Isle of Wight · England
Taco Bar Hire for Thorley events
Mobile Mexican Catering brings a build-your-own taco bar with warm tortillas, fillings, salsas and toppings to Thorley and across the Isle of Wight, catering for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan guests.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Leaving dos
- Working lunches
Taco bar hire in Thorley
Taco bar hire for your event in Thorley
We run the taco bar ourselves: keeping the fillings hot, warming tortillas and topping up the bowls. Your hosts can stay with their guests. At wedding breakfasts and team socials, we will put together a menu of fresh salsas, warm corn and flour tortillas and burrito bowls.
In a hamlet or village like Thorley, a barn or marquee can shelter a taco bar from the weather. We set up the station and our team runs it; tell us about access and parking. Guests are served from our truck or trailer, or from a serving table nearby, and we plan the service around your numbers.
- Location
- Thorley (PO41)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free
- Guest numbers
- Normally around 50 to 400; ask us
- Extras
- Margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 28 October 2026
Dietary needs and planning tips
Mixed diets are straightforward to plan for, because guests can choose what suits them. A few tips:
- Ask guests about diets and allergies on the RSVP
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Agree the serving spot with your venue early
- Have tables and seats ready for guests to eat at
Fillings are kept hot and tortillas warmed in batches, so the bar stays fresh from the first plate to the last.
Book our drinks bar with the taco bar for margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas, with licensing checked with you.
Can I do a taco night 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.
Not sure whether to do it yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Contact us for a quote to compare.
Thorley: venues, access and set-up
Thorley is about 5 miles south-east of Lymington, in the Isle of Wight. Wherever your event is in the PO41 area, we can bring the truck or trailer to you, as long as there is access. Thorley is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 16 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Lymington Pier station, about 4.9 miles north-west. Historic houses near Thorley include Mottistone Manor (3.7 miles south-east) and Swainston Manor (4.2 miles east). Historic venues often limit where vehicles can go, so ask whether a taco bar station could be set up inside while our truck or trailer parks further off. Coastal events near Thorley, within about 3 miles of the sea, bring wind into the planning. Tell us where the taco bar would go and where we can park to unload.
Wherever your event is in PO41, we can bring the truck or trailer to your guests. Nearby, we also cater events in Thorley Street (1 mile east), Wellow (1 mile south-east), Ningwood (2 miles east), Shalcombe (2 miles south-east) and Newbridge (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Newport (8 miles east), Ryde (14 miles east), Cowes (8 miles north-east), Sandown (14 miles east), Shanklin (14 miles east) and Ventnor (13 miles south-east). Some remote venues need extra planning, so ask early about your event.
Other landmarks nearby include Yarmouth Castle (1.4 miles north-west) and Ferguson Family Museum (1.7 miles west). Not far away are Lymington and Keyhaven Marshes Nature Reserve and Compton Down.
What happens on the day
A typical event goes like this: we arrive and set up, we open the hatch when you are ready, and your guests are served fresh until service ends. Winter evenings in Thorley close in by about 4:05pm, so an indoor spot or a well-lit station works best. In late June, the light holds until around 9:20pm.
- Share a few details about the event.
- We send a sample spread and a quote.
- We check power, water and access with your venue.
- We set up the station and keep everything hot.
- At the end, we take everything away.
How to prepare
- Have a marquee or gazebo ready in case of rain
- Confirm the venue allows outside caterers
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will suggest a menu to suit.
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What we need at the venue
We’ll agree the spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Room for the bar alongside the vehicle, if booked together
- Power and water, which we confirm when you book
- A parking or loading spot near the serving area
Out-of-the-way places like Thorley take a little more planning, so let us know about tracks, gates and power in good time.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Two to four fillings
- Vegan fillings
- Corn and flour tortillas
- Pickled onions and toppings
- Salsas and guacamole
- Tortilla chips
Perfect for your event in Thorley
Everyone builds a plate that suits them, which cuts down on special orders.
We cater all kinds of occasions in Thorley and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Retirement parties
- Anniversary parties
- Wedding meals
- Team socials
When the service is at a church such as St. Swithin's Church, the taco bar would be set up at the reception venue rather than the church.
What to look for in a quote
- How each diet is kept separate
- Travel and parking costs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- A food hygiene rating you can check
What’s on the menu
Hot fillings
A few fillings give guests plenty of choice, including a vegan one. You choose them with us.
Toppings
Pickled onions, coriander, lime, lettuce and cheese.
How we price taco bar hire
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Adding food to drinks, or drinks to food
- Serving staff
- Travel, parking and access
- The length of service
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can feel generous.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Whether you’d like food, drinks or both
- Where the event is
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Access for the truck or trailer, including gates and ground
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, use our quote form.
Common questions in Thorley
Do you cater at coastal events near Thorley?
Yes, as long as the site allows it and the ground is firm. Seafront and beach spots generally need permission, and wind is the main thing to plan for.
We are having a ceremony at St. Swithin's Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall with access for the truck or trailer. We’d serve at the reception venue rather than at the church itself. Tell us where the reception will be.
How many guests can you serve?
Truck and trailer service generally suits around 50 to 400 guests. Festivals can be bigger, and smaller parties are quoted case by case. Tell us your numbers.
Is a taco bar good for vegans and gluten-free guests?
We plan vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free choices, with corn tortillas for gluten-free guests. Every dish has allergen information.
Can you do gluten-free food?
We can, using corn tortillas. Corn is naturally gluten-free, though some sauces and toppings can contain gluten, so we plan gluten-free dishes carefully and give allergen information.
What guest numbers do you cater for?
Our service generally suits around 50 to 400 guests, while smaller parties are looked at case by case. Tell us your numbers and we will plan the bar around them.
How does a taco bar work?
Each guest builds tacos from the fillings, salsas and toppings laid out. Our staff look after the bar throughout.
Can you cater in a back garden?
That depends on access. A drive or a spot nearby may work, with permission, if the garden itself is out of reach. Send us a picture and we will talk it through.
Taco bar hire or something else?
Pizza is a safe choice, but a taco bar gives guests more say over what they eat. There is no one-size-fits-all price for taco bar hire. A short lunch service for a team is a different job from a full wedding day. Your quote sets it all out.
Why us?
- Everything served fresh from the hatch
- Fast service, even with a queue
- Food and drinks from one caterer, if you want both
- Events in Thorley and across the Isle of Wight
What else we do in Thorley
- 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