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Taco bar caterers in Chandler's Ford
Looking for taco bar hire in Chandler's Ford? We arrive with our truck or trailer and everything we need to serve, and look after your guests on the day.
- Birthday parties
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Barn parties
Taco bar hire near Chandler's Ford
DIY taco night or a caterer?
Weighing up a DIY taco night against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
If you do it yourself, work out quantities first: see how many tacos per person. Keep warmed tortillas covered, and label dishes for guests with allergies.
About our taco bar hire in Chandler's Ford
We run the taco bar ourselves: warming tortillas, keeping fillings hot and refilling the salsas as they go. Your hosts can stay with their guests. It suits company parties and birthday parties, serving warm corn and flour tortillas, fresh salsas and pickled onions and toppings.
Some gardens in Chandler's Ford can only be reached on foot, which is where a taco bar helps: the truck stays on the drive or road, with permission, and the station goes in the garden. Tell us how far it is from the parking spot to the garden. Guests are served from our truck or trailer, or from a serving table nearby, and we plan the service around your numbers.
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
A build-your-own taco bar in Chandler's Ford
Chandler's Ford is about 5 miles north of Southampton, in Hampshire. Across the SO53 area, we can bring the truck or trailer to you, as long as there’s access. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, wherever the truck or trailer can get in.
With the B3043 nearby, getting the taco bar to Chandler's Ford is simple for us. Guests leaving a church like St Boniface could head to a nearby hall or garden where the taco bar is ready. Coastal events near Chandler's Ford, within about 6 miles of the sea, bring wind into the planning. Tell us where the taco bar would go and where we can park to unload.
Anywhere in SO53, SO51 and SO52, we can bring the truck or trailer to your guests. Whether your event is on Kerry Close, Prospect Place and Sutherlands Court or anywhere nearby, we’ll plan where to park and serve. Chandler's Ford sits on or near the B3043, which makes travel to your event easy. Nearby, we also cater events in Hiltingbury (1 mile north), Boyatt Wood (1 mile east), Allbrook (1 mile east), North Stoneham (2 miles south) and Eastleigh (2 miles south-east). We also cater in nearby towns such as Winchester (6 miles north-east), Fareham (12 miles south-east), Totton (7 miles south-west), Hedge End (6 miles south-east), Romsey (4 miles west) and Hythe (9 miles south).
A little further out are Princess Anne Hospital (4 miles south-west) and Eastleigh Museum (1.9 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Flexford Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Chandler's Ford include Toynbee School (0.8 miles south-east) and Thornden School (1.2 miles north-east)
Towns and villages near Chandler's Ford
Other catering in Chandler's Ford
Why choose taco bar hire in Chandler's Ford?
Buffet trays can go cold and tired. Our fillings stay hot and the bowls are topped up as guests come back. The cost per head can fall as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why us?
- Allergen-aware menus
- Catering across Hampshire, including Chandler's Ford
- A truck or trailer that comes to you
- A quote that sets out what’s included
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to catering costs.
What affects the price in Chandler's Ford
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Plates, napkins and cutlery
- Adding food to drinks, or drinks to food
- Guest numbers
- Serving staff
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the length of service, along with extras and where your event is. We quote for each event individually.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- What power and water the site has
- Your date and when you want service to start
- What you’d like on the menu
- Gate widths, slopes and the ground
To get a price, just send a quick message through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Chandler's Ford, and we will put together a menu and price.
About the menu
Warm tortillas
Every taco starts with a warm tortilla. We keep a steady supply going through service.
Vegan fillings
Black bean and sweet potato, or spiced mushrooms, cooked separately.
Planning the serving area
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Somewhere close by for our vehicle to park and unload
- Easy access from where we unload to the table
- Space for a serving table on level ground
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Chandler's Ford
- Two to four fillings
- Vegan fillings
- Corn and flour tortillas
- Pickled onions and toppings
- Tortilla chips
- Salsas and guacamole
How it works
Serving is quick: guests are served at the hatch or a serving station, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our area. A December taco bar in Chandler's Ford will be in the dark from about 4:00pm, so an indoor spot or a well-lit station works best. At midsummer, by contrast, daylight lasts until about 9:25pm.
- Start with your date, venue and guest 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
- Find out what power and water are available
- Check the venue is happy to have a truck or trailer on site
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, based on what you need. For a quote, drop us a line using the enquiry form.
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Common questions in Chandler's Ford
Could you serve our guests after a service at St Boniface?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall with access for the truck or trailer. Service would be at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Which station is closest to Chandler's Ford?
Guests can use Chandlers Ford station, which is right in Chandler's Ford.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
What do you serve?
Every menu is agreed with you. Fillings might include chicken tinga, pork carnitas, al pastor-style pork and vegan options like black beans. See our menu for ideas.
Who clears up?
We pack down and tidy our own area after service. Ask us if you’d like help with anything else.
How many guests can a taco bar serve?
It depends on the event and the timings. Most bookings fall around 50 to 400 guests.
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. If in doubt, send us a photo of the space and the way in.
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.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, most diets are easy. Our advice:
- Count children separately
- Decide where the table goes before the day
- Set out seating near the bar
- Make sure one filling is vegan
Our staff stand behind the bar to top up dishes and help guests.
Extra salsas, from mild to hot, let guests choose their own heat.
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- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free options, with allergen information
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