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Taco Bar Hire in Barfrestone
Fresh, colourful and made to share: a build-your-own taco bar with warm tortillas, fillings, salsas and toppings in Barfrestone and the surrounding area.
- Family get-togethers
- Company parties
- Garden parties
Taco bar hire near Barfrestone
What affects the price in Barfrestone
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- How many guests we’re serving
- Whether you need disposables
- Food, drinks or both
- The menu you choose
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can feel generous.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- What power and water the site has
- Your menu ideas
- The date and rough timings
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
How our taco bar hire works in Barfrestone
With a taco bar, everything is laid out in one place: tortillas kept warm, fillings kept hot, and bowls of salsa, guacamole and toppings. Each guest takes a plate and fills it their way. It works well for company parties and anniversary parties, serving slow-cooked fillings kept hot, warm corn and flour tortillas and guacamole.
For a rural spot like Barfrestone, a taco bar beside the truck in a field or garden is a simple set-up. Let us know about the gate, the ground and the route in, and we will confirm power and water with you. We cater for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan guests, and we give allergen information for every dish.
Should I do it myself?
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 be with your guests, we’ll do the serving.
Not sure whether to do it yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Contact us for a quote to compare.
The process
Serving is quick: we serve from the hatch or a serving station, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our area. Winter evenings in Barfrestone close in by about 3:50pm, so set the station up where the lighting is good. At midsummer, by contrast, daylight lasts until about 9:15pm.
- Share a few details about the event.
- We send a sample spread and a quote.
- Access, power and water are agreed beforehand.
- We set up the station and keep everything hot.
- At the end, we take everything away.
Preparing for the day
- Check gates and access routes are wide and high enough
- Confirm the venue allows outside caterers
- Choose a level, firm spot for the truck or trailer
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send a quick message through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.
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Taco bars for events around Barfrestone
Barfrestone is about 5 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. Across the CT15 area, we can serve your guests, as long as there’s access. Barfrestone is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we can bring taco bar hire. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 9 miles away.
If you are celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St Nicholas, a hall close by could host a staffed taco bar, with the venue’s permission. Around Barfrestone, historic houses include Goodnestone Park (2.7 miles north). Historic venues often limit where vehicles can go, so ask whether a taco bar station could be set up inside while our food truck or trailer parks further off. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Barfrestone, with barns and country venues that could host a taco bar. Where vehicles cannot reach the room, the station can be set up there with the venue’s agreement, but we still need to unload close by.
Here we cover the CT15 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. If your venue is just outside Barfrestone, we also cover Frogham (1 mile north-west), Elvington (1 mile east), Nonington (1 mile north-west), Snowdown (2 miles north-west) and Woolage Village (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (9 miles north-west), Margate (14 miles north-east), Dover (5 miles south-east), Folkestone (9 miles south), Ramsgate (12 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (14 miles north-east).
A little further out are Buckland Hospital (5.5 miles south-east).
What we need at the venue
We will agree the spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Space for a line of guests at the bar
- The venue’s agreement for the taco bar and our vehicle
- A short, clear path for carrying the bar in
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Menu ideas
- Vegan fillings
- Corn and flour tortillas
- Tortilla chips
- Pickled onions and toppings
- Two to four fillings
- Salsas and guacamole
Nearby places to Barfrestone
Other catering in Barfrestone
Diets, allergies and planning
We cater for vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Include a dietary question on your invitations
- Ask guests with severe allergies to contact us before the day
- Confirm a loading spot close to the bar
- Confirm any allergies to us by email
We warm tortillas in batches and keep the fillings hot.
Ask us about plates, napkins and cutlery and we’ll set out the options in your quote.
For event organisers in Barfrestone
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where vehicles can park, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Common questions in Barfrestone
How far is Barfrestone from London?
It’s about 61 miles from central London, and inside the area we cover.
Do you cater in villages like Barfrestone?
Yes. Villages and hamlets are part of our area, and the main thing is access: tell us about the lane, the gate and the ground.
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 plan gluten-free dishes carefully and give allergen information.
Do you do margaritas?
Yes, we offer a Mexican drinks bar, with margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas and soft drinks. Your venue or event may need the right licence for alcohol, so we will talk licensing through with you.
Do you cater in Barfrestone?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Barfrestone is within our area and the rest of Kent. To check your date, tell us about it on our contact page.
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.
How many guests can a taco bar serve?
Truck and trailer service generally suits around 50 to 400 guests, while smaller parties are looked at case by case. Share your headcount and we will size the bar to suit.
Can you cater for guests who avoid dairy?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need dairy-free food, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Comparing your options
Next to a hog roast or carvery, a taco bar handles vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests without separate plates. Pricing depends on the event. A short lunch service for a team is a different job from a full wedding day. Your quote sets it all out.
What we offer in Barfrestone
- A plan agreed before the day
- Food and drinks from one caterer, if you want both
- Quoted for your event
- A menu agreed with you
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Perfect for your event in Barfrestone
It looks generous: salsas, guacamole and toppings laid out together make an easy centrepiece.
Here are some of the events we cater:
- Birthday parties
- Leaving dos
- Evening receptions
- Company parties
By rail: Shepherds Well station is about 1.3 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- When payment is due
- What the price includes, item by item
- The caterer’s food hygiene rating
- The venue requirements
- 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