Kent · England
Taco Bar Hire for Dover events
Fresh, generous and easy to enjoy: a taco bar where guests build their own tacos for events in Dover and across Kent.
- Back-garden gatherings
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Milestone birthdays
Taco bar hire for Dover events
Before you choose a spot
Access is the first thing to check for a truck or trailer. We look for:
- Somewhere close by for our vehicle to park and unload
- Power and water, which we confirm when you book
- Space beside the truck or trailer if you’re booking both
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Menu ideas
- Salsas and guacamole
- Pickled onions and toppings
- Two to four fillings
- Tortilla chips
- Vegan fillings
- Corn and flour tortillas
Taco bar hire in Dover, from our food truck or trailer
Mixed diets are simple at a taco bar, because every filling and topping sits in its own dish. We plan gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan choices, and corn tortillas suit gluten-free guests, plus allergen information for every dish. On the menu are fresh salsas, burrito bowls and guacamole, and it suits engagement and anniversary parties and team lunches.
Halls, marquees and gardens in Dover can all suit a taco bar. It can sit beside our truck or, if the truck can’t get in, on its own near your guests. Either way, we need to unload close by. Access, space and power are agreed with you beforehand, so set-up goes smoothly.
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What happens on the day
On the day, we park the truck or trailer in the agreed spot and set up. We’re ready to serve at the agreed time, so everything runs to your schedule. In Dover, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so an outdoor taco bar in summer is typically served in daylight. For winter events, dark by about 3:50pm, plan good lighting over the station.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We plan the fillings, salsas and toppings with you.
- We confirm the table spot and where we will unload.
- Our staff set out the bar and guests build their own tacos.
- We clear the bar away after service.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Get a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
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.
Dover: your questions answered
Could you serve our guests after a service at Parish Church of St Andrew Buckland?
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. Tell us where the reception will be.
Could you serve in Connaught Park?
Only if the landowner, often the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll help with the information they need from us.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground or hardstanding for the truck or trailer, and a route in it can fit through, and the venue’s agreement. We confirm power and water with you for each booking.
Are plates and napkins included?
That is confirmed with each quote. Let us know what the venue supplies and we will talk it through.
What happens if it rains?
We can serve from the hatch in the rain. It is worth planning a covered area for guests, and let us know if the ground gets soft after heavy rain.
How much does taco bar hire cost?
There’s 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.
Do you need electricity?
That depends on the set-up, so we confirm power and water arrangements with each booking. Let us know whether there is a supply near where we’ll park.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Of course. We can include vegetarian and vegan fillings like black beans or spiced mushrooms.
Should I do it myself?
Plenty of people try a DIY taco night at home. Common snags are cold tortillas, uneven quantities and the host missing the party. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the serving.
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.
Popular choices
Toppings
Pickled onions, coriander, lime, lettuce and cheese, agreed with you.
Guacamole
No taco bar is complete without guacamole, so we keep it topped up.
Why choose taco bar hire in Dover?
Pizza is a safe choice, but a taco bar gives guests more say over what they eat. Extras, such as more dishes, extra drinks or a longer service, are quoted on request, so you choose what goes in.
What you get with us
- We cover Dover and the whole of Kent
- Menus chosen with you
- Service planned around your numbers
- Food and drinks from one caterer, if you want both
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
A build-your-own taco bar in Dover
Dover is in Kent. We bring taco bar hire to homes, gardens and venues in Dover and the surrounding area. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, wherever the truck or trailer can get in. Our truck and trailer cover the area from Dover to Canterbury (14 miles away).
If people are travelling in by rail, the nearest station is Dover Priory station, about 0.9 miles south. Thinking of a taco bar in Connaught Park? Catering in a public park usually needs the landowner’s permission, so check first. Dover is within about 2 miles of the sea, so for a seaside taco bar we plan around the wind. A sheltered spot for the station helps, and seafront sites typically need permission.
Taco bar hire in CT17, CT16, CT15 and CT14 is planned around your venue and access and timings. We can cater an event on streets such as London Road, High Street and Church Road. With the A2 and A20 close by, Dover is simple for us to get to with the truck or trailer for your event. Nearby, we also cater events in River (1 mile north-west), Maxton (1 mile south), Kearsney (1 mile north-west), Whitfield (1 mile north) and Temple Ewell (2 miles north-west). We also cater in nearby towns such as Canterbury (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (7 miles south-west), Ramsgate (15 miles north), Deal (7 miles north-east), Hythe (11 miles south-west) and Walmer (6 miles north-east). Dover is one of the larger places we cover in Kent, with lots of choice for events.
Other landmarks nearby include Dover Castle (1.3 miles south-east) and Crabble Corn Mill (0.7 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Dover Western Heights.
- Schools near Dover include St Edmund's Catholic School (less than half a mile south-east) and St Edmund's Catholic School (within half a mile south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Bull pub (within half a mile south-west)
Prices and what affects them
Contact us for a quote, which reflects:
- How long we are needed on site
- Your choice of food and drinks
- Staff for serving and the bar
- What the venue already provides
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The date and time of the event
- Gate widths, slopes and the ground
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
The quickest way to a quote is to drop us a line using the enquiry form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.
Diets, allergies and planning
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Choose at least one vegan filling
- Ask guests about diets and allergies on the RSVP
- Flag any guest with coeliac disease
- Fit the bar into your running order
If the schedule slips, tell us and we will hold everything hot until you’re ready.
For larger groups, ask about a second serving point, quoted for your event.
- 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