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Taco bar caterers in Finkley Down
From the moment the hatch opens to the end of service, a build-your-own taco bar with warm tortillas, fillings, salsas and toppings makes the serving truck part of your event in Finkley Down.
- Summer garden parties
- Team lunches
- Leaving dos
Taco bar hire near Finkley Down
Taco bar hire in Finkley Down, served fresh
A taco bar puts the whole spread on one table: warm tortillas, hot fillings, salsas, guacamole and toppings. Guests pick up a plate and build their own. Popular choices include pickled onions and toppings, guacamole and slow-cooked fillings kept hot, and it suits garden parties and christenings and family parties.
Near Finkley Down, a taco bar next to the truck in a field or garden works well. Tell us about gates, ground and the distance from the lane, and we’ll confirm power and water with you. 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 Finkley Down
Finkley Down is about 2 miles north-east of Andover, in Hampshire. Tell us where your event in Finkley Down will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up. Finkley Down is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We cater right across the region, from Finkley Down to Winchester (12 miles away).
Wherever your event is in SP11 and SP10, we can bring taco bar hire to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your event could be at a home on Adams Road, Munday Road and Strapp Road. Other places close to Finkley Down for taco bar hire include Picket Piece (1 mile east), Andover Down (1 mile south-east), Finkley (1 mile north), East Anton (1 mile north-west) and Picket Twenty (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (15 miles east), Winchester (12 miles south-east), Hyde (12 miles south-east), Tidworth (10 miles west), Weeke (11 miles south-east) and Kempshott (13 miles east).
A little further out are Finkley Down Farm Museum (under half a mile west) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.1 miles west). Not far away are Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
- Schools near Finkley Down include Winton Community Academy (1 mile south-west) and Winton Community Academy (1 mile south-west)
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Adding food to drinks, or drinks to food
- How many staff you need
- Distance and access to the venue
- Guest numbers
A food truck can be a practical alternative to plated catering, as there’s no kitchen to hire. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Your date and when you want service to start
- Whether you’d like food, drinks or both
- A photo of the space, if it’s a garden or field
- Access for the truck or trailer, including gates and ground
Send us the date, your venue or SP11 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get menu ideas and a price. To get started, drop us a line using the enquiry form.
Why choose taco bar hire in Finkley Down?
Pizza is a safe choice, but a taco bar gives guests more say over what they eat. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What we offer in Finkley Down
- Quick, friendly service from the hatch
- Allergen information for every dish
- Set-up planned with you and your venue
- Quoted for your event
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to catering costs.
How it works
We work to your timings. If things run behind, let us know and we’ll adjust where we can. Evenings in Finkley Down stay light until about 9:25pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:10pm. After dusk, lights over the station help guests build their tacos.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We plan the fillings, salsas and toppings with you.
- The venue confirms where the bar goes and where we park.
- Our staff set out the bar and guests build their own tacos.
- We clear the bar away after service.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, firm spot for the truck or trailer
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Tell us about narrow gates or low branches
Ask for a quote
Thinking about taco bar hire for your event in Finkley Down? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, use our quote form.
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The menu, item by item
Hot fillings
Fillings cooked ahead and kept hot, perhaps chicken tinga, birria or carnitas.
Vegan fillings
Vegan guests get a proper filling of their own, not an afterthought.
Who books taco bar hire in Finkley Down?
Everyone builds a plate that suits them, so there are fewer special requests.
A truck or trailer works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Evening receptions
- Staff parties
- Barn and marquee parties
- Family get-togethers
Guests arriving without a car will want to know that Andover station is about 2.1 miles away.
What your quote should include
- How long the service runs
- Space, access, power and water needs
- The deposit and payment dates
- Where to see their hygiene rating
Finkley Down questions
Could you set up a taco bar in a hall near Finkley Down?
Yes, with the venue’s permission. Tell us about the parking, the doors and the space for the station.
Will you travel to a small place like Finkley Down?
Yes, small places are no problem, given access. Tell us about lanes, gates, ground and parking.
What food and drinks do you offer?
Mexican street food and drinks: tacos and build-your-own taco bars, burritos, burrito bowls, nachos and quesadillas, plus salsas, guacamole and toppings. We also run a Mexican drinks bar, with margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas.
How does a taco bar work?
We set out warm tortillas, hot fillings, salsas, guacamole and toppings on a serving table, and guests build their own tacos. Our staff keep it hot and topped up.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Greater London, Kent and Medway, Surrey, East Sussex, West Sussex, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire.
Do you give allergen information?
We plan allergen-aware menus, including for nut allergies, and give allergen information for every dish. We keep options separate, but we cannot promise anything is completely allergen-free. Guests with severe allergies should talk to us before the event.
Do you have options for kids?
Of course. Mild dishes, quesadillas and nachos can be part of the menu. Include children in your numbers.
Can you run a bar?
Yes, we run a Mexican drinks bar, serving margaritas, Mexican beer, aguas frescas such as hibiscus and horchata, and soft drinks. Alcohol at an event may need a licence, such as a premises licence or a Temporary Event Notice, so we will go through the licensing with you.
DIY taco night versus a caterer
Some hosts like to do it themselves. The usual problems are cold tortillas, running out of a popular filling and a host stuck at the stove. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the serving.
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.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Check where our vehicle can unload
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Pick the spot for the taco bar in advance
- Confirm any allergies to us by email
Once guests have eaten, we clear the table and pack up.
Our food truck or trailer can serve later in the day, after the taco bar, quoted with the rest.
Space, access and the venue
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Permission from the venue for us to set up
- Power and water arrangements, confirmed with each booking
- Shelter from rain and sun for an outdoor bar
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we offer
- Two to four fillings
- Pickled onions and toppings
- Tortilla chips
- Corn and flour tortillas
- Vegan fillings
- Salsas and guacamole
- 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