Greater London · England
Taco Bar Hire for Canonbury events
Fresh, generous and easy to enjoy: a build-your-own taco bar with warm tortillas, fillings, salsas and toppings for events in Canonbury and across Greater London.
- Working lunches
- Engagement parties
- Evening wedding receptions
Planning an event in Canonbury?
How our taco bar hire works in Canonbury
A taco bar puts the whole spread on one table: tortillas kept warm, fillings kept hot, and bowls of salsa, guacamole and toppings. Guests pick up a plate and build their own. It suits leaving dos and barn parties, with fresh salsas, guacamole and a build-your-own taco bar.
From an office courtyard to a hired room, a taco bar in Canonbury needs space for a table and a queue. Tell us where we can stop to unload, and about stairs, lifts or narrow doors. We cater for vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free guests, with allergen information for everything we serve.
- Where
- Canonbury (N1, N1P, E8)
- County
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free
- Guests
- Typically around 50 to 400 guests; tell us yours
- Also available
- Nachos, guacamole and a drinks bar
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 28 October 2026
Where the truck can go in Canonbury
Everything is served from our truck or trailer, so the spot needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Space for a serving table on level ground
- Cover overhead if the bar is outdoors
- Somewhere close by for our vehicle to park and unload
As a London location, Canonbury is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading take planning: let us know about permits, bays, off-street space or a parking suspension.
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Vegan fillings
- Salsas and guacamole
- Pickled onions and toppings
- Tortilla chips
- Two to four fillings
- Corn and flour tortillas
Events we cater in Canonbury
It’s informal but still feels looked after, with our staff keeping the table stocked and neat.
In Canonbury and nearby, we can cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Retirement parties
- Garden parties
- Team lunches
- Marquee parties
If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like St Paul's Church, a hall close by could host a staffed taco bar, with the venue’s permission.
Questions to ask before booking
- The caterer’s food hygiene rating
- Whether travel is included
- Staff numbers and hours
- Plates and napkins, or nothing at all
Common questions in Canonbury
What’s the nearest station to Canonbury for guests?
Canonbury has its own station: Canonbury station.
What about parking in Canonbury?
That depends on the street. A drive, a courtyard or a bay suspended by the council can all work, so tell us what’s outside your venue. The ULEZ covers all of Greater London.
Do you need electricity?
It depends on the event and the set-up, and we agree power and water with you before the day. Tell us what’s available at your venue.
Can the taco bar cater for special diets?
Fillings and toppings sit in separate dishes, which helps with mixed diets, though we cannot guarantee there are no traces of any allergen. Anyone with a severe allergy should speak to us before the event.
What’s on the menu?
We agree a sample menu with each client. Fillings could include chicken tinga, pork carnitas, al pastor-style pork and vegan options like black beans. See our menu for ideas.
Are plates and napkins included?
Please ask us. Let us know what you already have, and we will set out plates, napkins and cutlery in your quote.
What do you need at the venue?
The main things are access and a level spot: a level spot to park, space for guests to queue and a little room for a serving table. Send us a photo and tell us about gates, slopes and soft ground.
Can you cater for guests who avoid dairy?
Yes. Dairy-free options are part of our menus.
Towns and villages near Canonbury
Also in Canonbury
Planning a taco bar in Canonbury
Canonbury is about 2 miles north-east of St Pancras, in Greater London. Give us the address of your event in Canonbury, and we’ll plan access and set-up. Canonbury is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we can bring taco bar hire.
Historic houses near Canonbury include Sutton House (1.7 miles east) and Mansion House (2.1 miles south). 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. Parks such as Shoreditch Park normally need the owner’s agreement for catering, even without a truck on the grass, so ask before you plan.
Here we cover the N1, N1P and E8 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Your event could be at a home on Dove Road, Essex Road and Clare Lane or the roads around them. With the A1199 and A1200 close by, Canonbury is simple for us to get to with the truck or trailer for your event. For events just outside Canonbury, we cover De Beauvoir Town (1 mile east), Mildmay (1 mile north-east), Kingsland (1 mile east), Newington Green (1 mile north) and Highbury (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in London (3 miles south), City of Westminster (3 miles south-west), Marylebone (3 miles south-west), Kensington (6 miles south-west), Walthamstow (4 miles north-east) and Hampstead (4 miles west).
A little further out are Metropolitan Free Hospital (0.5 miles south-east) and Hackney Walk (1.6 miles east). The countryside around Canonbury includes St. James's Park Lake and Ludgate Hill.
- Local schools include City of London Academy Highbury Grove (0.6 miles north-west) and Islington Green School (0.7 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include New Crown pub (less than half a mile north-west)
- Local facilities include Metropolitan Borough of Islington (0.6 miles west) and Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives (1.8 miles south)
Is taco bar hire right for your event?
A standard buffet often sits out cold. We keep the fillings hot and refill the dishes through service. Extra dishes, drinks and longer service are priced on request, so you choose what goes in.
Why us?
- Fast service, even with a queue
- Allergen information for everything we serve
- A quote that sets out what’s included
- Options for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan guests
Planners, venues and businesses
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. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
DIY taco night versus a caterer
Some hosts like to do it themselves. The usual problems are cold tortillas, running out of a popular filling and a host stuck at the stove. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us serve.
If you do it yourself, work out quantities first: our guide to how many tacos per person helps. Keep tortillas warm in a covered basket, and label anything containing allergens.
Planning for every diet
A Mexican menu is easy to plan for mixed diets, because guests can choose what suits them. A few tips:
- Include a dietary question on your invitations
- Ensure guests have somewhere to sit
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Tell us when guests should eat
We arrive with time to unload and set the bar up before guests eat.
A wider range of salsas suits guests who like it mild and those who like it hot.
The process
We get there well before you want to serve, set up the truck or trailer and get everything ready. When service opens, guests come up to the hatch or serving table. Around midsummer it stays light in Canonbury until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so an outdoor taco bar in summer is normally served in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so guests will need light to see the fillings and toppings.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We plan the fillings, salsas and toppings with you.
- The venue confirms where the bar goes and where we park.
- Our staff set out the bar and guests build their own tacos.
- When everyone has eaten, we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue is happy to have a truck or trailer on site
- Ask the venue about power and water
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. Contact us for a quote: just fill in our quote form.
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What affects the price in Canonbury
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- How many guests we are serving
- Whether you add a drinks bar or food
- Distance and access to the venue
- What’s on the menu
Larger events can cost less per head, because the set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Whether you’d like food, drinks or both
- Expected numbers
- The venue or postcode
- The date and rough timings
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
- 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