Hampshire · England
Taco Bar Hire for Colden Common events
Something for every guest: vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free options, plus allergen information for every dish. A taco bar where guests build their own tacos for events in Colden Common.
- Summer garden parties
- Leaving dos
- Company parties
Planning an event in Colden Common?
How our taco bar hire works in Colden Common
The toppings are where guests get creative: lime wedges, coriander, pickled onions, cheese and crema. At wedding day food and barn parties, we’ll put together a menu of guacamole, warm corn and flour tortillas and fresh salsas for your guests.
Near Colden Common, a hall or club may suit a taco bar if your own space is tight; we need the venue’s permission, a level spot and somewhere to unload. Access, space and power are agreed with you beforehand, so there are no surprises on arrival.
Common questions in Colden Common
Could you serve our guests after a service at Church of the Holy Trinity?
Yes, at a garden, field or venue nearby where the truck or trailer can park. Service would be at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
How far is Colden Common from London?
Roughly 63 miles from the centre of London.
Do you provide allergen information for each dish?
Yes, and it helps to hear about allergies when you book. UK law requires caterers to provide information on 14 allergens, and we give it for every dish (Food Standards Agency guidance). Anyone with a severe allergy should speak to us before the event.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Greater London, Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes and Oxfordshire.
What do you need at the venue?
Send us details of the venue and where you’d like the bar, and we will check it works. We also need the venue’s permission.
What access do you need?
Access and level ground matter most: a firm spot for the truck or trailer, room for a queue and, for a taco bar, space for a serving table. Send us a picture and tell us about gates, slopes and soft ground.
How much does taco bar hire cost in Colden Common?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the length of service and the location. Send us the details for a quote.
What if a vehicle cannot reach the serving spot?
The taco bar can be served from a table or station away from the truck. We still need somewhere close to unload our vehicle, and the venue has to agree.
Organising for someone else?
For larger events, we plan serving points around your timings, so everyone is served promptly. Tell us how long you have for food and drinks.
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We will provide the information the landowner or council asks for from us.
Colden Common: venues, access and set-up
Colden Common is about 2 miles north-east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. Wherever your event is in the SO21 area, we can bring the truck or trailer to you. We cater in 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
For guests coming by train, Shawford station is about 1.9 miles away. Guests leaving a church like Church of the Holy Trinity could head to a nearby hall or garden where the taco bar is ready.
We cater events across the SO21 and SO50 postcode area. Local streets include St Vigor Way, Ash Close and Birch Close; for an event at home on any of them, tell us where the truck or trailer can park. If your venue is just outside Colden Common, we also cover Brambridge (1 mile south-west), Nob's Crook (1 mile south-east), Lord's Wood (1 mile south-west), Highbridge (1 mile south-west) and Fisher's Pond (1 mile south-east). We also cater in nearby towns such as Winchester (4 miles north), Gosport (15 miles south-east), Fareham (11 miles south-east), Horndean (15 miles south-east), Totton (10 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (3 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Wolvesey Castle (4.4 miles north) and Eastleigh Museum (2.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Colden Common includes Shawford Down and Twyford Down.
- Schools near Colden Common include Thornden School (2 miles west)
Events we cater in Colden Common
It gets people talking: guests compare fillings and swap topping ideas as they go.
Big or small, a truck or trailer works well. Typical bookings include:
- Evening wedding receptions
- Marquee parties
- Birthday celebrations
- Family celebrations
Nearby historic houses include South Stoneham House (4.8 miles south-west). Estates and listed houses set their own rules for caterers, so check where a taco bar station and our vehicle would be permitted before booking.
What to look for in a quote
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether travel is included
- Whether VAT is included
- When final numbers are due
Step by step
The truck or trailer tends to draw a crowd, so we plan a spot with space for people to queue. Rain does not typically stop us serving, but guests will need somewhere covered. Planning an evening taco bar in Colden Common? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September. After dusk, lights over the station help guests build their tacos.
- Send us your date, where the taco bar will go, numbers and dietary needs.
- You get a suggested taco-bar spread and a quote.
- Together we fix the spot for the taco bar and a nearby place for our vehicle.
- We set out warm tortillas, hot fillings, salsas and toppings, and guests help themselves.
- After the last tacos, we clear the station away.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us what power and water the site has
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
Get a quote
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: give us the basics about your event, and we will suggest a menu. When you’re ready, send a quick message through our quote form.
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Catering for every guest
A Mexican menu is easy to plan for mixed diets, because guests can choose what suits them. A few tips:
- Ask guests about diets and allergies on the RSVP
- Tell us when guests should eat
- Set out seating near the bar
- Let us know about anyone who is coeliac
We get there early enough to unload, lay out the table and heat everything through.
Burrito bowls sit well on the bar for anyone avoiding tortillas.
DIY taco night versus a caterer
If you do it yourself, work out quantities first: see how many tacos per person. Keep warmed tortillas covered, and label anything containing allergens.
You can set up your own drinks table, but someone has to serve all evening. Our margarita bar guide has tips.
Is taco bar hire right for your event?
Next to a hog roast or carvery, a taco bar handles vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests without separate plates. Extras, such as more dishes, extra drinks or a longer service, are quoted on request, so you can choose what you need.
Why us?
- Quoted for your event
- Fast service, even with a queue
- Allergen information for every dish
- Tacos, burritos and a drinks bar
What’s on the menu
Hot fillings
Slow-cooked fillings kept hot on the bar, such as carnitas, chicken tinga or beef birria.
Vegan fillings
Black bean and sweet potato, or spiced mushrooms.
What we need at the venue
Many gardens, fields and venues can take a truck or trailer, but there are a few things to check:
- Details of power and water near the bar
- A clear route from the vehicle to the serving spot
- Space for a serving table on level ground
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Vegan fillings
- Tortilla chips
- Salsas and guacamole
- Pickled onions and toppings
- Corn and flour tortillas
- Two to four fillings
- 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