Hampshire · England
Taco bar caterers in Andover Down
A taco bar where guests build their own tacos in Andover Down, served fresh from our food truck or trailer, at your venue, garden or site.
- Leaving dos
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Family get-togethers
Taco bar hire in Andover Down
What affects the price in Andover Down
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Parking and the route in
- How many staff you need
- Timings and hours
- Plates, napkins and cutlery
Catering from a truck or trailer can be a practical alternative to a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire. Contact us for a quote to compare.
Details that help
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Your menu ideas
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A photo of the space, if it’s a garden or field
- The date and time of the event
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. Contact us for a quote: just fill in our quote form.
Taco bar hire in Andover Down, served fresh
Fillings are agreed with you, perhaps carnitas, chicken tinga or birria, with a vegan filling like black bean and sweet potato or spiced mushroom. It works well for garden parties and wedding day food, serving slow-cooked fillings kept hot, a build-your-own taco bar and guacamole.
Near Andover Down, a marquee or barn makes a good home for a taco bar. Our staff set up the station and run it through service. We serve from the hatch of our truck or trailer, or from a serving station, and we plan the service around your numbers.
Who books taco bar hire in Andover Down?
You are not limited to places a truck can park, like a barn, courtyard or hall, if the venue agrees.
Almost any gathering can work with a truck or trailer. In Andover Down, you could book us for events such as:
- Birthday celebrations
- Wedding meals
- Team lunches
- Engagement parties
Guests arriving without a car will want to know that Andover station is about 2.6 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- VAT, if it applies
- When payment is due
- The wet-weather plan
- The venue requirements
Popular choices
Guacamole
Guacamole made fresh, with lime and coriander.
Toppings
Pickled onions, coriander, lime, lettuce and cheese.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Confirm a loading spot close to the bar
- Plan the taco bar around speeches and timings
- Give us separate numbers for children
Fillings are kept hot and tortillas warmed in batches.
Burrito bowls sit well on the bar for anyone avoiding tortillas.
Places near Andover Down
Other catering in Andover Down
Taco bar hire or something else?
Pizza is the usual crowd-pleaser, but a taco bar gives guests more say over what they eat. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can feel generous.
What we offer in Andover Down
- Service planned around your numbers
- Allergen information for everything we serve
- Access, space and power checked in advance
- Options for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan guests
Take a look at how we price and our guide to catering costs.
For event organisers in Andover Down
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We will provide the information the landowner or council asks for from us.
Planning a taco bar in Andover Down
Andover Down is about 2 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. Across the SP11 area, we can serve your guests, as long as there is access. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, wherever the truck or trailer can get in. We cater right across the region, from Andover Down to Winchester (about 12 miles away).
This part of Hampshire takes in SP11. Whether your event is on London Road and The Middleway or anywhere nearby, we can bring taco bar hire there, given access. For events just outside Andover Down, we cover Picket Piece (1 mile north), Finkley Down (1 mile north-west), Picket Twenty (1 mile south-west), Finkley (1 mile north-west) and East Anton (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (15 miles east), Winchester (12 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles south), Hyde (11 miles south-east), Tidworth (10 miles west) and Weeke (11 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.6 miles west) and Finkley Down Farm Museum (1 mile north-west). Not far away are Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
- Nearby schools include Winton Community Academy (1.3 miles west) and Winton Community Academy (1.3 miles west)
Step by step
We get there well before you want to serve, set up the truck or trailer and get everything ready. When service opens, guests come up to the hatch or serving table. Winter evenings in Andover Down close in by about 4:00pm, so set the station up where the lighting is good. In late June, the light holds until around 9:25pm.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We plan the fillings, salsas and toppings with you.
- The venue confirms where the bar goes and where we park.
- On the day, guests help themselves while we keep the bar stocked.
- We clear the bar away after service.
How to prepare
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Measure any gates or arches on the way in
- Get the venue’s permission for us to park and serve
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Andover Down, and we will put together a menu and price.
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Your questions about taco bar hire in Andover Down
Do you come out to small places like Andover Down?
Yes, small places are no problem, given access. Let us know about access and parking for the truck or trailer.
Do you set up taco bars indoors in places like Andover Down?
We can, as long as the venue agrees. The station needs room for a queue, and we need to park and unload close to the door.
How much does taco bar hire cost in Andover Down?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the length of service and the location. Contact us for a quote.
How many guests can you serve?
Our truck and trailer service usually suits events of around 50 to 400 guests. Festivals can be bigger, and smaller parties are quoted case by case. Send us your numbers and we will advise.
Do you do margaritas?
Yes. Our drinks bar can be booked on its own or with food. For alcohol, we’ll check the licensing with you and your venue.
Do you provide allergen information for each dish?
Yes. Tell us about allergies when you book. UK law requires caterers to provide information on 14 allergens, and we give it for every dish (Food Standards Agency guidance). Anyone with a severe allergy should speak to us before the event.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, they’re part of the planning from the start. Tell us your numbers when you ask for a quote.
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. Anyone with a severe allergy should speak to us before the event.
What we need at the venue
We will agree the spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- A flat spot for the taco-bar station
- The venue’s agreement for the taco bar and our vehicle
- Easy access from where we unload to the table
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we offer
- Pickled onions and toppings
- Vegan fillings
- Salsas and guacamole
- Tortilla chips
- Corn and flour tortillas
- Two to four fillings
- 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