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Event caterers in South Down: Mexican street food
From the moment the hatch opens to the end of service, tacos, burritos and nachos from a truck for fairs and festivals keeps your guests happy at your event in South Down.
- Street food and farmers’ markets
- Sports clubs and race days
- Village fairs
Mexican street food in South Down
About our Mexican street food in South Down
Crew and volunteer meals are timed to suit you, so your team eats well on a long day. It works well for open days and community events and crew and volunteer catering, serving quesadillas, vegan tacos and burrito bowls.
For a village fête or field event near South Down, a truck or trailer brings hot food to a rural site. Ground conditions and access matter, so tell us about them. Every guest is catered for, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free included, with allergen information for everything we serve.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
- Check allergen information is on display
- Schedule crew meals
- Put all trader information in one pack
We keep our pitch tidy and safe throughout the day.
Our drinks bar, where the event’s licensing allows.
Mexican street food or something else?
Cooked-from-raw street food can slow queues. Our fillings are ready to go, so orders are quick. 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 South Down
- Allergen information for every dish
- Menus for vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free guests
- A plan agreed before the day
- Everything served fresh from the hatch
Take a look at how we price and our guide to catering costs.
Planning the serving area
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A pitch big enough for the truck or trailer and a queue
- Firm, level ground or hardstanding
- Vehicle access before and after the event
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in South Down
- Loaded nachos
- Tacos
- Quesadillas
- Burritos
- Vegan options
- Burrito bowls
South Down questions
Do you come out to small places like South Down?
Yes, small places are no problem, given access. Tell us about lanes, gates, ground and parking.
What’s the nearest station to South Down for guests?
The closest is Shawford station, roughly 0.6 miles away.
Do you cater in South Down?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including South Down. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Is the food very hot?
We can keep it mild, with hotter salsas on the side for anyone who wants more heat.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, including Hampshire. Find your area.
Do you have options for kids?
Of course. Mild dishes, quesadillas and nachos can be part of the menu. Tell us how many children are coming.
What about power on site?
It depends on the event and the set-up, and we agree power and water with you before the day. Let us know whether there is a supply near where we will park.
Can we book you as a trader?
Send us the details, and we’ll confirm availability and requirements.
South Down events: pitches and permissions
South Down is about 3 miles north-east of Chandler's Ford, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your event in South Down, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, wherever the truck or trailer can get in. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 7 miles away.
Hot food from a truck or trailer could give a school fair, for a school such as Twyford St Mary's Church of England Primary School, a busy corner. Visitors arriving by train will find that Shawford station is about 0.6 miles away.
We cover events in every part of the SO21 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Cross Way, Fairfield Road and Grove Road, and an event on any of them can work if the truck or trailer can park nearby. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Compton (1 mile north), Otterbourne (1 mile south-west), Shawford (1 mile north-east), Twyford (1 mile east) and Oliver's Battery (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Winchester (3 miles north), Eastleigh (3 miles south), Fareham (13 miles south-east), Andover (15 miles north-west), Totton (10 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (3 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Balfour Museum of Hampshire Red Cross History (2.9 miles north) and Wolvesey Castle (3.2 miles north). Open spaces near South Down include Twyford Down and Shawford Down.
- Schools near South Down include Thornden School (1.9 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Bridge Inn (0.6 miles north-east)
Also near South Down
Also in South Down
The menu, item by item
Tacos
Tacos are made for eating on the move.
Burritos
A big tortilla wrapped round rice, beans, a filling and toppings to eat on the go.
Should I do it myself?
Running your own drinks table is one option, but someone still has to mix, pour and keep an eye on it all evening. See our margarita bar guide.
A DIY taco night works well for a small group. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles allergen information for you.
How we price Mexican street food
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How many staff you need
- What’s on the menu
- Whether you add a drinks bar or food
- Parking and the route in
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed in your quote.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A picture of the space, if it is a garden or field
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Gate widths, slopes and the ground
- The date and rough timings
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. Contact us for a quote: just use our quote form.
How it works
We work to your timings. If things run behind, let us know and we’ll adjust where we can. Late-September events in South Down see sunset at about 7:10pm, so later trading needs some lighting. Organisers should plan that into the site layout.
- Send us your event details and pitch information.
- 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 pack down and tidy the pitch.
How to prepare
- Have level hardstanding or firm ground ready
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Confirm the venue allows outside caterers
Getting a price
Thinking about Mexican street food for your event in South Down? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just send a quick message through our quote form.
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Perfect for your event in South Down
It suits outdoor events of all sizes.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Sports club events
- Street food and farmers’ markets
- Open days and community events
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of All Saints, a taco truck adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
Comparing caterers
- Plates and napkins, or nothing at all
- The deposit and payment dates
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Where to see their hygiene rating
- 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