Hampshire · England
Taco Bar Hire for Downton events
A menu that works for every guest: vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free options, plus allergen information for every dish. A taco station with slow-cooked fillings, salsas and guacamole in Downton.
- Barn parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Evening wedding receptions
Planning an event in Downton?
How our taco bar hire works in Downton
Taco bars suit wedding breakfasts, parties and office lunches alike. Guests build their plates quickly, so a crowd moves through steadily. It works well for wedding day food and engagement and anniversary parties, with slow-cooked fillings kept hot, burrito bowls and pickled onions and toppings.
Near Downton, a taco bar next to the truck in a field or garden works well. Let us know about the gate, the ground and the route in, and we’ll confirm power and water with you. We will check the space, access and power with you before the day, so set-up goes smoothly.
FAQs for Downton
Could you serve our guests after a service at Church of All Saints?
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 will check the access.
Could you set up a taco bar in a hall near Downton?
We can, as long as the venue agrees. The station needs room for a queue, and we need to park and unload close to the door.
How do you handle dietary needs at the taco bar?
We plan vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free choices, with corn tortillas for gluten-free guests. Allergen information is available for every dish.
What food and drinks do you offer?
Mexican street food: tacos, taco bars, burritos, bowls, nachos and quesadillas, plus salsas, guacamole and toppings. We also run a Mexican drinks bar, with margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas.
Do you cook on site?
Fillings are slow-cooked in advance, then finished and kept hot on site. The tortillas are warmed on site, and the salsas and guacamole are made fresh.
Do you do a taco bar?
Yes, a taco bar is one of our options. Tell us about your space and numbers and we will recommend how to serve.
Do you need power and water?
That depends on the set-up, and we agree power and water with you before the day. Let us know whether there is a supply near where we’ll park.
How much is a food truck for an event?
We quote for each event, so the price fits what you want. Tell us your date and numbers and we will reply with a quote.
Places near Downton
What else we do in Downton
Step by step
Here’s how the day usually runs: we arrive and set up, service opens at the agreed time, and we serve your guests fresh until service ends. Daylight in Downton runs to about 8:55pm in late May and 7:10pm in late September. Let us know if an outdoor station will run after dark, and we will talk about lighting.
- Send us your date, where the taco bar will go, numbers and dietary needs.
- You get a suggested taco-bar spread and a quote.
- Before the day, we confirm the serving spot, unloading, power and water with the venue.
- Our staff set up the station, keep the fillings hot and top up the bar through service.
- Once guests have eaten, we take down the bar and leave the spot tidy.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about narrow gates or low branches
- Have level hardstanding or firm ground ready
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Getting a price
Thinking about taco bar hire for your event in Downton? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just send a quick message through our quote form.
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Taco bar hire in Downton: local tips
Downton is about 3 miles west of Lymington, in Hampshire. For an event in Downton, we can serve in gardens, fields, venues, car parks and courtyards with access. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 16 miles away.
Historic houses near Downton include Highcliffe Castle (4.2 miles west). Historic venues often limit where vehicles can go, so ask whether a taco bar station could be set up inside while our truck or trailer parks further off. After a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of All Saints, a taco bar at a hall or garden nearby lets guests build their own tacos. With the New Forest National Park about 6 miles away at most, a countryside taco bar is an option from Downton. Rural venues may limit vehicles, so ask where we can park and unload. Coastal events near Downton, within about 4 miles of the sea, bring wind into the planning. Tell us where the taco bar would go and where we can park to unload.
For taco bar hire in SO41, we plan around your venue and the route in and your guests. Local streets include Hordle Lane and Shorefield Road; for an event at home on any of them, tell us where the truck or trailer can park. For events just outside Downton, we cover Leagreen (1 mile east), Hordle (1 mile north), Ashley (2 miles north-west), Barton on Sea (2 miles west) and New Milton (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Totton (13 miles north), Lymington (3 miles east), Hythe (13 miles north-east), Ringwood (10 miles north-west), Dibden Purlieu (12 miles north-east) and Marchwood (13 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Lymington New Forest Hospital (3.7 miles north-east) and Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum (2.9 miles north-west). The countryside around Downton includes Milford on Sea LNR.
- Schools near Downton include The Arnewood School (2.1 miles west)
What affects the price in Downton
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Adding food to drinks, or drinks to food
- The menu you choose
- What the venue already provides
- How many staff you need
Your choice of food and drinks affects the price, so tell us what you have in mind. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- A photo of the space, if it’s a garden or field
- Whether you’d like food, drinks or both
- The date and time of the event
- Diets and allergies you know about
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, menu ideas and access. To send your details, send a quick message through our quote form.
Taco bar hire or something else?
Buffet trays can go cold and tired. Our fillings stay hot and the bowls are topped up as guests come back. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: serving hours, staff, disposables, travel and VAT. Our quote sets out what’s included.
Why us?
- Quick, friendly service from the hatch
- Events in Downton and across Hampshire
- Menus for vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free guests
- Allergen-aware menus
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Catering for every guest
We cater for vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free guests. To get it right:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Have anyone with a severe allergy speak to us first
- Choose at least one vegan filling
Staff stay at the taco bar to refill bowls and answer questions.
Ask us whether a second station would help with big numbers.
About the menu
Vegan fillings
Spiced mushroom, or black bean and sweet potato.
Hot fillings
A few fillings give guests plenty of choice, including a vegan one. You choose them with us.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the space and tell us about the drive and gates, and we will tell you honestly whether a truck or trailer will fit.
Before you choose a spot
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
- The venue’s or landowner’s agreement
- Room for the bar alongside the vehicle, if booked together
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Two to four fillings
- Tortilla chips
- Vegan fillings
- Pickled onions and toppings
- Corn and flour tortillas
- Salsas and guacamole
Should I do it myself?
A DIY taco night is possible for a crowd, but it’s more work than it looks. Fillings need slow cooking, tortillas need warming as you go, and salsas need making. Our taco bar guide explains how.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up in the kitchen. With a caterer, you get the food and drinks without the work.
- 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