Hampshire · England
Taco Bar Hire for Ampfield events
A menu that works for every guest: options for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan guests, with allergen information for everything we serve. A build-your-own taco bar with warm tortillas, fillings, salsas and toppings in Ampfield.
- Team socials
- Birthday celebrations
- Marquee parties
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Taco bar hire for your event in Ampfield
We run the taco bar ourselves: warming tortillas, keeping fillings hot and refilling the salsas as they go. Nobody from your side needs to lift a spoon. We serve warm corn and flour tortillas, fresh salsas and burrito bowls, which works well for barn and marquee parties and family celebrations.
Near Ampfield, a marquee or barn makes a good home for a taco bar. Our staff set up the station and run it through service; tell us about access and parking. We serve from the hatch of our food truck or trailer, or from a serving station, and we plan the service around your numbers.
Organising for someone else?
For big numbers, we plan service to keep queues short, so guests are looked after quickly. Tell us how long you have for food and drinks.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Ampfield: venues, access and set-up
Ampfield is about 2 miles north-west of Chandler's Ford, in Hampshire. Tell us where your event in Ampfield will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. Ampfield is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our truck and trailer cover the area from Ampfield to Southampton (6 miles away).
When the service is at a church such as Church of St Mark, the taco bar would be set up at the reception venue rather than the church. Guests arriving without a car will want to know that the nearest station is Chandlers Ford station, about 2.5 miles south-east.
Wherever your event is in SO51, we can bring the truck or trailer to your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Morleys Green, Green Pond Lane and Lower Farm Lane, and an event on any of them can work if the truck or trailer can park nearby. You’ll find Ampfield on the A3090, so it’s easy for us to reach with the truck or trailer. If your venue is just outside Ampfield, we also cover Gosport (1 mile south-west), Knapp (1 mile north-east), Broadgate (1 mile east), Crampmoor (1 mile west) and Lower Slackstead (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Winchester (6 miles north-east), Eastleigh (5 miles south-east), Fareham (15 miles south-east), Andover (14 miles north), Totton (7 miles south-west) and Hedge End (8 miles south-east).
A little further out are King Johns House (3.3 miles west) and Romsey Community Hospital (2.5 miles south-west). Not far away are Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
- Local schools include The Mountbatten School (2.4 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find White Horse Public House (under half a mile south-west)
Taco bar hire or something else?
Plated meals depend on a kitchen and a team of waiting staff. A taco bar needs a serving spot, somewhere close to unload and the venue’s agreement, and power and water are confirmed with each booking. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the length of service, along with extras and where your event is. We quote for each event individually.
Why us?
- A quote that sets out what’s included
- Every guest catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free included
- Quick, friendly service from the hatch
- Events in Ampfield and across Hampshire
Take a look at our prices page or what Mexican catering costs.
Planning for every diet
We cater for vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free guests. To get it right:
- Agree the serving spot with your venue early
- Check where our vehicle can unload
- Flag any guest with coeliac disease
- Have tables and seats ready for guests to eat at
Each dish is labelled, and allergen information is kept at the bar.
Our food truck or trailer can serve later in the day, after the taco bar.
DIY taco night versus a caterer
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up in the kitchen. With a caterer, you get the food and drinks without the work.
Running your own drinks table is one option, but someone still has to mix, pour and keep an eye on it all evening. See our margarita bar guide.
Questions from Ampfield
Do you set up taco bars indoors in places like Ampfield?
Yes, if the venue allows outside caterers. Tell us about the parking, the doors and the space for the station.
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Mark: can you cater afterwards?
Yes. The church itself is not where we’d set up, but a hall, field or garden close by with room for the truck or trailer can work well. Let us know the reception address and we’ll check the access.
Do you need electricity?
Let us know what’s available on site, for example a supply from the venue, and we’ll confirm the arrangements with your quote.
Do you cover Ampfield?
Yes, we do. Ampfield is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
How big an event can you cater?
That depends on the menu and the service time, but around 50 to 400 guests is the usual range. Tell us your numbers and we’ll advise.
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 check every dish and give allergen information.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
Ask us when you enquire. Let us know what you already have, and we will set out plates, napkins and cutlery in your quote.
How much is a food truck for an event?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually need. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Planning the serving area
Plenty of outdoor spaces and venues work for us, but there are a few things to check:
- A sheltered spot if we’re serving outside
- Room for the bar alongside the vehicle, if booked together
- Room for guests to queue along the table
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Ampfield
- Tortilla chips
- Salsas and guacamole
- Corn and flour tortillas
- Two to four fillings
- Vegan fillings
- Pickled onions and toppings
The menu, item by item
Warm tortillas
Every taco starts with a warm tortilla. We keep a steady supply going through service.
Salsas
Fresh salsas, from a mild tomato salsa to something hotter.
How it works
Your timings come first. If things run behind, tell us and we’ll adjust the start of service where we can. Around midsummer it stays light in Ampfield until about 9:25pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:10pm, so a summer taco bar outside normally runs in daylight. For winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, plan good lighting over the station.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We plan the fillings, salsas and toppings with you.
- We confirm the table spot and where we will unload.
- On the day, guests help themselves while we keep the bar stocked.
- We clear the bar away after service.
Preparing for the day
- Find out what power and water are available
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Confirm the venue allows outside caterers
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, food or drinks or both, and the access. When you’re ready, tell us about it on our contact page.
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Who books taco bar hire in Ampfield?
The bar can go where a vehicle cannot, such as a courtyard, a barn or a hall, with the venue’s agreement.
Whatever you are celebrating in Ampfield, the serving truck can be a highlight. We’re happy to cater:
- Marquee parties
- Back-garden gatherings
- Wedding evening food
- Anniversary parties
The A3090 run on or near Ampfield, which makes the journey with the taco bar an easy one.
What your quote should include
- The deposit and payment dates
- Staff numbers and hours
- VAT, if it applies
- Who provides plates and napkins
Towns and villages near Ampfield
More for events in Ampfield
- 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