs and planning tips
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
At the end, we clear the pitch and leave it clean.
Margaritas and Mexican beer, subject to the event’s licence.
Running an event in Shirley
Shirley is about 2 miles west of Southampton, in Southampton. Tell us where your event in Shirley will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. Shirley is one of 40 places in Southampton where we can bring Mexican street food.
Shirley is on or near the A3057, so getting the truck or trailer to your pitch is simple. Visitors arriving by train will find that the nearest station is Millbrook (Hants) station, about 0.7 miles south. Shows and fairs in the New Forest National Park, about 8 miles from Shirley at most, sometimes have rules on where traders can drive. Send us the site plan and we will plan around it. The coast is within about 3 miles of Shirley, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch, on firm ground rather than sand.
Here we cover the SO15, SO16 and SO17 postcode area. Your event could be at a home on May Road, Dyer Road and York Road. Shirley is on the A3057, which makes it straightforward to bring the truck or trailer. If your venue is just outside Shirley, we also cover Regents Park (1 mile west), Freemantle (1 mile south), Millbrook (1 mile south-west), Coxford (1 mile north-west) and Maybush (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Townhill Park (3 miles east), Midanbury (3 miles east), Thornhill (4 miles east), Chartwell Green (4 miles east), Harefield (4 miles east) and Itchen (3 miles south-east). As one of the bigger places in Southampton, Shirley has lots of places to hold an event.
Other landmarks nearby include Netley Castle (4.4 miles south-east) and Foresters Museum & Archive (1 mile south-east). The countryside around Shirley includes Testwood Lakes.
- Nearby schools include Regents Park Community College (under half a mile west) and Millbrook Community School (1.3 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Crown Public House (under half a mile north-west)
A closer look at the menu
Loaded nachos
Crisp chips loaded up for sharing.
Quesadillas
Popular with children.
- 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