Isle of Wight · England
Wedding Mexican Catering in Shide
Something for every guest: options for vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free guests, with allergen information for everything we serve. Mexican wedding food from our truck: taco bars, burritos and evening tacos in Shide.
- Evening wedding food
- Barn and farm weddings
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
Book wedding Mexican catering in Shide
Wedding Mexican catering in Shide, served fresh
Your wedding menu is agreed with you, with fillings such as slow-cooked pork carnitas, chicken tinga or beef birria, alongside vegan choices like black beans or spiced mushrooms. For receptions after a small ceremony and sharing-style wedding meals, we will put together a menu of quesadillas, loaded nachos and tacos for your guests.
For a smaller place like Shide, a garden or farm wedding can be ideal. We’ll need level, firm ground and a way to reach it. We turn up ready to serve, and tidy our own area afterwards.
- Area
- Shide (PO30)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free
- Guests
- Around 50 to 400 is usual; ask about yours
- Extras
- Margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 28 October 2026
The menu, item by item
Loaded nachos
Crisp chips piled with toppings, made for sharing.
Salsas and guacamole
Guacamole and salsas, made fresh.
How it compares
A taco bar is less formal than a plated meal, but with good presentation it still feels special. Your choice of food and drinks affects the price, so tell us what you have in mind. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why book with us
- Fast service, even with a queue
- Set-up planned with you and your venue
- Every guest catered for, gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan included
- A menu built around your guests
Where the truck can go in Shide
We’ll be honest if a space will not work. What matters most:
- Hardstanding or firm, level ground to park on
- Agreement from the venue to bring a food truck or trailer on site
- A sensible distance from buildings and neighbours
Out-of-the-way places like Shide take a little more planning, so let us know about tracks, gates and power in good time.
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Shide
- Evening tacos
- Taco bar wedding breakfast
- Burritos and bowls
- Nachos to share
- Guacamole and salsas
- Margarita bar
What wedding Mexican catering costs
Pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Staff for serving and the bar
- What’s on the menu
- Distance and access to the venue
- The number of people
Access, parking and the distance to your venue can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Your quote confirms the full price.
What to tell us
The more we know about your wedding, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- What you’d like on the menu
- How we drive in and where we can park
- The address or venue name
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and allergy numbers
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Shide weddings: local tips
Shide is about 1 mile south-east of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Across the PO30 area, we can serve your guests, as long as there’s access. We cater in all 125 towns and villages across the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 16 miles away.
Some couples near Shide might slip away to Briddlesford Nature Reserve for a few photos between the ceremony and the meal. Say your vows at a church like Church of St. John the Baptist, then head to a garden, barn or marquee where the truck or trailer is waiting. We can set up while the photos are taken. Couples near the coast, within about 5 miles of Shide, sometimes want a beach feel. We need firm ground for the truck or trailer, so a clifftop lawn or venue car park may suit better than the sand.
This part of the Isle of Wight takes in PO30, and we can cater your wedding anywhere in it with access for the truck or trailer. Local streets include Pan Lane, Ash Road and Dairy Lane; for a wedding at home on any of them, tell us where the truck or trailer can park. Shide sits on or near the A3020, so getting the truck or trailer to your wedding is simple. Other places close to Shide for wedding Mexican catering include Newport (1 mile north-west), Blackwater (1 mile south), Downend (2 miles east), Merstone (3 miles south-east) and Rookley (3 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Ryde (6 miles east), Cowes (5 miles north), Sandown (6 miles south-east), Shanklin (7 miles south-east), Ventnor (8 miles south-east) and East Cowes (4 miles north). Some remote venues need extra planning, so contact us in good time about access, ground and power.
Nearby you will also find St Mary's Hospital (1.3 miles north) and Carisbrooke Castle (1 mile west). Open spaces near Shide include Mill Hill and Briddlesford Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Island Innovation VI Form Campus (under half a mile north) and Christ The King College (0.8 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Cranbourne Arms Public House (within half a mile north-west)
DIY taco night or a caterer?
You can set up your own drinks table, but someone has to serve all evening. See our margarita bar guide.
You can host your own taco night for a crowd, but it takes planning. Fillings need slow cooking, tortillas need warming as you go, and salsas need making. Our taco bar guide explains how.
FAQs for Shide
Could you serve in Seaclose Park?
Only if the landowner, often the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will help with the information they need from us.
Could you serve our guests after a service at Church of St. John the Baptist?
Yes, at a garden, field or venue nearby where the truck or trailer can park. We’d serve at the reception venue rather than at the church itself. Tell us where the reception will be.
What happens if it rains?
We can keep serving from the truck or trailer in the rain, but your guests will want somewhere covered, such as a marquee, gazebo or nearby building.
Can a taco bar feel special?
Served well, it feels generous and special, and it suits a relaxed day.
Can guests build their own tacos?
We can. We can set up a build-your-own taco bar, served from the truck or a serving table, with fillings, salsas and toppings to choose from.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it’s short notice, it is worth asking.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot for the truck or trailer, with access wide and high enough to drive in, and the venue’s agreement. We confirm power and water with you for each booking.
Can you plan for allergies?
Our menus are planned with allergies in mind, nut allergies included, and give allergen information for every dish. We keep options separate, but we can’t promise anything is completely allergen-free. Guests with severe allergies should talk to us before the event.
More for events in Shide
Perfect for your wedding in Shide
It feels like your wedding, not a standard menu.
A truck or trailer suits almost any gathering. People in Shide can book us for occasions like:
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Late-evening wedding food
- Day-after wedding get-togethers
Historic houses near Shide include Carisbrooke Castle (1 mile west) and Gatcombe House (2.1 miles south). A listed house can make a beautiful backdrop, but many have firm rules on vehicles, so raise the food truck with them at your first visit.
Before you book anyone
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Where to see their hygiene rating
- Staff numbers and hours
- Travel and parking costs
Dietary needs and planning tips
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Add your band and photographer to the numbers
- Enquire early for summer Saturdays
- Give us separate day and evening numbers
- Flag any coeliac guests or serious allergies
We serve evening food when the running order says, such as after the cake is cut.
Margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas can be added, with licensing checked with you and your venue.
How it works
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our truck or trailer, and get on with serving. A winter wedding in Shide gets dark early, at about 4:00pm in December, so the evening food will be served after dark. Festoon lights by the truck help guests see the menu.
- We start by checking your date.
- You pick the menu with us.
- We confirm the plan with your venue.
- Guests build their tacos at the taco bar or order at the hatch.
- After serving, we clear away.
Preparing for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Check gates and access routes are wide and high enough
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Ask for a quote
Planning wedding Mexican catering in Shide? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just drop us a line using the enquiry form.
Read more
- 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