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Taco bar hire in Childs Hill, Greater London

We bring a taco station with slow-cooked fillings, salsas and guacamole to Childs Hill and across Greater London, with options for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan guests.

  • Summer garden parties
  • Wedding breakfasts
  • Barn parties

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Book taco bar hire in Childs Hill

DIY taco night or a caterer?

Doing it yourself? Start with the quantities: our guide to how many tacos per person helps. Keep tortillas warm in a covered basket, and label dishes for guests with allergies.

Weighing up a DIY taco night against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Contact us for a quote to compare.

Taco bar hire for your event in Childs Hill

Mixed diets are simple at a taco bar, because every filling and topping sits in its own dish. We plan gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan choices, and corn tortillas suit gluten-free guests, plus allergen information for every dish. We serve slow-cooked fillings kept hot, guacamole and fresh salsas, and it is a good fit for anniversary parties and milestone birthdays.

In a London neighbourhood like Childs Hill, a taco bar is handy when the truck can’t reach the garden or the room. Our staff set up a serving station on a table, and guests build their own tacos. We still have to unload nearby, so let us know about loading, permits and parking. Like all of Greater London, Childs Hill is inside the ULEZ. Guests are served from our food truck or trailer, or from a serving table nearby, and we plan the service around your numbers.

A bowl of bright red salsa
Where
Childs Hill (NW2, NW3, NW11)
Region
Greater London
Special diets
Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free
Guest numbers
Around 50 to 400 is usual; ask about yours
Extras
Drinks bar, nachos to share
Price
Quoted for your event
Last updated
28 October 2026

Planning the serving area

Before the day, we’ll agree where we park and serve. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:

  • A level area for the taco-bar table
  • Details of power and water near the bar
  • A sheltered spot if we are serving outside

As a London location, Childs Hill is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading take planning: tell us about parking bays, permits, a driveway or whether a parking suspension is needed.

If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.

Menu ideas

  • Two to four fillings
  • Salsas and guacamole
  • Pickled onions and toppings
  • Tortilla chips
  • Vegan fillings
  • Corn and flour tortillas

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Planning a taco bar in Childs Hill

Childs Hill is about 1 mile north-west of West Hampstead, in Greater London. We cater events at homes, gardens and venues in Childs Hill and nearby villages. We serve in 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages, wherever the truck or trailer can get in. Our truck and trailer cover the area from Childs Hill to London (about 6 miles away).

If people are travelling in by rail, the nearest station is Cricklewood station, about 0.7 miles south-west. Parks such as Childs Hill Park usually need the owner’s agreement for catering, even without a truck on the grass, so ask before you plan.

We cater events across NW2, NW3 and NW11. Your event could be at a home on Nant Road, Ridge Road and Garth Road or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Fortune Green (1 mile south), West Hampstead (1 mile south-east), Golders Green (1 mile north), North End (1 mile north-east) and Vale of Health (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (6 miles south-east), City of Westminster (4 miles south-east), Marylebone (4 miles south-east), Kensington (4 miles south), St Pancras (4 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (6 miles south-east).

Other landmarks nearby include Frognal and Fitzjohns (0.8 miles south-east) and O2 Centre (1.2 miles south-east). Open spaces near Childs Hill include Parliament Hill and Westbere Copse.

  • Local schools include St Vedasts School For Boys (under half a mile east) and Hampstead School (0.7 miles south-west)
  • Pubs nearby include The Old Bull and Bush pub (0.7 miles north-east)
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Questions from Childs Hill

Where would you park in Childs Hill?

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.

Can you bring your truck or trailer to Childs Hill Park?

Only with permission from whoever runs the park, often the council. Check with them, and we will provide what they ask for from us.

What happens if it rains?

We can serve from the hatch in the rain. Plan cover for guests, such as a marquee or gazebo, and tell us if heavy rain could make the ground soft.

Do you need electricity?

Tell us what the site has, such as a supply from the venue near where we’ll park, and we’ll confirm what we need with your quote.

What is a build-your-own taco bar?

Each guest builds tacos from the fillings, salsas and toppings laid out. Our staff look after the bar throughout.

Is a taco bar right for a wedding?

The taco bar can be the wedding breakfast, the evening food or both. We agree the timings with your venue, and guests build their own plates.

Does the taco bar need the truck on site?

The bar can stand on its own, away from the truck or trailer. We still need somewhere close to unload our vehicle, and the venue has to agree.

How is the food prepared?

We slow-cook fillings ahead, then finish them and keep them hot at your event. The tortillas are warmed on site, and the salsas and guacamole are made fresh.

Perfect for your event in Childs Hill

The bar becomes a meeting point: guests compare fillings and swap topping ideas as they go.

We cater all kinds of occasions in Childs Hill and nearby. Popular bookings include:

  • Engagement and anniversary parties
  • Retirement parties
  • Wedding evening food
  • Summer garden parties

Local halls and clubs near Childs Hill can host a taco bar if your own space is small, as long as we can unload nearby.

Comparing caterers

  • A clear list of what’s included
  • Payment terms and deposit
  • Any travel, parking or access charges
  • When final numbers are due

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What’s on the menu

Guacamole

Freshly made guacamole with lime.

Salsas

Guests add as much heat as they like.

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 are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.

For larger events, we plan serving points around your timings, so guests are looked after quickly. Let us know how long the break is.

What happens on the day

Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, tell us and we will adjust the start of service where we can. Planning an evening taco bar in Childs Hill? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September. Once it gets dark, guests need to see what they’re adding to their tacos.

  1. Send us the date, venue and numbers.
  2. Together we choose what goes on the bar.
  3. The venue confirms where the bar goes and where we park.
  4. On the day, guests help themselves while we keep the bar stocked.
  5. We clear the bar away after service.

Preparing for the day

  • Confirm numbers and diets before the day
  • Ask the venue about power and water
  • Tell us about narrow gates or low branches

Ask for a quote

The quickest way to a quote is to send a quick message through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.

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How we price taco bar hire

Contact us for a quote, and the price is based on:

  • What the venue already provides
  • The menu you choose
  • Parking and the route in
  • Whether you add a drinks bar or food

There is no one-size-fits-all price for taco bar hire. A short lunch service for a team is a different job from a full wedding day. Your quote sets it all out.

Details that help

To speed things up, tell us:

  • The date and time of the event
  • What power and water the site has
  • Expected numbers
  • Access for the truck or trailer, including gates and ground

Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.

Comparing your options

Pizza is a safe choice, but a taco bar lets every guest design their own plate. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the length of service, plus any add-ons and the location. We quote for each event individually.

Why book Mobile Mexican Catering in Childs Hill

  • A plan agreed before the day
  • Book food, drinks or both
  • Allergen information for every dish
  • We cover Childs Hill and the whole of Greater London

Read our pricing and what Mexican catering costs.

  • 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

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