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Event caterers in Southrope: Mexican street food
A menu that works for every guest: options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests, with allergen information for everything we serve. Mexican street food for festival crowds, school fairs and markets in Southrope.
- Festivals
- Sports club events
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
Planning an event in Southrope?
Mexican street food for your event in Southrope
For festivals, numbers can be larger than most of our events, so share expected numbers and trading hours and we’ll plan around them. It suits outdoor screenings and village fêtes and summer fairs, with quesadillas, tacos and burrito bowls.
Rural events near Southrope can be a long way from food outlets, so a hot-food truck is a big help. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests, with allergen information for everything we serve.
Your questions about Mexican street food in Southrope
Do you come out to small places like Southrope?
Yes. Villages and hamlets are part of our area, and the main thing is access: tell us about the lane, the gate and the ground.
How far is Southrope from London?
About 46 miles from central London, and we cover it.
How long are you on site?
We get there well before service to set up. The length of service is agreed when you book.
Can you do dairy-free food?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need dairy-free food, and we will include them in the plan.
Can vegans eat at your stall?
Yes. Vegan fillings such as spiced mushrooms or black beans are on the menu.
What do you serve?
Mexican street food and drinks: tacos and build-your-own taco bars, burritos, burrito bowls, nachos and quesadillas, with salsas, guacamole and toppings. We also run a Mexican drinks bar.
How many guests can you serve?
Truck and trailer service generally suits around 50 to 400 guests. Smaller parties are quoted case by case, and festivals can be larger. Send us your numbers and we’ll advise.
Can you send us your trader documents?
Tell us what the event needs and we’ll send the paperwork your event asks for.
The menu, item by item
Loaded nachos
Tortilla chips with cheese, salsa and toppings for sharing.
Burrito bowls
A bowl version of the burrito.
Street food for events around Southrope
Southrope is about 4 miles north-west of Alton, in Hampshire. Anywhere in RG25, we’ll come to your venue or site, as long as there is access. Southrope is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover.
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St. Mary, a taco truck adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
For Mexican street food in RG25, we plan around your venue and the route in and your guests. We can cater an event on streets such as King Johns Lane, Back Lane and Hockleys Lane or the roads around them. Nearby, we also cater events in Bagmore (1 mile west), Burkham (2 miles south-west), Shalden Green (2 miles south-east), Shalden (2 miles south-east) and Bentworth (3 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (5 miles north-west), Winchester (15 miles south-west), Farnborough (14 miles north-east), Fleet (10 miles north-east), Aldershot (13 miles east) and Alton (4 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Gliding Heritage Centre (1.2 miles south-east) and Basing House (4.9 miles north). Open spaces near Southrope include Holybourne Hill.
What else we do in Southrope
What Mexican street food costs
We quote for your event, which reflects:
- Whether you add a drinks bar or food
- Timings and hours
- Whether you need disposables
- Your choice of food and drinks
Extra dishes, drinks and longer service are priced on request, so you can choose what you need.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Gate widths, slopes and the ground
- The address or venue name
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. To start, tell us about it on our contact page.
For planners, venues and organisers
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can check the date.
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We’ll provide the information the landowner or council asks for from us.
Who books Mexican street food in Southrope?
Tacos and burritos are easy sells.
A truck or trailer suits almost any gathering. People in Southrope can book us for events such as:
- Community events and open days
- Race days and sports events
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Food markets
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Alton station, about 4.5 miles south-east.
Questions to ask before you book
- How many staff are serving, and for how long
- The wet-weather plan
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Where to see their hygiene rating
Dietary needs and planning tips
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Check allergen information is on display
- Schedule crew meals
- Plan access routes for trader vehicles
- Put picnic tables near the traders
Allergen information is available at the hatch, and the menu shows vegan and gluten-free options.
Loaded nachos for sharing.
Is Mexican street food right for your event?
Some traders struggle with vegan and gluten-free visitors. We can serve vegan fillings and corn tortillas. Catering from a truck or trailer can be a practical alternative to a sit-down meal, because it needs no venue kitchen. Contact us for a quote to compare.
What you get with us
- A quote that sets out what’s included
- Service planned around your numbers
- Everything served fresh from the hatch
- A plan agreed before the day
What we need at the venue
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
- Trader information and site rules
- Firm, level ground or hardstanding
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Southrope
- Loaded nachos
- Tacos
- Burritos
- Quesadillas
- Burrito bowls
- Vegan options
The process
Serving is quick: guests are served at the hatch or a serving station, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our area. Summer events in Southrope have daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer and about 7:10pm by late September, 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 serve from the hatch through the trading times you set.
- At the close, we clear our pitch.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a covered area for guests if rain is likely
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to park
Getting a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Planning help
- 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