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Taco bar caterers in Colbury: build-your-own tacos
A menu that works for every guest: vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free options, plus allergen information for every dish. A taco bar where guests build their own tacos for events in Colbury.
- Marquee parties
- Family celebrations
- Team socials
Taco bar hire for Colbury events
A closer look at the menu
Vegan fillings
Vegan guests get a proper filling of their own.
Salsas
Guests add as much heat as they like.
Taco bar hire for your event in Colbury
Toppings make the bar: pickled onions, coriander, lime, shredded lettuce and cheese, agreed with you in advance. At evening wedding receptions and wedding meals, we can serve fresh salsas, pickled onions and toppings and guacamole and more.
For a rural spot like Colbury, a taco bar beside the truck in a field or garden is a simple set-up. Tell us about gates, ground and the distance from the lane, and we confirm power and water arrangements before the day. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
DIY taco night versus a caterer
You can set up your own drinks table, but someone has to serve all evening. See our margarita bar guide.
You can host your own taco night for a crowd, but it takes planning. There are fillings to slow-cook, tortillas to keep warm and salsas to make. Read our guide to taco bars.
Planners, venues and businesses
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide the information the landowner or council asks for from us.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Towns and villages near Colbury
What else we do in Colbury
What affects the price in Colbury
We quote for your event, which reflects:
- Whether you add a drinks bar or food
- The number of people
- Plates, napkins and cutlery
- Travel, parking and access
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.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The date and time of the event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and allergy numbers
- What you’d like on the menu
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, food or drinks or both, and the access. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
How it works
We get there well before you want to serve, set up the truck or trailer and get everything ready. Guests come up to order when service opens. Around midsummer it stays light in Colbury until about 9:25pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:10pm, so an outdoor taco bar in summer is normally served in daylight. For winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, plan good lighting over the station.
- Tell us about your event and your guests.
- 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.
- At the end, we take everything away.
Getting ready for the day
- Find out what power and water are available
- Measure any gates or arches on the way in
- Arrange somewhere covered for guests to eat
Getting a price
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, send a quick message through our quote form.
Planning help
Dietary needs and planning tips
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Flag any guest with coeliac disease
- Ask the venue where we can park to unload
- Put allergies in writing for us
- Collect dietary needs with your replies
A covered spot keeps the bar and guests dry if it rains.
Book the truck or trailer for evening food after a daytime taco bar, quoted with the rest.
Taco bar hire in Colbury: local tips
Colbury is about 1 mile south of Totton, in Hampshire. We bring taco bar hire to gardens, halls and venues around Colbury. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
When the service is at a church such as Colbury Christ Church, 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 Ashurst New Forest station is about 1.2 miles away. Venues in and around the New Forest National Park, within about 4 miles of Colbury, sometimes have strict rules about catering and vehicles. Check with yours where a taco bar station and our truck or trailer could go. With the sea within about 5 miles, a taco bar at a coastal venue is an option. Open toppings and a sea breeze do not mix, so a sheltered or indoor spot is best.
Taco bar hire in SO40 is planned around your venue and access. We also serve at events in Ashurst (1 mile west), Lyndhurst (4 miles south-west), Emery Down (4 miles south-west), Balmerlawn (6 miles south-west) and Brockenhurst (6 miles south-west). We also cater in nearby towns such as Winchester (14 miles north-east), Eastleigh (8 miles north-east), Fareham (14 miles east), Chandler's Ford (8 miles north-east), Hedge End (9 miles east) and Lymington (10 miles south).
A little further out are Ashurst Hospital (1 mile south-west) and National Dairy Museum (under half a mile south). The countryside around Colbury includes Testwood Lakes.
- Nearby schools include Hounsdown School (0.7 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Forest Inn (less than half a mile south-west)
FAQs for Colbury
Do you cater at coastal events near Colbury?
We can, given firm ground and the landowner’s permission. Beaches and promenades normally need the council’s agreement, so check that first.
Which station is closest to Colbury?
Ashurst New Forest station, about 1.2 miles south-west of the centre.
Can you keep it mild?
The food can be kept mild, with hotter salsas on the side for anyone who wants more heat.
Does the taco bar need the truck on site?
The taco bar can be served from a table or station away from the truck. We still need to park our vehicle nearby to unload, and the venue’s agreement.
What happens if it rains?
The truck or trailer can serve in the rain, but guests need somewhere covered to eat and drink, like a marquee or gazebo.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your event and menu. We agree arrival, service and pack-down times with you so everything fits your schedule.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
Please ask us. Tell us what your venue provides, and we’ll set out plates, napkins and cutlery in your quote.
What do you need at the venue?
Send us details of the venue and where you’d like the bar, and we’ll confirm what’s needed. The venue’s agreement is needed too.
Why choose taco bar hire in Colbury?
A standard buffet often sits out cold. We keep the fillings hot and refill the dishes through service. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, staff, plates and napkins, travel and VAT. Our quote sets out what’s included.
Why us?
- Allergen-aware menus
- Tacos, burritos and a drinks bar
- Catering across Hampshire, including Colbury
- A menu built around your guests
Read our pricing or what Mexican catering costs.
Occasions we cater for in Colbury
Everyone builds a plate that suits them, which cuts down on special orders.
A truck or trailer works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Milestone birthdays
- Family get-togethers
- Staff parties
- Summer garden parties
Around Colbury, historic houses include Southampton Tudor House and Garden (4.3 miles east) and Medieval Merchant's House (4.4 miles east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, ask early whether a staffed taco bar is allowed and where we could unload.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- How each diet is kept separate
- When payment is due
- Plates and napkins, or nothing at all
- 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