Kent · England
Taco Bar Hire in Cotman's Ash
Something for every guest: options for vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free guests, with allergen information for everything we serve. A build-your-own taco bar with warm tortillas, fillings, salsas and toppings in Cotman's Ash.
- Barn and marquee parties
- Engagement parties
- Family get-togethers
Taco bar hire in Cotman's Ash
A closer look at the menu
Toppings
Toppings let guests finish their tacos their way.
Guacamole
Freshly made guacamole with lime.
Taco bar hire in Cotman's Ash, from our food truck or trailer
For a bigger spread, burrito bowls, nachos or quesadillas can sit alongside the tacos. Margaritas and aguas frescas from our drinks bar can be added. Popular choices include a build-your-own taco bar, guacamole and warm corn and flour tortillas, and it’s a good fit for wedding breakfasts and staff parties.
For a rural spot like Cotman's Ash, 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. You can book food, drinks or both, so the food and drinks can come from one caterer.
Cotman's Ash: venues, access and set-up
Cotman's Ash is about 3 miles north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We serve at events in gardens, halls and venues around Cotman's Ash and the surrounding area. We cater in 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our truck and trailer cover the area from Cotman's Ash to Maidstone (13 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Lullingstone Castle (3.4 miles north-west) and Knole House (3.9 miles south-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. If people are travelling in by rail, Kemsing station is about 1.4 miles away. Venues in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 3 miles of Cotman's Ash, sometimes have strict rules about catering and vehicles. Check with yours where a taco bar station and our food truck or trailer could go.
This part of Kent takes in TN15, and we can cater your event anywhere in it with access for the truck or trailer. If your venue is just outside Cotman's Ash, we also cover Woodlands (1 mile north-east), Heaverham (1 mile south-east), Knatts Valley (1 mile north), Romney Street (1 mile north-west) and Kemsing (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (13 miles east), Dartford (9 miles north), Sevenoaks (3 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south), Gravesend (10 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (8 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Kemsing Castle Bank (0.9 miles south-west) and Sevenoaks Hospital (2.8 miles south-west). Open spaces near Cotman's Ash include Dryhill Nature Reserve.
- Local pubs include The Rising Sun pub (within half a mile north-west)
How the day works
The truck or trailer tends to draw a crowd, so we plan a spot with space for people to queue. Rain doesn’t typically stop us serving, but guests will need somewhere covered. Around midsummer it stays light in Cotman's Ash until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so an outdoor taco bar in summer is generally served in daylight. For winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, plan good lighting over the station.
- Share a few details about the event.
- We send a sample spread 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
- Find out what power and water are available
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
Planning taco bar hire in Cotman's Ash? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just drop us a line using the enquiry form.
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Common questions in Cotman's Ash
Can you bring your truck or trailer to Kemsing Down?
Only with permission from whoever runs the park, often the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide what they ask for from us.
Do you set up taco bars indoors in places like Cotman's Ash?
Yes, if the venue allows outside caterers. Tell us about the parking, the doors and the space for the station.
How much is a taco bar?
We quote for each taco bar, depending on guests, menu, venue and timings. For a price, send us your details through our quote form.
Where do you cater?
We cover London and the South East, including Kent. Find your area.
Can you run a bar?
Yes, we offer a Mexican drinks bar, serving margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas such as hibiscus and horchata, and soft drinks. Your venue or event may need the right licence for alcohol, so we will check the licensing with you.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. We can include vegetarian and vegan fillings like black beans or spiced mushrooms.
How much is a food truck for an event?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually need. Tell us your date and numbers and we’ll reply with a quote.
Is the food very hot?
We can keep it mild, with hotter salsas on the side for anyone who wants more heat.
Comparing your options
A sandwich platter is easy to order but rarely remembered. A hot taco bar gives guests something to gather round. Extra dishes, drinks and longer service are priced on request, so you can choose what you need.
Why book with us
- Allergen-aware menus
- Access, space and power checked in advance
- Quoted for your event
- A menu agreed with you
See how we price or the cost guide.
What we need at the venue
Everything is served from our truck or trailer, so where we park matters. These are the things we check:
- A flat spot for the taco-bar station
- Permission from the venue for us to set up
- Space for a line of guests at the bar
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we offer
- Corn and flour tortillas
- Vegan fillings
- Tortilla chips
- Two to four fillings
- Pickled onions and toppings
- Salsas and guacamole
What taco bar hire costs
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The length of service
- How many staff you need
- Travel, parking and access
- Whether you need disposables
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can feel generous.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- A photo of the space, if it’s a garden or field
- The address or venue name
- What you’d like on the menu
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and allergy numbers
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. Contact us for a quote: just send us your details through our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the space and tell us about the drive and gates, and we’ll tell you honestly whether a truck or trailer will fit.
For larger events, we plan serving points around your timings, so guests are looked after quickly. Tell us how long you have for food and drinks.
Catering for every guest
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Confirm a loading spot close to the bar
- Let us know about anyone who is coeliac
- Put allergies in writing for us
- Give us separate numbers for children
If speeches or timings run over, we keep the fillings hot and start when you’re ready.
A wider range of salsas suits guests who like it mild and those who like it hot.
Events we cater in Cotman's Ash
You aren’t limited to places a truck can park, such as a courtyard, a barn or a hall, with the venue’s agreement.
A truck or trailer works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Anniversary parties
- Working lunches
- Evening receptions
- Wedding day food
When the service is at a church such as Church of Saint Mary the Virgin, the taco bar would be set up at the reception venue rather than the church.
What your quote should include
- How each diet is kept separate
- VAT, if it applies
- When final numbers are due
- Travel and parking costs
Towns and villages near Cotman's Ash
More for events in Cotman's Ash
- 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