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Taco bar caterers in East Horsley: build-your-own tacos
Something for every guest: options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests, with allergen information for everything we serve. A taco bar where guests build their own tacos in East Horsley.
- Wedding meals
- Anniversary parties
- Retirement parties
Taco bar hire near East Horsley
Taco bar hire in East Horsley, from our truck or trailer
With a taco bar, everything is laid out in one place: tortillas kept warm, fillings kept hot, and bowls of salsa, guacamole and toppings. Each guest takes a plate and fills it their way. For summer garden parties and marquee parties, we’ll put together a menu of a build-your-own taco bar, burrito bowls and slow-cooked fillings kept hot and more.
In and around East Horsley, a taco bar works beside the truck or in a hall nearby. If the truck cannot reach the garden, we park as close as we can and set the station up where your guests are, as long as we can unload within a short walk. We arrive ready to serve, and clear our own area when service is finished.
Planning for every diet
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Set out seating near the bar
- Decide where the table goes before the day
- Collect dietary needs with your replies
Each dish is labelled, and allergen information is kept at the bar.
Loaded nachos make a good starter while the bar is set up.
East Horsley questions
Can you bring your truck or trailer to The Forest and the Highlands?
It depends on the park’s owner, who would need to agree to a catering vehicle on site. Ask them first; if they say yes, we’ll send what they need from us.
How far is East Horsley from London?
About 21 miles from central London, and we cover it.
What should the venue provide?
Send us details of the venue and where you’d like the bar, and we will check it works. The venue’s agreement is needed too.
Can you run a bar?
Yes, we run a Mexican drinks bar, with margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas and soft drinks. Your venue or event may need the right licence for alcohol, so we will talk licensing through with you.
Is a taco bar good for vegans and gluten-free guests?
We plan vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free choices, with corn tortillas for gluten-free guests. Every dish has allergen information.
Is the food very hot?
That is your choice: we can keep it mild and put the hotter salsas on the side.
Can you come to a private house?
Yes, if the truck or trailer can get in and park on level, firm ground. Send us a photo of the access and the space, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it works.
How many guests can you serve?
Our truck and trailer service normally suits events of around 50 to 400 guests. Festivals can be bigger, and smaller parties are quoted case by case. Send us your numbers and we’ll advise.
Planning a taco bar in East Horsley
East Horsley is about 5 miles west of Leatherhead, in Surrey. We bring taco bar hire to gardens, halls and venues around East Horsley and the surrounding area. East Horsley is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we can bring taco bar hire. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 7 miles away.
After a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St Martin, a taco bar at a hall or garden nearby lets guests build their own tacos. Close to East Horsley are historic houses such as Hatchlands Park (2.3 miles south-west) and Polesden Lacey (2.8 miles south-east). 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. Venues in and around the Surrey Hills National Landscape, within about 5 miles of East Horsley, sometimes have strict rules about catering and vehicles. Check with yours where a taco bar station and our truck or trailer could go.
Taco bar hire in KT24 and KT11 is planned around your venue and access and your guests. Whether your event is on Glendene Avenue, Cobham Way and High Park Avenue or a nearby road, we can bring taco bar hire there, given access. Nearby, we also cater events in West Horsley (1 mile west), Effingham (1 mile east), Ockham (2 miles north-west), East Clandon (3 miles south-west) and Ripley (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (7 miles west), Woking (7 miles north-west), Camberley (13 miles west), Epsom (8 miles north-east), Horley (13 miles south-east) and Redhill (12 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Send and Ripley History Society Museum (3.2 miles north-west). Not far away are Papercourt Marshes and Boldermere Lake.
- Schools near East Horsley include Howard of Effingham School (1.5 miles east)
- Local pubs include Duke Of Wellington Public House (1 mile south)
Planning the serving area
Everything is served from our truck or trailer, so the spot needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A clear route from the vehicle to the serving spot
- The venue’s agreement for the taco bar and our vehicle
- Somewhere close by for our vehicle to park and unload
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we offer
- Two to four fillings
- Salsas and guacamole
- Corn and flour tortillas
- Pickled onions and toppings
- Tortilla chips
- Vegan fillings
Organising for someone else?
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where vehicles can park, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Popular choices
Hot fillings
Fillings cooked ahead and kept hot, perhaps chicken tinga, birria or carnitas.
Salsas
Salsa lets everyone pick their own heat.
How the day works
Serving is quick: guests are served at the hatch or a serving station, so a crowd is looked after quickly. When service ends, we pack down. Around midsummer it stays light in East Horsley until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so a summer taco bar outside normally runs in daylight. For winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, plan good lighting over the station.
- Tell us about your event and your guests.
- You get a suggested taco-bar menu and a quote.
- Access, power and water are agreed beforehand.
- We arrive, unload and lay out warm tortillas, fillings and toppings.
- At the end, we take everything away.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the venue allows outside caterers
- 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 East Horsley? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, drop us a line using the enquiry form.
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Should I do it myself?
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.
Weighing up a DIY taco night against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Who books taco bar hire in East Horsley?
You are not limited to places a truck can park, such as a courtyard, a barn or a hall, with the venue’s agreement.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Barn and marquee parties
- Company parties
- Wedding evening food
- Birthday celebrations
For guests coming by train, East Horsley has its own station, Horsley station.
What your quote should include
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- The deadline for final numbers
- How many staff are serving, and for how long
- VAT, if it applies
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Comparing your options
For a meal that’s hands-on for guests but not for you, a taco bar is a strong choice for your event. Catering from a truck or trailer can be a practical alternative to a sit-down meal, because it needs no venue kitchen. Contact us for a quote to compare.
What you get with us
- Tacos, burritos and a drinks bar
- Set-up planned with you and your venue
- Catering across Surrey, including East Horsley
- Allergen-aware menus
Take a look at our prices page and what Mexican 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