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Wedding Mexican catering in Thorney Island, West Sussex
From the moment the hatch opens to the end of service, Mexican wedding food from our truck: taco bars, burritos and evening tacos makes the serving truck part of your wedding in Thorney Island.
- Late-evening wedding food
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Day-after wedding get-togethers
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How our wedding Mexican catering works in Thorney Island
The truck or trailer adds a splash of colour to the day, and guests enjoy seeing their food served fresh. It suits big weddings with every diet and vow renewals and blessings, serving fresh guacamole and salsas, loaded nachos and quesadillas.
Rural weddings around Thorney Island have a charm of their own, and a food truck by the barn or marquee adds to it. Plan for access, soft ground and wet-weather cover for guests. We prepare everything fresh for your wedding and serve it straight from our truck or trailer, so guests get it at its best.
- Where
- Thorney Island (PO10)
- County
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free
- Numbers
- Usually around 50 to 400; ask us
- Also available
- Drinks bar, nachos to share
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 28 October 2026
Working with your venue
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send what the landowner or council needs from us.
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What else we do in Thorney Island
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Plates, napkins and cutlery
- The menu you choose
- Travel, parking and access
- Timings and hours
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: serving hours, staff, disposables, travel and VAT. Our quote sets out what’s included.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The venue or postcode
- The date and rough timings
- Gate widths, slopes and the ground
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: give us the basics about your wedding, and we will suggest a menu. To start, drop us a line using the enquiry form.
Getting married in Thorney Island?
Thorney Island is about 4 miles south-east of Havant, in West Sussex. We serve at weddings in homes, gardens and venues in Thorney Island. Thorney Island is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. We cater right across the region, from Thorney Island to Chichester (about 7 miles away).
Couples who choose a church such as The Parish Church of St Nicholas for the ceremony often pick a reception spot a short drive away. Close to Thorney Island are historic houses such as Warblington Castle (2.1 miles north-west). Couples booking a stately setting should check where a truck or trailer is allowed to park before signing anything. A wedding by the sea is possible from Thorney Island, with the coast within about 4 miles. Seafront venues may need permission for vehicles, and we plan for the breeze.
Wherever your wedding is in PO10, we can bring the truck or trailer to your guests. Streets in the area include Hunter Road, Emsworth Road and Spartan Close, and a wedding on any of them can work if the truck or trailer can park nearby. For weddings just outside Thorney Island, we cover West Thorney (1 mile south-east), North Hayling (1 mile west), Tye (1 mile south-west), Northney (1 mile west) and Emsworth (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Bognor Regis (11 miles east), Chichester (7 miles east), Selsey (9 miles south-east), Portfield (7 miles east), Yapton (14 miles east) and East Wittering (5 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Havant War Memorial Hospital (3.2 miles north-west) and Emsworth Museum (1.6 miles north). The countryside around Thorney Island includes Nutborne Marshes.
- Nearby schools include Bourne Community College (1.9 miles north)
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where we park and serve. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A flat, firm spot where the truck or trailer can stand
- Space for guests to queue
- Details of power and water on site, agreed when you book
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Thorney Island
- Margarita bar
- Evening tacos
- Guacamole and salsas
- Nachos to share
- Taco bar wedding breakfast
- Burritos and bowls
Wedding Mexican catering or something else?
Choosing between tacos and a traditional menu?, think about your venue, your guests’ diets and the feel of the day. A food truck can be a practical alternative to plated catering, because it needs no venue kitchen. Contact us for a quote to compare.
Why us?
- Everything served fresh from the hatch
- Events in Thorney Island and across West Sussex
- A clear quote
- A plan agreed before the day
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Step by step
We need a level, firm spot we can drive the truck or trailer onto, and we agree power and water arrangements before the day. A picture of the space helps. Golden-hour photos in Thorney Island at midsummer come around 9:20pm, so we can time the evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:55pm, and in late September about 7:05pm.
- Tell us the date, the venue, day and evening numbers and your plans.
- We plan the food with you: wedding breakfast, evening food or both.
- We confirm access, the serving spot and the running order with the venue.
- On the day, we set up and serve on cue, around speeches and photos.
- Once service is done, we pack away quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for us to park and serve
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to park
- Plan a covered area for guests if rain is likely
Get a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Related guides
DIY taco night versus a caterer
Plenty of people try a DIY taco night at home. The usual problems are cold tortillas, running out of a popular filling and a host stuck at the stove. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us serve.
A DIY taco night is possible for a crowd, but it’s more work than it looks. There are fillings to slow-cook, tortillas to keep warm and salsas to make. Our taco bar guide explains how.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
- Let us know about severe allergies in writing
- Put us in touch with your venue
If speeches or photos run over, tell us, and we will adjust when we serve so the food is still hot.
Include your suppliers in the numbers.
Events we cater in Thorney Island
Couples choose Mexican street food because it feels relaxed and generous, and it gives guests something to remember.
We cater all kinds of occasions in Thorney Island and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Engagement celebrations
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Barn and farm weddings
If you’re hoping for photos in Eames Farm, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- How many staff are serving, and for how long
- How late numbers can change
- The wet-weather plan
FAQs for Thorney Island
Is it possible to have you in Eames Farm?
Only if the landowner, often the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide what they ask for from us.
What’s the nearest station to Thorney Island for guests?
Southbourne station, about 1.8 miles north-east of the centre.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Greater London, Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes and Oxfordshire.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t generally stop service from the truck or trailer. Plan cover for guests, such as a marquee or gazebo, and let us know if the ground gets soft after heavy rain.
What about power on site?
Let us know what’s available on site, for example a supply from the venue, and we’ll confirm what we need with your quote.
Do you cater in Thorney Island?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Thorney Island is within our area and the rest of West Sussex. For a quote, tell us about it on our contact page.
How long do you serve for?
It depends on your event. Timings are agreed in advance so everything fits your schedule.
Do you have gluten-free options?
Yes, gluten-free options are available, using corn tortillas. Tell us about any coeliac guests before the event so we can talk through how their food is prepared. See are corn tortillas gluten-free?
- 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