Kent · England
Taco bar hire in Basted, Kent
We bring a taco station with slow-cooked fillings, salsas and guacamole to Basted and nearby, with options for vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free guests.
- Birthday celebrations
- Staff parties
- Family celebrations
Taco bar hire near Basted
Is taco bar hire right for your event?
Buffet trays can go cold and tired. We keep the fillings hot and refill the dishes through service. Extra dishes, drinks and longer service are priced on request, so you can choose what you need.
Why us?
- A menu agreed with you
- Menus for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests
- Service planned around your numbers
- Set-up planned with you and your venue
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Taco bar hire in Basted, served fresh
A taco bar suits mixed diets well, because every filling and topping sits in its own dish. There are gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan choices, with corn tortillas for gluten-free guests. We serve burrito bowls, pickled onions and toppings and fresh salsas, which works well for marquee parties and evening wedding receptions.
For a rural spot like Basted, 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 will confirm power and water with you. We arrive ready to serve, and clear our own area when service is finished.
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What else we do in Basted
What taco bar hire costs
Contact us for a quote, which reflects:
- Serving staff
- What the venue already provides
- Guest numbers
- The length of service
Pricing depends on the event. A short lunch service for a team is a different job from a full wedding day. Contact us for a quote.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- The date and rough timings
- The venue or postcode
- Your menu ideas
- Access for the truck or trailer, including gates and ground
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Common questions in Basted
We’re having a ceremony at The Church of the Good Shepherd: 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.
Do you come to events in the Kent Downs 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.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including Kent. Find your area.
What guest numbers do you cater for?
It depends on the event and the timings. As a guide, our bookings usually fall around 50 to 400 guests.
What happens if it rains?
We can keep serving from the truck or trailer in the rain, but guests need somewhere covered to eat and drink, like a marquee or gazebo.
Do you have vegan options?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan fillings, such as spiced mushrooms or black beans, can be part of the menu, served alongside the meat options.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
Please ask us. Tell us what your venue provides, and we’ll set out plates, napkins and cutlery in your quote.
How big an event can you cater?
That depends on the menu and the service time, but around 50 to 400 guests is the usual range. For anything outside that, ask us.
The process
Here’s how the day normally runs: we park up and get ready, we open the hatch when you’re ready, and we serve your guests fresh for the agreed time. Daylight in Basted runs to about 8:50pm in late May and 7:00pm in late September. If the taco bar is outdoors and runs later, tell us what lighting the venue has.
- 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.
- When service finishes, we clear the table and pack the vehicle.
Preparing for the day
- Ask the venue about power and water
- Have level hardstanding or firm ground ready
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Get a quote
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. When you are ready, drop us a line using the enquiry form.
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Who books taco bar hire in Basted?
It feels relaxed without being scruffy, because our staff keep the bar tidy and topped up.
Big or small, a truck or trailer works well. Common bookings include:
- Wedding day food
- Wedding evening food
- Summer garden parties
- Retirement parties
Before you plan a taco bar in Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve, find out who manages it, as catering and unloading there both need their agreement.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Who provides plates and napkins
- Payment terms and deposit
- How late numbers can change
About the menu
Hot fillings
Fillings cooked ahead and kept hot, perhaps chicken tinga, birria or carnitas.
Toppings
Lime, coriander, pickled onions, cheese and crema.
Basted: venues, access and set-up
Basted is about 5 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Tell us where your event in Basted will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. We cater in all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages, wherever the truck or trailer can get in. You can also see our page for Maidstone, about 10 miles away.
When the service is at a church such as The Church of the Good Shepherd, the taco bar would be set up at the reception venue rather than the church. If people are travelling in by rail, Borough Green & Wrotham station is about 0.9 miles away. With the Kent Downs National Landscape about 7 miles away at most, a countryside taco bar is an option from Basted. Rural venues may limit vehicles, so ask where we can park and unload.
This part of Kent takes in TN15, and we can cater your event anywhere in it with access for the truck or trailer. Local streets include Basted Mill and Plough Hill; for an event at home on any of them, tell us where the truck or trailer can park. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Claygate Cross (1 mile south-east), Crouch (1 mile south-east), Borough Green (1 mile north), Platt (1 mile north-east) and Plaxtol (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north), Sevenoaks (5 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south), Gravesend (11 miles north) and Tonbridge (6 miles south).
A little further out are Ightham Court (1.3 miles north-west) and Sevenoaks Hospital (4.8 miles west).
- Local schools include Wrotham School (1.4 miles north) and Wrotham School (1.4 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Plough Public House (within half a mile south)
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Put guests with serious allergies in touch with us early
- Confirm a loading spot close to the bar
- Flag any guest with coeliac disease
- Count children separately
After the last plate, we take the bar down, then load our vehicle.
Burrito bowls sit well on the bar for anyone avoiding tortillas.
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: vehicle access, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can check the date.
Should I do it myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party serving. With a caterer, you get the food and drinks without the work.
Weighing up a DIY taco night against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Contact us for a quote to compare.
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- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free options, with allergen information
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