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Taco bar caterers in Banstead: build-your-own tacos
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 Banstead.
- Family celebrations
- Anniversary parties
- Leaving and retirement parties
Planning an event in Banstead?
Taco bar hire for your event in Banstead
The taco bar works for a wedding breakfast, a party or a working lunch. Building your own is quick, which keeps the line moving. It works well for family get-togethers and anniversary parties, with pickled onions and toppings, warm corn and flour tortillas and burrito bowls.
Around Banstead, a taco bar can stand beside our truck on a drive or lawn. Where access is tight, the truck stays nearby and the station goes where your guests are, as long as we can unload within a short walk. We turn up ready to serve, and tidy our own area afterwards.
Taco bar hire or something else?
Next to a hog roast or carvery, a taco bar handles vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests without separate plates. A food truck can be a practical alternative to plated catering, as there’s no kitchen to hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why book Mobile Mexican Catering in Banstead
- Events in Banstead and across Surrey
- Allergen-aware menus
- A quote that sets out what’s included
- A plan agreed before the day
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to catering costs.
Other catering in Banstead
Occasions we cater for in Banstead
It feels relaxed without being scruffy, with our staff keeping the table stocked and neat through your event.
Whatever you are celebrating in Banstead, the serving truck can be a highlight. We’re happy to cater:
- Barn and marquee parties
- Anniversary parties
- Birthday parties
- Family get-togethers
Close to Banstead are historic houses such as Nonsuch Mansion (2.7 miles north-west) and Fitznells Manor (3 miles north-west). Estates and listed houses set their own rules for caterers, so check where a taco bar station and our vehicle would be permitted before you book.
Questions to ask before you book
- How each diet is kept separate
- When final numbers are due
- A food hygiene rating you can check
- If the price includes VAT
Space, access and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- A short, clear path for carrying the bar in
- Space for a serving table on level ground
- Somewhere close by for our vehicle to park and unload
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Menu ideas
- Corn and flour tortillas
- Two to four fillings
- Pickled onions and toppings
- Tortilla chips
- Vegan fillings
- Salsas and guacamole
Catering for every guest
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Put allergies in writing for us
- Make sure guests have somewhere to sit
- Decide where the table goes before the day
- Include a dietary question on your invitations
We get there early enough to unload, lay out the table and heat everything through.
Ask us whether a second station would help with big numbers.
What taco bar hire costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Whether you need disposables
- Serving staff
- The number of people
- Food, drinks or both
The price depends on guest numbers, the menu and how long you’d like us to serve, plus any add-ons and the location. We quote for each event individually.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- What power and water the site has
- Access for the truck or trailer, including gates and ground
- The venue or postcode
- Diets and allergies you know about
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, tell us about it on our contact page.
What happens on the day
We take care of everything you’ve booked, from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your event. Around midsummer it stays light in Banstead until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so an outdoor taco bar in summer is typically served in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so guests will need light to see the fillings and toppings.
- Send us your date, where the taco bar will go, numbers and dietary needs.
- You get a suggested taco-bar spread and a quote.
- Before the day, we confirm the serving spot, unloading, power and water with the venue.
- Our staff set up the station, keep the fillings hot and top up the bar through service.
- After the last tacos, we clear the station away.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, firm spot for the truck or trailer
- Check the venue is happy to have a truck or trailer on site
- Check gates and access routes are wide and high enough
How to get a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Related guides
Can I do a taco night myself?
A DIY taco night works well for a small group. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles allergen information for you.
Some hosts like to do it themselves. 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.
Planning a taco bar in Banstead
Banstead is about 3 miles west of Coulsdon, in Surrey. For an event in Banstead, we can serve in gardens, fields, venues, car parks and courtyards with access. We cater in 395 places in Surrey.
By rail: the nearest station is Banstead station, about 0.7 miles north-west. If you are celebrating after a service at a church like Church of All Saints, a hall close by could host a staffed taco bar, with the venue’s permission. With the Surrey Hills National Landscape about 7 miles away at most, a countryside taco bar is an option from Banstead. Rural venues may limit vehicles, so ask where we can park and unload.
Taco bar hire in SM7 is planned around your venue and access. That could mean an event at a home with a drive on High Street, Glenfield Road and Highview Path. Being close to the A217 and A2022, Banstead is easy for us to reach for your event. Close by, we cover events in Woodmansterne (1 mile south-east), Shanklin Village (2 miles north), Chipstead (2 miles south-east), Little Woodcote (2 miles north-east) and Woodcote Green (2 miles north-east). We also cater in nearby towns such as Epsom (3 miles west), Horley (10 miles south), Redhill (6 miles south), Ewell (3 miles north-west), Reigate (6 miles south) and Walton-on-Thames (10 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Honeywood Museum (3.2 miles north-east) and Municipal Borough of Sutton and Cheam (2.5 miles north). The countryside around Banstead includes Colley Hill and Cuddington Meadows.
- Schools near Banstead include Priory Preparatory School (within half a mile west) and The Beacon School (0.9 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Woolpack pub (under half a mile east)
A closer look at the menu
Guacamole
No taco bar is complete without guacamole.
Salsas
Fresh salsas, from a mild tomato salsa to something hotter, made for your event.
FAQs for Banstead
Is Banstead close to London?
It is about 13 miles from central London, and inside the area we cover.
Do you cater in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
We do, where the venue allows a catering vehicle. Lanes can be narrow and ground soft, so tell us how we’d get in.
How does a taco bar work?
We set out warm tortillas, hot fillings, salsas, guacamole and toppings on a serving table, and guests build their own tacos. Our staff keep it hot and topped up.
Can we have a taco bar at our wedding?
The taco bar can be the wedding breakfast, the evening food or both. Timings are agreed with you and your venue, and guests build their own plates.
How long do you serve for?
It depends on your event. We agree arrival, service and pack-down times with you so everything fits your schedule.
Do you do a taco bar?
Yes, a taco bar is one of the ways we serve. Let us know your numbers and space and we will recommend how to serve.
Can you cater in a back garden?
Yes, as long as there’s access and a level, firm spot. Tell us about the drive, gates and any slopes, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates go first, so get in touch early.
- 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