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Taco bar caterers in Bassett: build-your-own tacos
Looking for taco bar hire in Bassett? We arrive with our food truck or trailer and everything we need to serve, then serve your guests fresh on the day.
- Wedding breakfasts
- Birthday parties
- Retirement parties
Taco bar hire in Bassett
Taco bar hire in Bassett, served fresh
The taco bar works for a wedding breakfast, a party or a working lunch. Guests build their plates quickly, so a crowd moves through steadily, and nobody waits long. For marquee parties and wedding breakfasts, we will put together a menu of warm corn and flour tortillas, guacamole and fresh salsas and more.
Near Bassett, a hall or club may suit a taco bar if your own space is tight; the station needs a level surface, the venue’s permission and somewhere to unload. We arrive ready to serve, and clear our own area when service is finished.
- Where
- Bassett (SO16, SO17, SO15)
- Area hub
- Southampton
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free
- Guest numbers
- Around 50 to 400 is usual; ask about yours
- Add-ons
- Nachos, guacamole and a drinks bar
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 28 October 2026
Common questions in Bassett
Could you serve in Southampton Common?
It depends on the park’s owner, who would need to agree to a catering vehicle on site. Ask them first; if they say yes, we will send what they need from us.
How far is Bassett from London?
It is about 69 miles from central London, and inside the area we cover.
Do you need power and water?
Let us know what’s available on site, for example a supply from the venue, and we’ll confirm what we need with your quote.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates go first, so it pays to ask early.
What’s on the menu?
Mexican street food: tacos, taco bars, burritos, bowls, nachos and quesadillas, plus salsas, guacamole and toppings. A drinks bar is available too, with margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas.
Can you do gluten-free food?
Yes, gluten-free options are available, made with corn tortillas. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can explain how we prepare their food. See are corn tortillas gluten-free?
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, Southampton included. See all areas.
Do you provide plates and napkins?
That’s confirmed with each quote. Tell us whether your venue has crockery or you’d prefer disposables and we’ll talk it through.
What’s on the menu
Guacamole
No taco bar is complete without guacamole, so we keep it topped up.
Salsas
Guests add as much heat as they like.
Occasions we cater for in Bassett
You are not limited to places a truck can park, like a barn, courtyard or hall, if the venue agrees.
Here are some of the events we cater in Bassett and Southampton:
- Barn and marquee parties
- Family get-togethers
- Summer garden parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Thinking of a taco bar in Southampton Common? Catering in a public park typically needs the landowner’s permission, so check first.
Before you book anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- How long the service runs
- The deposit and payment dates
- A clear list of what’s included
Dietary needs and planning tips
With a little notice, most diets are easy. We suggest:
- Have tables and seats ready for guests to eat at
- Collect dietary needs with your replies
- Choose at least one vegan filling
- Put allergies in writing for us
If speeches or timings run over, we keep the fillings hot and start when you are ready.
Ask us whether a second station would help with big numbers.
Step by step
Serving is quick: we serve from the hatch or a serving station, so a crowd is looked after quickly. When service ends, we pack down. Evenings in Bassett stay light until about 9:25pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:10pm. After dusk, lights over the station help guests build their tacos.
- Share a few details about the event.
- We send a sample spread and a quote.
- We check power, water and access with your venue.
- We set up the station and keep everything hot.
- Afterwards, we pack down and leave the area tidy.
How to prepare
- Plan a covered area for guests if rain is likely
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
How to get a price
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you need. For a quote, drop us a line using the enquiry form.
Planning help
What taco bar hire costs
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- How many staff you need
- Food, drinks or both
- How long we are needed on site
- Parking and the route in
Access, parking and the distance to your venue can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Your quote confirms the full price.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- What you’d like on the menu
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Where the event is
- The date and rough timings
Send us the date, your venue or SO16 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you will get menu ideas and a price. To get started, send a quick message through our quote form.
Bassett: venues, access and set-up
Bassett is about 2 miles north-west of Southampton, in Southampton. Tell us where your event in Bassett will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. Bassett is one of 40 towns and villages in Southampton we cover.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Swaythling station, about 1.5 miles east. Close to Bassett are historic houses such as South Stoneham House (1.5 miles east) and Southampton Tudor House and Garden (2.8 miles south). If your event is at a historic house or estate, ask early whether a staffed taco bar is allowed and where we could unload. The coast is within about 3 miles of Bassett, so for a seaside taco bar we plan around the wind. A sheltered spot for the station helps, and seafront sites usually need permission.
Anywhere in SO16, SO17 and SO15, we can bring taco bar hire to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your event could be at a home on Burgess Road, Pointout Road and Chetwynd Road or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Highfield (1 mile south-east), Lordswood (1 mile west), Chilworth (1 mile north), Coxford (1 mile west) and Shirley (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Thornhill (4 miles south-east), Chartwell Green (3 miles east), Harefield (3 miles south-east), Itchen (3 miles south-east), Sholing (4 miles south-east) and Woolston (4 miles south-east).
A little further out are Netley Castle (4.9 miles south-east) and Foresters Museum & Archive (2.1 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Flexford Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Bassett include Hollybrook Infant School (0.6 miles south-west) and Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton (1.3 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Bellemoor pub (0.9 miles south)
Space, access and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Space beside the truck or trailer if you’re booking both
- The venue’s agreement for the taco bar and our vehicle
- A level area for the taco-bar table
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Salsas and guacamole
- Pickled onions and toppings
- Tortilla chips
- Two to four fillings
- Vegan fillings
- Corn and flour tortillas
Working with your venue
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: vehicle access, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
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.
You can host your own taco night for a crowd, but it takes planning. Fillings need slow cooking, tortillas need warming as you go, and salsas need making. Our taco bar guide explains how.
Other catering in Bassett
- 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