Portsmouth · England
Festival & event street food in Southsea, Portsmouth
Looking for Mexican street food in Southsea? We arrive with our truck or trailer and everything we need to serve, and look after your guests on the day.
- Music and food festivals
- Crew and volunteer catering
- School and charity events
Planning an event in Southsea?
How our Mexican street food works in Southsea
We agree a stall menu with you, with fillings such as carnitas, chicken tinga or beef birria, and a vegan filling like black beans. For agricultural and county shows and music and food festivals, we’ll put together a menu of loaded nachos, burritos and burrito bowls for your guests.
In Southsea, schools, clubs and churches often run summer events. A taco truck suits all of them. Your quote sets out what’s included: the menu, the service time and any extras you choose.
- Where
- Southsea (PO5, PO4, PO1)
- County
- Portsmouth
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free
- Guests
- Around 50 to 400 is usual; ask about yours
- Add-ons
- Nachos, guacamole and a drinks bar
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 28 October 2026
Should I do it myself?
You can set up your own drinks table, but someone has to serve all evening. Our margarita bar guide has tips.
A DIY taco night is possible for a crowd, but it is more work than it looks. There are fillings to slow-cook, tortillas to keep warm and salsas to make. Our taco bar guide explains how.
Comparing your options
Crew sandwiches are easy but dull. A hot meal keeps crew happy. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: serving hours, staff, disposables, travel and VAT. Our quote sets out what’s included.
Why book Mobile Mexican Catering in Southsea
- Fast service, even with a queue
- A plan agreed before the day
- A clear quote
- Served fresh from our food truck or trailer
Take a look at how we price and what Mexican catering costs.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can check the date.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
FAQs for Southsea
Could you come to a seaside event near Southsea?
Yes, as long as the site allows it and the ground is firm. Wind, sand and seafront permissions are the main things to plan on the coast.
Could you bring a taco truck to a school fair in Southsea?
Yes, with the school’s permission and a pitch the truck or trailer can reach. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not typically stop service from the truck or trailer. It’s worth planning a covered area for guests, and tell us if heavy rain could make the ground soft.
Do you have vegan options?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan fillings, such as spiced mushrooms or black beans, can be part of the menu.
When do you arrive?
We get there well before service to set up. The length of service is agreed when you book.
Do you provide allergen information for each dish?
Yes, and it helps to hear about allergies when you book. Under UK rules, caterers must give information on 14 allergens, and we do that for every dish (Food Standards Agency guidance). For severe allergies, please talk to us first.
Can you handle a lunchtime rush?
With fillings ready to go, service is quick.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
Where the truck can go in Southsea
We serve from a truck or trailer, so the spot needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Pitch space for the vehicle and a queue
- Vehicle access before and after the event
- A level pitch on firm ground
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Running an event in Southsea
Southsea is about 2 miles south of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. Tell us where your event in Southsea will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up. Southsea is one of 19 towns and villages in Portsmouth where we can bring Mexican street food. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 17 miles away.
For a public event, it helps to tell people that the nearest station is Fratton station, about 0.8 miles north. Organisers of a summer fête for a church such as St Margaret of Scotland could add tacos and burritos alongside the bric-a-brac. Seafront festivals and markets, with the coast within about a mile of Southsea, need the organiser’s permission for traders. Send us the pitch details and we’ll check access.
Here we cover the PO5, PO4 and PO1 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Bath Road, Liss Road and Beach Road; for an event at home on any of them, tell us where the truck or trailer can park. We also serve at events in Milton (1 mile north-east), Fratton (1 mile north), Kingston (1 mile north), Landport (1 mile north-west) and Baffins (2 miles north). We also cater in nearby towns such as Hilsea (3 miles north), Wymering (4 miles north), Paulsgrove (5 miles north), Cosham (4 miles north), Drayton (4 miles north) and Farlington (5 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include St. Mary's Hospital (1 mile north) and Southsea Castle (1 mile south-west). Green spaces nearby include Milton Locks.
- Local schools include Mayville High School (0.5 miles west) and St Edmund's Catholic School (1.2 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Festing pub (under half a mile north)
Also near Southsea
Also in Southsea
Prices and what affects them
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Whether you need disposables
- The number of people
- Serving staff
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.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- How we drive in and where we can park
- Where the event is
- What you’d like on the menu
- Roughly how many adults and children
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, fill in our quote form.
Step by step
The truck or trailer tends to draw a crowd, so we plan a spot with space for people to queue. Rain does not generally stop us serving, but guests will need somewhere covered. For an evening event in Southsea, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; beyond that, ask the organiser how the site will be lit.
- Tell us about the event, the crowd and the pitch.
- You get our menu and pitch requirements.
- We confirm power, water and access arrangements.
- We plan to be ready for the lunchtime rush.
- When trading ends, the pitch is cleared and left clean.
How to prepare
- Tell us what power and water the site has
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Choose a level, firm spot for the truck or trailer
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, menu ideas and access. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
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Who books Mexican street food in Southsea?
It copes with lunchtime rushes, thanks to fillings prepared in advance.
Here are some of the events we cater in Southsea and Portsmouth:
- Sports club events
- Village fairs
- Food markets
- Outdoor screenings
If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Craneswater Junior School, a taco truck can be a crowd-pleaser.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- The wet-weather plan
- Travel and parking costs
- Allergen information for each dish
What’s on the menu
Tacos
Street tacos with your choice of filling.
Vegan tacos
Vegan visitors get a proper meal.
- 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