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Taco Bar Hire in Ardingly
From the moment the hatch opens to the end of service, a taco bar where guests build their own tacos makes the serving truck part of your event in Ardingly.
- Barn parties
- Christenings and family parties
- Garden parties
Book taco bar hire in Ardingly
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Ardingly? A truck or trailer serves a crowd quickly, with options for most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
How our taco bar hire works in Ardingly
A taco bar suits mixed diets well, because every filling and topping sits in its own dish. We plan gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan choices, and corn tortillas suit gluten-free guests, plus allergen information for every dish. For anniversary parties and company parties, we can serve pickled onions and toppings, slow-cooked fillings kept hot and warm corn and flour tortillas and more.
For a rural spot like Ardingly, a taco bar beside the truck in a field or garden is a simple set-up. Tell us about gates, ground and the distance from the lane, and we confirm power and water arrangements before the day. Every guest is catered for, gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan included, and we give allergen information for every dish.
- Where
- Ardingly (RH17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free
- Guest numbers
- Typically around 50 to 400; ask us
- Extras
- Nachos, guacamole and a drinks bar
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 28 October 2026
Catering for every guest
Every guest is catered for, gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan included. To get it right:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Choose at least one vegan filling
- Check where our vehicle can unload
- Give us separate numbers for children
After the last plate, we take the bar down.
Burrito bowls sit well on the bar for anyone avoiding tortillas.
Where the truck can go in Ardingly
We’ll be honest if a space will not work. The main points are:
- Space beside the truck or trailer if you are booking both
- A parking or loading spot near the serving area
- Room for guests to queue along the table
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Ardingly
- Salsas and guacamole
- Two to four fillings
- Pickled onions and toppings
- Corn and flour tortillas
- Vegan fillings
- Tortilla chips
How we price taco bar hire
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Your choice of food and drinks
- Adding food to drinks, or drinks to food
- Plates, napkins and cutlery
- Timings and hours
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- What power and water the site has
- Gate widths, slopes and the ground
- The date and time of the event
- Your menu ideas
Thinking about taco bar hire for your event in Ardingly? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just tell us about it on our contact page.
Comparing your options
Next to a hog roast or carvery, a taco bar caters for vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free guests from one table. The price depends on guest numbers, the menu and how long you’d like us to serve, plus any add-ons and the location. Every event gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Food and drinks from one caterer, if you want both
- Quick, friendly service from the hatch
- Access, space and power checked in advance
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests
Can I do a taco night myself?
A DIY taco night is possible for a crowd, but it is more work than it looks. There are fillings to slow-cook, tortillas to keep warm and salsas to make. Read our guide to taco bars.
If you do it yourself, work out quantities first: see how many tacos per person. Keep warmed tortillas covered, and label anything containing allergens.
Planning a taco bar in Ardingly
Ardingly is about 3 miles north of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. For an event in Ardingly, we can serve in gardens, fields, venues, car parks and courtyards with access. We cover 371 places across West Sussex. Our truck and trailer cover the area from Ardingly to Crawley (about 6 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Balcombe station, about 2.5 miles west. When the service is at a church such as St Peter's Church, the taco bar would be set up at the reception venue rather than the church. With the High Weald National Landscape about 7 miles away at most, a countryside taco bar is an option from Ardingly. Rural venues may limit vehicles, so ask where we can park and unload.
Taco bar hire in RH17 is planned around your venue and access. From High Street, Munnion Road and Price Way or a nearby road, we can bring taco bar hire there, given access. We also serve at events in Little London (1 mile north), Highbrook (1 mile north-east), Lindfield (2 miles south), Horsted Keynes (2 miles east) and West Hoathly (2 miles north-east). We also cater in nearby towns such as Crawley (6 miles north-west), Horsham (10 miles west), Haywards Heath (3 miles south), Burgess Hill (7 miles south), East Grinstead (6 miles north-east) and Broadfield (6 miles north-west).
A little further out are Waterbury Castle (2 miles east) and Princess Royal Hospital (3.9 miles south). Open spaces near Ardingly include Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
- Pubs nearby include The Ardingly Inn (less than half a mile north-east)
Also near Ardingly
What else we do in Ardingly
Why choose taco bar hire in Ardingly?
It feels relaxed without being scruffy, because our staff keep the bar tidy and topped up through your event.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Back-garden gatherings
- Wedding day food
- Team lunches
- Team socials
Close to Ardingly are historic houses such as Priest House (2.2 miles north-east) and Gravetye Manor (3.1 miles north). If your event is at a historic house or estate, ask early whether a staffed taco bar is allowed and where we could unload.
Before you book anyone
- How late numbers can change
- Who provides plates and napkins
- The caterer’s food hygiene rating
- Whether travel is included
FAQs for Ardingly
Can the taco bar go in a local hall rather than outside?
Yes, with the venue’s permission. We need a short route from where we park to the room, and space for the station and a queue.
Which station is closest to Ardingly?
Guests can use Balcombe station, about 2.5 miles west of Ardingly.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it’s short notice, it is worth asking.
Is there a minimum number of guests?
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 will advise.
Do you have options for kids?
Yes, children are easy to plan for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan the menu with them in mind.
What do you serve?
Mexican street food: tacos and build-your-own taco bars, burritos, burrito bowls, nachos and quesadillas, plus salsas, guacamole and toppings. We also run a Mexican drinks bar, with margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas.
Can the taco bar cater for special diets?
Keeping each dish separate makes mixed diets easier, though we cannot guarantee there are no traces of any allergen. Guests with severe allergies should talk to us first.
Can you set up where a truck cannot get in?
The taco bar can be served from a table or station away from the truck. We still need to park our vehicle nearby to unload, and the venue’s agreement.
What happens on the day
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, get the serving area ready, and get on with serving. Around midsummer it stays light in Ardingly until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so a summer taco bar outside normally runs in daylight. For winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, plan good lighting over the station.
- Contact us with your date and headcount.
- We plan fillings and toppings around your guests’ diets.
- We fix timings with you and the venue.
- The bar opens at the agreed time.
- We clear our station when service ends.
How to prepare
- Have a marquee or gazebo ready in case of rain
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Share the running order, including any speeches
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, food or drinks or both, and the access. When you’re ready, drop us a line using the enquiry form.
Related guides
- 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