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Taco bar hire in Broad Oak, Kent
From the moment the hatch opens to the end of service, a taco bar where guests build their own tacos makes the serving truck part of your event in Broad Oak.
- Anniversary parties
- Retirement parties
- Evening wedding receptions
Book taco bar hire in Broad Oak
What happens on the day
Once service is over, we pack up and leave our area tidy. Set-up and pack-down times are agreed with you and the venue. From late May to late September, sunset in Broad Oak moves from about 8:45pm to 7:00pm. If the taco bar is outdoors and runs later, tell us what lighting the venue has.
- Begin with the date and headcount.
- We agree a menu that covers every diet.
- We fix timings with you and the venue.
- Service starts when your running order says.
- We clear our station when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for us to park and serve
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Ask the venue about power and water
Ask for a quote
Planning taco bar hire in Broad Oak? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just send a quick message through our quote form.
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About our taco bar hire in Broad Oak
The toppings are where guests get creative: pickled onions, coriander, lime, shredded lettuce and cheese, depending on the menu you choose. For birthday celebrations and family get-togethers, we will put together a menu of warm corn and flour tortillas, guacamole and burrito bowls and more.
For a rural spot like Broad Oak, a taco bar beside the truck in a field or garden is a simple set-up. Let us know about the gate, the ground and the route in, and we confirm power and water arrangements before the day. We serve from the hatch of our truck or trailer, or from a serving station, and we plan the service around your numbers.
What’s on the menu
Hot fillings
You might choose two or three fillings, with at least one vegan. We agree them with you.
Guacamole
No taco bar is complete without guacamole.
Common questions in Broad Oak
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Nicholas' Church?
Yes, at a garden, field or venue nearby where the truck or trailer can park. We’d serve at the reception venue rather than at the church itself. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you cater at coastal events near Broad Oak?
We can, given firm ground and the landowner’s permission. Beaches and promenades generally need the council’s agreement, so check that first.
Who clears up?
Our area is packed away and left tidy. Let us know the venue’s rules on waste and we’ll confirm the arrangements with your quote.
Is a taco bar good for vegans and gluten-free guests?
We plan vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free choices, with corn tortillas for gluten-free guests. Every dish has allergen information.
How much is a food truck for an event?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the length of service and the location. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you have options for kids?
Yes, children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will suggest mild options.
What does a taco bar cost?
We quote for each taco bar, based on numbers, fillings, the venue and timings. Contact us for a quote.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, they’re part of the planning from the start. Let us know how many vegetarian and vegan guests to expect, and we will keep their options separate.
Broad Oak: venues, access and set-up
Broad Oak is about 2 miles north-east of Canterbury, in Kent. Give us the address of your event in Broad Oak, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. Broad Oak is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover.
Thinking of a taco bar in Chequer's Wood and Old Park? Catering in a public park typically needs the landowner’s permission, so check first. If people are travelling in by rail, Sturry station is about 0.7 miles away. Coastal events near Broad Oak, within about 5 miles of the sea, bring wind into the planning. Tell us where the taco bar would go and where we can park to unload.
We cater events across the CT2 postcode area and the streets around it. That could mean an event at a home with a drive on Porty Road, Madeleine Road and Dragon Way or the roads around them. Other places close to Broad Oak for taco bar hire include Sturry (1 mile east), Calcott (1 mile north), Westbere (2 miles east), Hicks Forstal (2 miles north-east) and Hersden (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south-east), Ramsgate (13 miles east), Broadstairs (14 miles east), Whitstable (5 miles north-west) and Deal (14 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include St Martins Hospital (2.2 miles south) and Whitefriars Shopping Centre (2.6 miles south-west). The countryside around Broad Oak includes West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Schools near Broad Oak include Spires Academy (1.6 miles east)
- Local pubs include Royal Oak Public House (under half a mile north)
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Prices and what affects them
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Timings and hours
- Staff for serving and the bar
- What’s on the menu
- Food, drinks or both
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Your quote confirms the full price.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- What power and water the site has
- Your menu ideas
- The venue or postcode
- How we drive in and where we can park
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, fill in our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about access, and we will let you know if it’s a good fit.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide the information the landowner or council asks for from us.
Is taco bar hire right for your event?
Pizza is a safe choice, but a taco bar lets every guest design their own plate. The cost per head can fall as numbers rise, because the set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we offer in Broad Oak
- Allergen-aware menus
- A quote that sets out what’s included
- Every guest catered for, gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan included
- Fast service, even with a queue
Read how we price and our guide to catering costs.
What we need at the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where we park and serve. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Space for a line of guests at the bar
- Space for a serving table on level ground
- A clear route from the vehicle to the serving spot
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Menu ideas
- Vegan fillings
- Two to four fillings
- Tortilla chips
- Salsas and guacamole
- Pickled onions and toppings
- Corn and flour tortillas
Events we cater in Broad Oak
It gets people talking: people chat about salsas and fillings while they build.
We cater all kinds of occasions in Broad Oak and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Team socials
- Working lunches
- Marquee parties
- Retirement parties
Guests leaving a church like St Nicholas' Church could head to a nearby hall or garden where the taco bar is ready.
What to look for in a quote
- Space, access, power and water needs
- When payment is due
- When final numbers are due
- How bad weather is handled
Should I do it myself?
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. Read our guide to taco bars.
Doing it yourself? Start with the quantities: our guide to how many tacos per person helps. Keep warmed tortillas covered, and label dishes for guests with allergies.
- Served from our truck or trailer at your venue, garden or event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free options, with allergen information
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