Hampshire · England
Taco bar hire in Fair Oak, Hampshire
From the first guest in the queue to the last, a build-your-own taco bar with warm tortillas, fillings, salsas and toppings keeps your guests happy at your event in Fair Oak.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Back-garden gatherings
- Barn parties
Planning an event in Fair Oak?
Popular choices
Hot fillings
A few fillings give guests plenty of choice, with at least one vegan. We agree them with you.
Guacamole
Freshly made guacamole with lime.
About our taco bar hire in Fair Oak
The taco bar works for a wedding breakfast, a party or a working lunch. Guests build their plates quickly, so a crowd moves through steadily. For team lunches and retirement parties, we can serve a build-your-own taco bar, slow-cooked fillings kept hot and pickled onions and toppings for your guests.
Near Fair Oak, a hall or club may suit a taco bar if your own space is tight; the station needs a level surface, the venue’s permission and somewhere to unload. Guests are served from our truck or trailer, or from a serving table nearby, and we plan service so the queue keeps moving.
A build-your-own taco bar in Fair Oak
Fair Oak is about 2 miles east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your event in Fair Oak, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages, wherever the truck or trailer can get in.
Guests leaving a church like Saint Thomas could head to a nearby hall or garden where the taco bar is ready. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Hedge End station, about 2.2 miles south.
We cater events across SO50 and the streets around it. Local streets include Dean Road, Witt Road and Sandy Lane; for an event at home on any of them, tell us where the truck or trailer can park. Nearby, we also cater events in Horton Heath (1 mile south), Wintershill (2 miles east), Durley (2 miles south-east), Lower Upham (2 miles east) and Durley Street (2 miles east). We also cater in nearby towns such as Winchester (7 miles north), Gosport (13 miles south-east), Havant (15 miles south-east), Fareham (9 miles south-east), Horndean (13 miles east) and Totton (10 miles west).
A little further out are Moorgreen Hospital (2.7 miles south-west) and Eastleigh Museum (2.5 miles west). Not far away are Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
- Nearby schools include Wyvern Technology College (under half a mile south) and Wyvern Technology College (less than half a mile south)
- Pubs nearby include The Old George Public House (within half a mile north)
Can I do a taco night myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party serving. Booking a caterer means you can relax with everyone else.
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, and handles allergen information for you.
Who books taco bar hire in Fair Oak?
A taco bar feeds a crowd steadily, which suits a wedding breakfast or a lunch break.
These are some of the occasions we serve around Fair Oak:
- Wedding meals
- Birthday parties
- Company parties
- Team lunches
Around Fair Oak, historic houses include South Stoneham House (3.9 miles south-west). 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.
What to look for in a quote
- A food hygiene rating you can check
- What happens if it rains
- How many staff are serving, and for how long
- The deadline for final numbers
Step by step
The truck or trailer tends to draw a crowd, so we plan a spot with space for people to queue. Rain doesn’t typically stop us serving, but guests will need somewhere covered. Winter evenings in Fair Oak close in by about 4:00pm, so an indoor spot or a well-lit station works best. In late June, the light holds until around 9:25pm.
- Get in touch with your 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.
- We clear our station when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or low branches
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send a quick message through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Fair Oak, and we’ll suggest a menu to suit.
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Dietary needs and planning tips
With a little notice, most diets are easy. Our advice:
- Tell us when guests should eat
- Ask guests about diets and allergies on the RSVP
- Count children separately
- Pick the spot for the taco bar in advance
If the schedule slips, tell us and we’ll hold everything hot until you are ready.
Loaded nachos make a good starter while the bar is set up.
Towns and villages near Fair Oak
What else we do in Fair Oak
Where the truck can go in Fair Oak
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- A clear area in front of the station
- A level area for the taco-bar table
- Space beside the truck or trailer if you’re booking both
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we’ll advise before you book.
Menu ideas
- Vegan fillings
- Corn and flour tortillas
- Two to four fillings
- Tortilla chips
- Salsas and guacamole
- Pickled onions and toppings
For planners, venues and organisers
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We can send what the landowner or council needs from us.
Organising a club, school or community event in Fair Oak? A truck or trailer serves a crowd quickly, with options for most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Taco bar hire or something else?
Compared with a hog roast or carvery, a taco bar handles vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free guests without separate plates. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why book Mobile Mexican Catering in Fair Oak
- Allergen information for every dish
- Options for vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free guests
- We cover Fair Oak and the whole of Hampshire
- A menu built around your guests
Common questions in Fair Oak
Which station should guests use for Fair Oak?
Hedge End station, about 2.2 miles south of the centre.
How far is Fair Oak from London?
It’s about 64 miles from central London, and inside the area we cover.
Do you do parties at home?
That depends on access. A drive or a spot nearby may work, with permission, if the garden itself is out of reach. Send us a photo and we’ll talk it through.
Is the food very hot?
It is up to you: we can keep it mild and put the hotter salsas on the side.
What space does a taco bar need?
Send us details of the venue and where you’d like the bar, and we’ll confirm what’s needed. We also need the venue’s permission.
How many guests can you serve?
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.
What does taco bar hire cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the length of service and the location. Contact us for a quote.
How much does taco bar hire cost?
We don’t publish set prices, as each booking is different. Share your plans and you’ll get a quote. See what Mexican catering costs for background.
- 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