Hampshire · England
Taco bar caterers in Chawton: build-your-own tacos
Build-your-own tacos, run by our staff at your event in Chawton, served fresh from our food truck or trailer, at your venue, garden or site.
- Company parties
- Barn parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Taco bar hire near Chawton
Taco bar hire for your event in Chawton
We can serve the taco bar next to the truck or trailer, or as a separate station. Where a vehicle can’t reach the serving spot, we unload nearby and set the table up there, as long as the venue agrees. It works well for marquee parties and wedding evening food, serving guacamole, slow-cooked fillings kept hot and a build-your-own taco bar.
Near Chawton, a taco bar next to the truck in a field or garden works well. Tell us about gates, ground and the distance from the lane, and we confirm power and water arrangements before the day. Access, space and power are agreed with you beforehand, so set-up goes smoothly.
About the menu
Vegan fillings
Vegan guests get a proper filling of their own, not an afterthought.
Toppings
Lime, coriander, pickled onions, cheese and crema.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Choose at least one vegan filling
- Ask guests with severe allergies to contact us before the day
- Fit the bar into your running order
- Have tables and seats ready for guests to eat at
Our staff stand behind the bar to top up dishes and help guests.
Book the truck or trailer for evening food after a daytime taco bar, quoted with the rest.
Your questions about taco bar hire in Chawton
Can the taco bar go in a local hall rather than outside?
We can, as long as the venue agrees. The station needs room for a queue, and we need to park and unload close to the door.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Nicholas?
Yes. The church itself is not where we’d set up, but a hall, field or garden close by with room for the truck or trailer can work well. Let us know the reception address and we’ll check the access.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates go first, so get in touch early.
Is a taco bar good for vegans and gluten-free guests?
Keeping each dish separate makes mixed diets easier, but we can’t promise an allergen-free kitchen. Anyone with a severe allergy should speak to us before the event.
What about power on site?
Tell us what the site has, such as a supply from the venue near where we’ll park, and we will confirm the arrangements with your quote.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not typically stop service from the truck or trailer. Plan cover for guests, such as a marquee or gazebo, and tell us if heavy rain could make the ground soft.
What do you need at the venue?
Level, firm ground or hardstanding for the truck or trailer, and a route in it can fit through, and the venue’s agreement. We confirm power and water with you for each booking.
How is the food prepared?
Fillings are slow-cooked in advance, then finished and kept hot on site. Tortillas are warmed on site, and salsas and guacamole are made fresh.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A sheltered spot if we’re serving outside
- Power and water arrangements, confirmed with each booking
- A parking or loading spot near the serving area
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Chawton
- Salsas and guacamole
- Two to four fillings
- Tortilla chips
- Corn and flour tortillas
- Vegan fillings
- Pickled onions and toppings
Taco bar hire or something else?
Compared with a hog roast or carvery, a taco bar caters for vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free guests from one table. Pricing depends on the event. A short lunch service for a team is a different job from a full wedding day. Contact us for a quote.
What you get with us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests
- Menus chosen with you
- Quick, friendly service from the hatch
- A clear quote
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to catering costs.
Chawton: venues, access and set-up
Chawton is about 1 mile south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. We bring taco bar hire to homes, gardens and venues in Chawton and nearby villages. We cover 683 places across Hampshire, wherever the truck or trailer can get in. You can also see our page for Basingstoke, about 10 miles away.
By rail: the nearest station is Alton station, about 1.6 miles north-east. Guests leaving a church like Church of St Nicholas could head to a nearby hall or garden where the taco bar is ready.
Here we cover the GU34 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Winchester Road and Wolf's Lane; for an event at home on any of them, tell us where the truck or trailer can park. Other places close to Chawton for taco bar hire include Alton (1 mile north-east), Upper Farringdon (2 miles south), Lower Farringdon (2 miles south), Farringdon (2 miles south) and Hartley Mauditt (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (10 miles north-west), Winchester (15 miles west), Farnborough (15 miles north-east), Fleet (12 miles north-east), Aldershot (13 miles north-east) and Petersfield (9 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Allen Gallery (1.3 miles north-east) and Alton Community Hospital (less than half a mile north). Green spaces nearby include King's Hill.
- Nearby schools include Amery Hill School (1.4 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Greyfriar pub (within half a mile south)
Events we cater in Chawton
It gets people talking: guests compare fillings and swap topping ideas as they go.
Whatever you are celebrating in Chawton, our truck or trailer can be the centre of it. We can cater:
- Wedding day food
- Working lunches
- Family celebrations
- Team socials
Around Chawton, historic houses include Bentworth Hall (2.8 miles west) and Hall Place (3.2 miles north-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, ask early whether a staffed taco bar is allowed and where we could unload.
Comparing caterers
- The deposit and payment dates
- If the price includes VAT
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Who provides plates and napkins
What else we do in Chawton
How it works
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, let us know and we’ll adjust where we can. Winter evenings in Chawton close in by about 4:00pm, so an indoor spot or a well-lit station works best. In late June, the light holds until around 9:20pm.
- Share a few details about the event.
- You get a suggested taco-bar menu and a quote.
- We check power, water and access with your venue.
- We arrive, unload and lay out warm tortillas, fillings and toppings.
- Afterwards, we pack down and leave the area tidy.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Check gates and access routes are wide and high enough
- Find out what power and water are available
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, use our quote form.
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DIY taco night or a caterer?
Plenty of people try a DIY taco night at home. The usual problems are cold tortillas, running out of a popular filling and a host stuck at the stove. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the serving.
Weighing up a DIY taco night against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
What affects the price in Chawton
We quote for your event, which reflects:
- Whether you add a drinks bar or food
- Plates, napkins and cutlery
- How many guests we are serving
- Travel, parking and access
What’s on the menu makes a difference to the total, so tell us what you have in mind. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Where the event is
- Expected numbers
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The date and time of the event
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, food or drinks or both, and the access. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free options, with allergen information
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