Isle of Wight · England
Taco bar caterers in Branstone: build-your-own tacos
Mobile Mexican Catering brings a taco station with slow-cooked fillings, salsas and guacamole to Branstone and across the Isle of Wight, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests.
- Wedding breakfasts
- Barn and marquee parties
- Anniversary parties
Taco bar hire near Branstone
Taco bar hire in Branstone, served fresh
The bar can stand beside our food truck or trailer, or on its own. If the truck can’t get to the spot, we park close by, unload and carry the bar in, with the venue’s agreement. On the menu are slow-cooked fillings kept hot, fresh salsas and warm corn and flour tortillas, which works well for birthday celebrations and wedding day food.
For a rural spot like Branstone, a taco bar beside the truck in a field or garden is a simple set-up. Let us know about the gate, the ground and the route in, and we will confirm power and water with you. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free included, with allergen information for everything we serve.
- Location
- Branstone (PO36)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free
- Numbers
- Typically around 50 to 400; ask us
- Extras
- Margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 28 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
We serve from a truck or trailer, so where we park matters. Here’s what we look for:
- Space for a line of guests at the bar
- Power and water arrangements, confirmed with each booking
- Somewhere close by for our vehicle to park and unload
Out-of-the-way places like Branstone take a little more planning, so let us know about tracks, gates and power in good time.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we will advise before booking.
What we offer
- Vegan fillings
- Two to four fillings
- Tortilla chips
- Corn and flour tortillas
- Pickled onions and toppings
- Salsas and guacamole
Also near Branstone
More for events in Branstone
Occasions we cater for in Branstone
You are not limited to places a truck can park, such as a courtyard, a barn or a hall, with the venue’s agreement.
These are some of the occasions we serve around Branstone:
- Wedding breakfasts
- Staff parties
- Leaving dos
- Engagement parties
After a christening or wedding at a church such as All Saints' Church, a taco bar at a hall or garden nearby lets guests build their own tacos.
What your quote should include
- The deadline for final numbers
- Allergen information for each dish
- Whether plates, napkins and cutlery are included
- The deposit and payment dates
A build-your-own taco bar in Branstone
Branstone is about 5 miles south-east of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. For taco bar hire in Branstone, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and fresh service on the day. We cover all 125 towns and villages across the Isle of Wight. You can also see our page for Portsmouth, about 12 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Haseley Manor (1.2 miles north-west) and Arreton Manor (2.3 miles north-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, ask early whether a staffed taco bar is allowed and where we could unload. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Shanklin station, about 1.9 miles south-east. Branstone is within about 3 miles of the sea, so for a seaside taco bar we plan around the wind. A sheltered spot for the station helps, and seafront sites typically need permission.
Here we cover the PO36 postcode area. We can cater an event on streets such as Branstone Farm Lane and Stockmans Close. Nearby, we also cater events in Winford (1 mile east), Apse Heath (1 mile south-east), Princelett (1 mile south), Hale Common (1 mile west) and Newchurch (1 mile north). We also cater in nearby towns such as Newport (5 miles north-west), Ryde (5 miles north-east), Cowes (8 miles north-west), Ventnor (4 miles south), East Cowes (8 miles north-west) and Oakfield (5 miles north-east). Remote venues take a little more planning, so contact us in good time about access, ground and power.
Other landmarks nearby include Wight Aviation Museum (1.3 miles east) and Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (1.8 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Alverstone Mead and Stenbury Down.
- Nearby schools include Sandown Bay Academy (2.1 miles east)
About the menu
Warm tortillas
Corn and flour tortillas, warmed through in batches. The corn ones suit gluten-free guests.
Vegan fillings
Spiced mushroom, or black bean and sweet potato.
Your questions about taco bar hire in Branstone
Do you cater at coastal events near Branstone?
Yes, with permission for the spot and firm ground for the truck or trailer. Wind, sand and seafront permissions are the main things to plan on the coast.
Could you serve our guests after a service at All Saints' Church?
Yes, at a garden, field or venue nearby where the truck or trailer can park. Service would be at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
What does taco bar hire cost?
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you want. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
How spicy is the food?
It’s up to you: we can keep it mild and put the hotter salsas on the side. Read more about how spicy Mexican food is.
What do you need at the venue?
Tell us about the venue and the spot you have in mind, and we’ll confirm what’s needed. The venue’s agreement is needed too.
Can we have a taco bar at our wedding?
A taco bar makes a relaxed, sociable wedding meal. Service is timed around speeches and photos. There’s more in our taco bar guide.
Is a taco bar good for vegans and gluten-free guests?
Keeping each dish separate makes mixed diets easier, though we cannot guarantee there are no traces of any allergen. Guests with severe allergies should talk to us first.
Do you do margaritas?
Yes. Our drinks bar can be booked on its own or with food, with alcohol-free options such as aguas frescas. We will check the licensing for alcohol with you.
What happens on the day
Once service is over, we pack down and clear our own area. We agree set-up and pack-down times with you and your venue. Winter evenings in Branstone close in by about 4:00pm, so set the station up where the lighting is good. At midsummer, by contrast, daylight lasts until about 9:20pm.
- Send us your date, where the taco bar will go, numbers and dietary needs.
- You get a suggested taco-bar spread and a quote.
- Before the day, we confirm the serving spot, unloading, power and water with the venue.
- We set out warm tortillas, hot fillings, salsas and toppings, and guests help themselves.
- When service finishes, we clear the table and pack the vehicle.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a marquee or gazebo ready in case of rain
- Check gates and access routes are wide and high enough
- Ask the venue about power and water
Ask for a quote
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: give us the basics about your event, and we will suggest a menu. When you are ready, drop us a line using the enquiry form.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Have anyone with a severe allergy speak to us first
- Make sure one filling is vegan
- Flag any guest with coeliac disease
- Ask guests about diets and allergies on the RSVP
We arrive with time to unload and set the bar up before guests eat.
Add burrito bowls for guests who’d rather skip tortillas.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are 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.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: vehicle access, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
How we price taco bar hire
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Parking and the route in
- Adding food to drinks, or drinks to food
- What the venue already provides
- What’s on the menu
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can feel generous.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- The address or venue name
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Access for the truck or trailer, including gates and ground
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Send us the date, your venue or PO36 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get menu ideas and a price. Just send a quick message through our quote form.
Should I do it myself?
For a small group, a taco night at home can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles allergen information for you.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party serving. Booking a caterer means you can relax with everyone else.
- 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