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Taco bar hire in Barkingside, Greater London
A menu that works for every guest: options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests, with allergen information for everything we serve. A build-your-own taco bar with warm tortillas, fillings, salsas and toppings in Barkingside.
- Evening receptions
- Team lunches
- Marquee parties
Taco bar hire for Barkingside events
What taco bar hire costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Serving staff
- Parking and the route in
- Adding food to drinks, or drinks to food
- The menu you choose
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and time of the event
- Access for the truck or trailer, including gates and ground
- Whether you’d like food, drinks or both
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Taco bar hire in Barkingside, served fresh
We bring taco bars to events in and around Barkingside: from barns and marquees to gardens, halls and offices. Popular choices include pickled onions and toppings, guacamole and fresh salsas, and it suits birthday parties and evening wedding receptions.
Around Barkingside, a taco bar suits venues and gardens that a food truck cannot get into. Our staff set up a serving station on a table, and guests build their own tacos. We still have to unload nearby, so let us know about loading, permits and parking. Like all of Greater London, Barkingside is inside the ULEZ. Access, space and power are agreed with you beforehand, so set-up goes smoothly.
- Area
- Barkingside (IG6, IG2, IG5)
- Region
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free
- Guests
- Around 50 to 400 is usual; ask about yours
- Extras
- Margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 28 October 2026
Barkingside: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Barkingside for guests?
Guests can use Seven Kings station, about 1.6 miles south of Barkingside.
We’re having a ceremony at Children's Church And Lych Gate At Barnardo's: can you cater afterwards?
Yes. The church itself is not where we’d set up, but a hall, field or garden close by with room for the truck or trailer can work well. Let us know the reception address and we’ll check the access.
How does taco bar hire work?
A serving table is laid with warm tortillas, hot fillings, salsas and toppings, and each guest builds their own. We stay to keep everything hot and stocked.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your event and menu. We agree arrival, service and pack-down times with you to suit your day.
Is a taco bar suitable for a big group?
Truck and trailer service normally suits around 50 to 400 guests, and smaller parties are quoted case by case. Tell us your numbers and we will plan the bar around them.
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Greater London, Kent and Medway, Surrey, East Sussex, West Sussex, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire.
Do you have dairy-free options?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need dairy-free food, and we will include them in the plan.
Do you cook on site?
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.
Catering for every guest
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Ensure guests have somewhere to sit
- Put allergies in writing for us
- Ask guests with severe allergies to contact us before the day
- Make sure one filling is vegan
Fillings are kept hot and tortillas warmed in batches.
Book our drinks bar with the taco bar for margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas, with licensing checked with you.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Barkingside? A truck or trailer serves a crowd quickly, with options for most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Taco bar hire in Barkingside: local tips
Barkingside is about 3 miles south-east of Woodford, in Greater London. Tell us where your event in Barkingside will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We cater in all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, wherever the truck or trailer can get in. We cater right across the region, from Barkingside to London (10 miles away).
Guests leaving a church like Children's Church And Lych Gate At Barnardo's could head to a nearby hall or garden where the taco bar is ready. Historic houses near Barkingside include Valentines Mansion (1.2 miles south-west) and Eastbury Manor House (3.6 miles south). 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.
This part of Greater London takes in IG6, IG2 and IG5, so your event can be anywhere in it. From Bute Road, Duke Road and Oaks Lane or anywhere nearby, we can bring taco bar hire there, given access. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Newbury Park (1 mile south), Gants Hill (1 mile south-west), Seven Kings (1 mile south-east) and Redbridge (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include London (10 miles south-west), City of Westminster (11 miles south-west), Marylebone (11 miles south-west), Kensington (14 miles south-west), St Pancras (10 miles south-west) and Shoreditch (8 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Waltham Holy Cross Urban District (1.2 miles north-east) and King George Hospital (1.2 miles east). Open spaces near Barkingside include Hollow Pond and Hainault Lodge.
- Nearby schools include Ilford County High School (0.5 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The New Fairlop Oak pub (0.6 miles north)
Before you choose a spot
We will be honest if a space will not work, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- A sheltered spot if we’re serving outside
- Power and water arrangements, confirmed with each booking
- Space for a line of guests at the bar
As a London location, Barkingside is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading take planning: let us know about permits, bays, off-street space or a parking suspension.
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Menu ideas
- Tortilla chips
- Pickled onions and toppings
- Vegan fillings
- Corn and flour tortillas
- Two to four fillings
- Salsas and guacamole
Occasions we cater for in Barkingside
It’s informal but still feels looked after, with our staff keeping the table stocked and neat through your event.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Wedding evening food
- Engagement parties
- Family celebrations
- Team lunches
No room for the truck at home? A hall or club near Barkingside with parking close by could host the taco bar.
Comparing caterers
- How bad weather is handled
- If the price includes VAT
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- A food hygiene rating you can check
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Comparing your options
Compared with a hog roast or carvery, a taco bar caters for vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free guests from one table. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: serving hours, staff, disposables, travel and VAT. Contact us for a quote and we will set out what’s included.
What you get with us
- Options for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan guests
- Food and drinks from one caterer, if you want both
- Allergen-aware menus
- A menu built around your guests
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Should I do it myself?
Doing it yourself? Start with the quantities: our guide to how many tacos per person helps. Keep tortillas warm in a covered basket, and label dishes for guests with allergies.
Running your own drinks table is one option, but someone still has to mix, pour and keep an eye on it all evening. Our margarita bar guide has tips.
How the day works
We need a level, firm spot we can drive the truck or trailer onto, and we agree power and water arrangements before the day. Send us a picture of the space if you’re unsure. Around midsummer it stays light in Barkingside 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 3:50pm, so guests will need light to see the fillings and toppings.
- Contact us with your 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.
- Once service is over, we pack away.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to park
- Get the venue’s permission for us to park and serve
Get a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
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