Hampshire · England
Taco bar hire in Botley, Hampshire
From the first guest in the queue to the last, a taco bar where guests build their own tacos makes the serving truck part of your event in Botley.
- Birthday parties
- Christenings and family parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Taco bar hire near Botley
Taco bars for events around Botley
Botley is about 1 mile east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. For taco bar hire in Botley, we can serve in gardens, fields, venues, car parks and courtyards with access. We cater in 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages, wherever the truck or trailer can get in.
The A334 run on or near Botley, which makes the journey with the taco bar an easy one. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Botley station, about 0.8 miles east. With the sea within about 5 miles, a taco bar at a coastal venue is an option. Open toppings and a sea breeze don’t mix, so a sheltered or indoor spot is best.
We serve at events all over the SO30 postcode area. From High Street, Boswell Close and Bailey Close or a nearby road, we’ll plan where to park and serve. Botley is on the A334, so it is easy for us to reach with the truck or trailer. Other places close to Botley for taco bar hire include Boorley Green (1 mile north), Curdridge (2 miles east), Curbridge (2 miles south-east), Durley (2 miles north) and Horton Heath (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Winchester (10 miles north), Gosport (9 miles south-east), Havant (13 miles east), Eastleigh (5 miles north-west), Fareham (6 miles south-east) and Horndean (12 miles east).
A little further out are Moorgreen Hospital (2.2 miles north-west) and Netley Castle (4.4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Botley include Swanwick Lakes.
- Local schools include Wildern School (1.2 miles west) and Wildern School (1.2 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Dolphin Hotel The Dolphin Public House (less than half a mile east)
About our taco bar hire in Botley
Truck and trailer bookings usually suit around 50 to 400 guests, while smaller parties are quoted case by case. Share your headcount and we’ll size the taco bar to match. It works well for leaving dos and birthday parties, with fresh salsas, slow-cooked fillings kept hot and burrito bowls.
In and around Botley, a taco bar works beside the truck or in a hall nearby. 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. Everything is prepared fresh for your event and served from our truck or trailer, so guests get it at its best.
Is taco bar hire right for your event?
A taco bar and a truck serve the same food in different ways. At the hatch, we make each order; at the bar, guests build their own. 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.
What we offer in Botley
- Set-up planned with you and your venue
- Menus chosen with you
- Fast service, even with a queue
- Events in Botley and across Hampshire
Nearby places to Botley
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Botley: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Botley?
Guests can use Botley station, about 0.8 miles east of Botley.
Could you serve our guests after a service at Church of All Saints?
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 will check the access.
What guest numbers do you cater for?
It depends on the event and the timings. Most bookings fall around 50 to 400 guests.
Is the food made fresh?
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.
Do you stay to run the taco bar?
Our staff set up the bar, keep the fillings hot and top up the dishes through service.
What is a build-your-own taco bar?
Guests take a plate and fill their tortillas from the dishes on the bar. Our staff look after the bar throughout.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t typically stop service from the truck or trailer. It is worth planning a covered area for guests, and tell us if heavy rain could make the ground soft.
How much is a food truck for an event?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and where your event is. Send us the details for a quote.
Before you choose a spot
Many gardens, fields and venues can take a truck or trailer, but there are a few things to check:
- A clear area in front of the station
- Permission from the venue for us to set up
- A spot next to the truck or trailer when both are booked
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we will advise.
Menu ideas
- Vegan fillings
- Pickled onions and toppings
- Salsas and guacamole
- Two to four fillings
- Corn and flour tortillas
- Tortilla chips
Catering for every guest
With a little notice, most diets are easy. We suggest:
- Put allergies in writing for us
- Count children separately
- Check where our vehicle can unload
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
Once guests have eaten, we clear the table and pack up and leave the spot tidy.
For larger groups, ask about a second serving point, quoted for your event.
What happens on the day
The truck or trailer needs a level, firm spot with access to drive in, with power and water arrangements agreed beforehand. A photo of the space helps. Winter evenings in Botley close in by about 4:00pm, so set the station up where the lighting is good. At midsummer, by contrast, daylight lasts until about 9:20pm.
- Begin with the date and headcount.
- We plan fillings and toppings around your guests’ diets.
- We fix timings with you and the venue.
- The bar opens at the agreed time.
- Once service is over, we pack away.
How to prepare
- Confirm the venue allows outside caterers
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Tell us when you want service to start
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, food or drinks or both, and the access. To send your details, send a quick message through our quote form.
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DIY taco night versus a caterer
A DIY taco night is possible for a crowd, but it is more work than it looks. There are fillings to slow-cook, tortillas to keep warm and salsas to make. Read our guide to taco bars.
For a small group, a taco night at home can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, with allergen information for every dish.
What affects the price in Botley
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Serving staff
- Plates, napkins and cutlery
- How many guests we’re serving
- How long we’re needed on site
Your choice of food and drinks affects the price, so tell us what you have in mind. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Details that help
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Your menu ideas
- Roughly how many adults and children
- A picture of where we’d park
- Where the event is
Send us the date, your venue or SO30 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, drop us a line using the enquiry form.
Perfect for your event in Botley
It feels relaxed without being scruffy, because our staff keep the bar tidy and topped up.
Whatever the occasion, our truck or trailer can be the centre of it. We can cater:
- Staff parties
- Marquee parties
- Office lunches
- Wedding evening food
Close to Botley are historic houses such as South Stoneham House (4.6 miles west). Historic venues often limit where vehicles can go, so ask whether a taco bar station could be set up inside while our truck or trailer parks further off.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether plates, napkins and cutlery are included
- The deadline for final numbers
- A food hygiene rating you can check
- What the price includes, item by item
For event organisers in Botley
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We can send what the landowner or council needs from us.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
- 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