Oxfordshire · England
Taco Bar Hire in Charlton-on-Otmoor
Book our truck or trailer for your event in Charlton-on-Otmoor. We serve your guests straight from the truck.
- Back-garden gatherings
- Family get-togethers
- Wedding meals
Taco bar hire for Charlton-on-Otmoor events
Taco bar hire for your event in Charlton-on-Otmoor
The toppings are where guests get creative: pickled onions, coriander, lime, shredded lettuce and cheese. We serve pickled onions and toppings, warm corn and flour tortillas and slow-cooked fillings kept hot, which works well for summer garden parties and anniversary parties.
For a rural spot like Charlton-on-Otmoor, 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 will confirm power and water with you. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free included, and we give allergen information for every dish.
- Area
- Charlton-on-Otmoor (OX5)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free
- Guest numbers
- Typically around 50 to 400 guests; tell us yours
- Extras
- Margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 28 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Send us allergy details in writing
- Check where our vehicle can unload
- Plan the taco bar around speeches and timings
- Have tables and seats ready for guests to eat at
We arrive with time to unload and set the bar up before guests eat.
Loaded nachos make a good starter while the bar is set up.
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Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- What the venue already provides
- The number of people
- Staff for serving and the bar
- Travel, parking and access
A food truck can be a practical alternative to plated catering, because it needs no venue kitchen. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- How we drive in and where we can park
- Your date and when you want service to start
- The address or venue name
- Expected numbers
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, tell us about it on our contact page.
Your questions about taco bar hire in Charlton-on-Otmoor
Which station should guests use for Charlton-on-Otmoor?
Guests can use Islip station, about 2.3 miles west of Charlton-on-Otmoor.
Will you travel to a small place like Charlton-on-Otmoor?
Yes, we cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking for the truck or trailer.
Do you come to Charlton-on-Otmoor?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Charlton-on-Otmoor is within our area and the rest of Oxfordshire. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Can you serve in the rain?
We can serve from the hatch in the rain. It’s worth planning a covered area for guests, and let us know if the ground gets soft after heavy rain.
Can you keep it mild?
It’s up to you: we can keep it mild and put the hotter salsas on the side.
Can we have a build-your-own taco bar?
We can. We can set up a build-your-own taco bar, served from the truck or a serving table, with fillings, salsas, guacamole and toppings. Read our taco bar guide.
Do you have dairy-free options?
Yes. We offer dairy-free options, and we will tell you which dishes contain milk.
How do you handle dietary needs at the taco bar?
Fillings and toppings sit in separate dishes, which helps with mixed diets, but we can’t promise an allergen-free kitchen. Anyone with a severe allergy should speak to us before the event.
A build-your-own taco bar in Charlton-on-Otmoor
Charlton-on-Otmoor is about 5 miles south of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. From the centre of Charlton-on-Otmoor to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh service from our truck or trailer, every diet planned for and a clear quote. Charlton-on-Otmoor is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 6 miles away.
When the service is at a church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, the taco bar would be set up at the reception venue rather than the church. Guests arriving without a car will want to know that Islip station is about 2.3 miles away.
Here we cover the OX5 postcode area. Whether your event is on High Street, Blacksmiths Lane and Church Lane or a nearby road, we’ll plan where to park and serve. If your venue is just outside Charlton-on-Otmoor, we also cover Fencott (1 mile east), Murcott (1 mile east), Merton (1 mile north-east), Wendlebury (2 miles north) and Horton-cum-Studley (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Oxford (6 miles south), Bicester (5 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles south), Witney (13 miles west), Thame (11 miles south-east) and Kidlington (4 miles west).
A little further out are Bicester Community Hospital (4.2 miles north) and Bicester Avenue (3.6 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Graven Hill and Otmoor RSPB reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Crown pub (under half a mile east)
Planning the serving area
Before the day, we’ll agree where we park and serve. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Power and water, which we confirm when you book
- Space for a line of guests at the bar
- Shelter from rain and sun for an outdoor bar
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we offer
- Salsas and guacamole
- Corn and flour tortillas
- Two to four fillings
- Pickled onions and toppings
- Vegan fillings
- Tortilla chips
How the day works
We arrive in good time before service, then set up and prepare everything. When service opens, guests come up to the hatch or serving table. Planning an evening taco bar in Charlton-on-Otmoor? Sunset is around 9:00pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September. After dusk, lights over the station help guests build their tacos.
- Get in touch with your date and headcount.
- We plan fillings and toppings around your guests’ diets.
- We fix timings with you and the venue.
- Service starts when your running order says.
- We clear our station when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Tell us about narrow gates or low branches
- Check the venue is happy to have a truck or trailer on site
Getting a price
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. To start, tell us about it on our contact page.
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DIY taco night or a caterer?
A DIY taco night works well for a small group. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles allergen information for you.
A DIY taco night is possible for a crowd, but it is more work than it looks. Fillings need slow cooking, tortillas need warming as you go, and salsas need making. Our taco bar guide explains how.
Events we cater in Charlton-on-Otmoor
It looks generous: salsas, guacamole and toppings laid out together.
A truck or trailer works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Christenings and family parties
- Team socials
- Wedding meals
- Engagement parties
Close to Charlton-on-Otmoor are historic houses such as Boarstall Tower (4 miles east). 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.
What to look for in a quote
- Plates and napkins, or nothing at all
- Travel and parking costs
- The venue requirements
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
Comparing your options
For a meal that is hands-on for guests but not for you, a taco bar suits events in Charlton-on-Otmoor well. Access, parking and the distance to your venue can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Your quote confirms the full price.
Why book with us
- Allergen information for everything we serve
- Book food, drinks or both
- Catering across Oxfordshire, including Charlton-on-Otmoor
- Everything served fresh from the hatch
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are booking for a business, tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
- 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