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Taco Bar Hire in Etchinghill
Bring our Mexican catering truck or trailer to your event in Etchinghill. Everything is served fresh from the hatch.
- Summer garden parties
- Marquee parties
- Retirement parties
Taco bar hire for Etchinghill events
Taco bar hire for your event in Etchinghill
Truck and trailer bookings typically suit around 50 to 400 guests, while smaller parties are quoted case by case. Share your headcount and we’ll size the taco bar to match. For leaving and retirement parties and barn parties, we will put together a menu of a build-your-own taco bar, fresh salsas and guacamole and more.
For a rural spot like Etchinghill, a taco bar beside the truck in a field or garden is a simple set-up. Let us know about the gate, the ground and the route in, and we confirm power and water arrangements before the day. Guests are served from our truck or trailer, or from a serving table nearby, and we plan the service around your numbers.
The process
We get there well before you want to serve, set up the truck or trailer and get everything ready. Guests come up to order when service opens. In Etchinghill, 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.
- Together we choose what goes on the bar.
- The venue confirms where the bar goes and where we park.
- On the day, guests help themselves while we keep the bar stocked.
- We clear the bar away after service.
Before we arrive
- Check gates and access routes are wide and high enough
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Ask the venue about power and water
Getting a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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For event organisers in Etchinghill
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the space and tell us about the drive and gates, and we will let you know if it’s a good fit.
A build-your-own taco bar in Etchinghill
Etchinghill is about 3 miles north of Hythe, in Kent. Tell us where your event in Etchinghill will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. Etchinghill is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
Close to Etchinghill are historic houses such as Acrise Place (2.4 miles north-east) and Westenhanger Castle (3 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. With the Kent Downs National Landscape about 4 miles away at most, a countryside taco bar is an option from Etchinghill. Rural venues may limit vehicles, so ask where we can park and unload. With the sea within about 4 miles, a taco bar at a coastal venue is an option. Open toppings and a sea breeze do not mix, so a sheltered or indoor spot is best.
This part of Kent takes in CT18, and we can cater your event anywhere in it with access for the truck or trailer. That could mean an event at a home with a drive on St Marys Close, Meriden Walk and St Marys Drive or the roads around them. For events just outside Etchinghill, we cover Lyminge (1 mile north), Postling (1 mile west), Woodland (2 miles north-west), Skeete (2 miles north-west) and Ottinge (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Ashford (10 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (9 miles east), Folkestone (4 miles south-east), Deal (15 miles north-east) and Hythe (3 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Royal Victoria Hospital (3.8 miles south-east) and Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (1.4 miles south-east). The countryside around Etchinghill includes Tolsford Hill.
- Schools near Etchinghill include Brockhill Park Performing Arts College (2.4 miles south-west)
DIY taco night versus a caterer
A DIY taco night is possible for a crowd, but it’s more work than it looks. There are fillings to slow-cook, tortillas to keep warm and salsas to make. Our taco bar guide explains how.
For a small group, a taco night at home can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, with allergen information for every dish.
Etchinghill: your questions answered
Can the taco bar go in a local hall rather than outside?
Yes, with the venue’s permission. Tell us about the parking, the doors and the space for the station.
What’s the nearest station to Etchinghill for guests?
The closest is Sandling station, roughly 2 miles away.
Do you cover Etchinghill?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Etchinghill and the rest of Kent. To check your date, send a quick message through our quote form.
Can we have a build-your-own taco bar?
We can. We can set up a build-your-own taco bar, served from the truck or a serving table, with fillings, salsas and toppings to choose from.
What guest numbers do you cater for?
Our service typically suits around 50 to 400 guests, while smaller parties are looked at case by case. Tell us your numbers and we will plan the bar around them.
Is the food suitable for children?
Yes, children are easy to plan for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan the menu with them in mind.
Are plates and napkins included?
We confirm that with your quote. Tell us whether your venue has crockery or you’d prefer disposables.
Is the taco bar staffed?
The taco bar is served from a table or station by our staff, so your hosts don’t need to. We pack it away afterwards.
What affects the price in Etchinghill
Contact us for a quote, and the price is based on:
- How many staff you need
- Whether you need disposables
- What’s on the menu
- Travel, parking and access
Larger events can cost less per head, because the set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Whether you’d like food, drinks or both
- A picture of where we’d park
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Roughly how many adults and children
Send us the date, your venue or CT18 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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How it compares
A taco bar and a truck serve the same food in different ways. From the truck, we put each order together; at the bar, guests build their own. Extra dishes, drinks and longer service are priced on request, so you choose what goes in.
Why book Mobile Mexican Catering in Etchinghill
- Allergen-aware menus
- Set-up planned with you and your venue
- A clear quote
- Served fresh from our truck or trailer
See how we price and the cost guide.
Catering for every guest
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Have anyone with a severe allergy speak to us first
- Let us know about anyone who is coeliac
- Ask the venue where we can park to unload
If the schedule slips, tell us and we’ll hold everything hot until you’re ready.
Tell us if you need plates and cutlery and we will set out the options in your quote.
Where the truck can go in Etchinghill
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work. What matters most:
- Shelter from rain and sun for an outdoor bar
- A clear route from the vehicle to the serving spot
- Space for a serving table on level ground
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Menu ideas
- Two to four fillings
- Pickled onions and toppings
- Corn and flour tortillas
- Salsas and guacamole
- Tortilla chips
- Vegan fillings
About the menu
Guacamole
Guacamole made fresh, with lime and coriander.
Hot fillings
You might choose two or three fillings. We agree them with you.
- 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