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Taco bar caterers in Coxford
Fresh, generous and easy to enjoy: a build-your-own taco bar with warm tortillas, fillings, salsas and toppings for events in Coxford and across Southampton.
- Wedding meals
- Team socials
- Leaving and retirement parties
Taco bar hire near Coxford
Taco bar hire in Coxford, from our truck or trailer
Taco bars suit wedding breakfasts, parties and office lunches alike. Guests build their plates quickly, so a crowd moves through steadily, and nobody waits long. On the menu are fresh salsas, a build-your-own taco bar and burrito bowls, which works well for christenings and family parties and milestone birthdays.
In a smaller place like Coxford, a taco bar in your garden or a local hall keeps things simple. Our staff set up the station and guests build their own tacos. Let us know about the drive and parking. Your quote sets out what’s included: the menu, the service time and any extras you choose.
- Location
- Coxford (SO16, SO15)
- Region
- Southampton
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free
- Guest numbers
- Around 50 to 400 is usual; ask about yours
- Also available
- Margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 28 October 2026
What we need at the venue
Plenty of outdoor spaces and venues work for us, but there are a few things to check:
- Room for guests to queue along the table
- A level area for the taco-bar table
- Space beside the truck or trailer if you’re booking both
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we offer
- Corn and flour tortillas
- Pickled onions and toppings
- Salsas and guacamole
- Vegan fillings
- Two to four fillings
- Tortilla chips
What taco bar hire costs
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Serving staff
- Whether you add a drinks bar or food
- The length of service
- Travel, parking and access
Pricing depends on the event. A simple party menu and a full wedding day are very different jobs. Contact us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Whether you’d like food, drinks or both
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and allergy numbers
- Expected numbers
- A picture of where we’d park
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Occasions we cater for in Coxford
Guests on special diets don’t need a separate meal, since corn tortillas and vegan fillings sit with everything else.
Whatever the occasion, the serving truck can be a highlight. We are happy to cater:
- Wedding day food
- Team lunches
- Birthday parties
- Christenings and family parties
Parks such as St James' Park typically need the owner’s agreement for catering, even without a truck on the grass, so ask before you plan.
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens if it rains
- How long the service runs
- VAT, if it applies
- Allergen information for each dish
About the menu
Salsas
Fresh salsas, from a mild tomato salsa to something hotter.
Hot fillings
Slow-cooked fillings kept hot on the bar, perhaps chicken tinga, birria or carnitas.
Planning for every diet
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free included. To make it work smoothly:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Collect dietary needs with your replies
- Check where our vehicle can unload
- Ensure one filling is vegan
Our staff stand behind the bar to top up dishes and help guests about fillings and allergens.
Tell us if you need plates and cutlery and we’ll confirm what’s possible in your quote.
Also near Coxford
What else we do in Coxford
Your questions about taco bar hire in Coxford
Can you serve near the sea around Coxford?
We can, given firm ground and the landowner’s permission. Beaches and promenades generally need the council’s agreement, so check that first.
Could you serve our guests after a service at St Jude's Church?
Yes. The church itself isn’t where we’d set up, but a hall, field or garden close by with room for the truck or trailer can work well. Let us know the reception address and we’ll check the access.
Is the food very hot?
That is your choice: we can keep the main dishes mild, with hotter salsas served separately. Read more about how spicy Mexican food is.
Do you cook on site?
Food is cooked to order in our truck or trailer, or served from a build-your-own taco bar. Slow-cooked fillings are prepared in advance and kept hot on site.
Do you take everything away?
Our area is packed away and left tidy. Let us know the venue’s rules on waste and we’ll talk it through.
Can you cater in a back garden?
Yes, if the truck or trailer can get in and park on level, firm ground. Send us a picture of the access and the space.
Can you do gluten-free food?
Yes, with corn tortillas. Corn is naturally gluten-free, though some sauces and toppings can contain gluten, so we check every dish and give allergen information.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
DIY taco night or a caterer?
Doing it yourself? Start with the quantities: see how many tacos per person. Keep warmed tortillas covered, and label anything containing allergens.
You can host your own taco night for a crowd, but it takes planning. Fillings need slow cooking, tortillas need warming as you go, and salsas need making. Our taco bar guide explains how.
Coxford: venues, access and set-up
Coxford is about 2 miles north-west of Southampton, in Southampton. Tell us where your event in Coxford will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cover all 40 towns and villages across Southampton, from the larger towns to small villages.
For guests coming by train, Redbridge station is about 1.6 miles away. When the service is at a church such as St Jude's Church, the taco bar would be set up at the reception venue rather than the church. With the New Forest National Park about 8 miles away at most, a countryside taco bar is an option from Coxford. Rural venues may limit vehicles, so ask where we can park and unload. The coast is within about 3 miles of Coxford, so for a seaside taco bar we plan around the wind. A sheltered spot for the station helps, and seafront sites generally need permission.
Anywhere in SO16 and SO15, we can bring taco bar hire to you. We can cater an event on streets such as Link Road, Palm Road and Vine Road. For events just outside Coxford, we cover Maybush (1 mile south-west), Lordswood (1 mile north-east), Shirley (1 mile south-east), Regents Park (1 mile south) and Hillyfields (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Townhill Park (4 miles east), Midanbury (3 miles east), Thornhill (5 miles east), Chartwell Green (4 miles east), Harefield (4 miles east) and Itchen (4 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Princess Anne Hospital (less than half a mile east) and Foresters Museum & Archive (2 miles south-east). The countryside around Coxford includes Testwood Lakes.
- Nearby schools include Millbrook Community School (0.5 miles west) and Oasis Academy Lord's Hill (0.8 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Bridge Tavern (within half a mile south-west)
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 normally stop us serving, though guests will want somewhere covered to stand or sit. Winter evenings in Coxford close in by about 4:00pm, so an indoor spot or a well-lit station works best. At midsummer, by contrast, daylight lasts until about 9:25pm.
- Begin with the date and headcount.
- We agree a menu that covers every diet.
- Nearer the date, we confirm timings and the serving spot.
- Service starts when your running order says.
- We clear our station when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Ask the venue about power and water
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, tell us about it on our contact page.
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How it compares
Next to a hog roast or carvery, a taco bar caters for vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free guests from one table. Extras, such as more dishes, extra drinks or a longer service, are quoted on request, so you choose what goes in.
Why book Mobile Mexican Catering in Coxford
- Book food, drinks or both
- Options for vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free guests
- Allergen information for everything we serve
- Catering across Southampton, including Coxford
Read our prices page and our guide to 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