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Event caterers in Winchester
Fresh, colourful and made to share: a Mexican street-food truck for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Winchester and the surrounding area.
- Crew and volunteer catering
- County and country shows
- Summer fairs and fêtes
Mexican street food for Winchester events
What we need at the venue
Access is the first thing to check for a truck or trailer. We look for:
- Pitch space for the vehicle and a queue
- A level pitch on firm ground
- Clear information on power, water and waste
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
How our Mexican street food works in Winchester
Fillings are slow-cooked in advance and kept hot on site, so service stays quick through busy periods. It works well for hospitality and crew areas and outdoor cinema and theatre nights, serving loaded nachos, quesadillas and burrito bowls.
Winchester hosts all kinds of events, from markets to festivals. Tacos and burritos from a truck are quick to serve. You will know what’s included before you book: the menu, the service time and any extras you choose.
Running an event in Winchester
Winchester is in Hampshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Winchester or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh service from our truck or trailer, every diet planned for and a clear quote. We cover 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 10 miles away.
For a public event, it helps to tell people that Winchester station is about 0.6 miles away. The A31 and A32 make Winchester an easy place for us to reach on event day.
We cover events in every part of the SO22, SO23, SO32 and SO21 postcode area. Streets in the area include The Square, Market Street and Market Lane, and an event on any of them can work if the truck or trailer can park nearby. Being close to the A31 and A32, Winchester is simple for us to get to. Close by, we cover events in Bar End (1 mile south-east), Highcliffe (1 mile east), Hyde (1 mile north), St Cross (1 mile south) and Stanmore (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastleigh (6 miles south), Fareham (15 miles south), Andover (13 miles north-west), Totton (13 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (6 miles south-west) and Hedge End (10 miles south). As one of the bigger places in Hampshire, Winchester has plenty of venues and spaces for events, though town-centre access for a truck or trailer needs planning.
A little further out are Winchester City Museum (within half a mile north-east) and St John's Rooms And Chapel (under half a mile east). Green spaces nearby include Winnall Moors and Twyford Down.
- Schools near Winchester include Peter Symonds College (0.7 miles north) and Leigh House Hospital (1.5 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Green Man pub (within half a mile north-west)
Occasions we cater for in Winchester
Crew appreciate a hot meal.
Here are some of the events we cater around Winchester:
- Agricultural and county shows
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Fundraisers and fêtes
- Feeding crew and volunteers
Events in parks such as St. Cross Park need permission from the council or landowner, and we’ll send any documents they ask for from us.
Before booking anyone
- Where to see their hygiene rating
- VAT, if it applies
- What the price includes, item by item
- How long the service runs
Catering for every guest
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Plan access routes for trader vehicles
- Put all trader information in one pack
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
If crew or volunteer meals are booked, they’re served at the agreed times.
Crew, volunteer and hospitality catering.
A closer look at the menu
Burritos
A big tortilla wrapped round rice, beans, a filling and toppings to eat on the go.
Tacos
Tacos are made for eating on the move.
FAQs for Winchester
Is it possible to have you in St. Cross Park?
Only with permission from whoever runs the park, often the council. Check with them, and we will provide what they ask for from us.
Do you come to school fairs around Winchester?
Yes, if the school is happy and there’s access for the truck or trailer. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Can you come to a private house?
Yes, if the truck or trailer can get in and park on level, firm ground. Tell us about the drive, gates and any slopes, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
Is the food made fresh?
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.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground or hardstanding for the truck or trailer, and a route in it can fit through, and the venue’s agreement. We confirm power and water with you for each booking.
Can you cater for guests who avoid dairy?
Yes. Dairy-free options are part of our menus, and we will tell you which dishes contain milk.
Do you do crew catering?
We can. Crew, volunteer and hospitality catering is available, with or without a public stall.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
The process
A typical event goes like this: we park up and get ready, we open the hatch when you’re ready, and we serve your guests fresh until service ends. By late September, it’s dark in Winchester at around 7:10pm, so an evening programme will run partly after dusk. Tell us how the site will be lit when you send the pitch details.
- First, we check the dates.
- We agree what we’ll serve and where.
- Paperwork goes over in good time.
- The hatch opens when the event does.
- We serve, then clear the pitch at the end.
How to prepare
- Have level hardstanding or firm ground ready
- Ask the venue about power and water
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, menu ideas and access. When you are ready, drop us a line using the enquiry form.
Related guides
Should I do it myself?
You can host your own taco night for a crowd, but it takes planning. There are fillings to slow-cook, tortillas to keep warm and salsas to make. Our taco bar guide explains how.
Running your own drinks table is one option, but someone has to serve all evening. Our margarita bar guide has tips.
For event organisers in Winchester
If you’re organising for someone else, 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.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Winchester? Service from a truck or trailer is quick, even for a crowd, and the menu can suit most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Towns and villages near Winchester
More for events in Winchester
Is Mexican street food right for your event?
A single pizza or burger stall can’t cover every visitor. Tacos, burritos, bowls and nachos give choice from one pitch. Larger events can cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What we offer in Winchester
- Allergen information for everything we serve
- A menu built around your guests
- Catering across Hampshire, including Winchester
- Every guest catered for, gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan included
- 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