Hampshire · England
Taco Bar Hire for Andover events
Fresh, generous and easy to enjoy: build-your-own tacos, run by our staff at your event in Andover and the surrounding area.
- Barn and marquee parties
- Wedding evening food
- Family celebrations
Planning an event in Andover?
About the menu
Vegan fillings
Spiced mushroom, or black bean and sweet potato.
Hot fillings
A few fillings give guests plenty of choice. We agree them with you.
About our taco bar hire in Andover
You choose the fillings with us, such as pork carnitas, chicken tinga or beef birria, plus a vegan choice such as spiced mushroom or black bean and sweet potato. Popular choices include warm corn and flour tortillas, guacamole and a build-your-own taco bar, and it suits team lunches and team socials.
Halls, marquees and gardens in Andover can all suit a taco bar. It can stand next to the truck, or on its own where the truck can’t reach. We still need to park and unload nearby. We turn up ready to serve, and tidy our own area afterwards.
How it compares
The difference between a taco bar and truck service is who builds the taco. From the truck, we put each order together; at the bar, guests build their own. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can feel generous.
What we offer in Andover
- Every guest catered for, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free included
- Food and drinks from one caterer, if you want both
- Menus chosen with you
- Quick, friendly service from the hatch
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to catering costs.
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Flag any guest with coeliac disease
- Ask the venue where we can park to unload
- Decide where the table goes before the day
- Count children separately
Once guests have eaten, we clear the table and pack up, then load our vehicle.
Burrito bowls sit well on the bar for anyone avoiding tortillas.
Common questions in Andover
Which station is closest to Andover?
Guests can use Andover station, about 0.5 miles west of Andover.
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Mary: can you cater afterwards?
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. Send us the reception address.
What space does a taco bar need?
Send us details of the venue and where you’d like the bar, and we’ll confirm what’s needed. We also need the venue’s permission.
How is the food prepared?
Fillings are slow-cooked in advance, then finished and kept hot on site. Tortillas are warmed on site, and salsas and guacamole are made fresh.
Can you plan for allergies?
Our menus are planned with allergies in mind, nut allergies included, with allergen information for every dish. We plan carefully and keep options separate, though we can’t promise a dish is allergen-free. Guests with severe allergies should talk to us before the event.
What does a taco bar cost?
We do not publish set prices, as each booking is different. Send us your details and we’ll quote for your event. Our guide to Mexican catering costs may help.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, we offer a Mexican drinks bar, serving margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas such as hibiscus and horchata, and soft drinks. Your venue or event may need the right licence for alcohol, so we’ll go through the licensing with you.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. Mild dishes, quesadillas and nachos can be part of the menu. Tell us how many children are coming.
Events we cater in Andover
Guests choose exactly what goes on their plate, which cuts down on special orders.
Almost any gathering can work with a truck or trailer. People in Andover can book us for events such as:
- Back-garden gatherings
- Milestone birthdays
- Family celebrations
- Leaving and retirement parties
When the service is at a church such as Church of St Mary, the taco bar would be set up at the reception venue rather than the church.
What your quote should include
- Who provides plates and napkins
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- If the price includes VAT
- Space, access, power and water needs
What affects the price in Andover
These are the factors that matter most:
- Whether you need disposables
- Timings and hours
- Serving staff
- What’s on the menu
What’s on the menu makes a difference to the total, so tell us what you have in mind. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Expected numbers
- The date and rough timings
- A picture of the space, if it’s a garden or field
- Your menu ideas
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. Contact us for a quote: just send a quick message through our quote form.
Taco bars for events around Andover
Andover is about 17 miles west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Anywhere in SP10, we can serve your guests, as long as there’s access. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Winchester, about 13 miles away.
Guests arriving without a car will want to know that Andover station is about 0.5 miles away. By road, Andover is on or near the A303 and A342, so bringing the taco bar and our food truck or trailer is straightforward.
We cover events in every part of the SP10 and SP11 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include High Street, Goddard Square and London Road; for an event at home on any of them, tell us where the truck or trailer can park. Main roads around Andover include the A303 and A342, which makes travel to your event easy. Other places close to Andover for taco bar hire include Picket Twenty (1 mile east), East Anton (1 mile north-east), Knights Enham (1 mile north), Finkley Down (2 miles north-east) and Picket Piece (2 miles east). We also cater in nearby towns such as Winchester (13 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles south), Hyde (12 miles south-east), Tidworth (8 miles west), Weeke (12 miles south-east) and Kempshott (15 miles east). As one of the bigger places in Hampshire, Andover has plenty of venues and spaces for events.
Well-known places in the area include Andover War Memorial Hospital (0.7 miles north-west) and Andover Museum (less than half a mile east). The countryside around Andover includes Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
- Schools near Andover include Winton Community Academy (0.8 miles east) and Winton Community Academy (0.8 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Angel Inn (within half a mile east)
Can I do a taco night myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party serving. Booking a caterer means you can relax with everyone else.
A DIY taco night works well for a small group. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, with allergen information for every dish.
Working with your venue
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: vehicle access, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
For larger events, we plan serving points around your timings, so everyone is served promptly. Let us know how long the break is.
How the day works
Serving is quick: we serve from the hatch or a serving station, so even a long queue moves. When service ends, we pack down. Winter evenings in Andover close in by about 4:00pm, so an indoor spot or a well-lit station works best. In late June, the light holds until around 9:25pm.
- Begin with the date and headcount.
- We agree a menu that covers every diet.
- Nearer the date, we confirm timings and the serving spot.
- Service starts when your running order says.
- We clear our station when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Have level hardstanding or firm ground ready
- Tell us about narrow gates or low branches
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send you a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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Nearby places to Andover
What else we do in Andover
- 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