Hampshire · England
Taco bar hire in Clayhall, Hampshire
From the moment the hatch opens to the end of service, a taco station with slow-cooked fillings, salsas and guacamole keeps your guests happy at your event in Clayhall.
- Wedding breakfasts
- Leaving dos
- Summer garden parties
Book taco bar hire in Clayhall
Questions from Clayhall
Could you come to a seaside event near Clayhall?
We can, given firm ground and the landowner’s permission. Beaches and promenades typically need the council’s agreement, so check that first.
How far is Clayhall from central London?
About 67 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Where do you cater?
We cover London and the South East, including Hampshire. See all areas.
Do you cook on site?
Food is cooked to order in our food truck or trailer, or served from a build-your-own taco bar. Slow-cooked fillings are prepared in advance and kept hot on site.
Is there a minimum number of guests?
It depends on the menu and how long service runs, but around 50 to 400 guests is the usual range. For anything outside that, ask us.
How does a taco bar work?
Each guest builds tacos from the fillings, salsas and toppings laid out. We run the bar from set-up to pack-down.
What does a taco bar cost?
There is no price list, because no two events are the same. Share your plans and you’ll get a quote. See what Mexican catering costs for background.
What access do you need?
A level, firm spot for the truck or trailer, with access wide and high enough to drive in, and the venue’s agreement. Power and water arrangements are confirmed with each booking.
Taco bar hire in Clayhall, from our truck or trailer
Our taco bar travels to events across Clayhall and the surrounding area: from barns and marquees to gardens, halls and offices. For family celebrations and wedding day food, we will put together a menu of pickled onions and toppings, fresh salsas and burrito bowls for your guests.
Around Clayhall, a taco bar can stand beside our truck on a drive or lawn. Where access is tight, the truck stays nearby and the station goes where your guests are, as long as we can unload within a short walk. We’ll check the space, access and power with you before the day, so set-up goes smoothly.
About the menu
Warm tortillas
Corn and flour tortillas, warmed through in batches. Corn tortillas suit gluten-free guests.
Toppings
Lime, coriander, pickled onions, cheese and crema, agreed with you.
Space, access and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A parking or loading spot near the serving area
- Easy access from where we unload to the table
- Details of power and water near the bar
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we will advise.
Menu ideas
- Salsas and guacamole
- Two to four fillings
- Corn and flour tortillas
- Pickled onions and toppings
- Vegan fillings
- Tortilla chips
Taco bar hire in Clayhall: local tips
Clayhall is about 2 miles south-east of Gosport, in Hampshire. For an event in Clayhall, we can serve in gardens, fields, venues, car parks and courtyards with access in and around Clayhall. Clayhall is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover.
If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like St Francis, a hall close by could host a staffed taco bar, with the venue’s permission. Local halls and clubs near Clayhall can host a taco bar if your own space is small, as long as we can unload nearby. The coast is within about 2 miles of Clayhall, so for a seaside taco bar we plan around the wind. A sheltered spot for the station helps, and seafront sites typically need permission.
We cater events across the PO12 postcode area. Your event could be at a home on The Lane, Old Road and Fort Road or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Haslar (1 mile south-east), Alverstoke (1 mile west), Portsmouth Point (1 mile north-east), Privett (1 mile north-west) and Portsea (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Havant (8 miles north-east), Fareham (6 miles north-west), Horndean (10 miles north-east), Hedge End (12 miles north-west), Waterlooville (8 miles north-east) and Purbrook (7 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Tricorn Centre (2.3 miles north-east) and Gosport War Memorial Hospital (1 mile north-west). Green spaces nearby include West of the River Alver.
- Schools near Clayhall include St Vincent College (1.2 miles north) and Bay House School (1.4 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Fighting Cocks pub (less than half a mile west)
- Local facilities include Southsea (1.7 miles east)
Places near Clayhall
Other catering in Clayhall
DIY taco night versus a caterer
If you do it yourself, work out quantities first: our guide to how many tacos per person helps. Keep warmed tortillas covered, and label anything containing allergens.
Running your own drinks table is one option, but someone has to serve all evening. See our margarita bar guide.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free included. To get it right:
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Tell us when guests should eat
- Pick the spot for the taco bar in advance
- Let us know about anyone who is coeliac
A covered spot keeps the bar and guests dry if it rains.
Book our drinks bar with the taco bar for margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas, with licensing checked with you.
Perfect for your event in Clayhall
Guests on special diets do not need a separate meal.
We cater all kinds of occasions in Clayhall and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Company parties
- Garden parties
- Evening receptions
Guests arriving without a car will want to know that the nearest station is Portsmouth Harbour station, about 1.4 miles north-east.
Questions to ask before booking
- Travel and parking costs
- The caterer’s food hygiene rating
- When payment is due
- Who provides plates and napkins
Step by step
From set-up to service, we look after everything you’ve booked from us, so you can spend time with your guests. Around midsummer it stays light in Clayhall until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:10pm, so an outdoor taco bar in summer is generally served in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 4:00pm, so guests will need light to see the fillings and toppings.
- Tell us about your event and your guests.
- We send a sample spread and a quote.
- Access, power and water are agreed beforehand.
- We arrive, unload and lay out warm tortillas, fillings and toppings.
- At the end, we take everything away.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Tell us what power and water the site has
- Get the venue’s permission for us to park and serve
Get a quote
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we will make suggestions. When you are ready, send a quick message through our quote form.
Planning help
Organising for someone else?
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where vehicles can park, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
How it compares
A taco bar and a truck serve the same food in different ways. At the hatch, we make each order; at the taco bar, guests do the building. Catering from a truck or trailer can be a practical alternative to a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire. Contact us for a quote to compare.
Why book Mobile Mexican Catering in Clayhall
- A quote that sets out what’s included
- Allergen information for everything we serve
- Set-up planned with you and your venue
- Menus chosen with you
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
- 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