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Taco bar caterers in East Preston: build-your-own tacos
We bring a build-your-own taco bar with warm tortillas, fillings, salsas and toppings to East Preston and nearby, with options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests.
- Retirement parties
- Summer garden parties
- Family get-togethers
Taco bar hire in East Preston
How our taco bar hire works in East Preston
Mixed diets are simple at a taco bar, as fillings and toppings are kept in separate dishes. There are vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free choices, with corn tortillas for gluten-free guests. We serve slow-cooked fillings kept hot, fresh salsas and guacamole, and it’s a good fit for family celebrations and anniversary parties.
In a smaller place like East Preston, a taco bar in your garden or a local hall keeps things simple. We set up and run the station, and guests choose their own fillings and toppings. Tell us where we can park and unload. We prepare everything fresh for your event and serve it straight from our truck or trailer, so guests get it at its best.
- Area
- East Preston (BN16, BN12)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free
- Numbers
- Typically around 50 to 400 guests; tell us yours
- Add-ons
- Drinks bar, nachos to share
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 28 October 2026
Working with your venue
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where vehicles can park, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
If you are booking for a business, tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Diets, allergies and planning
A Mexican menu is easy to plan for mixed diets, because guests can choose what suits them. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Ask the venue where we can park to unload
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Pick the spot for the taco bar in advance
- Put allergies in writing for us
Fillings are kept hot and tortillas warmed in batches, so the bar stays fresh from the first plate to the last.
Ask us whether a second station would help with big numbers.
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About the menu
Toppings
The toppings are where guests make each taco their own, and dairy-free choices are kept apart.
Hot fillings
Fillings cooked ahead and kept hot, perhaps chicken tinga, birria or carnitas.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- A short, clear path for carrying the bar in
- The venue’s or landowner’s agreement
- A clear area in front of the station
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Corn and flour tortillas
- Vegan fillings
- Two to four fillings
- Tortilla chips
- Pickled onions and toppings
- Salsas and guacamole
Common questions in East Preston
What’s the nearest station to East Preston for guests?
The closest is Angmering station, roughly 0.6 miles away.
Can you bring a truck or trailer to venues in the South Downs National Park?
We do, where the venue allows a catering vehicle. Lanes can be narrow and ground soft, so tell us how we’d get in.
How does a taco bar work?
Each guest builds tacos from the fillings, salsas and toppings laid out. We run the bar from set-up to pack-down.
Can you set up where a truck can’t get in?
The taco bar can be served from a table or station away from the truck. We still need somewhere close to unload our vehicle, and the venue has to agree.
Can you do dairy-free food?
We can. We offer dairy-free options, and we’ll tell you which dishes contain milk.
Can you do gluten-free food?
Yes, we offer gluten-free options, using corn tortillas. Tell us about any coeliac guests before the event so we can explain how we prepare their food.
Is the food suitable for children?
Yes, children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will suggest mild options.
Is there a minimum number of guests?
Truck and trailer service usually suits around 50 to 400 guests. Festivals can be bigger, and smaller parties are quoted case by case. Send us your numbers and we will advise.
The process
Guests tend to gather around the truck, so we plan a spot with space for people to queue. Rain doesn’t normally stop us serving, though guests will want somewhere covered to stand or sit. Planning an evening taco bar in East Preston? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September. After dusk, lights over the station help guests build their tacos.
- Send us your date, where the taco bar will go, numbers and dietary needs.
- You get a suggested taco-bar spread and a quote.
- We agree where the table goes and where our vehicle can unload.
- We set out warm tortillas, hot fillings, salsas and toppings, and guests help themselves.
- When service finishes, we clear the table and pack the vehicle.
How to prepare
- Confirm the venue allows outside caterers
- Measure any gates or arches on the way in
- Plan a covered area for guests if rain is likely
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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DIY taco night versus a caterer
Not sure whether to do it yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Contact us for a quote to compare.
Running your own drinks table is one option, but someone still has to mix, pour and keep an eye on it all evening. Our margarita bar guide has tips.
Taco bars for events around East Preston
East Preston is about 2 miles east of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Across the BN16 area, we will come to your venue or site, as long as there is access. We serve in all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages, wherever the truck or trailer can get in. We cater right across the region, from East Preston to Chichester (about 13 miles away).
Historic houses near East Preston include Ecclesden Manor (1.3 miles north). Estates and listed houses set their own rules for caterers, so check where a taco bar station and our vehicle would be permitted before you book. Guests arriving without a car will want to know that Angmering station is about 0.6 miles away. Venues in and around the South Downs National Park, within about 8 miles of East Preston, sometimes have strict rules about catering and vehicles. Check with yours where a taco bar station and our truck or trailer could go. East Preston is within about 3 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 normally need permission.
We cover events in every part of BN16 and BN12 and the streets around it. That could mean an event at a home with a drive on The Street, Station Road and Beechlands Close. Other places close to East Preston for taco bar hire include Angmering-on-Sea (1 mile south), West Kingston (1 mile south-east), West Preston (1 mile west), Kingston Gorse (1 mile south-east) and Angmering (1 mile north). We also cater in nearby towns such as Worthing (4 miles east), Bognor Regis (9 miles west), Chichester (13 miles west), Selsey (14 miles west), Shoreham-by-Sea (9 miles east) and Lancing (7 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Lyminster Siege Castle (3.8 miles north-west) and Zachary Merton Hospital (1 mile west). Open spaces near East Preston include Highdown Hill and WWT Arundel.
- Nearby schools include The Angmering School (0.8 miles north)
Perfect for your event in East Preston
It’s informal but still feels looked after, with our staff keeping the table stocked and neat through your event.
Here are some of the events we cater in East Preston and West Sussex:
- Working lunches
- Company parties
- Family get-togethers
- Milestone birthdays
Guests leaving a church like The Parish Church of St Mary could head to a nearby hall or garden where the taco bar is ready.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Where to see their hygiene rating
- The venue requirements
- Whether plates, napkins and cutlery are included
How we price taco bar hire
These are the factors that matter most:
- Timings and hours
- Adding food to drinks, or drinks to food
- How many guests we are serving
- What the venue already provides
A food truck can be a practical alternative to plated catering, as there’s no kitchen to hire. Contact us for a quote to compare.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Where the event is
- Diets and allergies you know about
- What power and water the site has
- Expected numbers
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, send a quick message through our quote form.
- 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