Isle of Wight · England
Festival & event street food in St Lawrence, Isle of Wight
Fresh, colourful and made to share: tacos, burritos and nachos from a truck for fairs and festivals for events in St Lawrence and across the Isle of Wight.
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Outdoor cinema and theatre nights
- Hospitality and crew areas
Get a quote for Mexican street food in St Lawrence
Mexican street food in St Lawrence, from our truck or trailer
We follow your site rules, from arrival times to waste. On the menu are burrito bowls, burritos and loaded nachos, and it’s a good fit for crew and volunteer catering and county and country shows.
A fête near St Lawrence might be on a field with no mains power; let us know and we’ll confirm the arrangements. You’ll know what’s included before booking: menu, timings and any add-ons.
- Location
- St Lawrence (PO38)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free
- Numbers
- Typically around 50 to 400 guests; tell us yours
- Also available
- Margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 28 October 2026
DIY taco night versus a caterer
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party serving. Booking a caterer means you can relax with everyone else.
Some hosts like to do it themselves. Common snags are cold tortillas, uneven quantities and the host missing the party. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us serve.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
More for events in St Lawrence
Street food for events around St Lawrence
St Lawrence is about 4 miles south-west of Shanklin, in the Isle of Wight. We serve at events in gardens, halls and venues around St Lawrence and nearby villages. We cover 125 places in the Isle of Wight, wherever the truck or trailer can get in. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 24 miles away.
If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as St Francis Catholic and Church of England Primary Academy, a taco truck can be a crowd-pleaser. For a public event, it helps to tell people that Shanklin station is about 4.1 miles away. Within about 2 miles of the sea, coastal events bring wind and sand into the plan. A firm, sheltered pitch suits a truck or trailer best.
Wherever your event is in PO38, we can bring Mexican street food to you. Your event could be at a home on Twining Road, Whitwell Road and Woolverton Road. If your venue is just outside St Lawrence, we also cover Steephill (1 mile east), Nettlecombe (1 mile north-west), Whitwell (1 mile north-west), Ventnor (1 mile east) and Bierley (2 miles north-west). We also cater in nearby towns such as Newport (8 miles north), Ryde (10 miles north), Cowes (12 miles north), Sandown (6 miles north-east), Shanklin (4 miles north-east) and East Cowes (12 miles north). For an event at a remote venue, let us know early and we will plan the trip and the route in for the truck or trailer.
Nearby you will also find South Wight (1.9 miles north-east) and Longshoremans Museum (1.3 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Stenbury Down.
- Schools near St Lawrence include The Island Free School (1.2 miles north-east) and St Catherine's School (1.5 miles east)
Dietary needs and planning tips
Mixed diets are straightforward to plan for, because options can be kept separate. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Give traders a single information pack
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Confirm power and water with traders
- Agree when vehicles can move on site
Orders are served throughout the event, made to order.
Bowls as a gluten-free choice.
What affects the price in St Lawrence
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Plates, napkins and cutlery
- Distance and access to the venue
- Staff for serving and the bar
- Timings and hours
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, staff, plates and napkins, travel and VAT. Our quote sets out what’s included.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of where we’d park
- Where the event is
- Your menu ideas
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, send a quick message through our quote form.
How it works
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, tell us and we will adjust the start of service where we can. At midsummer, events in St Lawrence stay light until about 9:20pm, which helps evening trading. For winter markets, dark by about 4:00pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- We check your dates.
- We agree the menu and the pitch.
- We send the paperwork your event asks for.
- The hatch opens when the event does.
- We serve, then clear the pitch at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Arrange somewhere covered for guests to eat
- Tell us what power and water the site has
Ask for a quote
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we will suggest a menu. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Common questions in St Lawrence
Will you travel to a small place like St Lawrence?
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.
Can you serve near the sea around St Lawrence?
Yes, as long as the site allows it and the ground is firm. Seafront and beach spots usually need permission, and wind is the main thing to plan for.
What do you need at the pitch?
Let us know what the pitch has and we’ll confirm our needs. We confirm power and water with each booking.
How long are you on site?
We get there well before service to set up. The length of service is agreed when you book, along with pack-down.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down and tidy our own area after service. For anything beyond that, such as guests’ tables, ask us.
What food and drinks do you offer?
We agree a sample menu with each client. Fillings could include slow-cooked pork carnitas, chicken tinga, beef birria and vegan options such as spiced mushrooms or black beans. See our menu for ideas.
Do you have dairy-free options?
We can. We offer dairy-free options, and we’ll tell you which dishes contain milk.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, they’re part of the planning from the start. Tell us your numbers when you ask for a quote, and we’ll keep their options separate.
What’s on the menu
Burritos
A filling burrito to eat on the go.
Loaded nachos
Sharing nachos go down well.
How it compares
Not every trader covers vegans and coeliacs. Our menu includes vegan and gluten-free options. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What you get with us
- A clear quote
- Catering across the Isle of Wight, including St Lawrence
- Access, space and power checked in advance
- Every guest catered for, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free included
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Perfect for your event in St Lawrence
It works at small school fairs and large festivals.
Here are some of the events we cater:
- Food markets
- County and country shows
- Village fairs
- Open days and community events
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St Lawrence's Church, a taco truck adds hot food to the cakes and tombola.
What to look for in a quote
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- What happens if it rains
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How many staff are serving, and for how long
- 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