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Taco bar hire in East Dean, West Sussex
Fresh, colourful and made to share: a taco bar where guests build their own tacos in East Dean and the surrounding area.
- Wedding evening food
- Wedding day food
- Christenings and family parties
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About our taco bar hire in East Dean
With a taco bar, everything is laid out in one place: warm tortillas, hot fillings, salsas, guacamole and toppings. Each guest takes a plate and fills it their way. It suits evening wedding receptions and barn and marquee parties, with fresh salsas, slow-cooked fillings kept hot and warm corn and flour tortillas.
In a small place like East Dean, a taco bar might go in a garden, a barn or a nearby hall. If lanes or soft ground stop the truck getting close, the station can be set up nearer your guests, though we still need to unload within a short walk. Everything is prepared fresh for your event and served from our food truck or trailer, so guests get it at its best.
- Area
- East Dean (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free
- Guest numbers
- Around 50 to 400 is usual; ask about yours
- Add-ons
- Nachos, guacamole and a drinks bar
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 28 October 2026
What happens on the day
Guests tend to gather around the truck, so we will help you choose a spot with room for a queue. We can serve in the rain, though guests will want somewhere covered to stand or sit. From late May to late September, sunset in East Dean moves from about 8:50pm to 7:05pm. If the taco bar is outdoors and runs later, tell us what lighting the venue has.
- 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.
- Once service is over, we pack away.
How to prepare
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Tell us when you want service to start
- Choose a level, firm spot for the truck or trailer
How to get a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
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Where the truck can go in East Dean
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Shelter from rain and sun for an outdoor bar
- Space for a serving table on level ground
- Room for guests to queue along the table
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Tortilla chips
- Pickled onions and toppings
- Corn and flour tortillas
- Vegan fillings
- Salsas and guacamole
- Two to four fillings
Dietary needs and planning tips
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Include a dietary question on your invitations
- Pick the spot for the taco bar in advance
- Have tables and seats ready for guests to eat at
If the schedule slips, tell us and we’ll hold everything hot until you’re ready.
Ask us whether a second station would help with big numbers.
About the menu
Vegan fillings
A vegan filling sits on the bar with the rest.
Guacamole
Freshly made guacamole with lime.
Working with your venue
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the space and tell us about the drive and gates, and we will 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. Let us know how long the break is.
Events we cater in East Dean
The bar becomes a meeting point: guests compare fillings and swap topping ideas as they go.
Almost any gathering can work with a truck or trailer. In East Dean, you could book us for events such as:
- Back-garden gatherings
- Wedding meals
- Leaving dos
- Staff parties
Nearby historic houses include West Dean House (2.6 miles west) and Goodwood House (2.9 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.
Questions to ask before booking
- The caterer’s food hygiene rating
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What happens if it rains
- VAT, if it applies
Comparing your options
Pizza is a safe choice, but a taco bar lets every guest design their own plate. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the length of service, plus any add-ons and the location. We quote for each event individually.
What you get with us
- A menu agreed with you
- Food and drinks from one caterer, if you want both
- Service planned around your numbers
- We cover East Dean and the whole of West Sussex
More for events in East Dean
DIY taco night versus a caterer
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 enjoy the party, let us serve.
Weighing up a DIY taco night against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Contact us for a quote to compare.
East Dean questions
Can you bring a truck or trailer to venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. Tell us about narrow lanes and soft ground.
Will you travel to a small place like East Dean?
Yes, small places are no problem, given access. Tell us about lanes, gates, ground and parking.
How is the food prepared?
We cook to order in our food truck or trailer kitchen, or serve from a taco bar. Slow-cooked fillings are prepared in advance and kept hot on site.
How many guests can you serve?
It depends on the menu and how long service runs, but around 50 to 400 guests is the usual range. Tell us your numbers and we’ll advise.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, we do. Our drinks bar can be booked on its own or with food, with alcohol-free options such as aguas frescas. For alcohol, we’ll go through the licensing with you and your venue.
Are plates and napkins included?
Please ask us. Tell us what your venue provides, and we will set out plates, napkins and cutlery in your quote.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down and tidy our own area after service. For anything beyond that, such as guests’ tables, ask us.
Do you stay to run the taco bar?
We run the station ourselves, so you don’t need helpers. When service ends, we clear it away.
A build-your-own taco bar in East Dean
East Dean is about 6 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. For taco bar hire in East Dean, we can serve in gardens, fields, venues, car parks and courtyards with access. We serve in 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Chichester, about 6 miles away.
After a christening or wedding at a church such as The Parish Church of All Saints, a taco bar at a hall or garden nearby lets guests build their own tacos. East Dean is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park, with barns and country venues that could host a taco bar. Where vehicles cannot reach the room, the station can be set up there with the venue’s agreement, but we still need to unload close by.
Here we cover the PO18 postcode area. Whether your event is on Main Road, Chapel Row and Charlton Road or anywhere nearby, we can bring taco bar hire there, given access. Close by, we cover events in Charlton (1 mile west), Singleton (2 miles west), West Dean (3 miles west), Heyshott (3 miles north) and Cocking (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (15 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (8 miles south), Chichester (6 miles south-west), Selsey (13 miles south), Littlehampton (11 miles south-east) and Emsworth (10 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Weald and Downland Gridshell (1.8 miles west) and Chichester Centre (5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Graffham Common and Levin Down.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Star And Garter Public House (within half a mile south)
- Served from our truck or trailer at your venue, garden or event
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