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Taco bar caterers in Boxley: build-your-own tacos
From the moment the hatch opens to the end of service, a taco bar where guests build their own tacos keeps your guests happy at your event in Boxley.
- Evening receptions
- Family celebrations
- Birthday parties
Book taco bar hire in Boxley
For planners, venues and organisers
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether a truck or trailer will fit.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Taco bar hire in Boxley, served fresh
With a taco bar, everything is laid out in one place: warm tortillas, hot fillings, salsas, guacamole and toppings. Each guest takes a plate and fills it their way. We serve warm corn and flour tortillas, guacamole and slow-cooked fillings kept hot, and it suits team lunches and team socials.
In a hamlet or village like Boxley, a barn or marquee can shelter a taco bar from the weather. Our staff set up the station and run it through service; tell us about access and parking. We arrive ready to serve, and clear our own area when service is finished.
Can I do a taco night myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up in the kitchen. With a caterer, you get the food and drinks without the work.
Weighing up a DIY taco night against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Contact us for a quote to compare.
Taco bar hire in Boxley: local tips
Boxley is about 3 miles north of Maidstone, in Kent. For an event in Boxley, we can serve in gardens, fields, venues, car parks and courtyards with access in and around Boxley. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages, wherever the truck or trailer can get in.
Parks such as The Larches usually need the owner’s agreement for catering, even without a truck on the grass, so ask before you plan. Historic houses near Boxley include Stoneacre (4 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. Boxley is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, 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.
Anywhere in ME14, we can bring taco bar hire to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include The Street, Styles Lane and Pilgrims Way, and an event on any of them can work if the truck or trailer can park nearby. Other places close to Boxley for taco bar hire include Dunn Street (2 miles north-east), Lidsing (2 miles north-east), Kit's Coty (2 miles north-west), Lordswood (2 miles north) and Scragged Oak (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (3 miles south), Sittingbourne (9 miles east), Gravesend (11 miles north-west), Tonbridge (14 miles south-west), Faversham (15 miles east) and Northfleet (12 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include KIMS hospital (1.4 miles south) and Allington Castle (1.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
- Local schools include Valley Park School (2.1 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The King's Arms (less than half a mile south)
Boxley: your questions answered
Which station should guests use for Boxley?
The closest is Maidstone East station, roughly 2.2 miles away.
Could you serve in The Larches?
Only with permission from whoever runs the park, often the council. Ask them first, and we’ll help with the information they need from us.
Is a taco bar good for vegans and gluten-free guests?
There are vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free choices, and corn tortillas suit gluten-free guests. Every dish has allergen information.
Can guests build their own tacos?
Yes, a taco bar is one of our options. Let us know your numbers and space and we will recommend how to serve.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it’s short notice, it is worth asking.
Can you serve in the rain?
Rain doesn’t typically stop service from the truck or trailer. It is worth planning a covered area for guests, and let us know if the ground gets soft after heavy rain.
Do you have options for kids?
Yes. We can keep dishes mild, and simple options such as quesadillas or nachos can be part of the menu. Tell us how many children are coming.
What is a build-your-own taco bar?
Each guest builds tacos from the fillings, salsas and toppings laid out. Our staff look after the bar throughout.
Planning for every diet
Every guest is catered for, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free included. To make it work smoothly:
- Ask guests about diets and allergies on the RSVP
- Put allergies in writing for us
- Include a vegan filling on the bar
- Give us separate numbers for children
Dishes are labelled, with allergen information available at the table.
For larger groups, ask about a second serving point, quoted for your event.
Prices and what affects them
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The length of service
- Whether you add a drinks bar or food
- Staff for serving and the bar
- Travel, parking and access
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: serving hours, staff, disposables, travel and VAT. Our quote sets out what’s included.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Where the event is
- Whether you’d like food, drinks or both
- Your date and when you want service to start
Planning taco bar hire in Boxley? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
What’s on the menu
Toppings
Toppings let guests finish their tacos their way, and dairy-free choices are kept apart.
Vegan fillings
Black bean and sweet potato, or spiced mushrooms.
The process
We work to your timings. If things run behind, let us know and we will adjust where we can. Winter evenings in Boxley close in by about 3:50pm, so set the station up where the lighting is good. In late June, the light holds until around 9:15pm.
- Contact us with your 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.
- We clear our station when service ends.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Arrange somewhere covered for guests to eat
How to get a price
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send a quick message through our quote form.
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Other catering in Boxley
Taco bar hire or something else?
For a meal that’s hands-on for guests but not for you, a taco bar suits events in Boxley well. 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.
Why book Mobile Mexican Catering in Boxley
- Everything served fresh from the hatch
- Menus for vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free guests
- A clear quote
- Book food, drinks or both
What we need at the venue
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Space beside the truck or trailer if you’re booking both
- Easy access from where we unload to the table
- Permission from the venue for us to set up
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Two to four fillings
- Tortilla chips
- Vegan fillings
- Salsas and guacamole
- Pickled onions and toppings
- Corn and flour tortillas
- 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